Bell, Book and Candle (1958) | How Woke Is It?

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Bell, Book and Candle1958

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What We Think

A classic product of its time, 'Bell, Book and Candle' is refreshingly low on woke content, focused on charm and romance rather than trendy ideology. Honestly, it’s practically an endangered species in today’s Hollywood.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film keeps its focus on story and character rather than ticking representation boxes. Casting aligns with the era, with identity politics not intruding on narrative. Personality and relationship dynamics trump any overt messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional romance, family, and social norms are at the heart of the film, albeit seen through a whimsical magical lens. Masculinity and femininity are portrayed in their classic forms, with no subversion for modern ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews aren’t mocked or villainized, though the quirky witches form a lighthearted outsider group. The film isn't pushing a uniform progressive ideology; classic values and character conflicts get sincere depiction.

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