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THE WIZARD OF OZ  

Adults find the Wizard Of Oz a beloved classic movie, and toddlers also can enjoy the story, music and dancing. With or without a picture book to accompny it, the movie can become a great learning and sharing experience for toddlers and their parents.

This sequel to the 1939 original The Wizard Of Oz is a darker, more suspensful version. Though not as colorful and cheerful as the first one, it has it's charms and purpose.

Lyman Frank Baum's novel is like a Bible for beginners. It's yet another spiritual allegory, whether it was intended to be so or happened by serendipitous circumstance - possibly divine intervention.

It's not a thick, multi-disc set you're looking at, but Buena Vista has done a solid job putting together a nice DVD release for a soon to be forgotten made-for-TV movie.

A review of Gregory Maguire's retelling of the story of the Wizard of Oz considers it in light of the current political climate and concludes that as an allegory it has never been more necessary reading than it is now.

Broadway's Wicked is an amazing, colorful yet dark, and spectacular musical that will have you mesmerized. Wicked is a Broadway style adaptation of Gregory Maguire's best selling novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

How shot by shot analysis is used in a film such as the Wizard of Oz and how directors use shot by shot analysis to improve their films.

Ten quotes from the Wizard of Oz that still has deep meaning today.

I am not sure why I cannot just appreciate something for what it is. Whether it is a song, a book, a movie or television show, I always seem to find something wrong with it. Perhaps the real problem is there is something wrong with me and not the work.

Gift suggestions for a Wizard of Oz collector and fan.

The Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man and what they represent about children from the book The Wizard of Oz.

The book was the longest, most boring political book I have ever read. No magic, no yellow brick roads, or singing little people. The charm of Oz has been stripped and raped.

The Wizard of Oz is a movie that millions still watch to this day because it will always be a classic. Oz is one movie in which almost every line has become a quote or phrase in popular culture.

This article goes through the speculated symbols of the classic book and movie The Wizard of Oz.

How much research does it take to find complaints against The Wizard of Oz?

We've all dreamed of fantasy wedding themes...now picture this: a wedding designed completely around your very favorite movie of all time...The Wizard of Oz!

I'm sure you've heard about the odd coincidences between Dark Side of the Moon and The Wizard of Oz. But are you aware of the incredible lengths that people will go to make those connections?

The Wizard of Oz, a musical classic starring Judy Garland is the number six film of all time according to the AFI

The characters are used as metaphors to describe what was going on in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century.

It was a more simpler time.

Wicked is touring and has been setting up shop several places. However, the Chicago version is worth looking for and planning a trip for.

Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchack falls asleep last summer and wakes up in Oz with his team. When they get back to LA, the Lakers are the NBA's best team and everyone's pick to win the championship.

A movie review for the Wizard of Oz as seen in theaters.

A review of the Wizard of Oz

Not a week goes by when I don't quote The Wizard Of Oz at least once!

From the time the Wizard of Oz was first shown in theaters so many years ago, it became an instant classic. This article lists a number of fan websites for the movie starring Judy Garland.

Oz fans celebrate the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in three day convention held in New Jersey.

A review of SciFi Channel's miniseries Tin Man, a darker and more fantastical The Wizard of Oz for the '00s.

Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream is now releasing a new flavor called, Good Bye Yellow Brick Road.

This is a great scrapbooking layout idea for displaying pictures of your child doing things that they are proud of.

One of the mysteries of American literature is exactly how and when L. Frank Baum devised the name for his magical faraway land.

The winner of three Tony Awards, Wicked is based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name. Wicked asks a fundamental question of the nature versus nurture debate: "Are people born wicked or is wickedness thrust upon them?"

Viewing the play, the Wizard of Oz, listening to Mozart's version of Handel's Messiah, and watching one of the best downtown holiday events in Ohio for free - all are some of the ways to celebrate Christmas this year in Dayton, Ohio.

Is Foxwoods Resort & Casino really the wonder of it all?

On the weekend of November 16-18, 2007 North Shore families can enjoy hiking and crafts, and The Wizard of Oz, while adults treat themselves to an antique show or Thai Dinner party.

