Tag: Jon M. Chu

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Time for a Reel WICKED: FOR GOOD review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Wicked: For Good continues where the first part, Wicked (2024), left off. Honestly, pulling a fast one like …

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Time for a Reel WICKED review

About the film (courtesy of Universal Pictures): The first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. The untold story of the witches of Oz. Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young …

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Time for a Reel IN THE HEIGHTS review

About the film (courtesy of Warner Bros.): The scent of a cafecito caliente hangs in the air just outside of the 181st Street subway stop, where a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies this vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is the likeable, magnetic bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos), who saves every penny …

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Time for a Reel CRAZY RICH ASIANS review

Kevin Kwan is the author of the global bestselling novel, Crazy Rich Asians. Published in 2013, the book shot up the charts very quickly and remained a title that fans couldn’t get enough of. Due to its massive success, two more titles were published, China Rich Girlfriend (2015) and Rich People Problems (2017), to complete …