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Ever since its debut in November, the musical “Wicked” has been a blockbuster at the box office, drawing crowds of fans from the Broadway version (naturally) as well as sparking renewed curiosity about “The Wizard of Oz.” As you might be aware, “Wicked” offers a fresh perspective on Dorothy’s story in Oz by portraying Glinda and The Wicked Witch of the West in novel ways. In this adaptation, we find ourselves feeling compassion for the latter, who is now known as Elphaba (skillfully played by Cynthia Erivo). Despite the challenges it presents for the production team, many essential elements from the “Wizard of Oz” mythology must be incorporated into “Wicked.

It’s always a treat to bump into another Marvel Cinematic Universe enthusiast in everyday life, but my joy doubles when I discover someone who’s ventured into the original comic books after watching the movies sequentially. Reading comics can indeed become costly, depending on the number of tales you’re diving into. While I’m part of the group that amasses hardcovers, trade paperbacks, and omnibuses, I also understand there are many who don’t wish to spend that amount of money or lack the desire to own physical comics or allocate storage space for them.

On December 12, 2024, marks the 10th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s controversial historical epic “Exodus: Gods and Kings.” Making its debut on Tubi on December 1, it’s worth revisiting why this movie failed to strike a chord with critics and viewers. Given that the narrative is derived from the Christian Bible, the best-selling book of all time as per the “Guinness Book of World Records,” one might wonder why Scott’s directorial prowess, substantial budget, and stellar cast couldn’t save the film from critical failure.

In 2020, John David Washington made history as the first African American lead actor in a Christopher Nolan blockbuster when he starred as the unnamed protagonist in the film “Tenet.” The role placed him squarely within Nolan’s intriguing sci-fi narrative of time inversion, blended with a spy-thriller vibe reminiscent of James Bond. When Washington was selected for this part, the media buzzed about its significance. However, director Christopher Nolan downplayed the event, making it all the more impactful according to Washington.

Max, a popular streamer, has hinted at potential future password restrictions, following in the footsteps of other platforms such as Netflix. In response to the issue of multiple households sharing account passwords without additional subscriptions, several streaming services have introduced or planned to implement their own limitations. Now, Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming chief JB Perrette has announced that Max will send “subtle” signals as they embark on a similar journey.