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WVIA Pop Shop

WVIA Pop Shop

Written by: Allan Austin & Patrick Hamilton
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WVIA Pop Shop: Where movies meet meaning — and overthinking is part of the fun!2026 WVIA Public Media Art
Episodes
  • Practical Magic 2: Why Fans and Critics Disagree

    Practical Magic 2: Why Fans and Critics Disagree
    Sep 17 2026

    This week on WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on Practical Magic 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 1998 cult favorite starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

    Sally and Gillian Owens are back, but so is a familiar problem: a family curse they thought they'd broken decades ago. As a new generation of the Owens family confronts its consequences, Allan and Patrick ask whether the sequel successfully recaptures the magic of the original—or simply repeats it.

    Along the way, they wrestle with continuity problems, messy storytelling and what makes a sequel worthwhile. Then, after the spoilers begin, the conversation turns to the idea at the heart of both Practical Magic films: sisterhood. Why does this story resonate so strongly with its audience despite its narrative flaws? Can emotional connection matter more than storytelling logic? And what does the sequel have to say about identity, allyship and the importance of spaces built around shared experience?

    Plus: Allan thinks you need to stop worrying about the plot and feel the vibes. Patrick very much disagrees.

    ⚠️ Spoilers begin at 16:38.
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    32 mins
  • Why Americans Fell in Love With The Godfather

    Why Americans Fell in Love With The Godfather
    Sep 10 2026
    Why are Americans still fascinated by The Godfather more than 50 years after its release?
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    33 mins
  • Coyote vs. Acme Has Something to Say About Corporate America

    Coyote vs. Acme Has Something to Say About Corporate America
    Sep 3 2026
    In this episode of WVIA Pop Shop, Allan Austin and Patrick Hamilton take on Coyote vs. Acme, the live-action/animated Looney Tunes movie that finally lets Wile E. Coyote take the Acme Corporation to court over decades of defective—and frequently disastrous—products.
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    31 mins
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