The Wizard of Oz

Can ‘Wicked: For Good’ Save the Musical’s Horrendous Act 2?

The second half of the stage version of “Wicked” is notoriously weak. Does the newly released “For Good” trailer give hope that the film will salvage it?

Laura Wheatman Hill

A photo illustration of Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale in 'The Wizard of Oz' in 1939.

FRIENDS OF DOROTHY

Why Dorothy From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Matters More Than Ever

Three actresses who have played different versions of Dorothy talk with Obsessed about their journeys over the rainbow.

Kevin Fallon

A photo illustration of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Wicked.

CONFUSIFYING

The Biggest Mistake the ‘Wicked’ Movie Makes

The “Wicked” movie defied gravity in so many ways. It was so good, in fact, that it made this huge missed opportunity when it comes to the central love triangle all the more glaring.

Laura Wheatman Hill

GOOD WITCH OR BAD WITCH?

Are All Mad Women and Mothers Basically Witches?

In her startling new movie “Witches,” Elizabeth Sankey draws a line from witch trials to “The Wizard of Oz” to postpartum moms. “This was a film made by a mad woman,” she says.

Andrew Crump