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Mysteries of Oz Documentary Celebrates 85th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Annmarie Gatti

Hollywood’s crowning achievement is its greatest enigma Here’s some exciting news for The Wizard of Oz fans (and who isn’t :)) Coming Soon! Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered is a new documentary from AMS Pictures that explores the magic, … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: For Me and My Gal (1942)

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: For Me and My Gal (1942) Although both of them made more memorable pictures on their own, For Me and My Gal (1942) marks the film debut of Gene Kelly and his first pairing with Judy Garland, … Continue reading →

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Cinemallennials: The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Dave Lewis

Cinemallennials: The Wizard of Oz (1939) For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cinemallennials, it is a bi-weekly podcast in which I, and another millennial, watch a classic film that we’ve never seen before, and discuss its significance and … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Coincidence: June Birthdays – Errol, Basil, Marilyn, and More

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Birthday Coincidences:Errol, Basil, Marilyn & More I am happy to be starting a new monthly series today, looking at ‘classic movie coincidences’ among stars born in the same month.  Honestly, I thought it would be difficult to find … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Jennifer Garlen

For the very first post of a column called “Silver Screen Standards,” I can’t think of a better choice than The Wizard of Oz (1939), a film that continues to delight and amaze viewers of all ages eighty years after … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Anecdote: The Wizard of Oz and “Over the Rainbow”

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Annmarie Gatti

Celebrating the Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz on August 25, 1939 with a Classic Movie Anecdote! The Wizard of Oz was released nationally in the US on this day in 1939. That said, I just wanted to share this … Continue reading →

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Musicals 101 (Part Two): Integrated vs. Backstage Musicals

Posted on September 15, 2013 by minooallen

  Movie Musicals 101: Integrated vs. Back Stage Musical, a formal difference.  Just like the other “big kid” genres, the movie musical can be divided into separate sub-genres based on their structural differences. The two main sub-genres of the musical … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Who is Meinhardt Raabe?

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Munchkin Coroner, Meinhardt Raabe… Meinhardt Raabe was born September 2, in 1915, and is best known as the coroner who certifies the Wicked Witch of the East’s death in The Wizard of Oz — which was, incidentally, his only feature film appearance. … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Victor Fleming at Work

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 23, 1889 Legendary Director Victor Fleming! Although this post is labeled ‘Mini’ there is certainly nothing ‘mini’ about the respect due to Legendary Director, Victor Fleming!  This post is simply labeled ‘mini’ because I am paying a pictorial … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Ray Bolger

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born January 10, 1904 Song-and-Dance Man Ray Bolger! Ray Bolger started out as a vaudeville dancer in the 1920s, moving on to starring Broadway roles in the 1930s, then signing a film contract with MGM in 1936. Although Bolger appeared … Continue reading →

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