Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab.
They dive into:
Why “Defying Gravity” might still break the show’s structural rules—and why that’s okay
The emotional (and structural) heavy lifting of Act Two, including “No Good Deed” and “As Long As You’re Mine”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances, chemistry, and Oscar potential
The animals, Bach’s transformation, and what the film fixes (or fumbles) from the stage show
Rewatchability, double-feature vibes, and what this adaptation means for future movie musicals
Stick around to the end as Bob and Brittney talk about that final Grimmerie moment, the future of the “Wicked-verse,” and why big, earnest movie musicals like this still feel a little bit like magic.
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Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab.
They dive into:
Why “Defying Gravity” might still break the show’s structural rules—and why that’s okay
The emotional (and structural) heavy lifting of Act Two, including “No Good Deed” and “As Long As You’re Mine”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances, chemistry, and Oscar potential
The animals, Bach’s transformation, and what the film fixes (or fumbles) from the stage show
Rewatchability, double-feature vibes, and what this adaptation means for future movie musicals
Stick around to the end as Bob and Brittney talk about that final Grimmerie moment, the future of the “Wicked-verse,” and why big, earnest movie musicals like this still feel a little bit like magic.
Episode 292 – James Gunn’s Superman: Hope, Hype & Heroic Uncertainty
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s another Analysis Podcast deep dive! In Episode 292, we suit up and fly headfirst into James Gunn’s bold new take on Superman. With a new Clark Kent, a stacked ensemble cast, and a shifting DCEU landscape, there’s plenty to dissect—and even more to speculate on.
Bob, and Rob explore:
How David Corenswet stacks up in the cape
The Superman vs. The Authority tone shift
Can Gunn really balance heart, heroism, and humor—or are we just getting Guardians in a cape?
The risks of reboot fatigue in a world still haunted by the Snyderverse
Whether this film is truly hopeful… or just another IP puzzle piece
Plus, we get into the visual tone, the costume decisions, and whether the DCEU can actually be saved (or if we should all just go back to rewatching Man of Steel).
Is Gunn’s Superman going to soar—or crash under the weight of expectations?
🎧 Tune in to Episode 292 of The Analysis wherever you get your podcasts.
Up, up, and debate away.
The Analysis: A Movie and TV Podcast
Bob is joined once again by resident musical theatre brain Brittney Brown to bring their Wicked movie series in for a landing with Wicked: Part Two. Fresh out of the theater (and a little shot out of a cannon), they unpack whether Act Two really is weaker than Act One, how the film handles “For Good,” and if splitting the story into two movies was bold storytelling…or a glittery cash grab.
They dive into:
Why “Defying Gravity” might still break the show’s structural rules—and why that’s okay
The emotional (and structural) heavy lifting of Act Two, including “No Good Deed” and “As Long As You’re Mine”
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s performances, chemistry, and Oscar potential
The animals, Bach’s transformation, and what the film fixes (or fumbles) from the stage show
Rewatchability, double-feature vibes, and what this adaptation means for future movie musicals
Stick around to the end as Bob and Brittney talk about that final Grimmerie moment, the future of the “Wicked-verse,” and why big, earnest movie musicals like this still feel a little bit like magic.
