Practical Magic: Embracing the 90’s and the Power of Your Own Magic (even if it’s kinda ”basic”)

Practical Magic (1998) PG-13  1h 44m

Episode 13-Practical Magic: Embracing the 90's and the Power of Your Own Magic (even if it’s kinda ”basic”)

Jennie and Sarah transition out of Screen Scares month and back into their classic Screen Cares episodes with warm and accepting discussion of the witchy 90’s classic Practical Magic. Jennie leads the discussion through the themes of fate, family history, and ultimately the power of self-belief. Co-host Sarah advances the conversation with thoughtful questions and observations about mom-culture, authenticity, and self-acceptance. Jennie comes to terms with her deep and abiding love of “basic” movies like Practical Magic. Finding the good in almost any film is its own kinda magic right?

For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares:

Episode Transcript

Episode Page with Pictures

Screen Shares Rating: 

• Family Screen- Watch across generational lines to unpack your own family blessings and curses.
• Buddy Screen-  Watch with whoever will embrace your movie choices and call a coven of witches to save you from a bad boyfriend.

Screen Sparks:

1. What do you believe that gives you power? Are you a professional with a title, a parent, a spiritual person?
2. To what extent does your past and the past of your ancestors define your present life?
3. Have you ever wanted magic? Why do you think that is? What would you do with magic?Does great good always require a trade off or a counterpoint?
4. With which Owens woman do you most strongly identify?

After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show:

• Practical Magic IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120791/
• Filming Set on the Magical House: https://houseandhistory.com/practical-magic-house/
• Film set in New England, but filmed in the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island in Washington State https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/coupeville-the-home-to-practical-magic/
• Soundtrack:
  • https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Magic-Music-Motion-Picture/dp/B00000DAGF
  • https://open.spotify.com/album/2N7TdBow0ClqvPIdmuOgtw
  • https://music.apple.com/us/album/practical-magic-music-from-the-motion-picture/329936138

• Ozark Mountain Folk Lore Book https://www.amazon.com/Ozark-Magic-Folklore-Vance-Randolph/dp/0486211819

Practical Magic vs. Sixth Sense Cover