Tag: magic
Box Office Magic: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Dethrone ‘Spider-Man’ With ‘Practical Magic 2’ Debut
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s autumn box office landscape has officially shifted. After an unprecedented, six-week reign at the top of domestic charts, the record-breaking box office juggernaut Spider-Man: Brand New Day has finally met its match. The culprit? Not a rival superhero, but the potent, enduring charm of cinema’s favorite screen witches. Warner Bros.’ highly […]
The Timeless Magic of Rankin/Bass: How Mid-Century Stop-Motion Shaped Modern Animation and Holiday Culture
As the calendar turns and the media landscape floods with end-of-the-year retrospectives, IndieWire has launched its first-ever Holiday Week—a warm respite from the usual end-of-year dregs and predictable "best of" lists. At the heart of this celebration lies a deep dive into an enduring cultural touchstone: the legendary holiday specials produced by Arthur Rankin Jr. […]
Box Office Magic and Mid-Autumn Madness: Practical Magic 2 Eyes a Spellbinding $40 Million Domestic Debut
LOS ANGELES — Following a summer box office season for the history books—one defined by record-shattering ticket sales, blockbuster spectacles, and unprecedented theatrical attendance—exhibitors are eager to keep the momentum alive as the calendar turns to fall. Stepping up to cast a spell over audiences is Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated fantasy sequel, Practical Magic 2, […]
Inside the Radical Practical Magic of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’: Stop-Motion, Miniatures, and Anti-Capitalist Chaos
Main Facts: A Bold Second Feature Turns Hollywood Effects Inside Out Boots Riley’s second feature film, I Love Boosters, has arrived in theaters, bringing with it an explosion of surrealist, anti-capitalist imagery, ambitious practical effects, and a narrative scope that pushes the boundaries of contemporary cinema. Following up on his critically acclaimed 2018 debut Sorry […]
The Tangible Surrealism of I Love Boosters: How Boots Riley Reclaimed Old-School Practical Magic
Editor’s Note: The following article contains significant spoilers for the plot and visual mechanics of Boots Riley’s "I Love Boosters." Boots Riley has never been a filmmaker interested in the easy path. From the surrealist biting social satire of Sorry to Bother You to the existential, reality-warping suburban odyssey of I’m a Virgo, Riley’s filmography […]
The Enduring Magic of the Toybox: Why Rankin/Bass Remains the Soul of Holiday Animation
In the frenetic landscape of modern media, where end-of-year “best-of” lists often create a sense of exhaustion rather than celebration, IndieWire is proud to offer a respite. This is our first-ever Holiday Week, a curated exploration of the stories and crafts that define the season. While the streaming era has flooded the market with high-definition […]
