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Hocus Pocus: The Enduring Appeal of Halloween's Crown Jewel


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It's week 2 of the spooky season, so what better time to discuss one of the greatest Halloween films of all time, Hocus Pocus?  Well, that's exactly what Beth and I do in this week's episode of Generation 'S'.

So funnily enough, I didn't know until about 15 minutes before recording that Beth NEVER watched the movie in its entirety as a kid, whereas I watched it without fail every year when it aired on the Disney channel.  So, our nostalgia for this film is certainly at different levels, but we had a great time discussing the film, its themes, the vibes, the characters, etc.  We do also briefly discuss the second film, and whether or not it holds a (black flame) candle to the original.

We also had a chance to dive a little deeper on some of our own personal Halloween memories, including our best (and worst) costumes from childhood, as well as the greatest (and nastiest) Halloween candy ever produced. 

If this sounds like your cup of cider, then kick back, relax, and enjoy!

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Backwards CompatibleBy Dan Kemp