Articles related to "Oz"



A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part II
This second part of a three-part series will guide you through the Oz books published between 1909 and 1915.
• the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • the wonderful wizard of oz • l. frank baum

A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part III
The final installment of this three-part series takes a look at L. Frank Baum’s final Oz books, published between 1916 and 1920.
• the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • the wonderful wizard of oz • l. frank baum

Wizard of Oz on DVD: Review
"I'll get you my pretty!" ... in this three disc Collector's Edition with booklets and lots of pretty pictures
• wizard of oz • judy garland • wizard of oz on dvd • wonderful wizard of oz • the legacy of oz

An Ozpicious Celebration-Baum's Wizard Marks 100 Wonderful Years
Follow the Yellow Brick Road....
• children • book • wizard of oz • baum • fantasy

The Oz books and Theosophy
L. Frank Baum's novels of Oz have been popular for more than a century. Their religious inspiration comes from an esoteric eastern religion little known in the west.
• theosophy • baum • wizard of oz • allegory • esoteric

I'll Get You, My Pretty
Former kindergarten teacher Margaret Hamilton stepped into the role of the "ugly and hateful" Wicked Witch of the West and played it beautifully.
• wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • margaret hamilton • wicked witch of the west

Winged Monkey Business
Yes, those monkeys really flew, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Wires often broke, and a dispute over money caused the group of undersized actors to storm off the set.
• the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • winged monkeys • flying monkeys

Just a Dandy Lion
For generations, comedian Bert Lahr’s portrayal of the Cowardly Lion has made <i>Oz</i> fans laugh. Behind his larger-than-life antics, however, hid a troubled personal life.
• wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • oz • bert lahr • cowardly lion

Once in a Lullaby
"Over the Rainbow" is considered the greatest song ever written, but it almost never made it to the screen.
• the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • over the rainbow • somewhere over the rainbow

When a Man’s an Empty Kettle
The Tin Man may have felt hollow inside, but actor Jack Haley filled his life with work, family, and good deeds.
• the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • tin man • jack haley

Nicole Kidman's Top Oz Award
Australian actress Nicole Kidman, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for health issues and advocate of cancer research, receives Australia's top honors.
• nicole kidman oz award • nicole kidman pregnancy • kidman pregnancy workout • keith urban wife • australian actress kidman

Oz Talk vs. Canuck Speak
Though we share English as our primary language, speaking to an Australian might bring up many confusing slang words. Learn what they mean.
• australian slang • translating australian slang • australian terms • australian words • talking to australians

Oz's Batavia Shipwreck slaughter
Mutiny, death, shipwreck, terror... The dark history of Jeronimus Corneliusz and the Dutch crew of the Batavia in the Fremantle Maritime Museum, Western Australia.
• batavia • shipwreck • jeronimus corneliusz • houtman abrolhos • wa

The Wizard Of Oz - A Reading
The Wizard Of Oz is a classic film which tells of a young girl trying to get home. It also lends itself to multiple readings of which a psychological approach is one.
• wizard of oz • film classic • dorothy • psychological • wicked witch

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of OZ is a beloved piece of literature that was turned into a popular movie. Here we look at some of the characters that are prominant in the book.
• the wonderful wizard of oz • the wizard of oz • dorothy • frank l. baum • modern folktales

Crocus in Oz
The point to remember about Crocus is they like a well-drained soil. In the garden a raised bed or bulb frame suits most of the species. When growing in pots, ensure we have large extra holes in the base of each pot.
• crocus • corms • bulbs • spring • fall

Oz Oscar Anticipation
Seven Australians have garnered Oscar nominations for the 71st Annual Academy Awards, but none for their work on Australian films.
• oscars • academy awards • awards • academy • oscar

Puerto Rico: An Outdoor Oz - Part 2
Part two of this two part series provides insider's advice on Puerto Rico's caving, kayaking, and turtle and whale watching adventures.
• puerto rico • caribbean • travel • hiking • caving

