Spotlight MOVIE REVIEW Review: Ariana Grande creates magic in ‘Wicked: For Good’ Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Nov 29, 2025 Nov 29, 2025 Updated May 29, 2026 0 × Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Wicked: For Good" lets Ariana Grande come out of her co-stars' shadows. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Ariana Grande soars in “Wicked: For Good.” kA 4=2DDlQI0|D@}@C>2=Q 52E2\@=<\4@AJ\D@FC46lQ|6DD286q@5JQm$96 86ED >@C6 E@ 5@ 2D v=:?52[ E96 8@@5 H:E49[ :? E96 D64@?5 A2CE @7 E96 DE@CJ @7 EH@ 7C:6?5D] vC2?56 5@6D?’E H2DE6 2 D64@?5[ 5:88:?8 :?E@ E96 >@C6 5C2>2E:4 >@>6?ED H:E9 8FDE@]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQI0|D@}@C>2=Qm(96? 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Miller Lee Enterprises Review: “Wicked: For Good” Rated: PG for violence, adult situationsStars: 3 starsBruce’s take: It’s great to see the sequel without waiting five years, but you do need to see the earlier film to understand this one. 0 Comments Related to this story 22 TV specials, movies and cultural events to watch this holiday season In this time of many platforms, it can be nearly impossible to see all the holiday specials and special episodes and still lead a normal life.… ‘Sidelined’ sequel rushes into production to please fans Four months after the release of the first “Sidelined” film, actors were in front of the cameras, ready for a second. Now streaming and on DVD: ‘Caught Stealing’ deals with several cat-tastrophes Austin Butler may be the star of “Caught Stealing,” but a charming cat is the one who walks away with the film. 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22 TV specials, movies and cultural events to watch this holiday season In this time of many platforms, it can be nearly impossible to see all the holiday specials and special episodes and still lead a normal life.…
‘Sidelined’ sequel rushes into production to please fans Four months after the release of the first “Sidelined” film, actors were in front of the cameras, ready for a second.
Now streaming and on DVD: ‘Caught Stealing’ deals with several cat-tastrophes Austin Butler may be the star of “Caught Stealing,” but a charming cat is the one who walks away with the film.
The best films of 2025: ‘Hamnet,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ lead list This year’s best films come from a number of countries and feature some of the finest performances in decades.
Movies in a Minute: "Wicked: For Good" Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Wicked: For Good" lets Ariana Grande come out of her co-stars' shadows.
