Articles about The Wizard of Oz

King Never Took a Shining to It
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The author of "Submarine" on Kubrick vs. Stephen King on "The Shining," and the challenges of book adaptations on film
Added by on 4/6/13
 How did 'Wizard of Oz' fare on its 1939 release?
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Category: Production
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz
The film was a moneymaker for MGM, earned mostly good reviews and won two Oscars. It didn't gain iconic status, however, until its TV debut in 1956.
Source: www.latimes.com
Added by on 3/23/13
15 Directors Unceremoniously Fired Or Replaced On A Movie
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The director director Lynne Ramsay recently got fired off of "Jane Got a Gun." Those in the midst of the situation may be somewhat heartened to learn that this isn't the first time this has happened (nor is it the last). Here's 15 such examples.
Added by on 3/22/13
Role Remix: Steve Buscemi
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Author @OwenKingwriter grouped together eight films - varying in quality from near-classic to the iffy, across genres and plucked from several different decades of cinema, where casting Steve Buscemi could've reaped major dividends.
Added by on 3/20/13
Return to Oz
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James Franco and Sam Raimi talk about "Oz The Great and Powerful" and compare it to the 1939 original "Oz" film
Source: www.npr.org
Added by on 3/10/13
Recalling the original 'Wizard of Oz'
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Category: Production
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz
The @LATimes dug into their archives to bring you some cool images tied to the film "The Wizard of Oz.
Added by on 3/9/13
The Sad, Century-Long History of Terrible 'Wizard of Oz' Movies
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The new "Oz the Great and Powerful" represents just the latest in a series of forgettable Wizard of Oz spin-offs. Why has it been so difficult to successfully revisit the Emerald City?
Added by on 3/9/13
'Wizard of Oz' Cowardly Lion costume could be yours (for a price)
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Category: Production
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz
James Comisar is taking offers for the suit Bert Lahr wore in main scenes of the 1939 film. The sale is to help fund the archivist's planned museum in Phoenix.
Source: www.latimes.com
Added by on 3/9/13
Wondering About That Wizard
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Category: Analysis
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz, Oz The Great And Powerful
So what in God's name was "The Wizard of Oz" really supposed to be about? Here are seven theories
Source: www.vulture.com
Added by on 3/7/13
Greatest Shoes In Cinema
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Well, I've just seen Stoker (Which is incredible by the way) and shoes play a significant part in the plot, this got me thinking about the greatest shoes in cinema. Check out the following list...
Added by on 3/6/13
 How did 'Wizard of Oz' fare on its 1939 release?
Interesting
Category: Production
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz
The film was a moneymaker for MGM, earned mostly good reviews and won two Oscars. It didn't gain iconic status, however, until its TV debut in 1956.
Source: www.latimes.com
Added by on 3/23/13
15 Directors Unceremoniously Fired Or Replaced On A Movie
Interesting
The director director Lynne Ramsay recently got fired off of "Jane Got a Gun." Those in the midst of the situation may be somewhat heartened to learn that this isn't the first time this has happened (nor is it the last). Here's 15 such examples.
Added by on 3/22/13
Recalling the original 'Wizard of Oz'
Interesting
Category: Production
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz
The @LATimes dug into their archives to bring you some cool images tied to the film "The Wizard of Oz.
Added by on 3/9/13
'Wizard of Oz' Cowardly Lion costume could be yours (for a price)
Interesting
Category: Production
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz
James Comisar is taking offers for the suit Bert Lahr wore in main scenes of the 1939 film. The sale is to help fund the archivist's planned museum in Phoenix.
Source: www.latimes.com
Added by on 3/9/13
Return to Oz
Interesting
James Franco and Sam Raimi talk about "Oz The Great and Powerful" and compare it to the 1939 original "Oz" film
Source: www.npr.org
Added by on 3/10/13
King Never Took a Shining to It
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The author of "Submarine" on Kubrick vs. Stephen King on "The Shining," and the challenges of book adaptations on film
Added by on 4/6/13
Role Remix: Steve Buscemi
Interesting
Author @OwenKingwriter grouped together eight films - varying in quality from near-classic to the iffy, across genres and plucked from several different decades of cinema, where casting Steve Buscemi could've reaped major dividends.
Added by on 3/20/13
The Sad, Century-Long History of Terrible 'Wizard of Oz' Movies
Interesting
The new "Oz the Great and Powerful" represents just the latest in a series of forgettable Wizard of Oz spin-offs. Why has it been so difficult to successfully revisit the Emerald City?
Added by on 3/9/13
Wondering About That Wizard
Interesting
Category: Analysis
Tagged: The Wizard Of Oz, Oz The Great And Powerful
So what in God's name was "The Wizard of Oz" really supposed to be about? Here are seven theories
Source: www.vulture.com
Added by on 3/7/13
Greatest Shoes In Cinema
Interesting
Well, I've just seen Stoker (Which is incredible by the way) and shoes play a significant part in the plot, this got me thinking about the greatest shoes in cinema. Check out the following list...
Added by on 3/6/13