"Something this way comes as Dana, Steve, and guest host Dan Kois gather round their proverbial cauldrons for an all-movie edition of the Gabfest. First up, of course, is Wicked: For Good the green/pink-hued conclusion to the alternative history of Oz. This sequel, which reunites Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as witch besties/mortal enemies, goes to surprisingly dark places. Next, they discuss Train Dreams, the contemplative and grandeur-filled adaptation of Denis Johnson'snovella directed by Clint Bentley."
"Finally, they sit down for a long, rich conversation between friends in Peter Hujar's Day, a chamber piece by Ira Sachs about art, friendship, and how much can happen in a single day. In our bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, Julia hops on the call to continue our recap series of Pluribus. The hosts get into all the details of Pluribus episode 5 "Got Milk.""
Wicked: For Good is the green/pink-hued conclusion to an alternate-history Oz, reuniting Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as witch besties turned mortal enemies and venturing into surprisingly dark territory. Train Dreams is a contemplative, grandeur-filled adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella directed by Clint Bentley. Peter Hujar's Day is a chamber piece by Ira Sachs that stages a long, rich conversation between friends about art, friendship, and how much can happen in a single day. A bonus episode features a recap of Pluribus episode 5, "Got Milk." Listener call-ins are welcome at 347-201-2397. Endorsements include Barry Joseph, Mal Waldron Trio, and the Replacements. Production credits name Benjamin Frisch and Daniel Hirsch.
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