Wicked: For Good
After challenging the Wizard's totalitarian regime in Oz, Elphaba must grapple with her identity as the Wicked Witch of the West. Meanwhile, the Wizard has given Glinda the title Glinda the Good and a public status as the nation's defender against Elphaba. The two witches must make decisions that seal their fates in this second musical installment. Performances by the entire cast exceed expectations, especially those of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. There could not have been a better interpretation of the musical than this duology.
 

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Playdate (Prime Video)
When out of work accountant Brian joins stay at home dad Jeff for a playdate with their sons, he expects a laid back afternoon. Instead, they're chased by mercenaries, and Brian, totally unprepared, must survive one absurd obstacle after another. It's the perfect mix of action and humor. Alan Ritchson might become your new favorite actor, as he and Kevin James had amazing chemistry that made this movie totally fun to watch. Love the end credits too! This is one of those fun and hilarious types of movies that I really hope they come out with a sequel.

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The Beast In Me (Netflix)
Author Aggie Wiggs has receded from public life since the death of her young son, unable to write, a ghost of her former self; but she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis. A cut above the usual murder mystery, The Beast in Me stages a psychological duel that crackles with tension thanks to Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys' superb performances.

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