Queerness and the Small Subversions of “Big Business”
The Bette Midler/Lily Tomlin mistaken-identity comedy played a curiously strong role in one writer’s journey to queerness and leftism.
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Hocus Pocus 2
The original Hocus Pocus has grown to be a cult favorite over the years. The 1993 film followed the Sanderson sisters: Winnie (Bette Midler), Mary (Kathy Najimy), and Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) as they terrorized Salem after rising from the grave. In 2022, the Sandersons have been resurrected by the corporate magic of Disney. Luckily, … Hocus Pocus 2
The Fabulous Four is predictable even in its amusing raunch
It’s impossible to call the old-ladies-having-fun comedy truly fabulous, but it has charming moments.
Hocus Pocus 2 brings the witches back
The new Disney+ sequel to the 1993 classic casts a spell on viewers, featuring the stellar return of original cast members, and some fun new faces to Salem.
Fantasia 2022: Complex stories of complex women
Our final dispatch from Fantasia features a blend of powerful stories with dynamic female characters.
“The Glorias” is a run-of-the-mill biopic about a living legend
Julie Taymor directs Julianne Moore in a frustratingly muted look at the feminist movement icon.
10 Movie Witches to Hex Your Halloween
This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Halloween season is here, which means it’s the season of the witch. The witch has long been a part of our collective unconscious, mostly in our nightmares where she tended to be a convenient scapegoat. And she continues to be a part of our culture today, albeit in … 10 Movie Witches to Hex Your Halloween
10 Films We’re Excited to See at Sundance 2020
New films by Julie Taymor, Dee Rees, and Justin Simien mix with fascinating new docs and debut features in our list of Sundance 2020 must-sees.