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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