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A magical exploration of life Life is a magical journey that we embark upon from the moment we are born. It is a voyage filled with wonder, joy, and sometimes even hardships. In this exploration, we encounter a myriad of experiences that shape us into who we are. One of the most enchanting aspects of life is the unexpected surprises it throws our way. These surprises often come in the form of new connections, whether it be meeting a soulmate, making a lifelong friend, or discovering a passion that ignites our soul. These encounters have the power to change the course of our lives, making life all the more magical.

If you’re filthy
Smelly
Evil wicked and cruel
You’ll be right at home
In my little school

1986 wasn t a spectacular year, especially if you were Oliver North, or one of the few hundred people who purchased the first New Kids on the Block album and were promptly blinded by Donnie s sweater. Unlike The Boy Who Lived, Mildred is an outcast, a misfit, and a terrible, sloppy, disorganized student, but she redeems herself by being brave and gets to fly around on Halloween with the most desired man in witchdom.

These encounters have the power to change the course of our lives, making life all the more magical. As we navigate through life, we are also faced with challenges that test our resilience and strength. These challenges may seem daunting, but they often hold hidden lessons and opportunities for growth.

The Worst Witch: A Halloween Appreciation

1986 wasn’t a spectacular year, especially if you were Oliver North, or one of the few hundred people who purchased the first New Kids on the Block album and were promptly blinded by Donnie’s sweater. Still, there were highlights: The Oprah Winfrey Show debuted. Pixar Studios was founded. Lady Gaga was born. And HBO and Central Independent Television inexplicably partnered to produce a 70-minute children’s movie featuring some of the greatest actors and worst special effects of the past three decades.

The Worst Witch was based on a British children’s book series by Jill Murphy, and is almost like a feminist precursor to Harry Potter—except all the characters are constantly trying to undermine each other, and students and teachers alike share a ferocious crush on the lone male character (the Grand Wizard, played with demented panache by Tim Curry). The heroine is Mildred Hubble (Fairuza Balk), an endearing but terrible student at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches. Mildred is, Miss Cackle (Charlotte Rae) informs her early on in the movie, “the worst witch in the entire school.”

The obvious question is: What is Charlotte Rae, star of The Facts of Life, doing in this movie? The answer: playing not one but two roles. Rae is both Miss Cackle, a good witch with a refined British accent who nevertheless could use some advice on the art of the pep talk, and Miss Cackle’s evil sister, Agatha, a witch with bright pink hair, a Southern drawl, and a coven of punk-inspired crones, who’s disgusted at her sister’s goodness and hell bent on turning all the girls at Miss Cackle’s Academy evil. She even has a song explaining her plan:

If you’re filthy
Smelly
Evil wicked and cruel
You’ll be right at home
In my little school

Does this sound familiar? Agatha is indeed the Voldemort to Miss Cackle’s Dumbledore (with sibling rivalry adding an extra frisson of tension in the relationship), while Mildred, like Harry, is plagued by two school bullies, the patrician and snotty Ethel Hallow (Anna Kipling), and the terrifying potions mistress Miss Hardbroom, played by the former Bond girl and old-school Avenger Diana Rigg. Rigg’s Miss Hardbroom is more Professor Snape than Snape himself: She appears out of nowhere in a puff of green smoke while Mildred and her friend Maud are gossiping about her late at night, and terrifies Mildred every time their paths cross in the school hall. She sports a topknot. She embodies the word “glacial.” She is the best thing in the movie apart from Tim Curry.

At some point during the casting of The Worst Witch, someone decided it wasn’t enough to have Charlotte Rae, and Diana Rigg, aforementioned icon and classical actress, and Fairuza Balk, tiny moppet star of Return to Oz and future coven regular. So they added Tim Curry, whose resume included playing a transvestite alien in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a child-murdering clown in Stephen King’s IT, and Rooster, Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother, in Annie. And decided to make his appearance the centerpiece of a 1986 music video accompanying the song “Anything Can Happen on Halloween,” in which he stands in front of a green screen and serenades a skeleton, a pumpkin, and a giant black cat whose eyes expand until they fill the entire screen, and Curry’s head pops out of the pupil.

Much of the kitschy splendor of The Worst Witch lies in its transparently low-budget special effects, which are of a kind not seen since the VHS home-workout boom of the late ’80s. The nadir is during Curry’s big number, but a scene in which Mildred tries to master her broomstick—and persuade her wayward kitten, Tabby, to cling on—is almost as hokey. But to pick apart the mechanics of stunts that presumably thrilled children at the time is to miss the heart of the film. Unlike The Boy Who Lived, Mildred is an outcast, a misfit, and a terrible, sloppy, disorganized student, but she redeems herself by being brave and gets to fly around on Halloween with the most desired man in witchdom. But none of this matters as much as the fact that all these people are in the movie.

So, if you watch one Halloween-themed production this weekend, you could do worse than The Worst Witch. It’s inspirational (mostly in that it’s a reminder of how valuable CGI actually is, and how everyone has something on their resume they’d rather not remember). It’s got groovy musical numbers. And most importantly of all, it’s available to watch in its entirety on YouTube.

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It is through overcoming these hurdles that we truly discover our own inner power and capacity for greatness. Throughout our journey, we are constantly surrounded by the beauty of the world. From the vibrant colors of nature to the breathtaking sunsets, life presents us with countless moments that fill our hearts with awe and gratitude. These moments serve as a reminder of the magic that surrounds us, if only we take the time to notice. In our exploration of life, it is important to remember that we have the power to mold our own reality. We have the ability to choose our own path, make our own decisions, and create the life we envision. It is this freedom that allows us to look beyond the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary moments that make life truly magical. Ultimately, life is a magical exploration that invites us to delve into the depths of our being and discover the beauty that lies within. It is a journey filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and endless possibilities. By embracing the magic of life, we open ourselves up to a world of wonder and endless growth. So let us embark on this magical exploration of life with open hearts and open minds, ready to embrace all that it has to offer..

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