‘Schmigadoon!’ co-creator Cinco Paul satirizes Broadway

*Schmigadoon* satirizes classic Broadway musicals by placing modern characters in a magical, musical-governed town, using parody to explore the nature of true love. Co-creator Cinco Paul notes that the show’s songs, such as "Corn Pudding," intentionally mimic and subvert traditional musical theater tropes to advance the narrative. Meanwhile, film critic Justin Chang examines *Blue Heron*, a semi-autobiographical debut by Sophie Romvari that portrays a family’s struggle with a son’s oppositional defiant disorder. The film utilizes a subjective, memory-focused visual style to navigate the complexities of childhood, mental health, and the limitations of family support. Together, these segments highlight the intersection of creative homage and personal storytelling, demonstrating how both musical satire and dramatic cinema can effectively reframe familiar tropes to reveal deeper emotional truths.