The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz (DDDDD) - The Wizard of Oz is one of those films that most of us have seen at least once. For a limited time in some areas, the film has been re-released, but this time in 3-D. That’s a lot better than someone trying to remake it. Although I didn’t see the film with James Franco…
I hate to sound like a broken record, but we just shouldn’t mess with the classics. I just don’t understand why they just couldn’t come up with an entirely new script when they want to compete with the classics.

I sat down and watched the non 3-D film. This film holds a lot of memories for me. It’s one of those films I remember the entire family sitting down to watch. It’s the first film I remember crying and being frightened. It was when the monkey’s came to get Dorothy.
When I got older I saw the film for exactly what it was. A film about politics, about change, friendship, cruelty and survival.

Over the years we’ve heard the story that the studio wanted to cast Shirley Temple as Dorothy, but they studio she was with refused to loan her out. I often think about how different the film would have been. Would it still be the classic it is today? What if Buddy Ebsen had not gotten sick? How would the role of the Tin Man had turned out? I love the stories behind the films.

The Wizard of Oz is one of the most quoted films in history. Most of us at some point have said the line, “I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.” in some form or variation. Over time lines from films get changed because people don’t remember them exactly.

The film is filled with lots of color. That is what brings out the kid in us all. It makes us remember the first time we saw the film and the people we’ve share the experience with since.
I remember the first time I saw the film on the big screen. It was many years later as a young adult.
The Saenger Theatre in New Orleans (Which is supposed to open soon.) The Saenger had the feel of an outdoor theater at night. You’d look up into the ceiling and see stars.

Feel free to share your comments about the classic film. Was it or has it become a family tradition to sit down and watch it together?

Thanks for stopping by and do drop by again. Remember to keep an open mind.





Here is my new rating system. DDDDD highly recommend. DDDD It should be watched. DDD Entertaining DD So if you like the stars. D Just out of curiosity watch it.
(I like all movies. Even those that most people don’t like, it makes for great conversation.)