The summer solstice is an important event for Wiccans, and in 2023, they will be celebrating this event with a festival. The summer solstice marks the longest day and shortest night of the year, and it holds significant spiritual meaning for Wiccans. Wiccans believe that this is a time when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is at its thinnest, allowing for heightened connection with divine energy. During the 2023 summer solstice Wiccan festival, Wiccans will come together in community to honor and celebrate the energies of the season. The festival will include various rituals, ceremonies, and activities that align with the themes of the summer solstice. Wiccans may engage in rituals that involve lighting bonfires, performing sacred dances, and making offerings to the gods and goddesses associated with the sun and fertility.
Franciosa is especially energetic as Higbie, Duke shows off a few new flavors I never noticed before, and if Morrow is in, so am I. My favorite bit part is awarded to that legendary Native American actor *checks notes* Jeff Corey (Battle Beyond the Stars), who offers up an exposition dump near the end, caterpillar eyebrows and all.
Curse often plays like a stretched out Kolchak episode without Darren McGavin; and while that may seem disappointing, it still offers as much charm as Curtis can cram onto the screen. My favorite bit part is awarded to that legendary Native American actor checks notes Jeff Corey Battle Beyond the Stars , who offers up an exposition dump near the end, caterpillar eyebrows and all.
Wiccans may engage in rituals that involve lighting bonfires, performing sacred dances, and making offerings to the gods and goddesses associated with the sun and fertility. The main idea of the summer solstice Wiccan festival is to celebrate the abundance and power of the sun, as well as the life-giving energy of the earth. Wiccans see this time as an opportunity to connect with their spiritual selves, deepen their relationship with nature, and cultivate gratitude for the blessings in their lives.
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Hi, Burl here with a review of a TV movie! I haven’t reviewed too many of these old boys so far – This House Possessed and The Horror at 37,000 Feet are probably about it – but I usually enjoy watching them! Like This House Possessed, this is one I watched on or near its original broadcast, and it scared the terwilligers out of me! I’ve mentioned my gut-churning terror of giant spiders before, in the review of The Strange World of Planet X, I think, and it’s my belief that my viewing of Curse of the Black Widow as an impressionable young chap was the inspiration for this life-long phobia! (I’m not scared of spiders in general though, just enormous ones that might try to eat me! Ha ha!)
As in any TV movie of the era that had to stretch itself out to 104 minutes, there’s an awful lot of padding filling out this Naugahyde package, but the basic story of Curse of the Black Widow runs as follows: a glamorous mystery lady is stalking Los Angeles bars, picking up men in sport coats and then terrifying them in some unspecified manner and leaving them drained husks, often swathed in mysterious webbing! Ha ha, turns out she’s a were-spider, and hot on her trail is smooth-operating consulting detective Tony Fransciosa, well known from Death Wish II, and a gruff police investigator played by Vic Morrow from Humanoids From the Deep! Ha ha, Vic Morrow’s character is named Conti, but for some reason Fransciosa always calls him “Gully!”
Anyway, as per many TV movies and most Dan Curtis productions, there’s a lot of family drama woven into this situation, along with several strange time-wasting digressions and an often-inappropriate musical score, as well as many hideous sport coats! This is why I’m a big fan of so many Dan Curtis productions, in particular Trilogy of Terror, which was the first horror movie I ever saw, and Burnt Offerings, one of Dan’s rare theatrical efforts! (I never was a Dark Shadows fan, however – it just seemed like any other soap opera to me, with a few extra drifts of fog here and there!)
I became pretty confused about two thirds of the way through Curse of the Black Widow when a number of older ladies started showing up and the family drama bit really kicked in! I must not have been paying enough attention, because I really had no idea who was who, what their relationships to one another were and what the conflicts were all about! But being totally at sea didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the picture one bit, ha ha!
And what a cast! Vic Morrow always plays a good grouch, and Max Gail plays, yes, a disheveled cop, this time named “Rags” instead of Wojo! The mysterious old ladies are played by the likes of June Allyson and June Lockhart! Sid Caesar and Jeff Corey play two of the padding-providing ancillary characters, Pinky Tuscadero plays “Flaps,” the secretary, and there’s a great cameo from none other than Hard Boiled Haggerty, playing a man who once saw the giant spider but no one believed him!
The actual giant spider, when we finally see it at the end, is a little bit fake looking, I have to say! It’s still plenty scary though, especially when you’ve got a phobia like mine! I give Curse of the Black Widow two and a half bargain-basement arachnoid transformations!
As for that ending: Curtis lets it all hang out in a fiery climax, and if you were just sticking around to see a less than convincing monstrous arachnid, you’re in luck. Curtis makes no apologies for that either, nor does he hide it. Curse of the Black Widow has no time to wallow in its shortcomings; when you’re this busy being entertaining, why bother?
The festival also serves as a time for reflection and setting intentions for the coming months. Wiccans believe that by participating in the summer solstice Wiccan festival, they can harness the energy of the sun and align themselves with the cycles of nature. They seek to cultivate balance, harmony, and spiritual growth in their lives. The festival allows them to come together as a community, support one another, and reinforce their shared beliefs and practices. Overall, the summer solstice Wiccan festival in 2023 is an important event for Wiccans as they celebrate the energies of the season, honor the sun and earth, and deepen their spiritual connection. This festival serves as a time for reflection, setting intentions, and fostering a sense of community among Wiccans. It is a celebration of abundance, power, and spiritual growth..
Reviews for "Mark the Changing of the Seasons at the Summer Solstice 2023 Wiccan Festival"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really excited to attend the Summer Solstice 2023 Wiccan Festival as a nature lover and someone interested in spirituality. However, I was really disappointed with the event. First of all, the organization was chaotic, with no clear layout or signs to guide attendees. It was frustrating to navigate through the crowded festival grounds without any direction. Secondly, the advertised workshops and rituals were either canceled or poorly executed. The one workshop I managed to attend was disorganized and lacked depth. Overall, the festival didn't live up to my expectations and I left feeling dissatisfied.
2. John - 1/5 - As someone who practices Wicca and was looking forward to a spiritual gathering, the Summer Solstice 2023 Wiccan Festival was a huge letdown. Firstly, the event was overcrowded, making it nearly impossible to find a peaceful spot to connect with nature and perform rituals. Additionally, the event organizers seemed more focused on commercialization rather than providing meaningful experiences for attendees. The stalls were filled with tacky merchandise, and it felt more like a flea market than a spiritual festival. Overall, the festival lacked authenticity and failed to create a space where Wiccans could truly celebrate and connect with their spirituality.
3. Emily - 2/5 - I attended the Summer Solstice 2023 Wiccan Festival with high hopes of experiencing a sense of community and engaging in spiritual practices. Unfortunately, my experience was far from that. The festival lacked any sense of organization and felt like a chaotic gathering rather than a meaningful event. The workshops I attended were not well-prepared, and it often felt like the facilitators were just going through the motions. Furthermore, the festival grounds were not well-maintained, with trash scattered around and limited restroom facilities. It was disheartening to see such a lack of care for the environment and the attendees' comfort. Overall, the festival felt more like a missed opportunity for a meaningful experience rather than a true celebration of the Wiccan community.