Certain examples of banned and challenged books come without surprise; Mein Kampf is a banned book, as is The Anarchist Cookbook. Other choices can surprise readers - The Wizard of Oz, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Diary of Anne Frank are a few examples.

When people are asked to name their all-time favorite children's movies, "The Wizard Of Oz" is almost inevitably the movie first named.

Of all the Halloween Costumes I wore as a child, the best one was the home made costume my Mom made for me.I wanted to be the Tin Woodsman from The Wizard of Oz. Find out how my mom made the costume, and why it is still my favorite after all these years.

He is widely cited as the greatest defensive player of all time. ( A short Biography on Ozzie Smith with interesting facts about the man. )

If a woman reads L. Frank Baum's classic tale, Wizard of Oz, analyzing the characters, it is a much more interesting read. There are four basic types of males within the tale. The question raised is what kind of man would you prefer to spend your life with?

In today's world of Sujective movie ratings, PG-13 is now the new PG. Therefore, anything G-rated has to be free of objectionable material altogether. I have compiled a Top Five G-rated films that have withstood the test of time.

Let's face it, showbiz is a dirty business. Idol is one of the biggest in showbiz right now. Ratings are everything and the men behind the curtain can truly "make you" or "break you" in Hollywood or the Land of Idol.

By 18, Vaslav Nijinsky was known as God in the ballet world. Two years later, in 1919, he was committed to an asylum. His diary shows thoughts of a man slowly going mad. This paper examines the contents and their relation to the prevailing dada art form.

Would you like to feel more like Gumby than the Tin man? A feeling of all over well being and energy to last all day. After listening to my patients for over 30 years I know that 85% of them would like to feel better.

A personal look into a normal chick losing weight the normal way.

When one compiles a ten best list they must always be aware that the list is not the end all say all on the subject.

If you've ever dreamed of a world full of magic, fun, and adventure - you must check out these 14 movies!

With an amazing cast and a compelling spin on the tale of The Wizard of OZ, new life has been breathed into the O.Z. through Sci-Fi's mini-series, Tin Man.

Wicked tells the back story of the two primary witches, that of the north (Glinda) and that of the west (unnamed by L. Frank Baum but given the playful name Elphaba by Maguire. El-Fa-Ba, from L. Frank Baum).

The Wiz was a broadway hit in the 70s. This movie adaptation still retains its charm, even with Michael Jackson in the cast with make up that doesn't make him look scary.

Classic Christmas movies for the whole family. There is no better way to bring the family together then to enjoy a heart warming moving this Christmas list of classic movies

Wide-eyed and thick-voiced Zooey Deschanel stars in Sci-Fi's original miniseries Tin Man. The modern re-telling of The Wizard of Oz premieres on Sunday, December 2, 2007.

Did Marisa Tomei really deserve the Academy Award in 1993? Was Ronald Reagan the fisrst choice to be in Casablanca? Find out if these legends are true or false.

This is a poem about the Wicked Witch who attempts to take revenge on the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion.

There's nowhere to go but up once you kill a wicked witch.

creating shot analysis in cinema

With so many new books being published for children daily, it's easy to forget the great books we grew up with. Take the list to the book store and start sharing these timeless treasures with your children.

A look at the history of race on television, well, a selective history ...

Actor Michael Emerson has won over critics and fans in the role of Ben on the hit show "Lost." Read on to learn about Emerson's career on stage and screen, discover some fun facts about his personal life, and find out what he has to say about the character Ben Linus.

Visit many spots from the famous Sound of Music movie on the Sound of Music tour in Salzburg, Austria.

In the 1930s and 1940s, there was no greater a makeup artist in movies than Jack Pierce; in June of 2000, several dozen craftspeople from Hollywood gathered to pay tribute to the man and his work - all working pro bono.

Those with more limited knowledge of music history would maybe utter "That's easy...it was Frank Sinatra" as guessing the inventor of the concept album. Well, they'd almost be right--but be off by about 15 years and find out it started with a female jazz singer...

Due to a naturally-occurring genetic mutation, these felines are the dwarfs of the cat world.

The name change was announced with little fanfare in comparison to the overkill of hype that usually accompanies a Disney announcement. What is the real reason that Disney/MGM Studios is now called Disney Hollywood Studios?

