In this episode of BYOB, hosts Kelly and Nikki dive into a discussion about 'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman, exploring their differing opinions on the book and its movie adaptation. They analyze character differences, themes of magic versus reality, and the emotional connections portrayed in the story. The conversation also touches on the narrative style and structure of the book, as well as their personal reflections on the writing style, character dynamics, and the challenges of adapting the book into a film. They explore their personal reactions to the narrative, the tonal shifts in the movie, and the differences between magical realism and urban fantasy. And, of course, they talk about the upcoming Wicked movie adaptation because, witches.
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