Illusion tricks demonstrate that magic often relies on a lack of information. second part of Wicked It aims to explain the magic that characterized The Wizard of Oz and turned it into an unforgettable film. Following in the footsteps of the first part (which expanded the story of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch), the new installment justifies the appearance and internal conflict of Dorothy's three companions: the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Lion. Consequently, Wicked: Part II It focuses on closing all the cracks that the original work opened up and which, as we discover, constituted the essence of its charm. Thus, Dorothy's unseen face (the only character who escapes the film's prevailing logic) stands as a bitter reminder of a magic that no longer seems to have a place in certain contemporary cinema, obsessed with total visibility and the representation of all things.

At the last Oscars, Ariana Grande didn't take home the Best Supporting Actress statuette she was vying for, but she was one of the winners on the red carpet at the film awards. The actress and singer captured much of the media's attention thanks to a spectacular pale pink dress—a nod to the color that characterizes her character in the film. Wicked– with a tight corset that ended with a peplum structure. The result was a silhouette inspired by an Alberto Giacometti lamp. The firm behind this original look It's Schiaparelli, which in the last five years has become the favorite of stars looking to surprise when they parade at all kinds of galas, from the Cannes Film Festival to the Grammys or the inauguration of the President of the United States.