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Happy Halloween! In this special bonus episode, Conor and Caroline are assembling their covens with a game of “Guess The Witch!” With only three vague clues, files out one at a time, they must divine which witches the other has summoned. Whomever can identify five magical ladies with the fewest clues will be named the Grand High Witch herself! Leave your shoes and do not stray because it's time to go down, down, down the witches' road.Click here to view our non-comprehensive list of Disney Witches. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok for fun content and exciting new updates!Join the Poor Unfortunate Fam, our Facebook Group for listeners who love the podcast and want to keep the discussions going!If you like what you're hearing, help us keep bringing you your favorite Disney content by making a donation to Poor Unfortunate Podcast today!*This podcast is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company.Support the show
Remove your wigs! This week, Peaches and Michael are having a hexy hotel stay in celebration of 1990's THE WITCHES! In addition to discussing the enduring majesty of Anjelica Huston as the Grand High Witch, our hosts delve into this cult classic's long-lasting sense of kindertrauma. Joining the conversation is drag icon Anna Phylactic, who discusses how growing up with this film forever impacted her aesthetic. Then, writer/producer Amanda Grace Collins stops by to dig into why this perennial fave continues to cast a spell. From mouse hunts to haunted paintings, this episode has it all! Go!
Send us a textKatie and Bridget turn into mice as they re-watch a nostalgic favorite of theirs: The Witches! A movie that reminds us that witches are real, some are evil, yet most are just really enthusiastic about being in a witch sorority/getting to party at a hotel with their friends once a year. Come along as we meet Luke, a little boy for some of the movie - mouse for others, who is taught all there is to know about witches by his Grandma, a woman who will write a harsh Yelp review to defend her grandson. When they vacation at a seaside hotel they quickly realize they are in the presence of not only witches but also the Grand High Witch, the most dramatic woman you've ever met in your life who SHOULD have her own reality show! Her plan to turn all the children into mice is overheard by Luke, which leads him to get turned into a mouse and therefore has to pull an Ocean's 11 heist to defeat the witches. Will Luke have to stay as a mouse forever/also live in cool ass Lego houses that Grandma built him? Is Mr. Bean out for blood in the climax of this movie!? Released in 1990, it was based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name and features Anjelica Huston, Rowan Atkinson, Mai Zetterling, and Jasen Fisher.
Hi Horror Project Pals,We're taking a little holiday for most of September, so Project Towers will be quiet for a bit. While we're off soaking up the sun, we thought it'd be fun to dig into our archives and replay some of our fan-favorite episodes. These episodes have two things in common: they're all 90s films and they all feature witches! This week we are revisiting the Grand High Witch with 1990s The Witches.Email - Horrorprojectpodcast@hotmail.com X (Formerly Twitter) - @TheHorrorProje1 Instagram - horrorprojectpodcast TikTok - @horrorprojectpodcastSay Hi - Send The Horror Project a Message!
Friends, Lovers, Listeners. Happy Wednesday, Happy Hump Day and Happy Sex on the Peach Day, or should I say…Happy Skets on the Peach Day, because skettiness is what today's episode is all about. We are in the full throes of sketty summer, and if you're a fellow sket, an aspiring sket, if you have friends, acquaintances, colleagues, family members who are skets and you want to understand the world of a sket just a little bit more…then this episode is for you. In fact, f*ckboys, if you want to learn how to do casual sex in a way that DOESN'T treat people with disrespect, then this episode is also for YOU. We all know that generally I don't like a RULE - but this episode is going to give you some tips, some guidelines shall we say, to live your best sket life, and also, how to protect yourself, physically, emotionally, amongst the trials and tribulations of being a sket, because we all know we'd have been burned at the stake back in the witchcraft era, so protect-a-sket is in full force today. My fellow skets, my sket allies - I will continue to be a voice for us against those who hate us. For everyone who has ever been sket-shamed. I've got you. Forget the Grand High Witch, it's time for the Grand High Sket. Let's sket into it, here is…The Rules of Skettiquette.Sex On The Peach is a completely inclusive, open, judgement free zone. However you identify - both in your gender and sexuality, whatever race, age, size, ability, religion you are - everyone is welcome here, and I hope that at some point in an episode we will touch on something you can relate to and resonate with.Please like, follow, share, review and subscribe to stay in the loop of all future episodes, and you can also follow me on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @sexonthepeachcast. If you want to contact me directly, you can do so at sexonthepeachcast@gmail.com.Sex On The Peach - A Collaboration, Not A Performance.Love, Peach.Links:Website: https://linktr.ee/sexonthepeachPodcast Hosted By Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2042722/shareSupport the Show.
Every country in the world has witches. And there is a leader, a high witch of each country. And the ruler of all the witches is The Most Evil Woman in creation… The Grand High Witch… Herself. In this episode we dive into the wicked world of "The Witches" (1990). We are joined by Emily Smith, PhD student at the University of Nottingham, specialising in the representation of Witches in the 20th Century. Join us as we explore the portrayal of witches as liberated women, unshackled from the confines of the cisgender heterosexual-patriarchy, who unabashedly embrace their monstrosity. From the cackling delight of the Grand High Witch to the mischievous antics of her cohorts, we delve deep into the magic and mischief that define these captivating characters. *** Find out more about Monstrous Flesh, our reading list for episodes and upcoming events via our website monstrousflesh.co.uk Follow Clelia (@monstrous_flesh) and Meg (@monstrous_meg) on Instagram, Threads and X. Sound design, editing and theme music by Adam Hynes (@adamnarrows). *** Cover art by Kurakurakucing
This week the Puppet Masters of None continue their discussion of spooky-scary kids movies with the 1990 Jim Henson fantasy film, The Witches. From the mind of master storyteller, Roald Dahl , this truly terrifying tale of a boy battling the Grand High Witch has been the fuel of nightmares for generations of children. Often considered to be Henson's last film, find out more about the production of the movie, its puppetry, and of course, where we place it on both the space to carol spectrum and the spooky scale. WooOOOoo.
