The Filmcast Ep. 851 - Wicked: For Good
Nov 25, 2025
The hosts dive into the revenge-fueled action of Sisu and explore the cinematic craft in The Secret Agent. They share family-friendly laughs from Zootopia 2, and recommend tense dramas like If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. The discussion turns to the ambitious animated sci-fi Arco and its striking visuals. Finally, they review Wicked: For Good, expressing mixed feelings about its pacing, weaker songs, and adaptation challenges—but still appreciate the vocal talents of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
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Domestic Tension As Thriller
- If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You channels Uncut Gems-style tension into domestic life and delivers a searing Rose Byrne performance. The film frays viewers' nerves with relentless stress but rewards with powerful acting and thematic depth.
Ghibli-Style Sci‑Fi In Arco
- Arco (French animation) blends Studio Ghibli aesthetics with hard sci-fi themes and climate-change worldbuilding. Its visual richness and conceptual ideas outshine some narrative shortcomings, making it a strong theatrical animation to seek out.
The School Preparedness Industry's Cost
- Thoughts and Prayers examines the vast U.S. school‑shooting preparedness industry and its emotional toll on students and teachers. The documentary shows trauma reverberates beyond kids, involving teachers training with firearms and schools spending heavily on security products.
