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Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz is a cultural phenomenon, is credited as the most seen movie in history, and is often ranked by critics on lists of the greatest films ever made. Released in 1939, it’s known for its cutting edge use of Technicolor and memorable characters and musical numbers, particularly “Over the Rainbow”. At the time, it received great critical success and moderate box office success.
In 1956, CBS premiered it on television, reintroducing it to the public, followed by its adoration in the years following. Based on the L. Frank Baum book, the plot centers on the main character Dorothy (portrayed by Judy Garland), along with her dog Toto. They get transported to the magical land of Oz during a tornado in their homeland of Kansas. Upon arrival, Dorothy learns that she killed the Wicked Witch of the East. She is greeted by the good witch Glinda and munchkins, who celebrate the witch’s demise. Dorothy is told to “follow the yellow brick” road to the Wizard of Oz, who can help get her back home to Kansas. Along the way, she meets the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, all of whom want to see the Wizard to grant them their wishes and desires. After a series of adventures, they eventually meet the Wizard and Dorothy is able to get home by tapping her ruby slippers.
The film is known for many quotes which have entered the cultural lexicon including “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore”, “I’ll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!”, “I’m melting!” and “There’s no place like home.” The film was nominated for six Academy Awards and won two.
In 1956, CBS premiered it on television, reintroducing it to the public, followed by its adoration in the years following. Based on the L. Frank Baum book, the plot centers on the main character Dorothy (portrayed by Judy Garland), along with her dog Toto. They get transported to the magical land of Oz during a tornado in their homeland of Kansas. Upon arrival, Dorothy learns that she killed the Wicked Witch of the East. She is greeted by the good witch Glinda and munchkins, who celebrate the witch’s demise. Dorothy is told to “follow the yellow brick” road to the Wizard of Oz, who can help get her back home to Kansas. Along the way, she meets the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion, all of whom want to see the Wizard to grant them their wishes and desires. After a series of adventures, they eventually meet the Wizard and Dorothy is able to get home by tapping her ruby slippers.
The film is known for many quotes which have entered the cultural lexicon including “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore”, “I’ll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!”, “I’m melting!” and “There’s no place like home.” The film was nominated for six Academy Awards and won two.
Talladega NightsTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a sports comedy hit from 2006 that is already an iconic and signature piece of Will Ferrell's comedic legacy. Directed by longtime partner Adam McKay, the film stars Ferrell as Ricky Bobby, a self-centered and not-too-bright NASCAR champ who believes in the philosophy, "If you ain't first, you're last." His life of fame and fortune is sent spinning with the arrival of an openly French Formula One speedster, Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), and Ricky has to battle to reclaim his career and discover the real meaning of victory. Talladega Nights was both a commercial and critical hit when it came out. It grossed over $163 million worldwide from a budget of just $72.5 million, making it a box office hit. The film was praised for its satire of American culture, its clever dialogue, and the great comedic chemistry between Ferrell and his co-stars, particularly John C. Reilly as his best friend, Cal Naughton Jr. Aside from its box office success, the movie's lasting success is its significant cultural impact. It generated a seemingly endless number of quotable lines, from the humorous "Shake and Bake" battle cry to Ricky's heartfelt and ridiculous prayers to "dear eight pound, six ounce, newborn infant Jesus." The film's exaggerated characters and catchy one-liners have solidified its place as a modern comedy classic that fans continue to celebrate and quote years after its release. It is a testament to the era of comedies ushered in by the Ferrell-McKay partnership.
