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In the climactic scenes of “Wicked: Part One“, Cynthia Erivo’s character Elphaba reaches a peak moment, both musically and thematically, as she defiantly sings “Defying Gravity” while floating on her levitating broomstick. This spectacle is breathtaking, yet leaves viewers slightly bewildered due to the inconsistent physics of her flying broom. We don’t ask for absolute realism in a story about magic, but a touch of logic would be appreciated to better grasp the magical workings of Oz as depicted in Jon M. Chu’s direction.

Originally compiled in 2017 for Vulture’s “Witch Week,” this list has been expanded with additional films like “Wicked.” For television witches, take a look at the following ranking of our favorites.

The series titled “Yellowjackets” centers around a high school girls’ soccer team who find themselves in survival mode after a plane crash, even resorting to acts of cannibalism. While the show has displayed some gruesome instances of this behavior, such as the consumption of the character Jackie Taylor (Ella Purnell) in season two, it appears that the writers are setting boundaries on how extreme they’re comfortable depicting these acts, as discussed during a panel at this year’s Vulture Festival.

Despite Mia Thornton primarily being characterized by contradictions and frequent use of Restylane across her tenure on the Potomac series, her knack for delivering entertainment has generally overshadowed her inconsistent narrative style. Television that is engaging and adaptable often allows room for forgiveness of minor missteps. However, this season, Mia’s actions have been testing the limits of what viewers and her co-stars consider acceptable. This week, their growing frustration with Mia’s choices finally boiled over onto the screen.

As a seasoned movie critic, I must share my journey before penning down the magical tale that captivated millions – “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Prior to this enchanting adventure, I was an actor, theater manager, frontier merchant, journalist, traveling salesman, and editor of a magazine dedicated to shop window displays. At the age of 41, in 1897, I published a collection of stories inspired by Mother Goose rhymes. These tales found success with readers, as did their sequels, but it took a few more years for me, L. Frank Baum, to write the book that would cement my name in literary history. In 1900, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was born and swiftly rose to become an American best-seller, fulfilling my dream of creating a fairy tale unique to our beloved nation.

In “Gladiator II”, despite its elaborate set design, it’s not a film known for historical accuracy, even though Ridley Scott argues about the sharks in the Colosseum. He hasn’t mentioned anything about a printed newspaper, nor about the inconsistent combat strategies in the movie. The film takes liberties with such details, and the original “Gladiator” also had its fair share of historical discrepancies. However, there’s one scene in the new film – just a single line – that I can’t shake off. It’s an insignificant moment, easily removable, but for some reason, it has stuck in my mind. This seemingly trivial detail has caught my attention, perhaps because it could have been left out without much impact on the movie.

Thanksgiving TV specials are simply the best! Tensions run high, inhibitions seem to vanish (thanks to generous drinks), and unexpected characters end up interacting. This setup often leads to intense drama or serves as a heartwarming reminder of why we cherish being with these people. Sometimes it’s a mix of both! _Somebody Somewhere_ adds to the tradition of Thanksgiving TV episodes in a way that is just as delightful as you’d expect from a show like this. It also demonstrates how skillfully season three manages to maintain its warmth, humor, and emotional depth while providing substantial character growth. In summary: _Somebody Somewhere_ is fantastic, and I’m incredibly thankful it’s around this year. Shall we dig into some “Num Nums?” And more “Num Nums?