Nik from 'Happiness in Darkness: The Superhero Movie Podcast' returns for the 18th episode of Defend It Yourself! You are in for a treat! My Guest: Find out more about Nik here: https://www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com/happiness-in-darkness Discussion Points: -Nik is from Italy and Sean has just been to Italy-queue a tangent straight from the off. -Sean will not see the new Witches film. -Roald Dahl book film adaptations. -The challenge of adapting books into films. Sean brings up Harry Potter again. -The ending of the film v the ending of the book. -Sean holds back doing impressions for about 25 minutes. -Bruno Jenkins is so British it hurts. -Apologies to the whole of Scotland for my attempt at Bill Paterson's accent. -Apologies to the whole of Lancashire for my attempt at Jane Horrock's accent. -Brenda Blethyn from Vera, where she plays Vera. -Sean drops more British soap trivia-EastEnders and The Bill this time. Raised Questions: -Why are we defending this film? -What does prego in Italian actually mean? -Why was Roald Dahl disgusted by this film? -Are the Disney remakes soulless? -Did you forget The Grand High Witch was German? -Would you like a Grandma v The Grand High Witch origin story? -Did you notice the men playing women in the meeting scenes? -Why did they bother with a remake? -Did you know Jane Horrocks played that role? -Does anyone want Chicken Run 2? -Do a lot of box-office flops turn out to be the best films? -Does Nik live next door to a racetrack? Random Recommendations: -Danny The Champion of the World (1989). Thanks For Listening! Trailer: FilmFloggers: www.filmfloggers.com Review It Yourself now has a Patreon! Choose from TWO memberships: -'Nowt Special' Side Series: This 'Nowt Special' tier gives you Exclusive Access to a (ANOTHER) side-series in which Sean watches older, classic films.... + other benefits. -Rewatch It Yourself: +All the benefits of the 'Nowt Special' tier PLUS -An even-more exclusive series, where Sean takes you through every Zombie film he owns (there's quite a few). Find us here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/review_it_yourself21 Twitter: @YourselfReview Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021
In The Witches (1990), a coven of reality-bending witches is unable to decimate a simple mouse-boy called Jake. Even the Grand High Witch, who is able to disintegrate others with a thought, is defeated by our cheese loving hero. And let's not forget all the help from our sugar loving hero (Luke Grandma), who must face the ultimate foe: diabetes.Music created by Jack Parsons.Follow us on Twitter & Instagram and check out our YouTube channel.
There were, apparently, some witches too old to be making the potion. The Grand High Witch found a solution for them. Then the meeting was finally over.....but one of them suddenly smelt the smell of Dogs Droppings! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah25628/support
Suddenly the Grand High Witch says that she is going to demonstrate a batch she made earlier. She gave a boy in the hotel a chocolate bar and invited him for more chocolate at the time he was due to turn into a mouse! Listen to see if it works --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah25628/support
Oh goodness gracious me we find out what the Grand High Witch has in store for every single child in England. It's not good! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah25628/support
The Grand High Witch stands before all the witches. Never before has anything so scary been seen. Listen but only if you're not having nightmares! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah25628/support
Apparently, according to Grandmamma, there are witches in every country and they all have a boss. One witch in charge of all the witches. She travels around the world giving them orders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sarah25628/support
We're back for another Banned Book discussion about Roald Dahl's The Witches (1963) which we've partnered with Nicolas Roeg's 1990 adaptation, as well as tangential conversation about Robert Zemeckis' 2020 film. Thanks to listener Miriam for contributing!Yes, this book was banned...for promoting witchcraft, not Dahl's anti-semitism, which we have to discuss . It's such a shame because the book - with its willingness to put children in danger and its "grim dark" ending - is still great (bonus points for Quentin Blake's illustrations). Then the film is all about Anjelica Houston's Grand High Witch, cute Jim Henson mice, Roeg's POV camerawork and great practical FX.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Twitter @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a comment about banned book club? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com or tweet us your responses before the following deadlines:> Nov 24: Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954) / Peter Brook (1964)> Dec 20: All American Boys by Reynolds and Kiely (2015) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do, Sisters who were raised by magic, witchcraft-practicing aunts, and an adventurous little boy who gets turned into a mouse by the evil Grand High Witch, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "THE WITCHES" (1990) (5:00) (Directed by, Nicolas Roeg. Starring, Anjelica Houson, Mai Zatterling, Jasen Fisher...) Jacob Watched: "PRACTICAL MAGIC" (30:28) (Directed by, Griffin Dunne. Starring, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing...) Talking points include: Which of these movies required an exorcism to finish filming? How involved should Authors be in movie adaptations? Most out-of-place songs in movies and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Nicolas Roeg's, The Witches (1990).This week on the podcast we discuss a childhood favourite, but does it still stand up for adult viewer's. We also chat about the dark edge to Roald Dahl stories, our views on child actors and Anjelica Huston's physics defying mask. Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking, we also reveal some fun trivia facts along the way.We hope you enjoy the show, thanks for listening!Email - Horrorprojectpodcast@hotmail.com Twitter - @TheHorrorProje1Instagram - horrorprojectpodcastTikTok - @horrorprojectpodcast
Jenny talks about the amazingly terrifying kids’ movie from 1990, based on the book by Roald Dahl, directed by Nicolas Roeg, starring Anjelica Huston as the Grand High Witch, and with incredible creature effects by Jim Henson and crew. Find this movie and more at the 13 O’Clock Amazon Storefront! Audio version: Video version: Please support … Continue reading Halloween Eek Week: The Witches (1990)
Our Top Ten Most Anticipated Book to Screen Adaptations: [00:44] A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (SkyTV)--Season 2 released 1/9/2021, with Season 3 expected early 2022. Check out the teaser trailer below: [1:00] Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan (Disney+)--We don't have much by way of trailers or info, really. Riordan revealed Season 1 is expected by 2022, and Disney+ recently released the logo: [2:34] There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins (Netflix)--was slated to hit screens in February 2021; no details of when it will release, and there's no official (or unofficial) trailer. [3:45] Shadow and Bone (Grisha Trilogy, Six of Crows Duology) by Leigh Bardugo (Netflix)--coming 4/23/2021! Check out the trailer, which we shared our blind reactions to in our last episode at [58:48]. [4:04] The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Hulu)--series should be coming in 2021; no other details available at this time, including the trailer.
Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies Podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.In this episode, we explore the career of Anjelica Huston. Best known for her roles as Morticia Addams, the Grand High Witch, and Lilly in The Grifters, Huston comes from a family of Hollywood royalty (John, Daniel, and Walter). Among other topics, we discuss her public spats with other actors, her significant awards footprint, our opinions on Woody Allen, a potential Hardcore/Horrid Henry crossover, and the entertainment of PETA trolling on Twitter. Where does Huston's career rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
The 1990 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Witches remains a cult classic for those of us that grew up with it and a big part of that is definitely Angelica Huston's terrifying performance as The Grand High Witch. The film doesn't just traumatize its young viewers, though - it also empowers them. It's a world where even the most evil of forces can be conquered by the smallest of creatures. Not everyone was a fan, however, and Dahl himself wound up being one of its biggest detractors. He was so disappointed by the changes they made to his source text that it reportedly brought him to tears. That being the case, we can't help but wonder how he would have felt about the more recent adaptation that hit HBO Max late last year. Topics include: the banning of the original book, other actresses considered for The Grand High Witch, makeup vs cgi in the design of the title characters, the effect Angelica Huston had on 90s audiences, the setting of the 2020 version and the impact that had on the film's themes, the "limb controversy" sparked by the 2020 version, the post-production problems that delayed the release of the 1990 version, and much more! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Play | Spotify Chris' Instagram & Twitter | Kristen's Instagram Chris & Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler
She's The Grand High Witch in The Witches. Special Thanks to Warner Bros Pictures for supplying the audio.
From the director of Welcome to Marwen (2018) comes a new dark fantasy comedy called The Witches (2020). That's right ladies and gents, Robert Zemeckis is back adapting Roald Dahl's book The Witches (1983) and remaking Nicolas Roeg adaptation of The Witches (1990). Why would Zemeckis remake a classic adaptation of a classic book? Because we now have the power of computer animation! Zemeckis miscasts Anne Hathaway as the Grand High Witch in an attempt to fill the shoes of Anjelica Huston from the 1990 version. And that's just one of Zemeckis's sins that we'll talk about in our comprehensive review. The movie also stars Octavia Spencer, Jahzir Kadeem, Stanley Tucci, and the voice of Chris Rock. Watch this movie on HBO Max or don't.
Roald Dahl's The Witches, reimagined by Robert Zemeckis for a modern audience, is a dark fantasy comedy about a young boy-turned-mouse and his grandmother who battle some big bad witches to save children across the world. Was this film able to live up to the original or did it fail to bring in a new audience? --- Reimagining Roald Dahl’s beloved story for a modern audience, Robert Zemeckis’s visually innovative film tells the darkly humorous and heartwarming tale of a young orphaned boy who, in late 1967, goes to live with his loving Grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world’s Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe—undercover—to carry out her nefarious plans. Zemeckis is joined by a world-class team of filmmakers, including Alfonso Cuarón, Guillermo del Toro and Kenya Barris. The cast includes powerhouse performances from Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth and Chris Rock, with newcomer Jahzir Kadeen Bruno as the brave young hero. Source: https://www.hbomax.com/feature/urn:hbo:feature:GX5A8JQnSPQ2QFgEAAAAC --- Twice a week, our hosts Raul and Jason bring you their humorous take on current and past films and TV shows and take deep dives into subjects such as the future of cinema and sequels that are better than the original. So, grab some popcorn and a drink and enjoy the show! If you like what you hear, please share, like, and subscribe. You can help us out by leaving a 5-star review wherever you get your podcasts. Continue the conversation by following us at the following links. If you'd like to support us and help better our show, please consider subscribing to our Patreon for additional content. Instagram: @skiprentbuypodcast Twitter: @skiprentbuy Facebook: skiprentbuypodcast TikTok: @skiprentbuypodcast Patreon: skiprentbuypodcast Website: anchor.fm/skip-rent-buy-podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skip-rent-buy-podcast/message
Based on the book by Roald Dahl, The Witches is about an orphaned boy who flees a rural town with his grandmother in order to escape a group of diabolical witches. Trouble is, the duo are then faced with the worst witch of them all - The Grand High Witch, played by Anne Hathaway. In this episode, we review HBO's latest feature-length offering, The Witches, and discuss if this whimsical live-action retelling of a children's book was truly the film Robert Zemeckis should have made.
Based on the book by Roald Dahl, The Witches is about an orphaned boy who flees a rural town with his grandmother in order to escape a group of diabolical witches. Trouble is, the duo are then faced with the worst witch of them all - The Grand High Witch, played by Anne Hathaway. In this episode, we review HBO's latest feature-length offering, The Witches, and discuss if this whimsical live-action retelling of a children's book was truly the film Robert Zemeckis should have made.
