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IT MAY BE July but this time 20 years ago a classic Halloween movie was making it way into cinemas.
Hocus Pocus was released during the summer but its status as a favourite of generations of children came when it was released on video and constantly played by RTE around Halloween every year.
The Disney film is not just a helpful Halloween favourite however, it is in fact packed full of important life lessons.
Allow us to explain.
1. Some people just aren’t meant for mornings
Winnie Sanderson feels your pain:
2. Self confidence is importance in affairs of the heart
Also, SJP in Hocus Pocus is ten times better than SJP in Sex and the City if we’re being honest:
3. Never underestimate the power of a withering look:
4. Be optimistic about how you’re going to age
Even if it’s not quite how it works for most of us non-witch types.
Wednesday 20 November, 2024
Wednesday 20 November, 2024
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Hocus Pocus is 20 years old, here's what it can still teach you about life
IT MAY BE July but this time 20 years ago a classic Halloween movie was making it way into cinemas.
Hocus Pocus was released during the summer but its status as a favourite of generations of children came when it was released on video and constantly played by RTE around Halloween every year.
The Disney film is not just a helpful Halloween favourite however, it is in fact packed full of important life lessons.
Allow us to explain.
1. Some people just aren’t meant for mornings
Winnie Sanderson feels your pain:
2. Self confidence is importance in affairs of the heart
Also, SJP in Hocus Pocus is ten times better than SJP in Sex and the City if we’re being honest:
3. Never underestimate the power of a withering look:
4. Be optimistic about how you’re going to age
Even if it’s not quite how it works for most of us non-witch types.
5. Know the power of a good insult
6. And how to respond to one
There’s Something Down There / Tumblr
7. Capes are forever fashionable
Great for turning around dramatically:
8. As are witch hats
As evidenced by a young Thora Birch (yes the same Thora Birch who went on to be in American Beauty and Ghost World).
9. Being cool is overrated:
10. Always remain calm
Alright, no need to shout.
11. Making your own spell book is something you can do
The spell book used by the Sanderson sisters is pretty impressive:
And one chap from Ireland has made his own version:
JamieCunningham / YouTube
He even made a tutorial about how to make one for yourself:
jamiebookofshadows / YouTube
12. This is the ultimate party piece
Imagine performing this at karaoke or a friend’s wedding?
You’d be the talk of the night:
iLoveYouMeryl / YouTube
We think these guys dragging it up as the the Sanderson Sisters prove our point:
Derek Armstrong / YouTube
13. Sisterhood is important
Sure look at the Sanderson Sisters on their brooms being all happy:
Mr Lalo Del Rey / Tumblr
Inspiring.
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