The Wiz Page #3

Synopsis: Dorothy, a twenty-four-year-old kindergarten teacher, born; raised; and still working in Harlem, is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much in life. She lives a self-imposed sheltered life; she is shy and unfulfilled. Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm while chasing after her dog, Toto. They are transported to the mysterious Land of Oz, where she is informed that the only possible way to find her way back home is through the assistance of the powerful wizard in Emerald City. As she goes searching for him, she befriends some creatures who are facing problems in life just as she is. In their quest to find and get help from the wizard, they also face Evillene, the equally evil sister of Evermean, the wicked witch, whom Dorothy inadvertently killed when she arrived in Oz, and who may be their biggest obstacle in achieving their goals.
Director(s): Sidney Lumet
Production: Universal Pictures
  Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 1 win & 7 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.3
Rotten Tomatoes:
39%
G
Year:
1978
134 min
8,265 Views


- Where is he? How do I find him?

- Catch this number, honey.

# Sweet thing

let me tell you about #

# The world and

the way things are now #

# You've come from

a different place #

# And I know you've

traveled far #

# Now that you've told me

what it is #

# I better point you

towards the Wiz #

- # He's the Wiz #

- # He's the man He's the only one #

# Who can give your wish

right to ya #

# He'll send you back

through time #

# By runnin' magic through ya #

# All of his super power's his #

# Dot dot da dot da #

# Listen and I'll tell you

where he is #

# He's the Wiz and he lives #

# In Oz #

- # He's the Wizard #

- # There's the way #

# To the Emerald City

That's not too far, is it #

- # He's the Wizard #

- # Just take your dilemma, child #

# And lay it on the Wizard #

# He'll fix you a drink

that'll bubble and foam #

# Dot dot da dot da #

# And in a flash

you will be home #

- # He's the Wiz #

- # He's the Wiz He's the Wizard of Oz #

- # He's got magic up his sleeve #

- # He's the Wizard #

# And you know without his help #

# It would be

impossible to leave #

# Fantastic powers

at his command #

Whoo!

# And I'm sure

that he will understand #

# He's the Wiz and he lives #

# In Oz #

# Sweet thing, let me tell you about #

# The world and the way

things are now #

# And I'd better point ya

towards the Wiz #

Whee! Ooh!

Whee!

He's the Wiz!

# Fantastic powers at his command #

# I'm sure that

he will understand #

# He's the Wiz and he lives #

# In Oz #

# Sweet thing

let me tell you about #

# The world and the way

things are now #

# You come from a different place

and I know you traveled far #

# Now that you've

told me what it is #

# I'd better point you

toward the Wiz #

# Dot dot da dot da

dot dot da dot da #

# He's the Wiz ##

But how do I get

to the Emerald City?

Count your blessings, cut your losses

and follow the Yellow Brick Road.

- The Yellow Brick Road?

Yeah! The Yellow Brick Road!

Yellow Brick. Toto!

Remember, don't ever take those shoes

off and watch out for the poison poppies!

Wait.

Miss One?

Miss One?

Miss One!

Miss One!

# There's a feeling #

# Here inside #

# That I cannot hide #

# And I know I've tried #

# But it's turning me #

# Around #

# I'm not sure that I'm aware #

# If I'm up or down #

# Or here or there #

# I need both feet

on the ground #

# Maybe I'm just goin' crazy #

# Lettin' myself get uptight #

# I'm actin' just like a baby #

# But I'm gonna be #

# I'm gonna be all right #

# Soon as I get home #

# Soon as I get home #

# Soon as I get home #

# In a different place #

# In a different time #

# Different people around me #

# I would like to know #

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Joel Schumacher

Joel T. Schumacher (born August 29, 1939) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Schumacher rose to fame after directing hit films of his decade St. Elmo's Fire (1985), The Lost Boys (1987) and Flatliners (1990). He later went on to direct John Grisham adaptations The Client (1994) and A Time to Kill (1996). His films Falling Down (1993) and 8mm (1999) competed for Palme d'Or and Golden Bear respectively. In 1993, he signed on to direct the next installments of the Batman film series. Schumacher-directed Batman films Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997) received mixed-to-negative reactions from both critics and the public. After the Batman films, Schumacher pulled back from blockbusters and returned to making minimalist films such as Tigerland (2000) and Phone Booth (2002), both earning positive reviews. He also directed The Phantom of the Opera (2004), The Number 23 (2007) and two episodes of House of Cards. Known for casting young actors, Schumacher helped actors like Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, and Matthew McConaughey to launch careers. more…

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