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Singing the Praises of “Wicked”

Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West in "Wicked Part One." Courtesy of Universal Pictures

“Wicked” is the latest Broadway musical to be adapted into a movie, joining the ranks of modern films like “Les Misérables” (2012), “Into the Woods” (2014) and “In the Heights” (2021).

Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell Deliver Golden Globe Nominated Performances as Gotham Villains in HBO’s “The Penguin”

Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone and Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb in scene in "The Penguin." Courtesy of HBO Max

Taking place after the catastrophic events of Matt Reeves’s “The Batman” (2022), the HBO series “The Penguin” follows the tumultuous life of slimy antagonist Oswald ‘Oz’ Cobb, otherwise known as The Penguin.

“Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney Takes Work but is Worth It

Sally Rooney in Merrion Square, Dublin, Aug. 28, 2021. Photograph by Ellius Grace for The New York Times

Sally Rooney in Merrion Square, Dublin, Aug. 28, 2021. Photograph by Ellius Grace for The New York Times.

AI on the silver screen: Where do we draw the line?

David Dastmalchian as Jack Delroy from "Late Night with the Devil." Courtesy of IFC Films

Over the last couple years artificial intelligence (AI) has grown at an alarmingly fast rate. What started as a computer that could solve math problems is now a multimillion dollar industry being used by tech, marketing and media companies.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: Heavy on Nostalgia and Light on Substance

(From left to right) Wynona Ryder (Lydia Deetz), Catherine O'Hara (Delia Deetz), Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice), Jenna Ortega (Astrid Deetz) in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Courtesy of Warner Bros.

When a sequel to “Beetlejuice” (Burton, 1988) was announced, many fans of the original were excited yet apprehensive about the film. The nostalgia factor lent much to the excitement, but it is also attributed to the apprehension.

“Bluff” and Bringing Modern Poetry Up to Date

Alaina Schnell holds paperback copy of Bluff Poems by Danez Smith

In the digital age, poetry has grown increasingly complex, as it often ignores the strict formatting and flowery language of the past, opting for experimentation and multimediality.

“Cowboy Carter”: The Past and Future of Country Music

Beyoncé "Cowboy Carter" album cover by Blair Caldwell

Beyoncé is the first Black woman to achieve a number one country album with “Cowboy Carter.” The album is genre-bending and rule-breaking, blending elements of pop, hip-hop, and country.

“Mean Girls The Musical” Is Less Mean than the Original

Mean Girls The Musical courtesy ParamountPlus

Directed by Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez, Jr., “Mean Girls The Musical” came out in January, earning $104.3 million worldwide.

Amazon Prime’s “Hazbin Hotel” Puts the Sin in Sing

Vivienne Medrano and "Hazbin Hotel" side-by-side Still by Dia Dipasupil:GETTY Images. Courtesy Prime Video

The fight between Heaven and Hell is a well-known Biblical story, but Amazon Prime’s newest adult animated series, “Hazbin Hotel,” puts a darkly comic musical fantasy twist on this moral dichotomy.

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