Nostalgia as Insulation: A Critical Autopsy of Practical Magic 2
Nostalgia is a soft, insulating substance used to defend against a bitter world, much like birds lining their nests with downy feathers and shed fur through the spring thaw. Cultural consumers have long retreated into the familiar comforts of reruns, vintage aesthetics, and cinematic comfort food to ward off a reality that grows increasingly unintelligible….
