Did Wicked: For Good Get Best Picture Nomination?
Okay, let's talk about a burning question that keeps some of us up at night. A question that, if you've ever belted out a tune from the
Now, before you start rummaging through your Oscar history books, let's be clear. We're not talking about the actual movie that might, might, one day grace our screens and give us all heart palpitations of anticipation. We're talking about the song. Yes, the glorious, tear-jerking, "you're-not-alone-in-this-crazy-world" anthem that is "For Good".
Think about it. This isn't just any song. This is the song that makes you want to hug your best friend (or your cat, no judgment) a little tighter. It's the song that reminds you that even when things are utterly, hopelessly, fantastically wicked, there's still good to be found. And isn't that what cinema is all about? Finding those moments of connection, those glimmers of hope, those profound truths wrapped up in a catchy melody?
Imagine the scene. The red carpet is rolled out. The limo doors swing open. And out steps "For Good". It's not an actor, not a director, but a song. And it’s wearing its sparkly best, ready to accept its award. Wouldn't that be a moment? The orchestra strikes up the familiar, haunting intro. The nominated speeches are about the power of music, the universality of friendship, the sheer audacity of a song making us feel things so deeply.
I mean, let's be honest. Some movies nominated for Best Picture... well, let's just say they made us think. They made us ponder. They made us question the very fabric of our existence. And that's great! But did they make us want to grab a tissue and belt out a ballad about the enduring power of a bond formed over shared experiences and a deep understanding of each other's quirks? Probably not with the same, heart-wrenching conviction.
"For Good" does that. It’s a masterclass in emotional storytelling. It builds. It swells. It delivers. It leaves you with a lump in your throat and a smile on your face. It’s the perfect blend of poignant and uplifting. It’s the kind of song that lingers long after the music stops. And isn't that the mark of a truly memorable cinematic experience?
"It's the song that makes you want to hug your best friend (or your cat, no judgment) a little tighter."
So, when the Academy is making its decisions, and they're sifting through all the incredible films, I can't help but feel like a little part of me is whispering, "What about the songs, though? What about the melodies that truly touched our souls?" And that whisper, my friends, often sounds a lot like "For Good".
I can picture the arguments. "But it's a musical number!" they might say. "It's not a complete narrative!" To which I would retort, with a twinkle in my eye, "And yet, in its own, perfect way, it is a narrative. It's the story of a profound connection, of growth, of acceptance. It’s the story of two souls who, through all the magic and mayhem, found each other and made each other better."
And isn't that, at its core, what a great movie is supposed to do? It's supposed to show us something about ourselves, about the world, about the people around us. It's supposed to move us. It's supposed to inspire us. And "For Good", as a standalone piece of art (and let's be honest, it is a piece of art), does all of that and more.
So, did it get a Best Picture nomination? Officially, no. But in the realm of our hearts, in the echo chamber of our singalongs, in the quiet moments when we reflect on what truly matters? Absolutely. It should have. And maybe, just maybe, in a perfect world, it would have.
We can dream, can't we? We can champion the songs that make us feel. We can argue, playfully and passionately, that sometimes, the most profound cinematic moments come in musical form. And until that day comes, and the actual Wicked movie hits the big screen and hopefully blows us all away, we can keep humming the tune of "For Good", and imagine it gracing the stage, accepting the highest honor, because it truly deserves it.
So next time you're listening to it, close your eyes. Picture the spotlight. Hear the applause. And smile. Because in our imagination, Wicked: For Good did get that Best Picture nomination. And in many ways, it's the award that truly counts.