In other words, we're watching prostitutes trying to kill our heroes by making them overdose. He has nothing but straw encompassing his head and crevices of his body. I remember having fever dreams that someone was going to steam press me. Alla Nipsey Russell! Woody Allen? Later, Jones called his new friend and listened intently as MJ explained he could hear fully formed songs in his head and needed someone to help write them down. The Wiz ( 1978) G | 133 mins | Musical | 25 October 1978 Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell [ More ] Director: Sidney Lumet Writer: Joel Schumacher Producer: Rob Cohen Cinematographer: Oswald Morris Editor: Dede Allen Production Designer: Tony Walton Production Companies: Motown, Universal Pictures (An MCA Company) HISTORY DETAILS From their slinky noises slowing turning into a constant. Must have been a set, no subway was that clean in 1978. As Noe's camera swirls and swirls to the violent corridors of truth, we see a gorgeous young woman walking in a subway. Her reluctance to grow up in the musical; she neglects responsibilities in favor of running after Toto and. Michael and Diana have terrific chemistry, but Ross is mismatched for the part. There are lots of good scenes in the Emerald City. It was directed by the great late Sidney Lumet, who is a kickass director but was out of his element when tasked to film a musical, which SHOULD be shot and edited in a more dynamic way instead of having these long shots away from the dancing characters. Synchronicity alert.I just learned today is Diana Ross B-day. Along comes Miss One, the Good Witch of the North (Thelma Carpenter), who apparently runs a gambling racket. Others see our abilities and strengths much differently than we see our own. Ted Ross reprised his role as the Cowardly Lion from the 1974 Broadway production. Social commentary is woven into the fabric of The Wiz; Dorothy is going through a magical crisis, yes, but she's also facing down systemic injustice. He turned it down, and the part was given to Michael Jackson. 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Showing how much we care and displaying our thoughtfulness in the end for those around us is what is most important. I want him as the Scarecrow.. After accidentally killing the Wicked Witch . Train Scene 1: In the beginning of the movie, Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is in a subway and while travelling he keeps looking at a very attractive woman and the woman also responds to him with smile and all of a sudden her smile turns into a serious expression and tries . "The Wiz," directed by Sidney Lumet, is set in present-day New York City, and finds its locations in fanciful sets suggesting Harlem, Coney Island, school playgrounds, the subway system, and a sweatshop. When this movie debuted on CBS, the network trimmed several scenes to fit in a 3 hour block with commercials. Finally, Lumet and Jones saw the qualities that Cohen saw. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. However, the dramatic irony of the Scarecrows situation is that he is in fact one of the most knowledgeable characters and he simply does not know it. At the time of production, director Sidney Lumet was the son-in-law of Lena Horne (Glinda, the Good Witch). Motown Productions bought the rights to the stage show, intending to cast Stephanie Mills as Dorothy. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (also known as The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3) is a 1974 American crime drama film directed by Joseph Sargent, produced by Gabriel Katzka and Edgar J. Scherick, and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, and Hctor Elizondo. Who doesnt love that? 1. The shoots were long and grueling, lasting all day underneath the World Trade Center towers. Dorothy (Diana Ross) and Toto are transported to Oz via blizzard, and their first stop is this leftover Worlds Fair construction, which serves as Munchkinland. If you can hear it, I can write it down. The exchange, which MJ recorded, ends with Quincy requesting his number. This is noticeable in the other pillars as well. Watching this scene as a child, as a generation of black kids did, was quite an awakening. In 1965, Diana Ross and The Supremes performed as a warmup act for Judy Garland at the Astrodome theater in Houston. It's been used in a number of films. They happily oblige when we pick up their front paws and force them to dance with us around the house. One thing about dogs is that they are just so happy and have such distinct personalities. I wasn't complaining then and I'm not complaining now. Astroland at Coney Island was used for the Tinman scene with The Cyclone as a backdrop, while the World Trade Center served as the Emerald City. The Wiz came along at a perfect time for Berry Gordy and Motown Records. Lumet stocked The Wiz with top-tier African-American talentRoss, Richard Pryor, Lena Horne. Jones liked only three songs from the Broadway showHome, Brand New Day, and a funky ensemble number called Ease On Down the Road. But he felt indebted to Lumet, whod hired him for many film scores in the past. These friends and their encounters carry a few of these hidden lessons. Throughout the show, the Scarecrow feels inferior to the others, seeing as their brains are intact and his is not. The classic 1939 movie has its witch and flying monkeys. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Where did the purse shoes come from? Sign in to comment to your favorite stories, participate in your community and interact with your friends. See answer (1) Copy. Dorothy is extremely reluctant to leave Aunt Em's home and branch out by herself in the 1978 film. None of which was really in the script., The Wiz has its timeless qualities, especially the lovingly rendered scenes to Lumets home city, prominently showing landmarks such as Coney Island, Shea Stadium, and the Brooklyn Bridge. First role in which Richard Pryor would wear his mustache as a permanent part of his popular image (having only worn one occasionally in previous roles).. Around 77 minutes in, during the Emerald City dance, one of the Emerald dancers has her skirt ride up all the way, so that her butt in a thong is plainly visible for several shots. With Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross. Everyone I knew had seen The Wiz dozens of times, owned the VHS, and watched it at family gatherings and on random Saturday afternoons. Cohen, the producer, noticed Jones gaping. The cultural/racial differences are telling, the modern 70s stylings, the sympathetically cool casting of Ross (my late-to-the-party new crush), & the change to make Dorothy afraid to leave her home. Theres an instrument that can make the sounds you want. However, seeking help from others is never showing weakness or proving not to be strong in our own abilities. The Jackson 5s a Vegas act, the director told Cohen. When Dorothy first arrives in Oz, and the Munchkins pop out of the walls and begin shambling towards her, hands outstretched, and repeating nothing other than "Toto" in high pitched voices. The Wiz is indeed a New York movie, featuring the most fantastical representations of the city's landmarks since the 1933 King Kong. For Diana Ross, Dorothy's age was adjusted to 24. They were on the line for 45 minutes, the experienced producer doing most of the talking, about studio equipment, Star Wars, the newest synthesizer models, and unfinished Wiz clips hed seen. Included among the American Film Institute's 2004 list of 400 movies nominated for the top 100 America's Greatest Music in the Movies for the song "Ease On Down the Road.". https://medium.com/media/33318b476db0b746825528151ced531e/href. All dogs. It is based off the successful 1975 Broadway show of the same name. At least well always have this movie to show us what it looked like as a place for people to get chased around by winged biker monkeys. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. The Wiz is a 1978 American musical adventure fantasy film directed by Sidney Lumet. However, it also helps the audience to realize that even though his title makes him seem superior to other characters in the show, showing signs of weakness are simply part of the journey to Oz. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. Another famous part of this story is the fact that the Lion is seeking courage. (It cut from RIchard Pryor peeking out to the time clock at the sweat shop). 1. The chase sequence in the subway platform omits how the Scarecrow and the Tin Man are rescued by the Lion. Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, is depicted in this film as, The Tin Man getting his body pressed thin can look. Michael Jackson was in this movie. They are always there for us, they love us unconditionally, and they treat us a whole lot better than most humans do. At night, the young cast went out to play in New York City. Originally The Wiz was supposed to be directed by the same guy who directed Saturday Night Fever, it probably would've been a better pick for a musical. Any dog. The rest of the club took notice whenever Michael Jackson danced. Liminal space is where all transformation takes place, if we learn to wait and let it form us. After watching on dozens of occasions, particularly the underwear dance scene, I cannot tell you if The Wiz is good, but I am certain that it is great. They just sit there beside you when you have had a rough day and lean over to give you a little lick on the hand just to let you know they are there. The Wizard of Oz went flat-out for the heart of its story; there are times when The Wiz has just a touch too much calculation. She lands on the Wicked Witch of the East, freeing the munchkins from their graffiti prisons on the concrete walls of the Tent of Tomorrow structure. Asking for help and seeking advice shows strength, and displays to others the idea that we see their opinions and thoughts as worthy of listening to, and following. Original director John Badham stepped down when he objected to 33-year-old Diana Ross being cast as a teenage Dorothy. She was the oppressive ruler of the Munchkins and owned a pretty neat pairs of shoes with secret, special powers. Everybody has a crying jagthe Lion cries, and Diana Ross and the Tin Man, he says. Diana Ross's Dorothy is played at a level of near-constant nervous breakdown that rivals Charlotte Gainsbourg in Melancholia. "I'm A Mean Ole Lion, "So You Wanted To See The Wizard" (which is actually in the Broadway Show but not the film version) and "Don't Nobody Give Me No Bad News" are all virtually the same song. A less obvious problem was that during filming, Lumets