This essay takes an indepth look at the treatment of women dureing the Middle Ages at the hieght of the "Witch-hunts"

Review of the Best of Abbott & Costello Volume 3 DVD.

When sworn to uphold the Constitution and duties of a Mayor, should you? Do you expect your Mayor to take their elected position seriously? What really is the role of a Mayor in Pennsylvania?

A look at Kristen Bell, the star of the CW's hit series Veronica Mars

The film Chapter 27 is a vignette of how obsessions, psychosis and creativity crash into the world of celebrity; namely the murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman.

Lost returns with six all new hours left to the fourth season. Find out which plot points, issues, and new developments will occur in each of the new episodes. Contains spoilers.

Why aren't more good movies shown on TV? Why does it seem as if the same ten movies are every channel every month? Could it be part of a conspiracy to lower expectations so that mediocrity is seen as brilliance?

Learn to enjoy Shakespeare's writings instead of fear them. Three reading suggestions and a video or two.

Ask out of life, a one room studio, and you will soon have your room. Bargain with life for a penny, a penny you shall soon receive. Life, gives what you ask. What do you wish for?

A nice overall view of life as a Kansas Jayhawk, including information on the campus, housing, nightlife, shopping, and culture.

This series uses the body as a metaphor for key leadership skills. Each body part provides a new filter for key leadership questions. Part 5 address the Hands, Legs and Stomach of a Leader.

Today's child actors come and go. Child stars of the Golden Era of Hollywood, however, are still remembered and continue to have a lasting legacy.

The adventures of having a cat and getting used to it.

Ever taken a look at the results of an Internet Movie Database poll? No matter what the question of quality, the older the movie the few votes it will get.

A review and thoughts about The Golden Compass from the perspective of a Christian Minister

January 10th, 2007 marks the 80th anniversary of the hugely influential film Metropolis. This film is unquestionably the prototype of the modern science fiction film genre, has given us the cyborg and idea of the future city. It's a great time to revisit this classic film.

Someone has read our minds and come up with a hand cream that does it all! Heavy Duty Hand Gear is a serious, effective hand cream and lots of other body products - with an automotive flair.

In comparison of the two novels Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, the theme of appearance versus reality in their coming of age experiences are brought forth and made evident through the picaresque novel technique.

No matter what it says on the Hollywood walk of fame, many times an actor is never known by their real name. Here is a list of many of the most famous actors and actresses, listed by the names you probably know and then their birth name revealed.

The American League began to head in the right direction during the 80s, and continued thier good work at the All-Star Game in the 90s, taking 7 of 10 from the National League.

Rather than being a comedic novelty act like Dread Zeppelin, Dub Side of the Moon is a serious artistic endeavor by earnest, talented musicians that works surprisingly well,

Expansion of an AC article about The Rocky Horror Picture Show as a model of traditional fantasy storytelling.

Which movies play over and over and over and every time you see them, you have to catch a frame or two? They may or may not be art, but you sure do like them.

Alexis Bledel was born in Houston, Texas on September 16, 1981. Her full name is Kimberly Alexis Bledel, and her friends and family call her Kim.

There are many influential industries in America, but none are as influential as the entertainment industry. Movies and Television have been one of the most popular cultures in America for decades.

For those of you who have been fiending for the next Cheech & Chong movie, this will certainly tide you over.

Despite changes in look and sound, an 84-year-old lion stays alive and now greets customers to the MGM Grand at Foxwoods which is connected to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, the largest resort casino in the world.

Much of what makes Elphaba wicked in the eyes of the Wizard and his minions has to do with terrorist actions to protect the rights of Animals.

The descrimination against PG-13 rated movies and under has been going on for years now and has gotten out of control. In the battle for content vs. cursewords, content is losing fast.

How can you work from home and still receive lots of cash? How can you be your own Wizard of Oz? The answer to both of those questions is, by taking control of your life and getting off the yellow brick road to nowhere.

This article lists 45 movies you can watch as a family. Classics, animated features, and new movies are included. What's left off is anything that will have you covering your children's eyes or ears or explaining more than watching.