It’s been quite a mouthful to keep saying, or even typing, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" as the 2024 movie schedule has progressed. Though if I’m being honest, it’s never been an unwelcome title to utter, barring the potential invocation of the B-Man himself. That is doubly true after observing the generous outpouring of love through "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’s" first reactions, which in part has been dedicated to the wonderful chemistry between Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder. But perhaps the sweetest response to this mother/daughter hype comes from none other than Ms. Ryder herself.

Sitting down with the OG "Beetlejuice" cast member during out press day, I was on hand to hear how she highlighted the casting of the Wednesday star as important for why "Beetlejuice 2" works so well. Half of the joy obviously comes from Ms. Ryder's happiness to get back to her iconic character.