I usually don't like kids in the movies all that much. Maybe I'm missing that maternal gene, or maybe I'm just not that into the little rugrats. But suffice to say that I sometimes have a pretty dark view of children, and that's why I love The Bad Seed -- and I especially love little Rhoda Penmark. The Bad Seed was based on William March's novel about a murderous little girl who terrorizes her family...
Victor Fleming Judy GarlandRay BolgerMargaret Hamilton In the beloved classic, a young girl from Kansas (Garland) finds herself in Oz, a colorful land of munchkins, flying monkeys, witches, talking trees, and catchy songs. It’s said that The Wizard of Oz has been seen more times than any other film. The story can be recited by the youngest of audiences: a hick orphan named Dorothy gets swept...
Maybe that should read Sinema Silhouette #8. Hallowe'en is quickly approaching, and the movies playing in the theater room around here this year are all about scary fun. From Mervyn LeRoy, one of those old-studio system directors who seems to have directed just about every type of film during his...
Click here to download TV listings for the week of Oct. 11 - 17 in PDF format This week's TV Movies FUNNY LADY: In the new special 'Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me,' the comic performs at the Warner Theatre in...
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LOS ANGELES, CA - Entertainer, author and pop-culture expert Charles Phoenix will pay tribute to Bob Baker and host the legendary puppeteer's currently running Halloween show as part of "Charles Phoenix Presents... Halloween at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater!" Two performances take place at 8:30 ...... more
The 1939 MGM classic with Judy Garland has a rich back story and a new digital restoration. The 1939 MGM classic with Judy Garland has a rich back story and a new digital restoration.
ASHANTI and JUDY GARLAND's daughter LORNA LUFT are to team up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of film classic THE WIZARD OF OZ in New York.The R&B star, who recently...
OK, here’s a provisional list — tear it apart or question it or whatever. Be great to have your thoughts. Apologies to all those whose ideas I didn’t use, but please believe that you inspired or clarified my own thoughts. 1) Monday 29th September. Silent comedies: Buster Keaton’s SHERLOCK JNR plus a few shorts. 2) Monday 6th October. Silent [...]
Go away. Why are you here? Don't you have anything better to do than to torment hermits by invading their privacy? Come on, now, go on. Skedaddle. What are you waiting for? You won't get an engraved invitation. In fact, I have nothing, here, so whatever it is you came for, you're likely to leave disappointed. Still, leave you shall. After what? After you get a reading, you promise to go away happily?...
DEL MAR — Trainer Ron Ellis has no experience at preparing a horse for the Pacific Classic. Hollywood Gold Cup winner Rail Trip will be Ellis' first representative when he sends the 4-1 third choice on the morning line out in the $1 million event Sunday.
Can you believe it's the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz ? New York will get a little taste of Kansas Emerald City this September 24th, when the Tavern on the Green is transformed into the magical land. Here's the full press release , which explains the Emerald Gala, which will take place at Manhattan's historic Tavern on the Green, and will be hosted by its owner and CEO Jennifer Oz LeRoy, granddaughter...
Warner Bros. added a few notables to their Archive Collection for August. As of yesterday, you can now get your dirty hands on Robert Day's not-so-classic epic She , co-produced by Hammer Films and starring Ursula Andress in the title role of She, Who Must Be Obeyed; Hammer staples Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are also in it. As of the 4th, you can also pick up James Foley's Reckless from 1984...
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