NP - The Witch (movie)

[rich]

I've read the Witches, Laura and found it quite informative. (men as well
as women were persecuted though the latter took the brunt). also the fact
that such hysteria raised its head and withered away as if nothing happened
(not with a bang...). I think the site of the hangings in Salem is now a
Walgreens or sits right by it. seems apt

Fwiw, the movie for all its supernatural elements seems to be concerned
with female empowerment. who ever did the cinematography deserves high
praise. for those who can stick with it it pays off in the 2nd half

rich

On Mon, Dec 19, 2016 at 6:20 AM, kelber at mindspring.com <
kelber at mindspring.com> wrote:

> In terms of "rebellious" votes for Trump, I'd liken it to: 1) a severely
> depressed person who botches a suicide attempt and ends up severely
> disabled; or 2) a spoiled brat who throws a tantrum and smashes Daddy's
> car, also ending up severely disabled. I.e., an emotional decision with
> dire consequences.
>
> Back to The Witch, I happen to be reading a book called The Witches, by
> Stacy Schiff, which debunks a lot of the popular depictions of Salem ( I
> haven't read House of the Seven Gables, but The Crucible, and a beloved
> childhood book, Tituba of Salem Village). I'm not far enough in to have a
> feeling for whether this document-based approach is going to make the story
> more or less interesting. Anyone happen to have read it?
>
> https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Witches.html?id=YqE4jwEACAAJ
>
> Laura
>
>
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