Hocus Pocus (1993 film) impressive cast." "The Miami Herald" called it "a pretty lackluster affair", adding this comment: "Despite the triple-threat actress combo, "Hocus Pocus" won't be the "Sister Act" of 1993. There are a lot of gotta-sees this summer, and this isn't one of them." "The New York Times" Janet Maslin wrote that the film "has flashes of visual stylishness but virtually no grip on its story". Ty Burr of "Entertainment Weekly" gave the film a C-, calling it "acceptable scary-silly kid fodder that adults will find only mildly insulting. Unless they're Bette Midler fans. In which case it's depressing as hell"; and
Night and Day (Bette Midler song) Mardin's office at the Atlantic Recording Studios. Germaise asked Seeman if she had another copy and overnighted the demo to Arif Mardin who was in Los Angeles, producing Bette Midler's upcoming album. "Night and Day" was recorded by Bette Midler for her "Some People's Lives" album. It was produced by Arif Mardin, with Marc Shaiman serving as associate producer, and Joseph Jack Puig as the recording and mix engineer. It was arranged by Arif Mardin, Billie Hughes, and Joe Mardin. "Night and Day" is the second single from "Some People's Lives". It was released to adult contemporary radio and stayed