It's remarkably enjoyable while also offering something deeper than you might expect. A twister carries Dorothy from Kansas to the magical realm of Oz, where she encounters a scarecrow longing for intelligence, a tin man desiring compassion, and a lion seeking bravery. Together, they set off toward the Emerald City hoping to find the wizard who can help them. "The Wizard of Oz," released in 1939, provides consi…

It was quite lucky for me that I recently had the chance to see this film projected large, and it remains something special. After her dog is taken by "Miss Gulch" (Margaret Hamilton), "Dorothy" (Judy Garland) becomes very upset. She decides to leave her kind aunt and uncle but doesn’t get far – only about a mile – before she runs into a traveling medicine show led by "Prof. Marvel" (Frank Morgan). A tornado is on it…

This film holds the top spot among films not made by Disney in my estimation, and it's also the standard I use to judge movies that aim to evoke strong emotional responses.

'Oh, Auntie Em, there's no place like home!' — Dorothy Gale There were two films that my family and I always made sure to watch every Easter weekend at our house: The Ten Commandments (on ABC), and The Wizard of Oz (on CBS)—a truly remarkable pairing among all movies ever made. It seems countless people across generations have already experienced this musical film, whether they’ve seen the original or a stag…

It remains an entertaining film, captivating audiences as new generations discover it. Dorothy, a young girl living on a Kansas farm, finds herself transported with her dog Toto to a magical and mysterious land called Oz when a tornado strikes. Desperate to return home and facing danger from a wicked witch, she seeks the help of a powerful wizard who is rumored to be able to grant her wish. Along her journey, she …