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"Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell is the first Black man to win an Oscar in this category. He told the press:
“This is the pinnacle of my career. I've been doing costumes for over 35 years. The whole way through there was never a Black male designer that I saw that I could follow, that I could see as inspiration. To realize that that's actually me, it became a 'Wizard of Oz' moment, there's no place like home. To come back to the inspiration being inside of me is really remarkable.”
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The Hollywood Reporter · Oscars 2025: ‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Makes Oscars History as First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
#Variety #News #Oscars #PaulTazewell #Wicked
Variety · Wicked's Paul Tazewell Is First Black Man to Win Oscar for Costume Design
Finally saw WICKED today and loved everything about it.
And I was delighted to see lots of kids at the movies on a Tuesday afternoon, thanks to Regal’s $5 Best Picture film fest.
Kids know what’s up. And the message of this film is sorely needed right now.
Today in 'Displaying Cultural Ignorance."
I have just learned that there is a song in the musical "Wicked" the lyrics of which [heh] are
STUDENTS:
O hallowed halls and vine-draped walls
The proudliest sight there is
(Male: Sight there is)
When grey and sere our hair hath turned
We shall still revere the lessons learned
(Females)In our days at dear old Shiz
(Males: dear old Shiz)
Our days at dear old
GALINDA:
Oh-oh-oh-oh-ol
STUDENTS AND GALINDA:
Dear old Shiz-zzzz
#Wicked #ChunderRoad
I don’t think enough people understand the implication of the Wizard of Oz being a charlatan from Kansas who gained unquestioned political power by pretending to be some exceptional man and miracle worker that he is not.
Ariana Grande lobbied for her role as Glinda in "Wicked" for a decade. The producer, Marc Platt, and director, Jon Chu, were unsure — and with good reason, since Grande's only real acting experience was as a Nickelodeon star. @THR talked to her about her music career, the casting process for "Wicked," and how much she and co-star Cynthia Erivo cried on the last day of shooting.
The Hollywood Reporter · The Second Coming of Ariana Grande
Oh, so THAT'S why movies no longer look like movies any more!
(Stumbled across this after watching #TheFilmCast's review of #Wicked where they commented on the "real" look Jon Chu supposedly went for, hmm)
Anyway, here's hoping we get Back to Black in the Cinema again soon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwTUM9cFeSo
#Cinemastodon #GreyIsTheNewBlack
'The Substance' was outstanding, and Demi Moore's performance as Elisabeth was heartbreaking and chilling. From her speech alone it's clear that the film and its core themes meant a lot to her on a personal level, as a woman and as an actor. It's good to see her break out of the boxes that the industry tried to put her in, though she has certainly shown her range in the past, the recognition she gets is much deserved.
That said, it's always a bit weird seeing horror films being classified as musicals or comedies in order to be eligible for awards. Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' had multiple nominations as a comedy a few years ago as well. It's an odd practice that highlights Hollywood's refusal to treat horror as a legitimate genre, while simultaneously leading to actual comedies or musicals being sidelined too.
Cynthia Erivo was brilliant in 'Wicked', her performance was full of heart, not to mention how she mastered belting those notes while flying and flipping upside down. She deserved that recognition on her own merit. Not saying that everyone should somehow win, but these two films, and these two women, shouldn't really have to compete against each other.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/05/entertainment/demi-moore-golden-globe-speech/index.html
CNN · Demi Moore wins her first award for acting: ‘I’m just in shock right now’
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Well, Wicked most definitely deserved the hype! One of the best musical to film adaptations I've seen. The Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth cameo scene was a really nice addition, very sweet and quite fitting. Ariana Grande was a revelation, both her singing and comedic timing were phenomenal, but it's really Cynthia Erivo who absolutely stole the show. Such a powerhouse performance, that final scene blew me away and gave me goosebumps. Cannot wait for part 2 to arrive later this year!
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We’re watching #Wicked the film and Prince Tightpants from Wynkie Country has just turned up.