What movies do you like that show witchcraft in a more positive vien?

that movie with the wizard's apprentace going to face the dragon - don't remember the name. Lord of the Rings, Dragonslayer

this is more a Pagan thing, and a lot of people will throw their hands up in horror at me suggesting it's at all positive. The Wicker Man. the original, of course. as you watch it, the Pagan community come across as being so much more reasonable and happy and likeable than the rather narrow minded, pompous, bigoted Christian policeman. they're a real community. I also really like Practical Magic, Chocolat (the book had far more Pagan overtones, which were only touched on a little in the film) Bedknobs & Broomsticks was fun (my neice was watching it, and announcing to the whole room "Auntie Sheena can do THAT!" I think things are getting better on that front.

I liked The Craft. Even though the three girls turned against the new girl and the new girl even played a part in some stuff that should not have been done. It also showed how it can turn against you. Karma. Being bond to do no harm. And how if you push too hard, things can turn out bad. But also, if you remember the Rede, you are better off. Practical Magic was also a good one. How the aunts meant well and even though she was happy...they should have not given her the push. Because life has a way of playing out. And I loved how the act of love of sisters helped to break the curse and make life well again. The Convenant...although it showed how power con corrupt. It also showed how a Father was willing to give his life and power to save a son that understood the important factor to not abuse. And then my favorite....Nanny McPhee!!!!! She was a woman that used magic to help make life right. She taught lessons and encouraged understanding. THAT was the most beautiful!!!

Those two movies are the ones that came to my mind too. I love The Mists of Avalon - especially the book which is really so much better. I agree that The Craft was doing a good job until they turned. It was actually an encouragement movie for me. I think that although the Harry Potter films are not realistic it still shines a positive light on witchcraft/ witches. And that is at least a start. As far as just magic is concerned I think that Star Wars is a good example. Because I think that the Force and what we consider magic are basically the same.

I love "Practical Magic" and how it does show witches, magic and the whole picture in a great view. "The Craft" I liked as well but it does show how power in the untrained can be dangerous which is a good message in a way. I noticed someone mentioned "Halloweentown" and that was a great series of movies. I've loved all of them. How about "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"? That was a great movie that showed witches in a good light. Angela Lansbury was great in the role. You could even put "Marry Poppins" in that role although I'm sure some will say she wasn't a witch but think about the magic she showed in there. I doubt that would be considered normal. That one most seem to accept without a problem.

There's more than one movie called A Night onWitch Mountain. The one I liked is Italian, but I saw the dubbed version. Guess they changed the title too. Showed the Strega in a realistic light up to the standard movie nonsense of sacrifice. I loved angel Heart- which doesn't show it in a positive light, but shows voudons as strong people about their own thing while Johnny angel was the bad guy who went too far..,I love that horrific movie.