EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 1H 2M
The Wicked 2 100th Episode Spectacular
from High n' Dry Podcast · host Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin
What Movie Should We Do Next?We mark our 100th episode by reviewing Wicked 2 with clear eyes and full glasses, weighing standout CGI against flat lighting, soft songs, and a story that stalls whenever the music starts. The Oz lore tie-ins land, but the pacing and depth rarely do.• definitive category ratings across acting, cinematography, score, story and rewatchability• why blanket lighting flattens emotion and kills depth• how song placement undercuts momentum and character beats• propaganda, perspective and who gets to define “good”• CGI creature work that actually impresses• stage vs screen: why act two sag hits harder on film• audience energy, theater vibes and expectations vs delivery• our final verdict at 2.5 out of 5If you enjoyed it, please like and subscribe and do all the thingsSupport the show
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What Movie Should We Do Next? We mark our 100th episode by reviewing Wicked 2 with clear eyes and full glasses, weighing standout CGI against flat lighting, soft songs, and a story that stalls whenever the music starts. The Oz lore tie-ins land, but the pacing and depth rarely do. • definitive category ratings across acting, cinematography, score, story and rewatchability • why blanket lighting flattens emotion and kills depth • how song placement undercuts momentum and character beats • pro...
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