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Main Review: The Witches (2020) In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks him away to a seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world's Grand High Witch has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe -- under cover -- to carry out her nefarious plans. Scores - Jack - 5, Trevor - 3, Edd - 5.5, Ben - 4.5 Overview- 4.5 Brought to you by The Tuscan Shed Media Network and Newman Visual Productions Check us out on iTunes or on Twitter and Facebook Music by Bensound
WHY IS THAT TRENDING?/THE SPOTLIGHT 1. Amy Newman’s 31 Halloween Movie Review 2. During a recent virtual interview with Collider, Anne Hathaway discussed why she thought Zoe Kravitz was the “perfect choice” for The Batman’s Catwoman. Saying the following, "You saw the picture of her coming down those stairs, right? Yeah, she doesn't need my advice. If I had any advice it would be literally don't listen to anybody because I think the only way to play that role is to give your version of it. All of us had different directors and all of our interpretations were specific to the films that they were in, kind of like my Grand High Witch is specific to Bob Zemeckis and Angelica Huston's is specific to Nicolas Roeg's, and that's great!" The Witches star even noted the legacy of the equally iconic DC live-action character, The Joker. 3. Darrell Hammond paid special tribute to film legend Sean Connery upon news of his death and reminisced about parodying him on Saturday Night Live several years ago. Connery, best known as the first actor to play James Bond onscreen, died at age 90 in the Bahamas. "Sorry to hear of the passing of Sean Connery, my condolences to his family," Hammond wrote on Twitter. The show alum played Connery several times on the NBC late-night comedy series in the '90s and '00s, appearing alongside Will Ferrell's Alex Trebek in a Celebrity Jeopardy! recurring sketch. Hammond's character always sparred with the game show host by making inappropriate jokes about him and his mother and messing up the titles of Jeopardy! categories. He reprised the role on SNL's 40th anniversary special in 2015. "Always loved doing my silly impressions of him on SNL, and I heard he once spoke highly of me on The Tonight Show," Hammond wrote on Instagram. "Thanks for making me look better than I am man, RIP 'Mr Connery you wear me out!' 'You didn't say that last night when I was pumping moo goo gai pan all over your tonsils!'
WHY IS THAT TRENDING?/THE SPOTLIGHT 1. Amy Newman’s 31 Halloween Movie Review 2. During a recent virtual interview with Collider, Anne Hathaway discussed why she thought Zoe Kravitz was the “perfect choice” for The Batman’s Catwoman. Saying the following, "You saw the picture of her coming down those stairs, right? Yeah, she doesn't need my advice. If I had any advice it would be literally don't listen to anybody because I think the only way to play that role is to give your version of it. All of us had different directors and all of our interpretations were specific to the films that they were in, kind of like my Grand High Witch is specific to Bob Zemeckis and Angelica Huston's is specific to Nicolas Roeg's, and that's great!" The Witches star even noted the legacy of the equally iconic DC live-action character, The Joker. 3. Darrell Hammond paid special tribute to film legend Sean Connery upon news of his death and reminisced about parodying him on Saturday Night Live several years ago. Connery, best known as the first actor to play James Bond onscreen, died at age 90 in the Bahamas. "Sorry to hear of the passing of Sean Connery, my condolences to his family," Hammond wrote on Twitter. The show alum played Connery several times on the NBC late-night comedy series in the '90s and '00s, appearing alongside Will Ferrell's Alex Trebek in a Celebrity Jeopardy! recurring sketch. Hammond's character always sparred with the game show host by making inappropriate jokes about him and his mother and messing up the titles of Jeopardy! categories. He reprised the role on SNL's 40th anniversary special in 2015. "Always loved doing my silly impressions of him on SNL, and I heard he once spoke highly of me on The Tonight Show," Hammond wrote on Instagram. "Thanks for making me look better than I am man, RIP 'Mr Connery you wear me out!' 'You didn't say that last night when I was pumping moo goo gai pan all over your tonsils!'
Happy Samhain, Witches! Welcome to the annual gathering of The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. As you know, those little rats are everywhere and it's our job to rid the world of them, one treat at a time. What better way than with free candy on Halloween? Will you join The Grand High Witch and This Horrible Place this Halloween while we share our NEW child-transforming potion? Listen in to this week's Patreon Halloween Episode to find out what will happen if you stand against us or The Grand High Witch!!! Special thanks to our Patron Louise for placing this option into our Halloween Horror Draw! Visit www.patreon.com/thishorribleplace to learn more about our monthly movie draws! HAPPY HALLOWEEN HORRIBLE PEOPLE
She's The Grand High Witch in The Witches. Special thanks to Warner Bros for supplying the audio.
The episode dives into a childhood favorite book, The Witches by Roald Dahl and how the book inspired a movie, a movie remake, and eventually a Roblox Islands Halloween event! The Grand High Witch's speech is read from The Witches by Roald Dahl which was publish in 1983 by Puffin Books Literary Guidlines: Parents, this episode includes the literary term THEME, which means the universal message, or lesson in the book. It can also be defined as how the book explores a particular topic, or "life lesson". A "reoccurring theme", is when an author replays these same thoughts, lessons, explorations in multiple works of literature. This is something Roald Dahl definitely does, exploring under appreciated children, and cruel adults. This is why his work is so attractive to kids, it gives them space to wonder, "What if I'm not always wrong; what if the adults are?"
Happy Halloween, Witches! Get ready for some Satanic Panic, because we are flying back to 1990 to celebrate the Grand High Witch of Movie Halloween: Angelica Huston in THE WITCHES! We all know kids smell like dog shit, so warm up your little voice because we are going to sing the praises of the truly grotesque and joyous witches of Roald Dahl and Jim Henson's imaginations. Set your VCR tracking to spooky, and cuddle up with your grandmamas and your chocolate bars. We are working only with the most practical magic this season and this episode is our Grand High Finale of the Season!
