93: The Blair Witch Project (1999) "Classic Witch Behavior"
Everyone knows witches and woods go hand in hand. So for the second installment of Season of the Witchtober, we’re taking it back to a film that sparked all our deeply-rooted fears of camping—The Blair Witch Project (1999). This culturally significant flick catapulted the found footage genre in a way that no one has been able to capture since. From the method filming experience to the viral marketing campaign, its release was perfectly timed with the early days of the internet, making everyone from boomers to babies think it might actually be real. In this episode of Why the Flick?, we’re speculating on all the theories and interpretations over the years as we deep dive the most famous witch never to be seen on camera (while also spiraling off into more than one unrelated movie tangent).Resourceshttps://www.vice.com/en/article/blair-witch-project-oral-history-20th-anniversary/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-07-30/the-blair-witch-project-marketing-25th-anniversary-1999-projecthttps://collider.com/the-blair-witch-project-monster-design/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/blair-witch-project-cast-robbed-financial-success-1236033647/https://www.slashfilm.com/606498/the-blair-witch-project-ending-explained-as-maddening-and-mysterious-as-it-was-20-years-ago/
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92: The Craft (1996) "Witchiest Phase of Life"
Here at Why the Flick? we love to get a little spooky. And with October right around the corner, we felt it was only right to celebrate the supernatural with our newest theme—Season of the Witchtober. All month long, we’ll be tapping into our witchy side and to kick things off we’re dabbling in The Craft (1996). This flick is the epitome of ‘90s witchcore aesthetic, complete with goth fashion, an ethereal soundtrack, and real-life inspired spells. Featuring an iconic female cast that includes Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Rachel True, and a pre-Scream Neve Campbell, it not only defined a vibe but also popularized the teen witch genre, making it the perfect first pick in our lineup. This episode, we’re embracing our weirdo selves while breaking down teen girl friendships, elemental symbolism, and the logistics of summoning 10,000 snakes.Resourceshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-craft-oral-history_n_5734f7c9e4b060aa7819d362 https://screenrant.com/the-craft-movie-behind-scenes-details-trivia/https://www.vice.com/en/article/revisiting-the-craft-the-film-that-realised-the-monstrous-power-of-teen-girls/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rachel-true-the-craft-only-black-star-mvps-of-horror-191804543.htmlhttps://collider.com/neve-campbell-the-craft/https://www.ghoulsmagazine.com/articles/calling-the-corners-and-representing-the-elements-in-the-craft-1996
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91: Spy Kids (2001) "Special Y2K Sauce"
What is it about being a kid and just wanting to be cool? It’s that universal dream we all low-key wished for and no early-aughts movie exudes absolute coolness more than Spy Kids (2001). Robert Rodriguez had his finger on the pulse when he debuted his first kid flick and launched the child espionage genre into popularity. Whether you watched it on repeat on cable TV or collected the McDonald’s Happy Meal toys, it’s a Y2K pop culture staple featuring an A-list cast and tons of surprise cameos—everyone from Cheech Marin to Danny Trejo and even George Clooney. In our latest episode, we’re unlocking core memories while discussing Latino representation, reminiscing on sibling rivalries, and unraveling all the nightmare-fuel visuals.Resourceshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Millennials/comments/11pw1fg/younger_millennials_do_you_remember_the_spy_kids/ https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-09-22/robert-rodriguez-spy-kids-film-director-armageddonhttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/spy-kids-anniversary-latinx-representationhttps://movieweb.com/spy-kids-robert-rodriguez-so-popular/
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90: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) "Later Nerds I’m a Princess"
Sometimes when you’re the reincarnation of a mythical princess and fighting facism, you gotta disobey a few rules. That’s the lesson we’re gleaning, anyway, from the dark fairy tale that is Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)—a movie all three of your hosts had never seen before, but one that’s instantly recognizable for its iconic visuals and nightmarish creatures. Guillermo del Toro is no stranger to fantasy and this one certainly cemented him as a genius in the genre. It’s a rich parable packed with enough symbolism to keep the internet ruminating with fan theories and interpretations for years. On our newest episode, we’re doing our part to unpack its many meanings while diving into our love of Doug Jones, the real vs imagined debate, and what the hell is up with the Pale Man.Resourceshttps://www.cmucollege.com/blog/oscars-lookback-inside-the-world-of-pans-labyrinth/https://www.slashfilm.com/1131730/why-doug-jones-thought-he-was-going-to-ruin-pans-labyrinth/https://www.cbr.com/pans-labyrinth-underworld-real-or-imagined/https://www.theotherfolk.blog/dissections/pans-labyrinthhttps://medium.com/@culturalcurfew/the-hidden-meaning-behind-pans-labyrinth-1c06086919dhttps://www.vivianasimos.com/incidental-mythology/the-meaning-of-the-pale-manhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/25-best-horror-movies-of-the-21st-century-ranked/
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89: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) and Part 2 (2012) "What's Happening with the Baby?" ft. Abby Walburn
The time has come, Twihards. We've reached the end of Twilight Summer so obviously we had to go big for our series finale. This episode, we’re closing out the epic conclusion of the saga with a double feature of Breaking Dawn Part 1 and 2. Like many book adaptations of the 2000s era, this franchise split the last installment into a two-part cinematic event and for good reason. Because it turns out there’s a lot to unpack—from the wedding that turned A Thousand Years into the official aisle walk song, to the Renesmee/Chuckesmee debacle, and that famous bold choice ending. We also knew we couldn’t tackle these dual flicks alone which is why we invited actor and friend of the pod Abby Walburn to help make sense of all the chaos. So grab your blood cups, assemble your vampire Avengers, and join us for one last trip to Forks.Follow Abby Walburn on Instagram and watch her TikTok video Pride and Prejudice: UnscriptedResourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/nov/05/chuckesmee-twilight-toddler-puppet-movie Stephanie Meyer New Book RumorsNew Book Theory
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