While often categorized as a romantic comedy , the story’s real power lies in its feminist themes: Practical Magic - by Gina Wurtz - Movie Mondays with Gina
At its heart, the narrative follows sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, descendants of Maria Owens, a 17th-century witch who survived execution only to be betrayed by her lover. In her grief, Maria cast a curse upon her lineage : any man who truly loves an Owens woman is doomed to an untimely death, often heralded by the appearance of the deathwatch beetle. The Strength of Sisterhood Practical Magic
The Spell of Practical Magic: Why the Owens Sisters Still Enchant Us While often categorized as a romantic comedy ,