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From 'Anora' to 'Wicked,' best picture race takes shape without a clear front-runner

The race for the film academy’s top prize is starting to take shape, ranging from blockbusters (“Wicked") to buzzy art house projects (“Anora,” “The Brutalist”).

'Anora' as cautionary fairy tale

'Anora' cinematographer Drew Daniels kept the camera loose and freewheeling to echo the good times at play early in Sean Baker's film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Sean Baker and Mikey Madison push the 'Anora' vibes to the brink

The director and the actor on the humor and pathos and tension and scary moments — sometimes all at once — in their prize-winning film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Meet Yura Borisov, the famous-in-Russia thug with a heart from 'Anora'

The actor explains his hired-muscle character's inner conflict. How can he help out a friend but also not harm the woman at the center of the struggle?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

How ‘Wicked’ the movie compares to ‘Wicked’ the musical

The beloved story of “Wicked” has just made its debut on the big screen, and fans of the onstage musical might notice some changes.

‘Wicked’ Revels in the Glory of Female Frenemies

“Wicked” revels in the power of female frenemies.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Behind the ‘Holding Space’ Interview for ‘Wicked’

When a journalist asked the actress Cynthia Erivo about fans “holding space” for the movie’s signature song, a meme was born.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

‘Wicked’ and the Merchandising Juggernaut That Eclipses ‘Barbie’

The new movie’s tie-ins are the logical endpoint for a Broadway show that always intended to be huge.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.

Mattel 'deeply regrets' porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Recently-released dolls tied to the new Wicked movie inadvertently carry the address of an adult website.

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