Season 2: Episode 27 - BOOK TO SCREEN: Witches of Eastwick (1987)

 

The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

 

The novel was written by John Updike and originally set in the 1960’s.  The film would update the film to the 80’s with a screenplay  by Michael Cristofer (Gia) and interestingly enough was one of the voices used in the Exorcist.  The film would be directed by George Miller (Mad Max).

 

The film would differentiate from the book but this would not deter the film from becoming a smash casting the likes of Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, Veronica Cartwright and Jack Nicholson in the main roles.  The film would be known for its heavy handed effects and an over the top comedy performance by Nicholson.  

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Interesting note, Bill Murray was considered by Daryl Van Horne role.

 

We welcome back C Derick Miller (A Taste of Home Series) and Barbara Venkataraman (Jamie Quinn Mystery Series) who joins us for our month of Must Be The Season of the Witch.​

 

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Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (5.30); Forming the Plot (13.16); Page to Page (14.27); Commercial Break (1:04.30); Film Trailer (1:05.05); Commercial Break (1:06.26); Lights, Camera, Action (1:07.10); Epilogue (1:30.53); End Credits (1:37.56); Closing Credits (1:41.02)

 

Opening Credits:  Dance of the Witches – From the motion picture soundtrack Witches of Eastwick – composed by John Williams.

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Closing Credits: Witchcraft – by Book of Love – Taken from the album MMXVI – The 30th Anniversary Collection

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