Wicked: Part One Discussion with Clotilde Chinnici

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Written By Austin Belzer

In this episode of The Austin B Media Podcast, I sit down with Clotilde Chinnici to discuss Wicked in celebration of the digital release.

What's The Movie About?

Wicked: Part One is a film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, which has been running for over 20 years. Wicked: Part One tells the untold story of the two witches of Oz, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), as the two meet at Shiz University.

Chapters

  • 00:00:08 - Introduction and Guest Introduction

  • 00:01:30 - Discussing Recent Watches

  • 00:03:48 - Diving into Wicked

  • 00:07:22 - Expectations for the Film Adaptation

  • 00:17:31 - Performances and Standout Moments

  • 00:24:00 - Pros and Cons of the Movie

  • 00:31:42 - Spoiler Discussion: Elphaba's Journey

  • 00:44:48 - Discussing Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh's Characters

  • 00:47:04 - Exploring the Political Themes in Wicked

  • 00:52:50 - Fiyero's Character Development

  • 00:56:46 - Portrayal of Oz and Visuals

  • 01:00:55 - Cameos and Easter Eggs

  • 01:05:28 - Dark Themes and Cliffhanger Ending

  • 01:15:37 - Final Thoughts and Future Speculations

Where to Watch Wicked: Part One

You can watch Wicked: Part One in theaters or on the digital movie retailer of your choice.

Where to Watch Our Recommendations

Clotilde's recommendation - The Day of the Jackal (⁠⁠⁠Sky Atlantic⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Now⁠⁠⁠ in the UK, ⁠⁠⁠Foxtel⁠⁠⁠ in Australia, ⁠⁠⁠Showcase⁠⁠⁠ in Canada, ⁠⁠⁠JioCinema⁠⁠⁠ in India, Showmax in Africa, ⁠⁠⁠TVNZ+⁠⁠⁠ in New Zealand, Disney+ in Latin America, SkyShowtime in other parts of Europe, among others)

My Recommendation - ⁠⁠⁠Sing Sing⁠⁠⁠ (in theaters now)

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Austin Belzer

My name is Austin Belzer. I’m a cynic, a perfectionist, high-strung (I’m told), and an overly anxious human being. I love to write. Whether it’s on GameSkinny, The BladedTech Show, Proven Gamer, The Vertical Slice, Movie Health Community, or SiftPop, I have always felt the need to write or create

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