Are you in the mood for some grotesque glamour? Well, you’re in luck, because our latest episode is about the reboot of Roald Dahl’s The Witches! While Anne Hathaway taking on Angelica Houston’s iconic role as the Grand High Witch might be a tall order for some, you’ll agree that the costumes are a true feast for the eyes! Joanna Johnston (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Death Becomes Her) is the designer behind these bewitching looks. Listen to our witch episodes here: Practical Magic (1998) The Craft (1996) Witches of Eastwick (1987) The Love Witch (2016) Teen Witch (1989) Hocus Pocus (1993) For visuals of the costumes, follow us on Instagram at @fishnetflixpod DM or email your movie requests at info@fishnetflix.com!
TABLE OF CONTENT TALKING POINTS S2 E12 10/3/2020(Host Scene)Zazz - Welcome to Table of Content. The round table show where we discuss all the happenings around streaming, gaming and entertainment. I am joined as always by Eminent _Stump. How are you? Zazz - We are gonna go ahead and dive into the mail bag.Stump - If YOU would like to be a part of the spotlight or the round table join our discord or send an email to tocpodmail@gmail.com. We also would like to hear any feedback and hate mail you have for usUMMM… YOU DID NOT READ ALL OF MY EMAIL!!!! YOU MISSED THE MOST IMPORTANT PART! YES YES, THE SIGNATURE…. IT IS EASILY THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE EMAIL!! Always much love!-Ghost #2 Zazz this is hate mail to say i like your face. -Ivyofthewater We are joined this week by 2 returning guests South African Phenom and Variety streamer 1Jacqie1 and the always lovely DaintiestLeader. How are 2 of my favorite people this evening? Streaming News Twitch streamers outraged over new unban request feature From rude messages in chat to pesky spam, bans are there as a safety measure to counter it all. Once banned, there was no way for these accounts to annoy or harass streamers moving forward. That was up until today, at least. Twitch revealed a new widget on Sep. 30 that allows mods to go through ‘unban requests.' While it could prove useful for the odd occasion where an account is wrongfully banned, the announcement mainly went down like a ton of bricks. “Channel banned users can submit an appeal through the Chat column,” the Twitch Support post explained. Through this appeal, moderators can then “review and take action.” This gives pesky accounts a second chance at doing the right thing, but it also sets the stage for even more bother. Dainty- Many are saying this will lead to further harassment by trolls. What are your thoughts on this new tool? Twitch Streamer Has Been Live For Over 1,000 Hours Straight While a lot of news regarding Twitch in 2020 is usually related to a new ban, things are changing up with a Twitch streamer getting a new record for the site. Twitch streamer GPHustla currently has the record for the longest continuous stream on the site. GPHustla's stream is currently clocked at over 1000 hours with the time still ticking up, as the stream is still ongoing as of September 28, 2020. The stream initially began as a 24-hour marathon stream, but it ended up going beyond original plans. The stream originally began back in August, making it well over a month since GPHustla's life has been out for the world to see. If GPHustla were to continue the stream up until his attempt with Guinness World Records, this original stream would clock in at well over 3000 hours. Jac - When will we see a Jacqie 24/7 stream channel? WWE reportedly taking control of all wrestler Twitch accounts We talked a few weeks ago about wwe reportedly telling talent they needed to cease any outside activity using their likeness such as personal appearances or streaming. They have now shifted course by taking direct control of their accounts and only giving performers a cut of whatever profit they bring in. Stump - How much do you think this will pay off for rival promotions as contracts finish up at wwe? Twitch's Soundtrack feature debuts today, and it will let streamers play music while they're live Today, Twitch releases Soundtrack, a new product that allows streamers to play music while they're live — or, at least, that's the simplest way to explain it. If the product works the way Twitch says it does, Soundtrack will be much more than just a way to play rights-cleared music while you're broadcasting. It might change how you think about using music on Twitch entirely. Soundtrack separates the music stream into its own channel and broadcasts it simultaneously but, crucially, separately. That integration allows Twitch to automatically strip the music from the VOD of your live stream — because songs that are cleared for live use aren't necessarily also cleared for use in recordings — and at the same time allows the site to do a lot of cool platform-side things with the music itself. (In a word: it solves the desktop audio problem.) Jac - We all speculated recently about something like this coming from twitch when we talked about Twitch sings shutting down. What do you think of this new service?Gaming News Cyberpunk 2077 developer will force six-day weeks leading up to launch Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has told employees it will require them to work six-day weeks until the game's November launch, breaking a previous promise not to force compulsory overtime to finish the project. Originally announced in 2012, Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed multiple times already - most recently from April to September, and then to its current 19th November date. "These last six weeks are our final sprint on a project we've all spent much of our lives on. Something we care for deeply. The majority of the team understands that push, especially in light of the fact that we've just sent the game to cert and every day brings us visibly closer to shipping a game we want to be proud of. "This is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make, but everyone is well compensated for every extra hour they put in. And, like in recent years, 10 percent of the annual profit our company generates in 2020 will be split directly among the team." Dainty - They have been working on this much anticipated game a long time. How do you feel about the broken promise here with the compulsory OT? Apex Legends crossplay beta starts with Aftermarket Collection Event Apex Legends crossplay is officially coming on October 6, as part of the new Aftermarket Collection event. The event also adds a new event, and lots of new cosmetic content and challenges. Crossplay was confirmed for a Fall launch earlier in 2020, but this first rollout is technically just a beta, as Respawn tests all the features. Cross-progression isn't available at this time, but Respawn will talk more about this during the Steam launch later this year. The beta will be used to test functionality before a full crossplay launch. Players on all platforms can play with each other, but by default, console players will only play with other console players. “The centerpiece of this mode are Flash Points, massive zones dotted around towns in Kings Canyon. Flash Points are special because they regenerate your health and shields over time to get you healed and ready for combat in a flash ( ba dum-tss ). Learn where these are quickly because healing items do not spawn in this mode – Flashpoints are crucial to helping you stay alive.” Jac - As a seasoned apex player how are you feeling about the new mode and crossplay?Entertainment News Cobra Kai Renewed For Season 4, Season 3 Release Date Set For Early 2021 The Karate Kid sequel TV show Cobra Kai is renewed for season 4 at Netflix as the streaming service sets the season 3 release date. Cobra Kai picks up more than 30 years after The Karate Kid movie, following Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) - the villain in the original film - as he reopens the Cobra Kai dojo. Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) also returns, but the script is flipped, with viewers meant to root for Johnny this time as he's the underdog to the now-successful Daniel. The Cobra Kai TV show also introduced a new generation of karate kids training at the dojo, including Johnny's mentee Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña). Cobra Kai originally launched in 2018 on YouTube Red as one of the streamer's originals, but has since migrated to Netflix. Seasons 1 and 2 debuted on Netflix recently, and it was announced that Cobra Kai would return for season 3. Now it appears Netflix wants even more of Cobra Kai for the streaming service. Netflix announced Cobra Kai has been renewed for season 4, though a release window was not revealed. Further, the Cobra Kai season 3 teaser trailer was unveiled, confirming new episodes will hit Netflix on Jan. 8, 2021. Stump - Why haven't you watched this show yet?! Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Star Rick Moranis Attacked While Walking in New York City While walking in the Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City, Rick Moranis was the victim of an unprovoked attack. Footage of the assault, which took place near Central Park just after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1., has been released by the NYPD, showing an unidentified male striking the Honey, I Shrunk the Kids star in the head with a closed fist and knocking him to the ground. The suspect, seen wearing an "I Love New York" sweatshirt, then fled the scene. The NYPD confirmed they are currently looking for him. Captain american said Chris Evans tweeted that his "blood is boiling." "Find this man," he urged on Friday, Oct. 2. "You don't touch Rick Moranis." Dainty - How dare they touch the king of the nerds! This seems like the knockout game or just some unruly youth. What do you make of it? Robert Zemeckis' The Witches: First Trailer and Images Released [Updated] The release date for the reimagined version of Roald Dahl's The Witches has been revealed alongside a colourful new poster, and it will arrive on HBO Max on October 22. Warner Bros. has announced that Robert Zemeckis' remake will be flying into homes just in time for Halloween, as the movie is set to premiere exclusively in the U.S. on HBO Max on October 22. Feast your eyes on the first official poster for the remake up there As the Grand High Witch, Anne Hathaway is commanding attention on the red carpet at the centre of the one-sheet, with the secret society of witches (disguised as humans) looking on. Stanley Tucci also appears on the poster, as the hotel manager who unwittingly hosts the witches' convention, alongside Octavia Spencer, the tough but loving grandmother who will try to put a stop to the witches' evil plans. Jac - I dunno if you ever saw the original version of this movie but it was a favorite of mine as a kid. What is your go to scary movie or halloween type movie or show to watch in October? (asking you all this)BOLD PREDICTIONS I cant tell you who the next Heel turn will be but John Moxley will hold the strap for 1 year before losing it.I don't know when this plague will end but The nfl season will end up taking a mid season break or have some serious covid issues.I pretend to know everything about tv but really who knows but Elona Holmes the netflix movie will have sequels.I don't know what the following means but with vw pulling out of motor sports until they are all electric only, F! Will be all electric as well as rally and GT1 and GT2 by 2022. Did i say it right? This brought to you by our motor sports correspondent Plug your stuff.Zazzaboo plug the site, Pod etc Thanks and we will see you next week!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Alli & Kathryn introduce their new topic (and a deep-set fear of Kathryn's): Demons. GHOST STORIES: Listener Matty shares three creepy nightmares. CREEPED OUT: Cussing parrots and a new Grand High Witch in town. STRANGER THAN FICTION: Kathryn shares the tale of the Demon Murder of Brookfield. KEEP THE LIGHTS ON: The ghouls discuss James Wan's classic Insidious. BUMP IN THE NIGHT: Red-Eyed Demon. BONUS: Animated dinosaurs, Astro projection, the Hierarchy of the Diabolical World.
In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE WITCHES (1990), currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Based on a children's book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the story of Luke, a young boy who stumbles on a witches convention and is thrust into an adventure where he is tasked with saving all the children of the world from the peril being planned by some pretty evil witches. Will he succeed or fail? You've got to check it out - directed by Nicolas Roeg the film features performances by Angelica Houston as the Grand High Witch, Mai Zetterling as Luke's Grandmother and Jasen Fisher as Luke. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jokagoge/support
Having never read the book as a kid, the 1990 on screen adaptation of The Witches was always classic childhood nostalgia for me... And the older I got, the more I noticed how dark in tone that movie truly could get. It had the potential to be a horror/comedy if it wanted to be. So when the news broke that Robert Zemeckis himself was directing Anne Hathaway as the Grand High Witch in a remake, with Octavia Spencer as the Grandmother, I was surprisingly all in. With names like these and then some, there's no way this can fail. Right? Enjoy, people.
We continue "Spooky Month" at The Tape Store with the brilliant Jim Henson-produced film The Witches (1990). We have a blast talking about this film that's filled with so many memorable moments and rich characters. Join us as we discuss the adventures of one of our favorite film heroines, the witch hunter Helga (Mai Zetterling) and her grandson Luke (Jasen Fisher), along with other excellent players like the hilarious Herbert Jenkins (Bill Paterson), the irritable Mr. Stringer (Rowan Atkinson), the mysterious Ms. Irvine (Jane Horrocks), and of course, the iconic performance of Anjelica Huston as The Grand High Witch. We also spend some time comparing the endings of the film with the book (written by Roald Dahl) and sharing the powerful messages we found throughout the film.
