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The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jan 6, 2014
The Wizard of Oz
Directed by Victor Fleming
Written by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, and Edgar Allan Woolf based on the book by L. Frank Baum
1939/USA
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Repeat viewing/Warner DVD
#202 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Not only should one see this movie before one dies, b read more
Top 250 Tuesday: #153 – The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Dec 31, 2013
Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #229 on the list,Victor Fleming’s The Wizard of Oz. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up on what I’ read more
Top 250 Tuesday: #153 – The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Dec 31, 2013
Continuing to wend my way through the Sight and Sound Top 250 Greatest Movies of All Time. This week, it’s #229 on the list,Victor Fleming’s The Wizard of Oz. For a longer introduction to this series and a look at the full list, just click here. And if you want a heads-up on what I’ read more
25 Days of Christmas: The Wizard of Oz (1939) (2)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Dec 3, 2013
It’s difficult to review truly beloved films since there’s little new you can bring to the table short of saying its amazing. For today’s review, let’s go funny. There’s a few things I’ve always wanted to discuss about The Wizard of Oz; mainly things bothering read more
3-D WIZARD OF OZ, GONE WITH THE WIND to Headline 2014 TCM Film Fest
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Oct 29, 2013
Robert Osborne is off to see the Wizard, with a stop at Tara along the way. Turner Classic Movies announced the first three titles for the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival, scheduled for April 10 through 13 in Hollywood: THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) in IMAX 3-D, the restored GONE WITH THE WIND (1939), and read more
The Wizard of Oz (1925) A Silent Movie Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 6, 2013
The Wizard of Oz. A wonderful tale for children. It has everything a parent could wish for. Animal cruelty. Vomit. Sexual harassment. Racial stereotypes. What’s that? You think Oz shouldn’t have any of those things? Well, don’t tell Larry Semon, writer-director-producer-star of t read more
“The Wizard of Oz” in 3D: Was it necessary?
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Sep 25, 2013
My parents introduced “The Wizard of Oz” to me when I was a baby. My sisters and I all have dressed up as Dorothy for Halloween or a book character day at least once. We also have Dorothy Barbies, dolls and my mom owns “Wizard of Oz” collectors decorative plates. Needless to say, the Pickens read more
Screening Report: THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) in IMAX 3-D
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Sep 24, 2013
It was a crisp Saturday night on the eve of autumn, and I was waiting for THE WIZARD OF OZ. “I’m shocked you want to see this,” my sister said. “Why?” I asked. “You know how much I like it.” “Exactly,” she said. “But you’re a…um…you’re a…” “Be careful what you read more
10 Things About the Wizard of Oz
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Brandy Dean on May 16, 2013
The Wizard of Oz is a classic of American cinema and a favorite of cinephiles, children, and Pink Floyd fans the world over. Really, we could just look at stills from the movie all day, but if we include 10 things about The Wizard of Oz, it has a patina of education. Enjoy! The song Over the Rainb read more
The Wizard of Oz (2)
Family Friendly Reviews Posted by Chris on Apr 10, 2013
Family-Friendly Rating: “Highly recommended” classic that you may have forgotten about. There are some potentially frightening scenes: the cackeling Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys; the dark forest that may or may not be full of lions, tigers and bears; shooting flames a read more
Hit Me With Your Best Shot: The Wizard Of Oz (2)
We Recycle Movies Posted by Anne Marie on Mar 5, 2013
I was almost giddy when The Film Experience chose The Wizard of Oz for the first “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Challenge. “The answer is obvious!” I thought. “Everyone knows what the most Historic And Aesthetically Significant shot of this film is. This post will write read more
Hit Me With Your Best Shot: The Wizard Of Oz (1)
We Recycle Movies Posted by Anne Marie on Mar 5, 2013
I was almost giddy when The Film Experience chose The Wizard of Oz for the first “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” Challenge. “The answer is obvious!” I thought. “Everyone knows what the most Historic And Aesthetically Significant shot of this film is. This post will write read more
25 Days of Christmas: The Wizard of Oz (1939) (1)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Dec 14, 2012
It’s beyond difficult to review truly beloved films since there’s little new you can bring to the table short of its amazing. I did something different with yesterday’s review of The Sound of Music by combining it with a Blu-Ray review. For today’s review, let’s go read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 30, 2012
Certainly
one of the top ten classic movies on almost any list, The Wizard of Oz (1939) has never ceased to attract new fans, and
it remains the definitive adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic novel, despite
many contenders to that title both before and after. Its winning combination of
story, spec read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 30, 2012
Certainly
one of the top ten classic movies on almost any list, The Wizard of Oz (1939) has never ceased to attract new fans, and
it remains the definitive adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic novel, despite
many contenders to that title both before and after. Its winning combination of
story, spec read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 30, 2012
Certainly
one of the top ten classic movies on almost any list, The Wizard of Oz (1939) has never ceased to attract new fans, and
it remains the definitive adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic novel, despite
many contenders to that title both before and after. Its winning combination of
story, spec read more
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 8, 2012
Coming from the great year in film of 1939 this is one of the quintessential musical, fantasy, and family films. It has some of the most famous songs around, a memorable cast including Judy Garland, and serves as a constant reminder that there’s no place like home. Furthermore whenever we think vill read more
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 8, 2012
Coming from the great year in film of 1939 this is one of the quintessential musical, fantasy, and family films. It has some of the most famous songs around, a memorable cast including Judy Garland, and serves as a constant reminder that there’s no place like home. Furthermore whenever we think vill read more
The Wizard of Oz (1)
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Jul 21, 2011
If there’s one film that kids are nearly obligated to become familiar with, it’s The Wizard of Oz. Moments from that film have become like small institutions within our culture that we begin to understand at an early age. We commonly joke that small people are Munchkins, that three cli read more
"Wizard of Oz" in high definition coming to Chicago
Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Aug 28, 2009
"Wizard of Oz" in high definition coming to Chicago
To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), NCM Fathom, and Warner Home Video will be presenting the movie in a new high-definition version.
On September 23, 2009, 400 movie theaters around read more