The Worst Witch is a children's book series written by Jill Murphy. The series follows the story of a young witch named Mildred Hubble who attends Miss Cackle's Academy for witches, a school for young witches to learn magic. However, Mildred is often portrayed as the worst witch in the school. Throughout the series, Mildred faces numerous challenges and finds herself in various misadventures. Despite her best intentions, she often ends up causing chaos and mayhem. Her spells go awry, causing trouble not only for herself but also for her classmates and teachers.
Well the other day I signed up for some stupid Blockbuster program: which means I get even more free movies sent to me, more than I have time to watch as a matter of fact. Well, per my interest in movies about magic, I found this "The Worst Witch: The Movie" film that I had never heard of before so I decided to rent it and watch it this Saturday morning when I plan to catch up on my rough week's piling up of work to do.
Well the other day I signed up for some stupid Blockbuster program which means I get even more free movies sent to me, more than I have time to watch as a matter of fact. Well the other day I signed up for some stupid Blockbuster program which means I get even more free movies sent to me, more than I have time to watch as a matter of fact.
Her spells go awry, causing trouble not only for herself but also for her classmates and teachers. One of Mildred's greatest rivals is her classmate Ethel. Ethel is portrayed as the perfect, high-achieving witch and takes every opportunity to make Mildred's life difficult.
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Movie Analysis: "The Worst Witch: The Movie"
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Well the other day I signed up for some stupid Blockbuster program: which means I get even more free movies sent to me, more than I have time to watch as a matter of fact. Well, per my interest in movies about magic, I found this "The Worst Witch: The Movie" film that I had never heard of before so I decided to rent it and watch it this Saturday morning when I plan to catch up on my rough week's piling up of work to do.
First, the movie stars Fairuza Balk -- star of "Return to Oz", "The Craft," and other things. First, I'd like to note that I always confuse the names "Fairuza Balk" with "Veruca Salt" -- the bad egg from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I can't help but notice that her characters are all the same. Dorothy from Return to Oz could just as easily have been a witch - in fact, Glinda even asks her in the original Wizard of Oz if she's a good witch or a bad witch!
But let's take a moment to focus on the film in general. Take Return to Oz and combine with Harry Potter, take out any semblance of production value and you get this film. Lets look at some similarities: an old-English style boarding school filled with little witches (the movie is a girls only school.) Our star is an amateur witch with no real skills, social outcast, disliked by most of the school, she has her only real friend that's got her back, but then also has the hear of the head master/mistress. She tries to do well, but the evil second in command of the school is always out to get her. Don't forget the evil, rich, privileged and popular school bully. Throw in a "learn to fly" scene that ends badly, and a broomstick-game where our star's broom is cursed, and voila! Magically, you have cloned the same story line!
But if you add bad 1980s graphics, and a few more musical numbers than I think anyone expected, you have a movie that is identifiably "The Worst Witch."
Next up: "Cowboys & Aliens" as I work on CKI, ASG and Student Teaching stuff!
Video of the Day: "Anything Can Happen on Halloween" by. Tim Curry? This song is from the movie, and um, is very 1980s. Also, very bad. I just. I can't even describe it, I'm not sure why the universe decided it was necessary this happen/I see this. Per the comments on youtube: "I wonder if the effects guy put this video on his resume."
Song of the Day: "This is Aperture" by assorted Aperture Science Lab-bots. Alright, originally the Tim Curry thing was also the song of the day -- but since I've found this, this clearly out-does it! Parody of sorts of "This is Halloween" from Nightmare Before Christmas, only awesomer!
For her birthday, Linda gets another movie she's wished to cover since we started the podcast: The Worst Witch! It's the original film, made in 1986, based on Jill Murphy's 'Worst Witch' book series. It stars Fairuza Balk (witch goddess) as Mildred, the 'worst witch'; Diana Rigg (Olenna Tyrell in GoT, Emma Peel in 'The Avengers', Ms. Collins in Last Night in Soho, a total smokeshow) as Miss Hardbroom; Charlotte Rae (Ms. Edna Garrett in 'Fact of Life') as Miss Cackle and Agatha; and Tim Curry (you know. Tim Curry) as the The Grand Wizard all the witches lust after.
Mildred's bumbling nature and lack of magical ability often make her an easy target for Ethel's taunts and bullying. Despite all the troubles and setbacks, Mildred always manages to find a way to redeem herself and save the day. Her determination, bravery, and loyalty to her friends are some of her most endearing qualities. She may be the worst witch in the school, but she proves time and again that she has a heart of gold. The Worst Witch series is beloved by children around the world. It teaches important lessons about friendship, acceptance, and the value of being true to oneself. Mildred's imperfect nature and the challenges she faces resonate with many young readers who may feel like they too have their moments of being the "worst" at something. In conclusion, The Worst Witch series is a delightful read that captures the imagination of children. Mildred Hubble's journey as the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy is filled with humor, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Despite her shortcomings, Mildred's journey teaches us that it's okay to make mistakes and that even the worst witch can find her way to success..
Reviews for "Celebrating Tim Curry's Contribution to The Worst Witch"
1. Jane - 1/5 - I was really disappointed with "The Worst Witch Tim Xury". The plot was incredibly dull and lacked any excitement or originality. The characters were poorly developed and lacked depth, making it difficult to connect with them. The writing style was also subpar, with awkward and clumsy prose. Overall, I found the book to be a complete waste of time and would not recommend it to anyone.
2. Mark - 2/5 - "The Worst Witch Tim Xury" was a letdown for me. The story felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction. The pacing was inconsistent, with some parts dragging on while others were rushed and poorly explained. The dialogue also fell flat, with unconvincing and unnatural interactions between the characters. The book had potential, but unfortunately, it failed to deliver a satisfying reading experience.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I found "The Worst Witch Tim Xury" to be underwhelming. The writing lacked finesse and elegance, often feeling amateurish. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked complexity, making it difficult to invest in their journeys. The plot had potential, but it was executed poorly, leaving many loose ends and unanswered questions. Overall, I was left unsatisfied and would not recommend this book to others.
4. Michael - 1/5 - "The Worst Witch Tim Xury" was a complete disaster in my opinion. The story lacked coherence and failed to engage me from the start. The characters were poorly developed, making it impossible to care about their struggles or successes. Additionally, the writing style was unimpressive, with awkward sentence structures and a lack of descriptive language. Overall, I regret wasting my time reading this book and would not recommend it to others.