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The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years: #10 - #1
“So here it is: Part 3 of the Top 50 Movie Musicals Since 2000—a mix of critical darlings, audience favorites, hidden gems, and the ones I just couldn’t stop rewatching.”
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years : #25 - #11
“So here it is: Part 2 of the Top 50 Movie Musicals Since 2000—a mix of critical darlings, audience favorites, hidden gems, and the ones I just couldn’t stop rewatching.”
The Top 50 Movie Musicals of the Past 25 Years - #50 - #26
So here it is: Part 1 of the Top 50 Movie Musicals Since 2000—a mix of critical darlings, audience favorites, hidden gems, and the ones I just couldn’t stop rewatching.
It’s Time We Gave "The Chipmunk Adventure" Its Flowers
“The Chipmunk Adventure isn’t just a fun offshoot of a Saturday morning cartoon. It’s a full-on animated musical that goes harder than it ever needed to — and it holds up way better than a lot of its peers.”
Why 'A Goofy Movie' Still Stands Out — 30 Years Later
“Over time, A Goofy Movie has transformed from a modest ’90s release into a generational touchstone. It’s quoted, memed, celebrated, and revisited with love.”
Five Ways to Fix the Dear Evan Hansen Movie (Because We Deserved Better)
“The movie tried. I really believe that. The intentions were good. But somewhere between the blue polo and the digital filters, something got lost in translation.”
Five Ways to Fix the 'Phantom of the Opera' Movie (Because We Deserved Better)
“If someone handed me the director’s chair, a time machine, and a more Phantom-appropriate budget, here are five changes I’d make to give this film the haunting grandeur it deserves.”
Why 'Wicked: Part Two' – For Good Will Dominate the Oscars Next Year
“With an emotionally powerful finale, top-tier talent, and stunning production values, Wicked: For Good could be the film to beat in 2026.”
'Center Stage' Turns 25: A Love Letter to the Ultimate Dance Movie
“Twenty-five years ago, a group of young dancers pirouetted onto our screens, and Center Stage became an instant classic”
The Box Office Triumph of Wicked May Have Saved the Future of Movie Musicals
“As Wicked continues its meteoric rise, it offers a simple but powerful message to Hollywood: audiences are ready to embrace movie musicals. And if studios are willing to invest in them, these productions could defy gravity at the box office for years to come.”
Splitting 'Wicked' Into Two Movies Was the Right Choice
“The decision to split Wicked into two parts is more than just a logistical choice; it’s a celebration of the story’s depth and magic. It was also a financially savvy decision that ensured long-term profitability while giving audiences an unforgettable cinematic experience.”
Fans Should Refrain From Singing During the 'Wicked' Movie
“As excitement builds for the upcoming Wicked movie, a pressing concern has emerged: will theater audiences respect the cinematic experience or will the urge to belt out Defying Gravity be too much to resist? To those planning to attend: please, do not sing during the movie.”