Witchcraft in the Media

This section of the site is devoted to reviews of Witchcraft portrayed in the media, primarily movies and television, though we will now be removing the reviews after a few months on television programs, especially seasonal 'Halloween' episodes that will probably not air again.   In addition, we have a section of Book Reviews, with members of the Witches' League and others doing reviews of Craft-related books and magazines. 

As always, if you see Witches or other Pagans portrayed in the Media, good or bad, let us know by emailing chada@celticcrow.com.  Also, try to let the station, producer, or other responsible party know how you felt about the program, good or bad, because only with feedback from the community as a whole will things get better.
Brightest Blessings!!
Chad A

• Recent Media Reviews
• Book Reviews
• Older Media Reviews

Recent Reviews:

Talk Soup Dishes the Witches 6 November 2000 - 'Talk Soup' from E! pokes fun at our 'Early Show' segment - then goes one step too far.

The Early Show - Halloween 2000 31 October 2000 - The WLPA is featured in a segment on real Witches.

Charmed - Halloween 2000 27 October 2000 - The 'Charmed' crew scare up something amazing in their Halloween episode - real Witches!

Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows 28 October 2000 - The review is in, and it ain't good. Read the full review here.

A 'Thank You' to "Charmed' 14 Oct 2000 - 'Charmed' rights what was wrong, and I would like to say 'thanks'.

Drawing Down the Moon 5 Oct 2000 - A new independent film that features action, comedy, and real Witchcraft - really.

Mtv 's FEAR 21 Sep 2000 -Blair Witch Meets 'The Real World' - who says people aren't creative nowadays....

'Charmed' goofs one up 22 May 2000 - A pretty good episode goes terribly wrong, and it's all wardrobes' fault.

JAG: The Witches of Gulfport 26 April 2000 - The CBS series about Navy lawyers takes on the issue of Wiccans in the military. Chad A reviews the results.

The Ninth Gate15 March 2000 - A supernatural thriller makes a good effort.

Scooby Doo and the Witches' Ghost2 February 2000 - The latest saga of the Scooby gang almost gets it right - then goes horribly wrong...

Judging Amy19 October 1999 - CBS does it again- an episode about a child custody battle where the mother is a Witch really blows it.

'Charmed' gets it right!19 October 1999 - The Witches of 90210 put out a really well done episode!

Another WLPA Exclusive with Godsmack!!!! 20 September 1999 - Godsmack has just filmed the video for their upcoming single, Voodoo, and the WLPA was there!!
 
 

Book Reviews:

Witch- A Magickal Journey       By Fiona Horne- NEW!

The Encyclopedia of Wicca and Witchcraft      By Raven Grimassi

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft      By Rosemary Ellen Guiley

Witch- A Personal Journey       By Fiona Horne

Witch- A Magickal Year      By Fiona Horne
 
 

Previous Reviews:

First Wave: Book of Shadows- An episode of the Sci Fi Channel original series that dealt with Witchcraft- badly.

The Blair Witch Project- Official Review - We've seen the film and the reviews are in...

Curse of the Blair Witch- An upcoming horror movie and associated TV Special

'Family' of Witches gives 'MacBeth' a different look- A good article on a different portrayal of the Wierd Sisters in MacBeth.

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'- the 'Witch Hunt' episode. 
Air date 12 January 1999.

'Charmed' - Witchcraft, 90210 style

Kudos to TLC's "Real History"