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Spoiler-Free Review of “Practical Magic 2″ in Theaters: A Bewitching Sequel!

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“No magic is stronger than sisterhood…”

Practical Magic 2 premiered in theaters on September 10th 2026. The sequel to the 1998 film stars Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, and Lee Pace. It runs for approximately two hours and ten minutes.

The Owens family must once again fight the curse they thought they had banished years ago to protect their family.

Here is the trailer:

Practical Magic 2 transports us effortlessly back to two of our favorite witches in film, giving fans of the original plenty to be excited about while delivering with an entertaining new entry to the story. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Nostalgia intertwined perfectly with the new story.

Practical Magic is one of my favorite films of all time. The original film still warms my heart when re-watching it so many years later and I have been waiting for this sequel with anticipation. I loved the way the new film worked in the nostalgia. They could have easily beat us over the head with it, but they were very clever about the way they used it. It never felt forced. It just worked itself into the story perfectly, making this such an incredible watch for fans of the original.

If you’re craving a midnight margarita, you’re in the right place and you won’t be disappointed.

The new story is solid enough as well, focusing on Sally’s grown up daughters, which gave everything a fresh spin for anyone just being introduced to the Owens family.

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Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock were perfect!

The original film released in 1998 and you would think we were still there. Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock look exactly the same and easily embraced their roles as Gillian and Sally. I thought they were beyond perfect. They delivered so much in these roles and reminded me why they are two of my favorite witches of all time.

I loved the chemistry and banter between them once again and it was interesting to see how their characters have changed over the years while still managing to hold on to their quirks and charm.

The Cons:

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Underused character.

Joey King was great, but I was disappointed that Maisie Williams was given so little to do…

I think they underused her. She is such a terrific actress so I was surprised by this. I didn’t need this film to be any longer than it was but there were plenty of opportunities for her to step up and do something great and that never really happened.

My other con (not a major one) is that their magic seemed more flashy this time around. I get that they now had a bigger budget and could show off some of the powers more, but I much preferred the cozy feel to spells, omens (blood on the moon), and subtle hints at magic rather than big explosions of them.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

(4.5 out of 5 stars)

Practical Magic 2 is packed with heart and spellbinding nostalgia, allowing Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman to step back into their roles seamlessly.

I laughed, I cried, and I once again found myself wanting to embrace my own inner witch. I loved this film so much. It wasn’t as good as the first film, but it really held its own, giving fans a new film to treasure for years to come.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Practical Magic 2 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

Play if you dare…

Dash and Seek is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Curse” on Showtime: A Disconcerting Watch

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“We have a chance to make something really, really good…”

The Curse premiered on Showtime on November 12th 2023 with its premiere episode. There will be ten weekly episodes in total. The dramedy series stars Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie. Each episode runs for approximately 60-62 minutes.

A newlywed couple begins to shoot a reality television series documenting their efforts to make housing more eco-conscious and affordable for the small community of Española. However, their efforts are complicated when a girl puts a curse on them, prompting their reality producer to exploit some of their flaws off camera, which puts a strain on their relationship.

Here is the trailer:

The Curse takes a stab at uncovering some of the problematic issues behind typical HGTV series, making this a unique and intriguing watch, but does it do enough to keep us coming back for more? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Emma Stone is mesmerizing on screen.

She’s so talented and terrific in everything, which helps this series quite a bit. There are already a lot of layers to unfold with her character and within her marriage. Her expressions and cheerful delivery are worth noting. She’s a force to be reckoned with and I’m curious to find out more about her character.

Odd and unique.

I really didn’t know much going into this series, which actually helped. There’s a lot going on and things are odd, bizarre, and all over the place, which could be a good or bad thing. So far the premiere episode held my attention enough, but I need to see where we go with all of this content.

The Cons:

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Where’s the hook?

I don’t really know where we’re going with this series. I’m not even sure what kind of show it is and while there is interesting content going on, I’m just worried that this show can quickly fizzle out or lose steam as it continues. It was originally billed as a comedy, but it seems to be more of a dark drama. I’m all for giving it a shot for a few more episodes, but I’m not sure if there’s enough here for ten of them.

The episodes are also on the long side, which can drag things out even more.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

The Curse is unlike anything else on TV right now, which works in its favor, but I don’t really know what I’m signing myself up for just yet. 

Either way, consider me intrigued!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, HER NIGHT FROM HELL HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN…

After working the night shift, Ashley becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a local street gang, forcing her to come up with a plan to survive the night by turning the tables on them.

Ashley must fight for her life and take them out one by one if she wants to make it to morning…

My young adult revenge thriller comes out November 30th 2023! I hope you enjoy!

Make it Through the Night is available here!

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