Puerto Rico: An Outdoor Oz - Part 1
Hiking and camping amid a lush tropical rainforest - Caving and kayaking in enormous subterranean caverns and breathtaking seaside sanctuaries - Sea turtle and whale watching from pristine Caribbean beaches. Puerto Rico is an outdoor lover's Oz!
• puerto rico • travel • caribbean • el yunque

The Death of Bradley Nowell
The death of Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell shocked friends and family alike, but his music still lives on to this day.
• bradley nowell • sublime • punk music • death of bradley nowell • heroin overdose

The Oz That Almost Was
Early drafts of <i>The Wizard of Oz</i> script included odd and downright bizarre scenarios, including a wicked witch that transforms into a parrot and a romance for the cowardly lion.
• the wizard of oz • wizard of oz • oz • citizen kane • herman mankiewicz

The Wizard Of Oz
The Wizard Of Oz still the best selling musical of all time!
• the wizard of oz • judy garland

The Wizard of Oz II Political Allegory
a short zesty discussion on Baum and Democratic Populism with a few recipes to add for flavor. Links included for resource sites, bio, commentary and the all essential pumpkin-carvin101 from Fab Foods for political candidates
• pumpkinheads • politics • pumpkin carving • wizard of oz • political allegories

Wizard of Oz Part I
an introduction to the Wizard of Oz, touching the theosophical background of the allegory. Links to full text downloads, Oz sites, teaching materials and biographical resources are included
• l frank baum • wizard of oz • oz • maud gage • theosophists

Fifteen Year-Old Banned From Aussie Rodeo
News article on National Rodeo Association of Australia's reluctance to allow women to compete in roughstock events.
• rodeo • oz • style • gender • discrimination

Hitching Down Under: Still a Very Happening Thing
In Australia, like in the United States there's a general feeling that hitching is a thing of the past, just not viable any more. The murder of seven hitch-hikers not far from my home didn't help lighten that view any! Still, I wasn't about to let that shake me -- well I was, but I hitched anyway ... believe me, hitching is alive and well in Oz, and thumbing there was one of the most beautiful months I can remember. Here's the story.
• oz • hitching • hitch-hiking • ivan milat • backpacker murders

P-book on e-publishing
P-book on e-publishing available. Wizard of Oz now in e-book. Jack Kerowac available in an enhanced e-book. New flexible electronic paper from Lucent Technologies. King suspends Plant.
• e-publishing • wizard of oz • plant • king • kerowac

Robert Sweet Interview
In depth interview with Robert Sweet, the band leader, drummer, visual timekeeper and spokesman for the former Christian Rock band, Stryper. He has joined up with World Gone Mad Entertainment to release his first solo project called Love Trash.
• robert sweet • stryper • micahel sweet • oz fox • time gaines

Shortsighted Tourism Advertising
• south australia • australia • travel • tourism • advertising

The Numbers of Production 1060
A countdown of facts and figures connected to the filming of <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>.
• the wizard of oz • wizard of oz trivia • wizard of oz facts • movie trivia • movie facts

Coyote Wisdom: Stories that Heal
Story-telling is part of every culture. Dr. Mehl-Madrona believes that the power of story can reveal hidden avenues to healing and play a role in the healing process.
• story in healing • coyote wisdom book review • conscious manifesting • lewis mehl-madrona book review healing • healing modalities in native american traditions

The Future of Musical Theatre
A look at the trends and influences of musical theatre.
• musical • musical theater • musical theatre • blast • stomp

The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 1
A little bird. . .well actually a flying monkey. . .told me that some of today's politics and politicians relate quite well to the goings on in that American classic, <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. Hmmm. . . Could be, you wascally wabbit. By the way, this piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General."
• satire • politics • wizard • oz • wizard of oz