The Witches (1990), Nicholas Roeg's adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, is traumatising af. A young boy and his grandmother as stumble onto a witch's convention. The witches are wicked and sadistic, and beneath their appearance as regular women are hideous, bald, toe-less creatures who hate children more than anything else. Their leader, the Grand High Witch (portrayed with maximum camp by Anjelica Huston) is the worst witch of them all. I'm joined by the wicked smart Tara Judah, Cinema Producer at the Watershed in Bristol and frequent collaborator of The Final Girls, to dig into some of the reasons why this film, and Angelica Huston's performance, really gets under your skin. We talk about Anjelica Huston's sexy, slinky and campy take on the Grand High Witch, the grotesque physicality of the witches, how this fits into Nicholas Roeg's other work and why it remains terrifying for both children AND adults. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe
Sam and Gale discuss Chapter 7 of the School for Good and Evil, titled “Grand High Witch Ultimate”. Topics include Professor Manley, and the Golden Goose. Hope you enjoy! Email the show at sgewithsandg@gmail.com!
Muscles Monty is a New York drag burlesque performer. We chat about being the friendly ooky spooky. They won the Silver Tusk Award for "Creepy Creature Cutie," and are seen regularly with Magical Girl Burlesque, Metropolis Burlesque, and White Elephant Burlesque amongst many other. ... recorded: November 4, 2019 ... topics: Grand High Witch, sticking things to your face, scary things, latex, a lot of hot glue, growing up Muscles, did he do Cats?, hiding behind, stage names, Sweet Samantha Jane, ephemeral sculpture, drag access, autobiographical drag, why are you a bass fish, good vibes only, Brooklyn, 8 year old memories, wanting to be liked, drag king focus ... shoutouts and acknowledgments: D20 Burlesque, Anja Keister, Fem Appeal, Holly Ween, Nyx Nocturne, Beef Show, Alpha Psi Ecdysia, Allegra Spread, Noctua, Juno Birch, Pelvis Breastly, Sweaty Eddie, God Complex, Uncle Freak ... keep in touch: IG: @muscles_monty & https://www.facebook.com/MusclesMonty ... Check out: Viktor Devonne presents 2 Night Stay at http://www.2nightstaypod.com ... give love to the pod at patreon.com/weburlesque and see capsule reviews of previous episodes at http://www.weburlesquepodcast.com ... intro/outro music: "On A 45" This Way to the Egress (http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com) ... used with permission ... download it at: https://www.amazon.com/This-Delicious-Cabaret-Explicit-Egress/dp/B005D1GROO ... interlude music: "Local Forecast - Elevator" (Kevin MacLeod) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .. see us live: http://www.weburlesque.com/upcoming-shows ... follow us: @weburlesque @viktordevonne on instagram and twitter & talk to us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576 73948280099
Muscles Monty is a New York drag burlesque performer. We chat about being the friendly ooky spooky. They won the Silver Tusk Award for "Creepy Creature Cutie," and are seen regularly with Magical Girl Burlesque, Metropolis Burlesque, and White Elephant Burlesque amongst many other. ... recorded: November 4, 2019 ... topics: Grand High Witch, sticking things to your face, scary things, latex, a lot of hot glue, growing up Muscles, did he do Cats?, hiding behind, stage names, Sweet Samantha Jane, ephemeral sculpture, drag access, autobiographical drag, why are you a bass fish, good vibes only, Brooklyn, 8 year old memories, wanting to be liked, drag king focus ... shoutouts and acknowledgments: D20 Burlesque, Anja Keister, Fem Appeal, Holly Ween, Nyx Nocturne, Beef Show, Alpha Psi Ecdysia, Allegra Spread, Noctua, Juno Birch, Pelvis Breastly, Sweaty Eddie, God Complex, Uncle Freak ... keep in touch: IG: @muscles_monty & https://www.facebook.com/MusclesMonty ... Check out: Viktor Devonne presents 2 Night Stay at http://www.2nightstaypod.com ... give love to the pod at patreon.com/weburlesque and see capsule reviews of previous episodes at http://www.weburlesquepodcast.com ... intro/outro music: "On A 45" This Way to the Egress (http://www.thiswaytotheegress.com) ... used with permission ... download it at: https://www.amazon.com/This-Delicious-Cabaret-Explicit-Egress/dp/B005D1GROO ... interlude music: "Local Forecast - Elevator" (Kevin MacLeod) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .. see us live: http://www.weburlesque.com/upcoming-shows ... follow us: @weburlesque @viktordevonne on instagram and twitter & talk to us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1576 73948280099
Yes, children. Gather 'round the telly and watch as the Grand High Witch takes off her actual face. Don't worry, it's just Jim Henson puppetry/prosthetics. You're 5 years old. Get over yourself. Oh! And we're depending on a MOUSE to save the day. EVERYTHING'S FINE.
Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 2 of Adapted with Anna and Sam! In this episode, Anna and Sam invite you to experience all your childhood traumas again and again as they discuss The Witches, by Roald Dahl, and the 1990 movie adaptation starring Anjelica Huston and Mai Zetterling. Listen in as our hosts stray from the topic of the day more than once, maybe even more than twice, but it's purely a defense mechanism as they (okay, maybe just Sam) try not to dwell on the Grand High Witch in all her "glory." You can find all the cast lists and other fun trivia on iMDB. Purchase the book and/or movies at Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble, or your favorite indie bookstore, or borrow from your local library in person or via Overdrive. Honorable Mentions --Other works by Roald Dahl: The BFG, Matilda, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, Fantastic Mr. Fox, James & the Giant Peach --Other works by Nicholas Roeg: Heart of Darkness, Far From the Madding Crowd (1967 version, not the most recent starring Carey Mulligan and Michael Sheen), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (starring the incomparable Zero Mostel), The Man Who Fell to Earth, Sweet Bird of Youth --Podcast recommendation: This Podcast Will Kill You --FANDOM Alert! Fandom Alert!: Psych, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ghostbusters --Is CBS All Access worth it?: Picard, Star Trek Discovery --Never gonna get old, always going to mention it: Highlander --Another book every child should read: Bridge to Terabithia --And of course, randos, because that's what we do: Bob Ross, Robert Loggia Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at adaptedwithannaandsam@gmail.com, or on Facebook, or even Twitter and Instagram! Tell us which is your favorite Roald Dahl, book and/or movie. Which of us is pronouncing his first name correctly? Both, right?? Would you rather Idris Elba than Anne Hathaway as the Grand High Witch in the remake? How was you destroy the world's witches? You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Google Play. You can also find us, and many other amazing podcasts, on the WICF Podcast Network!!!! Be sure to share with your friends! Rate and review too! Credits: Theme music credit: "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo credit: Fourth Wall Graphics, fourthwallgraphics.com
The World is Yours + Mary, Queen of Scots - Cinema Girl Maria Dimitrakas joins us while Andj puts the Rot in Rotterdam. Anne Hathaway to play the Grand High Witch in a new adaptation of Roald Dahl's The Witches - Angelica Houston says 'Good Luck', Nic Roeg rolls his eyes from the grave. Harmony Korine's Beach Bum, Olivia Wilde's Booksmart and Jordan Peele's Us to premiere at SXSW plus, Peele to produce and star in a new Twilight Zone series. We talk about why it's better to stay single in the lead up to Valentines and catch Terror Nullius with your girls at Artspace on repeat or submit a film to Kino Sydney!
Popcorn Talk Network proudly presents a vodcast for your insider look into the day to day reporting of the hottest scoops, exclusives and reports from the leading reporters in the industry on all things movie news! It's Popcorn Talk Network's Meet the Movie Press, hosted by Forbes's Simon Thompson and friends! They will discuss the ever changing landscape of movie news and trade reporting. With discussions on everything from Marvel casting to landing exclusive stories on major Hollywood tent-poles. Movies Glass Trailers Ghostbusters teaser John Wick 3 News Jason Reitman to Direct New ‘Ghostbusters’ Movie, A Sequel to 1989’s ‘Ghostbusters 2’ Chris McQuarrie Returning for ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ & ‘8’, Will Film Back-to-Back ‘Final Destination’ Reboot Coming From ‘Saw’ Franchise Writers ‘The Witches’ Remake Finds its Grand High Witch in Anne Hathaway Netflix is Raising Subscription Prices in Largest Price Hike Ever Disney to Make Live-Action ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Musical Possibly Starring Josh Gad / Disney’s Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ May Have Lost ‘Paddington’ Director Paul King‘Monopoly’ Movie Will Pass Go With Kevin Hart In the Lead, Tim Story Directing Danny Glover Joins the ‘Jumanji’ Sequel Cast ‘Coming to America 2’ Finally Moving Forward with Eddie Murphy Starring and Director Craig Brewer Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Finds Its Maria; Listen to Her Crush “Shallow” From ‘A Star is Born’ ‘Masters of the Universe’ Reboot Wants ‘Men in Black’ Reboot Writers To Find the Power of Grayskull ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Reboot Coming From Producers of Previous ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ RebootFirst Apple Original Movie Will Be a Sofia Coppola A24 Film Starring Bill Murray, Rashida Jones Follow @ShowBizSimon for Simon Thompson! Follow @DMovies1701 for Demetri Panos! Follow @TheOtherScottM for Scott Menzel! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Make sure to subscribe to Popcorn Talk! - http://youtube.com/popcorntalknetwork HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!’s Maria Menounos. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week Niki, Matt & Morten talk all the latest awards news including the Critics Choice Awards which took place last Sunday. We also discuss Anne Hathaway as The Grand High Witch in Robert Zemeckis’s reboot of The Witches, the new Spider-man: Far From Home trailer, Sofia Coppola & Bill Murray reunite and Jason Reitman announces he’ll be directed the next Ghostbusters film. We also discuss some of the week’s big releases including Glass & Mary Queen Of Scots & review Beautiful Boy, Monsters & Men & new Netflix comedy series Sex Education. Our soundtrack of the week is Bumblebee.
This is the main event, Mary, are you ready? The season finale of Season 2 has our top three snatching wigs (twice), having lunches with RuPaul that would never be served in season 10, and getting slap happy with the Grand High Witch herself in the filming of a music video. We discuss the origin story of Raven's ice-y persona, Tyra's newly tempered tenacity, why we love to sing into a mirror, and completely gag over Jujubee's dramatic scene. And in case y'all wanted a twist (eh?), Colin discovers what the catchword “choices” really feels like coming out of his mouth. Alright, Mary?
This is the main event, Mary, are you ready? The season finale of Season 2 has our top three snatching wigs (twice), having lunches with RuPaul that would never be served in season 10, and getting slap happy with the Grand High Witch herself in the filming of a music video. We discuss the origin […]
The phrase "nightmare fuel" gets tossed around pretty liberally these days, but back in the 90s there were few kids movies more befitting of that title than The Witches. Based on an already frightening book by Roald Dahl, this adaptation ratchets up the scares even further thanks to Angelica Huston's scenery-chewing performance and the incredible effects work of Jim Henson. Not everyone was a fan though. Dahl famously hated some of the alterations made to his source material (particularly the new ending) and thought that the filmmakers had missed the point entirely. It had been a long, long time since any of us had seen this and we were interested to find out if a more objective viewing would reveal that some of Dahl's complaints were valid or that this was still the pull no punches thrill ride we remembered. Topics include: key differences between the movie and the novel, how unprepared one of us was for Bruno's transformation sequence, whether or not the Grand High Witch knew the mice would be able to talk, how director Nicolas Roeg was able to capture the feeling of reading one of Dahl's books, our thoughts on the different endings, and much much more! iTunes / Stitcher / RSS / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram About The Show
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