Episode 367: Wicked (Part 1)

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This week our hosts Miles, James & Kat defy watching mindlessly as they cover Wicked: Part 1. This beloved musical is overflowing with fruitful topics to discuss. Many people have bemoaned the rise of the "villain as misunderstood victim" story, yet our hosts found subtlety and valuable truth throughout this film. Among these truths are the folly of the unexamined life, how we can all be tempted by the desire to be popular, and how this story echoes elements of the greatest story of all. Watch the episode here. This episode is brought to you by Solitary Man, the new novel by Eric Landfried. Available at www.ericlandfried.com. Rate and review to get 2 FREE Popcorn Theology Stickers! Write a 5-star review and send a screenshot, along with your mailing address, to [email protected], and you'll receive 2 FREE stickers! iTunes link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popcorn-theology/id990110281 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell. Follow & connect: https://linktr.ee/popcorntheology Support: https://www.patreon.com/popcorntheology Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Welcome & Summary 5:51 - Popcorn Ratings 10:31 - Theology Ratings 13:16 - Subscribe, Share, Support 14:40 - Ads 17:17 - SPOILER Territory & History with Oz 23:18 - Popcorn Thoughts 37:27 - Against the Unexamined Life 52:57 - Galinda: The Snare of Popularity 1:04:53 - Elphaba: A Christ Figure 1:18:09 - Lightning Round 1:30:27 - Until Next Time… #wicked #broadway #elphaba #musicaltheatre #musical #glinda #wickedmusical #arianagrande #CynthiaErivo #wickedthemusical #theatre #musicals #wizardofoz #defyinggravity #oz #broadwaymusical #wickedwitchofthewest #ariana #arianagrandebutera #ChristianPodcasts #MoviePodcasts #YouAreNotAMindlessConsumer #MovieDiscussion #FilmCriticism #MovieReview #FilmReview #FilmDiscussion #MovieExplanation #FilmAnalysis #CharacterAnalysis #MovieExplanation #MovieAnalysis #MovieReaction #medialiteracy #medialiteracymatters #reformedtheology Music by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/Bln0BEv5AJ0?si=vZx_YiHK3hNxaETA

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