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Wicked's EPIC Runtime: Is This Musical a Masterpiece or a Marathon?

Jon M. Chu's two-part 'Wicked' adaptation, with a combined runtime of 297 minutes, is a spectacle of scale, power ballads, and sprawling sets. While fans will relish the 'muchness' and expanded political metaphors, critics may find its earnestness and length tiresome. The film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, leans heavily into timely political allegory, making it the most pointed interpretation yet.

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You Won't BELIEVE How Good This Frankenstein Disney+ Show Actually Is!

Disney+'s new sitcom 'Chad Powers,' starring Glen Powell, is a blatant mashup of popular elements like 'Ted Lasso' and 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' and based on a viral video. Despite its unoriginal premise, the show is surprisingly excellent, offering a funny, touching, and complex redemption story with a magnetic central performance.