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‘Wicked: Part I’ Spoiler Review | Soars Off The Stage In Spectacular, Heart-Warming Fashion

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 - by Loretto Valiao

“Jon M. Chu successfully brings the epic stage play into the cinematic world with style and skill.” Read our review of ‘Wicked: Part I’!

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Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn and Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in Todd Phillips and Scott Silver's Joker Folie a Deux
Crime / Drama / Musical / Reviews / TCS / Thriller

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Spoiler Review – Are You In On The Joke?

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 - by Zeke Blakeslee

“[N]ot necessarily everything it was expected to be, although perhaps that’s a good thing.” Read our review of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’!

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Spoiler Review – Are You In On The Joke? Read More
Phylicia Peal Mpasi and Halle Bailey as Young Celie and Young Nettie in The Color Purple
Adaptation / Adaption / Drama / Musical / Reviews / TCS

‘The Color Purple’ (2023) Non-Spoiler Review – An Instant Classic!

January 31, 2024January 31, 2024 - by Jordan Simmons

“[A] true gem of a movie that [hopefully] starts a new wave of Black-led musicals.” Read our non-spoiler review of ‘The Color Purple’!

‘The Color Purple’ (2023) Non-Spoiler Review – An Instant Classic! Read More
Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Adam Sandler, Carson Minniear, Ethan Smigel, Benjamin Bottani, Roey Smigel, Reese Hazel Lores, and Tienya Safko in Netflix's coming-of-age animate musical comedy film, Leo
Animated / Comedy / Musical / Reviews / TCS

‘Leo’ (Netflix) Non-Spoiler Review – A Sandler Spectacle That Is Young, Dumb, And Full Of Fun

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 - by John Daniel Tangalin

A third Adam Sandler-led Netflix film for the year is just around the corner—and it’s another for the whole family. Read our review of ‘Leo’!

‘Leo’ (Netflix) Non-Spoiler Review – A Sandler Spectacle That Is Young, Dumb, And Full Of Fun Read More
Adaptation / Adaption / Adventure / Blockbuster / Fantasy / Kids / Musical / Reviews / TCS

‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) Non-Spoiler Review | Successfully Imposes Its Nostalgic Joy Through Sheer Will

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 - by Loretto Valiao

“[A] little something new to the table, even if … enjoyably imperfect.” Read our non-spoiler review of ‘The Little Mermaid’ remake!

‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) Non-Spoiler Review | Successfully Imposes Its Nostalgic Joy Through Sheer Will Read More
Adaptation / Adaption / Animated / Drama / Fantasy / Musical / Reviews / TCS

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ Is A Masterpiece (Non-Spoiler Review)

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 - by Jordan Simmons

‘Pinocchio’ is yet another perfect example of why Netflix should have wide cinema releases. Read our non-spoiler review of the film!

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Editorials / Musical / TCS

A Century of Musicals

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022 - by Francesca Aloe

Musicals are just like movies, but there’s more singing, and @msfrancescaaloe has her top picks from each decade!

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‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ Is A Wickedly Outrageous Night Out [REVIEW]

June 25, 2022June 28, 2022 - by Jordan Simmons

“‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ is a faithful adaptation of the classic movie with brilliant acting and stage effects…” Read our review!

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Bobby Cannavale and Krew Boylan in Gracie Otto's SXSW comedy-drama film, Seriously Red
Comedy / Drama / Film Festival / Musical / Reviews / SXSW 2022 / SXSW22 Reviews / TCS

‘Seriously Red’ (SXSW 2022) Non-Spoiler Review – Discovering Your True Self 

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 - by Sarah Taylor

We got to see Gracie Otto’s #SXSW comedy-drama, ‘Seriously Red’, and it is a delightful journey to finding who you are — the Dolly way!

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Ben Platt and Julianne Moore in Dear Evan Hansen
Musical / Reviews / TCS

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ – Worth the Jump from Stage to Screen? (Spoiler Review)

September 30, 2021 - by Claudia Caceres

“[Y]ou’re better off saving money to see the stage production rather than the silver screen.” Our spoiler review on ‘Dear Evan Hansen’!

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