And Just WHAT Do We Speak Here In The Land Of OZ?
Expaining the mystique and meaning of Traditional Australian language.
• strine • australia • aussie • colloquialisms • idiomatic expressions

Bert and Ernie go stop-motion
Sesame Workshop will produce an international series called The Adventures of Bert and Ernie. The duo will be animated using stop-motion.
• the adventures of bert and ernie • sesame street • sesame workshop • misseri studio • ndr

Cairn Terriers: Smart and Feisty
Intelligent, and adaptable, "Technicolor" Cairn terriers love work, play, and family. These great watchdogs prove that small can be discerning without being yappy.
• cairn terrier • earth dog • terrier • earthdog • wizard of oz

DVD Review: Muppet Show Season 2
Muppet Show Season 2 shows how Jim Henson's series broke through to become one of the most popular shows of the 1970's. This DVD is a must-buy.
• the muppet show season 2 • jim henson • frank oz • julie andrews • elton john

It Came Upon a Midnight Clearing
A combination of old folk tales and imagination, this read-aloud piece is a Christmas gift for Grandparents. Read it to someone you like to snuggle with.
• christmas tree • forest • angel • holiday • oz

Muppet Show Season 3 DVD Extras
Check out the extras in the upcoming The Muppet Show Season 3 DVD. Buena Vista Home Video releases the box set on May 20th.
• the muppet show season 3 • mupped show dvd • muppet show box set • jim henson • buena vista home video

Review: Wristcutters: A Love Story
Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon and Shea Whigham star in a movie about finding love in the afterlife. Leslie Bibb, and Tom Waits Costar
• wristcutters a love story review • wristcutters movie review • wristcutters film • shannyn sossamon wristcutters • suicide depression

Review: YOU on a Diet
YOU on a Diet offers a thorough explanation of how your body works and how metabolism and nutrition affect your weight loss.
• you on a diet • dr. michael rozen • dr. mehmet oz • you-turns • how your body works

Star Wars: The Clone Wars teaser
Check out the teaser for George Lucas' Star Wars: The Clone Wars, coming to television in 2008.
• star wars: the clone wars • george lucas • star wars episode ii: the attack of the clones • star wars episode iii: revenge of the sith • anthony daniels

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer
Star Wars: The Clone Wars trailer shows that George Lucas is great with technology, but lousy with people. Movie hits theatres August 15th.
• star wars: the clone wars trailer • lucasfilm ltd • warner bros. • the cartoon network • george lucas

Adventures Down Under
An overview of traveling young on three trips through the Outback of Australia.
• outback • australia • oz • camping • backpacking

Classic Authors: L. Frank Baum
A brief biography of L. Frank Baum, author of <i>The Wonderful Wizard of Oz</i>.
• oz • frank baum • maud baum • judy garland • the tin woodman

Creepy Trails to You . . .
How are you going to spend Halloween?
• whitby • north yorkshire • seacliffe • dracula • bram stoker

Judy Garland: Over the Rainbow
Judy Garland wowed us in "The Wizard of Oz" and went on to touch our hearts in numerous movies and television specials. Her life was both joyous and tragic and never failed to have us fall in love with her.
• judy garland minnelli movie film star wizard oz gy

Liza Minnelli - Portrait of a Performer
A little insight into one of our times best entertainers, Liza Minnelli.
• liza minnelli • performer • musical theatre • song & dance • carnagie hall

Michael Sweet Interview
Dano, Suite101.com's Christian Music Editor, features an exclusive interview with the excellent recording artist, Michael Sweet. Former Stryper lead singer, has been in the studio again working on a new album, TRUTH. Michael will also be at the Stryper Expo with the other former Stryper members in May 2000.
• michael sweet • interview • stryper expo • stryper • robert sweet

Musicals...live or movies?
Musical theatre is growing in one direction...the stage. Movie musicals are a thing of the past.
• musical • musical theatre • hollywood • singin' in the rain • the wizard of oz


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