SPOILERS!! This week on FoF I have my biggest rant yet in tackling the fallout and backlash to my negative review of Wicked: For Good - it's been intense to say the least and I’ve got A LOT of thoughts. I reflect on what’s fair in film criticism, whether seeing the musical is required context, and why the plot is nonsensical and MORE in the timestamps below. Plus, I praise Tom Cruise for his honorary Oscar, marvel at James Cameron's Jurassic Park near-hit, and express my theory connecting Jim Carrey to Eddie Murphy’s career arc in “Being Eddie”.

Please note, this rant has MAJOR SPOILERS of the plot of this movie, so if you've never seen the musical and want to see the movie I advise you listen after your screening.

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(00:00) Agenda
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WICKED RANT - This is in response to my original review, which you can hear in the previous episode on this feed or on any platform via my website HERE.

Letterboxd Review HERE.

(01:25) The fallout from “WICKED: FOR GOOD” has been mental 
(02:30) A perspective of someone who hasn’t seen the musical IS valid 
(04:08) This is a MOVIE. It deserves to be critiqued as a movie. 
(06:18) But I DO sympathise with what Wicked musical fans are enduring here 
(07:38) You don’t have to ALWAYS be ENTIRELY informed on EVERYTHING 
(10:55) Movie criticism - ALL of it - is subjective. My new disclaimer. 
(11:44) This is an issue on modern film discourse 
(12:04) Seek out reviews by critics who have your perspective on the genre or material 
(12:43) Post Wicked Double-Bills, the tide turned… 
(15:23) Something isn’t 5 stars for being accurately adapted 
(17:47) A dark tone doesn’t mean it has to be boring 
(20:55) Clarification on the songs “not being good enough” 
(21:48) If you love the musical and know the songs, that DOES make a difference, I accept that 
(23:09) Plot issues I’ve been mulling over 
(24:14) My observation on the desert surrounding Oz 
(25:40) Tie-ins with the Wizard of Oz feel SO underbaked 
(27:17) There’s an excuse for every plot hole due to the nature of the source IP 
(28:00) The ending completely refutes the message of the first part 
(29:56) THIS annoyed me more than ANYTHING 
(31:42) I’m not saying these questions AREN’T answered necessarily 
(31:56) I didn’t HATE the movie even though I sound like it 
(33:02) Finishing with our new disclaimer and a positive message
Wicked: For Good Letterboxd Review HERE.
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(33:45) On a happy note - “SONG SUNG BLUE”! Coming soon 
(34:40) Tom Cruise’s Honorary Oscar - what a speech! 
(38:02) James Cameron almost directed “JURASSIC PARK”?!?!?!?! 
(39:24) James Cameron directing a a Billie Eilish show movie in 3D????!!?!? 
(40:12) Does the movie star still exist? “MARTY SUPREME” is a HUGE litmus test 
(44:33) “BAKE OFF” does Peep Show! 
(44:45) “BEING EDDIE” - Drawing parallels between Jim Carrey and Eddie Murphy  - LETTERBOXD REVIEW HERE
(47:28) Who was the Ed Sheeran doc for?  
(47:53) Knives Out 3 review poll  
(48:42) I think - generally - I’m skipping Stranger Things S5  
(49:15) Coming up NEXT WEEK! And finishing with our new disclaimer