Nikki and Meg slip into slouchy cardigans (and maybe a little gold lamé) to dive into Practical Magic (1998) to unpack whether this is a romance, a feminist vibes movie, or just a witchy autumn aesthetic. Spoiler: it’s definitely the vibes.Tune in for:
* The curse that doesn’t really matter
* Sisterhood vs. romance — what the movie gets right (and wrong)
* Nicole Kidman as a secret comedic genius
* Midnight margaritas, lime and tequila method acting
* Why this movie is peak cozy fall aesthetic
Books/Media Referenced:
* Practical Magic (1995 novel) by Alice Hoffman
* Hocus Pocus (film)
* The Craft (film)
* Frozen (film)
* Moulin Rouge! (film)
* Reservoir Dogs (film)
* Just Go With It (film)
* NPR article: What Practical Magic Taught Me About Life, Love, and the Importance of Sisterhood (Maria Sagara, 2022)
* A Love Song for Ricky Wilde by Tia Williams
* The Wrong Paris (Netflix rom-com)
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