Happy full moon and lunar eclipse! This month we’re talking about Dune (2021), the recent film adaptation of the classic Sci-Fi novel by Frank Herbert.
Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Little Drum.
Happy full moon, warriors! And happy Ostara, Passover, and Easter to those who celebrate. It’s the last blue moon of 2018, so we hope you’re doing something magical tonight!
In this episode we discuss Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved children’s classic A Wrinkle in Time as well as the recent (2018) film adaptation directed by Ava DuVernay.
Our theme song is “Moon and Spruce” by Sarah Littledrum.
Here’s a listening guide for the episode. (For a description of our segments, go here.)
Introduction (0:00 – 4:11)
Which Craft? (4:16 – 30:50)
L’Engle’s publication journey and inspiration for the book
Setting for the story: New England vs. L.A.
“It was a dark and stormy night”
Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which as witches (+ references to Shakespeare)
A Wrinkle in Time as a contemporary dream vision
Process of adaptation and changes made for the film:
Focus on Meg’s journey: learning to love herself
Sequence on Camazotz
Final showdown with the IT
Meg’s relationship with her father
Mrs. Who’s quotes
Changes to Mrs. Whatsit’s character
Changes to the Happy Medium
Visuals/ CGI and music
“Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?” + “Bald Heads and Queer Noses” (30:55 – 55:37)
Casting Storm Reid and centering women of color
Meg’s journey to embrace her body and natural hair
The witches’ appearance and bodies
Importance of representation in film and how movies like Black Panther and A Wrinkle in Time are changing the industry
Calvin as sidekick/ love interest/ supporting character
Witches in Britches 