Have you ever wondered how a beloved film translates into a vibrant stage musical? In this interview with ensemble member Neftali Benitez, we dive into the exciting world of the Beetlejuice musical and take a peek behind the curtain, exploring how it balances iconic moments from the movie with fresh twists that make it a unique experience.

Learn more about the North American tour on the Beetlejuice Official Broadway Website and catch the magic live in Jacksonville from May 12-17 with the FSCJ Artist Series at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts!

Follow Neftali on Instagram @neffybear!

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It’s time for another installment of What Did I Miss? — the episode where we break down the biggest entertainment stories you may have missed this month. This time around, we welcomed back Kate and Emily from Game of Groans, now hosting their brand new show Sister Cinema Swap, to help us sort through all the headlines, surprises, and ongoing conversations from March.

• First reactions to the live-action takes on Kratos from God of War and Moana

• Pokémon updates including Pokopia, Winds and Waves targeting a 2027 release, and FireRed and LeafGreen finally arriving on the Nintendo eShop

• Hulu canceling the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot amid concerns about audience interest

• Fallout from the Academy Awards, including biggest winners, surprises, and snubs

• The next two books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series being announced and available for preorder despite having no official titles yet

• Our monthly Discord roundup featuring quick-hit pop culture stories you can keep up with all month long through our community

From major announcements to industry shakeups, we’ve got you covered on everything worth talking about from March.

Sister Cinema Swap: Sisters Kate and Emily have seen a lot of movies, but not as many as they would like. With their differing tastes in genres, they will work through their backlogs of movies they haven't seen yet. Both sisters talk about why they did or didn’t see the movie, the plot, and rate them out of ten at the end.

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In this International Feature episode, we dive into the 2025 drama Sentimental Value, a slow-burning, emotionally layered film that leans heavily into family, memory, and the weight of the past. With powerful performances and deeply human character work, this one gave us plenty to unpack, from what worked beautifully to what left us a little conflicted.

• Stellan Skarsgård delivers a standout performance that anchors the film’s emotional core
• The family dynamics feel lived-in, with a believable sense of shared history and unresolved trauma
• Character interactions come across as raw, genuine, and emotionally vulnerable
• The pacing leans heavily into slow burn territory and we discuss whether it pays off
• Somber but engaging moments help break up the heaviness and keep things compelling
• The film pushes hard on a redemption arc for the father, which at times feels a bit too insistent
• A late-film scene between Agnes and Gustav stands out, and we explore whether that relationship could have been a stronger central focus than Nora’s

Letterbox'd Synopsis: Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.

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