The Witch Movie Project

The Witch Movie Project: Return to Oz & Hereditary Two films, two visions of what happens when family secrets run deeper than love can reach. This episode pairs a cult classic that dared to be genuinely unsettling with a modern masterpiece that uses grief as a weapon. Return to Oz strips away the Judy Garland comfort and delivers the darker vision L. Frank Baum actually wrote, a film so visual...

The Witch Movie Project: Practical Magic & The Witches of Eastwick Two films, two visions of female power. This episode pairs the 1998 cult classic Practical Magic with George Miller's 1987 supernatural comedy The Witches of Eastwick , exploring how cinema has reimagined witchcraft across decades. Practical Magic centers the Owens sisters' generational curse and the realization that sisterhood...

The Witch Movie Project: Kiki's Delivery Service & Howl's Moving Castle Blane and Courtney break through anime skepticism to unpack two Hayao Miyazaki masterpieces that redefine what witches actually are: women in total control of themselves. Kiki's Delivery Service follows a 13-year-old witch leaving home to find her place in the world. She builds a life through relationships and small acts o...

The Love Witch & The Autopsy of Jane Doe: Power, Torture, and the Cost of Desire Two 2016 horror films, two naked witches, two radically different outcomes. This week on The Witch Movie Project, Blane and Courtney Pearl unpack the visual feast of The Love Witch alongside the suffocating dread of The Autopsy of Jane Doe , films that arrived within months of each other yet occupy opposite ends o...

The Witch Movie Project: Teen Witch & The Craft Two teenage witch movies, seven years apart, reveal far more in common than their surface differences suggest. This week, Blane and Courtney break down the 1989 camp classic Teen Witch alongside the 1996 dark-edged The Craft , uncovering unexpected parallels in how both films center young women discovering power at the exact moment they feel most...

The Witch Movie Project, Episode 2: Suspiria (1977 & 2018) Dario Argento's 1977 Suspiria and Luca Guadagnino's 2018 reimagining are not remakes, they are two distinct visions of the same dark premise: a dance academy concealing a coven of witches who harvest human sacrifice to sustain their power. This episode unpacks both films side by side, tracing how a single story transforms across decade...

The Witch Movie Project: The Wicker Man & Midsommar Folk horror didn't start with Midsommar. It started in 1973 with The Wicker Man, and this episode traces that lineage through two films that ask the same question: what happens when belief systems collide? Just Blane and Courtney Pearl break down Christopher Lee's favorite performance, the real mythology hidden in every frame, and why these m...

Can't miss episode! Courtney and Just Blane host a live taping AND finish the season by recording on location in the cemetery that Ari Aster filmed 'Hereditary'! 📽️All Episodes: @RideTheWaveMediaPodcast   🎧All Episodes: www.ridethewavemedia.com Welcome to an intriguing episode of The Witch Movie Project, where hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane take you on a journey through the unsettling worlds...

📽️All Episodes: YouTube Listen: RideTheWave.media   Welcome to the latest episode of The Witch Movie Project, where hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane delve into the enchanting world of "Practical Magic." This 1998 witchy drama, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, weaves a spellbinding tale of sisterhood, spells, and breaking curses. Join the hosts as they explore the film's themes, iconic...

*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!*   In this special bonus episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane bring you an exclusive interview with Robyn Lively, the star of the cult classic "Teen Witch." Recorded at FanX in Salt Lake City, this episode captures the magical moment when the hosts unexpectedly met Robyn Lively, sparking an impromptu and unforgettable conversat...

*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!*   In this bonus episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane dive into the magical world of anime with a special focus on two classics: "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Howl's Moving Castle." This episode is a delightful surprise for anime enthusiasts, featuring an exclusive interview with the prolific voice actress, Ryan Bartley, known...

*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!*   In this enchanting episode of The Witch Movie Project, join hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane as they venture into the magical worlds of "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Howl's Moving Castle." This week, they explore the captivating artistry and empowering themes that make these Hayao Miyazaki classics timeless treasures.   Courtney and Blane dive into the st...

*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!*   In this thrilling episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane venture into the haunting realms of "The Blair Witch Project" (1999) and "The Witch" (2015). These films have not only defined genres but have also left lasting impressions on audiences worldwide.   Join Courtney and Blane as they unravel the terrifying and innovative st...

*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!*   In this captivating episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane explore the enchanting and chilling worlds of "The Love Witch" and "The Autopsy of Jane Doe." This week, they delve into the unique art direction, compelling themes, and haunting performances that make these 2016 films unforgettable.   Join Courtney and Blane as they d...

*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!*   In this electrifying episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane dive into the magical realms of "Teen Witch" (1989) and "The Craft" (1996). This week, they not only discuss these iconic films but also share an exclusive interview with Robyn Lively, star of "Teen Witch."   Join Courtney and Blane as they explore the nostalgic charm...

*Watch The Full Episode On YouTube!* In this spine-chilling episode of The Witch Movie Project, join hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane as they delve into the eerie world of "Suspiria." This week, they dissect both the original 1977 masterpiece by Dario Argento and the 2018 reimagining by Luca Guadagnino. Prepare for an in-depth discussion on the unsettling visuals, haunting soundtracks, and the...

Welcome to the thrilling debut episode of The Witch Movie Project! Join our fabulous hosts, Courtney Pearl and Just Blane, as they embark on a spine-tingling journey through the eerie world of folk horror. In this episode, they dive deep into two iconic films that have left audiences both fascinated and disturbed: "The Wicker Man" (1973) and "Midsommar" (2019). Get ready for a wild ride as Courtne...

*You can watch the full episodes on Ride The Wave Media's YouTube Channel !     In this introductory episode, hosts Just Blane and Courtney Pearl introduce 'The Witch Movie Project,' a series focused on reviewing and discussing horror movies centered around witches. Blane, CEO of Ride the Wave Media, and Courtney, host of Practically Magick, share their excitement and background for the project. T...