Let’s Review Hocus Pocus (1993)- Is it Actually Overrated? 

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"Hocus Pocus" (1993) Movie Review
“Hocus Pocus” (1993)

Got to be completely honest, I don’t like Hocus Pocus. I have been completely and utterly confounded by the fact that it’s a staple of the spooky season for far too many people. 

However I will also fully admit that I have only seen Hocus Pocus exactly ONCE  when I was a child. And since I’m on-board the honestly train, first time I went to Salem it freaked me out. So I’m not as practically warm to all things Salem as some people even though I do have some good memories of going there. 

But that is neither here nor there. I thought for Halloween I would revisit Hocus Pocus and give a it second chance. Maybe I will like it more as jaded grumpy adult or maybe not, We’ll see.

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10 Fun & Creepy Anime

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Maka's Creepy Smile, "Soul Eater" 10 Fun & Creepy Anime for Halloween Viewing
Maka’s Creepy Smile , Soul Eater

10 Anime for Halloween Viewing

Who doesn’t love watching creepy and scary media around Halloween and with anime they’re so many options.

Supernatural and horror anime are very popular across different anime genres. There is the straight up horror anime, action, supernatural comedies, romances and even creepy anime for children. So no matter if you like the goofy elements, the terrifying aspects or a combo of Halloween there is an anime choice for you.

This is a list of anime that are just fun to watch in October. This is not a definitive list by any means, there are many other anime that great to watch at Halloween.

Anime are listed in alphabetical order and therefore not ranked. Also this post is an repost of my hubpages article and does favor older titles.

Be Careful for any spoilers.

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Hypothetical Casting for a Disney Villain: Patrick Page

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Patrick Page, Hypothetical fan-casting for the voice of an Animated Villain like Disney
Patrick Page

Typically when I write these hypothetical fan-casting posts I usually elect an actor for a role or for a version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. However I thought of changing that up a bit. For this post I’m going to pick a performer who has already been in a Hunchback version and suggest another acting idea/role for them.

In this post’s case it’s Patrick Page to lend his voice to a Disney animated villain! 

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Watching all the Pixar Movies  – Coco (2017)

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Pixar "Coco" (2017) Movie Review
Pixar “Coco” (2017)

This marks the last Pixar movie that is actually a rewatch. Technically speaking, there are two other titles that there playing in the backgrounds but I don’t count those as movies I’ve seen but when I get to those titles I will note them.

So yes, I have seen Coco before, I think I actually watched it last year for the first time. It really took me a whole lot for me to watch it because while I heard it was really good I can’t help that I’m quite sensitivity to death imagery these days and animated skeletons as the major focus in the world of the dead for a feature length movie seemed like a lot for me. And that sensitivity still lingers.  

But does my own sensitivities towards Coco shade my perception and untimely enjoyment of the movie?  

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10 Best Black Costumes from Fantasy/Sci-Fi Movies

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Keira Knightley as Sabé in The Black Traveling Gown, "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" (1999) Best Black Costumes, Gowns, & Dresses from Fantasy & Sci-fi Movies
Keira Knightley wears the “Black Traveling Gown” in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” (1999)


Powerful, Alluring & Darkly Captivating

Black is an elegant color. It communicates formality much like the “a black tie” affair. It can also mean death, mourning, sadness, villainy, maturity, mystery and power. Most people tend to look good in black but it can be hard to capture on film but when it does it makes a very bold statement.

This page ranks black costumes worn by female characters in fantasy, sci-fi, and superhero movies. Black costumes from modern and period movies have their own rankings.

The costumes are ranked on aesthetics, memorability and how they reflect the character.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included.

List is subject to change.

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10 Best Black Costumes from Period Movies

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Jessica Chastain as Lucille, "Crimson Peak" (2015) Best Black Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Period Piece Dramas Movies
As the dark foil to the main character Jessica Chastain as Lucille in 2015″Crimson Peak” wear a lot of dark tone textural costumes and few as iconic of her macabre black afternoon dress


Alluring, Glamorous, Elegant

Black is arguably one of the most sophisticated and elegant colors or shades. It signifies formality like a “ black tie” affair. It also means death and mourning, sadness, maturity, mystery and power.

As a color/shade black is flattering on most people but it can be hard to showcase it on film however it can make fro a bold and dramatic statement.

This page ranks black costumes from period movies. These costumes read mostly black on film. Black costumes from modern and fantasy/sci-fi movies have their own lists.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included

They are ranked on beauty, memorability and how they reflect the character/scene.

List Subject to change

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10 Best Black Costumes from Modern Movies

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Best Black Costume, Gowns, & Dresses from Modern Set Movies
It’s hard to get more iconic than Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961). She wears a simple sheath dress with a lovely back detail and rounded collar, accentuated with a pearl necklace and mini-tiara.


Glamorous, Sensual & Dynamic

Black is a sophisticated and elegant color. It signifies formality like a “black tie” affair. It can also mean death and mourning, sadness, maturity, mystery and power. Black is typically flattering on most people but it can be hard to showcase it on film however when it does it makes a very bold statement.

This page ranks black costumes from modern movies. They are ranked on beauty, memorability and how they reflect the character. Black costumes from period and fantasy movies have their own lists.

Undergarments, cover-ups, sleepwear, outerwear, swimwear etc are not included.

List Subject to change.

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Watching all the Pixar Movies  – Cars 3 (2017)

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Pixar "Cars 3" (2017) Movie Review
Pixar “Cars 3” (2017)

And agian we are back with a movie installment in the Pixar Cars Franchise.  A Franchise and a world I really don’t get. Like the are cars but with same rules as people. Are they born? Are they made? Is gas sustenance or alcohol? 

It almost seems maddening that the movie doesn’t want you, the viewer, to ask those type of world-building questions because it exists as “fun family movie” with talking cars that go fast.

Any is Cars 3 Good? Is it better than Cars 2? Is it better than Cars 1?   

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Iconic Disney Attraction Plus a Property Disney Doesn’t Know What to Do With 

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Equals Muppets Haunted Mansion Streaming Special

"Muppets Haunted Mansion" (2021) Review
Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)

I like to think that I’m a big fan of the Muppets but I admit I tend to pass on their made for Tv/streaming specials. 

While I do recall their Haunted Mansion special coming out in 2021. I just was not in the mood to watch it then and after that I just forgot all about its existence. 

Not sure how this title came across my mind agian for the spooky season but here we are 5 years on and I’m ready to give it a watch.

Maybe I’ll be surprised and it’s sleeper hit that will be a staple of the season OR maybe it more akin to other Disney’s Muppet offerings as in it tried but doesn’t really match the classic Muppet’s humor. 

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Top 10 Creepiest Anime

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Featuring Older Titles. This Post is a more a repost of my Hubpages article

"Vampire Princess Miyu" (1988–89) Top 10 Creepiest Anime, supernatural, spooky atmospheres & moody
There was a “Vampire Princess Miyu” anime in the late ’90s, but the OVA from 1988–89 is way more atmospheric.


Top 10 Creepiest, Spookiest Anime

Japan has a rich history of ghost stories, complete with all different types of ghosts, demons, and ghouls. This rich tradition has been a source of inspiration in anime.

Most of Japan’s creepy anime deal with supernatural entities—either a single ghostly presence or several at once.

This post describes the 10 creepiest anime series, each of which deals with the supernatural. They are not only gory but have spooky atmospheres and moody

They’re the kind of anime you want to watch around Halloween to give yourself and your friends a scare. These are not peaceful or comedic youkai shows.

These are older titles. Perhaps in future I will update this post or do a companion post that features more recent anime titles.

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