Astra Awards 2024: 'Wicked' Dominates While 'Emilia Pérez' Celebrates Authentic Representation

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Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' won eight awards, including Best Picture.
Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez' won four awards, including Best International Feature.
Jon M. Chu received Best Director for 'Wicked'.
Dune: Part Two dominated technical categories with four wins.
Anna Kendrick won Best First Feature for 'Woman of the Hour'.
Karla Sofía Gascón emphasized cinema's truth in her acceptance speech.

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‘Wicked’ at Pantages: Renewed Interest and Mixed Reviews

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The production of ‘Wicked’ at the Pantages Theatre has sparked renewed interest.
Cynthia Erivo shines as Elphaba, but the score is mixed.
Runtime of two hours, 40 minutes reveals storytelling weaknesses.
Current cast lacks the depth of original Broadway stars.
Critique describes the musical's politics as “heavy-handed” and “ungainly”.
Production is visually stunning but lacks emotional depth.

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