{"podcast":{"title":"Movies In A Nutshell","slug":"movies-in-a-nutshell-572073","podcast_index_feed_id":572073,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/moviesinanutshell/","website_url":"https://www.moviesinanutshell.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b83606cd-9478-4a05-93cc-7d2d961d2e22/MIAN-26-Logo-Trnsprnt-Circle-Copy.png","author":"ies In A Nutshell | Spoiler-Free Film Review Podcast","episode_count":96,"summary":"Is it for you? A spoiler-free nutshell. Worth a re-watch? Things you missed and details you didn’t notice. Whether you’ve seen it or not, Marc, Darren and Paul give you everything you need to decide if a movie is your kind of movie, worth your time… or worth watching again.","last_synced_at":"2026-10-01T08:20:30.509370+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-in-a-nutshell-572073"},"episode":{"title":"Practical Magic(1998) - Casting a 90s Spell on Us?","slug":"practical-magic-1998-casting-a-90s-spell-on-us","published_at":"2026-09-15T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-in-a-nutshell-572073/practical-magic-1998-casting-a-90s-spell-on-us","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-in-a-nutshell-572073","url":"https://moviesinanutshell.com/episode/practical-magic1998-","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5167fd43-8ea5-401e-85f8-3c99681c94ce.mp3","summary":"Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this 90s supernatural romantic fantasy is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things you may have missed, the details you didn't notice and uncover the hidden layers behind the film. This week, Marc, Darren and Paul crack open Practical Magic (1998), the supernatural fantasy starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as sisters from a long line of witches. PART 1 – The Nutshell – If you haven't seen it A spoiler-free breakdown designed to help you decide if this supernatural fantasy is your kind of film and worth your time. We explore a story centred around two sisters, a family legacy and a world where magic is very much part of everyday life. We'll help you quickly understand the tone, style and experience of the film, from its distinctive 90s aesthetic and autumnal atmosphere to its blend of romance, comedy, fantasy and darker supernatural elements. By the end of Part 1, you will have made a decision! PART 2 – The Unboxing – If you've seen it What Did You Miss? The things you missed, the details you didn't notice and the hidden layers behind the film. The lads explore the film's distinctive aesthetic, the relationship between its central sisters, its themes of family, acceptance and belonging, and why Practical Magic has developed such a strong cult following. We also look at the film's unusual mixture of genres and the way its visual style, characters and atmosphere have helped give it such a lasting 90s identity. Paul's Facts of the Day Paul dives into the fascinating world behind Practical Magic with a collection of facts, trivia and stories about the making of the film. From the creation of the iconic Owens house and the unusual story behind its production design to the casting changes, the origin…","meta_description":"Not seen it? We'll help you decide if this 90s supernatural romantic fantasy is your kind of movie — completely spoiler free. Seen it? We reveal things yo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2715,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/movies-in-a-nutshell-572073/episodes/practical-magic-1998-casting-a-90s-spell-on-us/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/movies-in-a-nutshell-572073/practical-magic-1998-casting-a-90s-spell-on-us.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}