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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Gregory Maguire says he never expected "Wicked" to reflect America's slide toward authoritarianism - LGBTQ Nation

Wicked reframes the Wizard as a charismatic authoritarian whose political themes resonate with contemporary politics while adaptations generated vast cultural and commercial impact.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

How Stephen King's Dystopia Ruled 2025

Stephen King's 2025 adaptations recast older horror stories as timely political and cultural critiques that pair anger and darkness with an underlying sense of hope.
Film
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Wicked: For Good is a soaring second act that brings it all full circle

Wicked: For Good benefits from splitting into two films, allowing a darker, politically charged, character-driven exploration of Elphaba's revolutionary fight and perception.
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