Wizard of Oz

The Bottom Line: One of the most beloved films of all time. A classic in every sense.

Review: With recent showings of 1939's The Wizard of Oz peppering the television, I finally gave in and watched one a few nights ago. Not having seen it in close to 10 years, I was amazed at how much I still enjoyed it. Everything about this film is pure...

The Bottom Line: A must-see classic, but use caution with children.

Review: These days it seems the news is only getting worse and worse. Apart from the miracle of Elizabeth Smart, the news is grim and depressing. So I decided to take a nostalgic journey over the rainbow back to my childhood when I didn't have to worry...

Review: I don't intend to bash a world acclaimed classic. THE WIZARD OF OZ can't be judged by today's standards. Compared to movies made now, this movie made in 1939 seems pretty tame, and fairly innocuous. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion...

The Bottom Line: An absolutely charming film about growing up and the important things in life, but somewhat odd in its view of Australian life.

Review: Olivia Newton-John, that great Australian singer actress, has accepted the part of Amneris in my new theatrical extravaganza, Aida on Ice, which will shortly tour to an ice rink near you. Her first rehearsal with us is later this week so I felt a...

Review: Sit down and watch almost any movie of 1939. Maybe its good, maybe its bad. Maybe you like it, maybe you don't. But there is one thing which is almost a certainty. It looks like a film of 1939. More likely than not, it is black and white. It...

The Bottom Line: When a movie is cherished so lovingly and for as many years as this one is, there's probably good reason.

Review: L. Frank Baum's classic children's story comes to life in what is most likely the world's most beloved film. It has earned that distinction by charming generation after generation, thanks to numerous re-releases and annual TV broadcasts. It's one of...

Review: It is hard to imagine any movie made today that can hold as many audiences and remain as important and significant today as The Wizard of Oz has had for over sixty years. So many movies have come and gone, yet every year The Wizard of Oz makes yet...

The Bottom Line: My final recommendation is....buy it. It's a cute movie that kids might enjoy. I think teens and their parents might like going on the journey too.

Review: Wizard Of OZ, is one of my favorite movies. The only down part is, you sort of get tired of it. It is not a movie that you could watch every week. In my opinion, it is not a movie that captures your attention every time. It is about girl who tries...

Review: All right, I know that just about everyone has seen "The Wizard of Oz," and--with the exception of a few detractors (the Munchkins are un-P.C., and the good witch upsets a few zealots' portrayals of witchcraft)--everybody loves it. But, since I'd...

Review: Since space is limited I will direct my remarks to the wonderful song, "If I Only Had A Brain". Apparently composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y.Harburg decided to salvage this melody from an earlier Broadway reject over lunch in the studio...