Hocus Pocus - Review 49

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may! We’re seizing the day on this episode with Dead Poets Society.  Join us as we discuss one of Robin Williams’ most memorable—and parodied—roles. We discuss all the young actors making their debuts in this movie, the crisp autumn beauty of New England, and just how frankly weird boarding and preparatory schools can be—how times have certainly changed since using a paddle on students. We discuss the growth and arcs the boys go through, the delicious poetry dripping from their mouths like honey, and the heartbreaking ending of this film. Trigger warning for this that may need it we will briefly discuss suicide in this episode. So put on your oxfords and a tweed blazer and join us for Andy Weir’s “Dead Poets Society.”

“But Debbie…pastels??” We’re transitioning from Halloween to Thanksgiving today with Addams Family Values. Join us as we discuss the painful costuming Angelica Houston had to endure for this role, the weird history behind Christopher Lloyd’s Fester’s fatsuit, and the amazing Camp Counselor’s performances. We gush over Joan Cusack’s absolutely iconic turn as Debbie, and we celebrate Christina Ricci indelible performance as Wednesday in one of the great Thanksgiving movies. So throw on the episode as you’re taking down your Halloween decor and join us for Barry Sonnenfeld’s “Addams Family Values.”

“Something is happening in our house whether you like it or not!” We’re reviewing What Lies Beneath this week. Join us as we unravel the mystery of what is happening to Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford, and that absolutely stunning lakeside house—which sadly doesn’t actually exist anymore. We’ll discuss that whole neighbor red herring and why cheating husbands are way worse than a ghost. And we talk about that amazing stroke of casting against part that made the twist in this movie all the more shocking! So wrap a cardigan around you self while standing on your deck gazing out at a body of water and join us for Robert Zemeckis’s “What Lies Beneath.”

Oh look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick! Sistahs we’re going to Salem this week for Hocus Pocus. Join us as we reminisce about this perfect 90’s Halloween romp. We discuss the magic of the three lead witches and Bette Midler’s role in finally getting the movie made. We talk about the sweet arc of Max and Dani’s relationship, how animatronic Binx ended up on another magical 90’s witchy tv show, how funny this script really is, and so much more! So get your brooms—or vacuum—and join us as we review Kenny Ortega’s beloved “Hocus Pocus.”

Sometimes the world of the living gets mixed up with the world of the dead. We’re getting spooky this week with The Others! Join us as we gush over Nicole Kidman’s performance, how she had nightmares during filming, and even get into some of her and Tom’s divorce tea during production. We talk about how the director wrote, directed, AND scored the movie. And we discuss the incredible performances from the child actors and that incredible double plot twist?! So shut all the curtains and join us as we review Alejandro Amenábar’s 2001 classic, “The Others.”

Just breathe. We’re doing Ever After this week. We're diving into the 1500s this week, the movie that Drew Barrymore herself said was her favorite role she’s ever played, and we talk all about how her Danielle gets to truly have it all—she fights with swords, wears the pretty dress, reads books, saves herself and others, and gets the prince in the end. We discuss how this telling of the classic fairy tale gives characters like the stepmother and Jaqueline much more depth, even making Da Vinci a fairy godmother. So, dust those cinders off your cheeks and join us for our favorite live-action fairy-tale adaptation, Andy Tennant’s “Ever After.”

Gather around, Bennet sisters; we’re talking about the 2005 Pride and Prejudice today! The cinematography, the music, the hand flex! We get into it all and what makes a good leading man—the yearning. Plus some juicy behind-the-scenes tea. So clean the mud from your hems, ladies, and take a seat for Joe Wright’s beloved “Pride and Prejudice.”

“Just stay alive! I will find you!” We’ve gone back to the 1700s this week for “The Last of the Mohicans.” We discuss the stunning scenery and how real-life landscape paintings inspired the film’s cinematography. We talk all about how the cast was chosen, the all-important chemistry test between lead actors, and the extreme lengths that Daniel Day-Lewis took to prepare for the role of Hawkeye. And of course we gush over that iconic score, how it almost didn’t happen, and who we all have to thank for it—spoiler alert: it was Michael Mann’s wife. So let your hair down, sit back, and swoon over Michael Mann’s epic historical romance, “The Last of the Mohicans”

Alright sweaters coven, we’re activating the phone tree for this one! We’re doing both Practical Magic movies this week—and we even have a special guest :)  We talk all about the original movie—the clothes! The hair! The 90’s! The Faith Hill of it all.  We talk at length about that dreamiest of dream houses, the spells, the power of sisterhood, and the stacked cast with Sandy, Nicole, Stockard and Dianne. And we even give a review of the new movie—which we all loved! So put on some Stevie Nicks, wrap yourself in your coziest cardigan and join us for Practical Magic 1 and 2!

Flames. Flames? On the sides of my face. Breathing—br—breathless—heaving breaths. Heaving—we’re doing Clue this week! Join us as we celebrate the life and work of the beloved staple of our childhood, Tim Curry. We laugh our way through the casting what-ifs, our favorite moments and quotes, and whether anyone could or should try to do another Clue. We discuss the impeccable set design, the multiple endings, and the truth about a secret, never-before-seen 4th ending. So dust off your weapon of choice and join us in the study for Jonathan Lynn’s beloved cult classic, Clue.