Wicked Women: Power, Friendship, and the Price of Defiance

2025-04-13

This week on Steeped in Cinema, we’re defying gravity and diving broom-first into the film adaptation of the hit musical, Wicked. But this isn’t just about emerald skin and high notes—this episode explores the powerful themes of friendship, ambition, and the complicated nature of feminism. We take a deep look at the dynamic between Elphaba and Glinda, unpacking how Wicked reimagines female power, loyalty, and the systems that try to define them. Along the way, we sip on Long Island Straw...

This week on Steeped in Cinema, we’re defying gravity and diving broom-first into the film adaptation of the hit musical, Wicked. But this isn’t just about emerald skin and high notes—this episode explores the powerful themes of friendship, ambition, and the complicated nature of feminism. We take a deep look at the dynamic between Elphaba and Glinda, unpacking how Wicked reimagines female power, loyalty, and the systems that try to define them.

Along the way, we sip on Long Island Strawberry Green Tea from our friends at Ohio Tea Company—a subtly sweet, refreshing blend with a whisper of fruit and a hint of rebellion. It’s light, vibrant, and the perfect pairing for a film that’s anything but ordinary. Huge thanks to Ohio Tea Company, located at 5154 Fulton Dr. NW in Canton, OH, for sponsoring this episode. You can explore all their blends (and order your own tea online) at www.ohioteaco.com.

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