wife at the time, Gail Jones, daughter of Wiz star Lena Horne, had approached the director on set and asked for a divorce. Before there was NBCs The Wiz Live!, starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, David Alan Grier and Stephanie Mills, there was The Wiz, a 1978 movie based on the musical of the same name. And this also makes me think about the subway in Silent Hill 3. He looked at Michael the way a jaguar looks at a goat, Cohen says. Joel Schumacher's script for The Wiz was influenced by Werner Erhard's teachings and his Erhard Seminars Training ("est") movement, as both Schumacher and Diana Ross were proponents. Snow Babies shot in the background were dolls. To his surprise, Gordy agreed. However, the song hit #17 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart that same year. The Snow Babies in all of the closeup shots were related to the stars of the movie. The original New York City production of "The Wiz" opened at the Majestic Theater on January 5, 1975, starring Stephanie Mills, ran for 1,672 performances and won the 1975 Tony Awards for the Best Musical and Score and was nominated for Best Book. Harry Madsen (Cheetah) and Willie C. Carpenter (Guest at Aunt Em's Party) are the only actors to appear in other films directed by Sidney Lumet: Madsen in Prince of the City (1981), Daniel (1983), Garbo Talks (1984), and Q&A (1990), and Carpenter in Family Business (1989). (It's a villain singing to the audience about how threatening they are, trying to scare them). It is weird a white filmmaker was at the helm for this, though his relevance as a very New York-centric director makes some sense (who else should have done it? My question is about a scene in the movie Shame starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan directed by Steve McQueen.. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), The Deadly Doll's House of Horror Nonsense, John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Film/TV. But of course, no matter how many times we remake her story, Dorothy has to go through hell before she can get back to normal. Summer Stars staging of. Ease on down the yellow-brick road with The Wiz, starring superstars Diana Ross and Michael Jackson! Though the future may not be certain, being strong after times of vulnerability is an alright thing. And this also makes me think about the subway in Silent Hill 3. How this guy isnt a steampunk icon, I dont know. A dance sequence, for example, where The Wiz calls the shots and everybody instantly changes their clothes to stay in fashion. I guess I should make a joke about the baseball team, but I cant think of a good one. Join me below as I highlight some of the best of these location-transforming scenes. This subway scene freaked me out too and for years I didnt know what movie it was from! Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel both gave this two thumbs up on Sneak Previews: The Wiz/Who is Killing The Great Chefs of Europe?/Girlfriends/The Big Fix/Days of Heaven (1978). Several omitted scenes includes: While far from a replacement on the unmitigated purity & genius of the '39 classic, it's instead a flip on the original in many ways. ", Press J to jump to the feed. The red sequence had to be shortened due to a lighting error, and there was no time to re-shoot. Well actually, everything did (especially the whole Tin Man reveal). That boy is so sweet! Christopher Campbell began writing film criticism and covering film festivals for a zine called. The scenes in the subway, where Dorothy and her friends are chased by enormous, menacing trash bins that snap their jaws ferociously. please don't. don't go. The movie has become. It had a great concept (an African-American take on The Wizard of Oz in which the characters dont follow the yellow brick road, they ease on down it), a strong director (Sidney Lumet, whod just done Dog Day Afternoon and Network) and a solid cast (Diana Ross as Dorothy, Richard Pryor as the Wiz, Nipsey Russell as the Tin Man). Ross was 33 when The Wiz was filmed, two decades older than 14-year-old Dorothy. The Wiz also has 2 two good witches, Addapearle and Glinda, like the original book, not the 1939 film. The songs get a little sticky about here (all sorts of unthrilling messages about how you can achieve anything if only you believe) but Diana Ross knows how to sell them, and she has a virtuoso solo in a totally darkened frame that reminds us of Barbra Streisand's closing number in Funny Lady.. The Tin Man says that he was once made of flesh and blood, but a spell turned him into the man of tin that he is now. Because when you think about it, it is kind of strange how we let animals that still chase other animals, lick themselves, and eat slugs (like my dog) live in our homes and sleep beside us in our beds. The gay side of the dance floor would stop, Cohen says, and the hetero side would stop., During lunch on The Wiz set, Lumet, the director, told an oblivious Michael that women around him were like ricocheting bullets all over the place.. Finally, at the very end of the journey, there's Richard Pryor as The Wiz, coward at heart, filled with doubts, hiding behind the electronic gadgets he uses to enslave the Emerald City and keep Evillene at bay. Pay no attention: Critics like that wouldn't know a yellow brick road if they saw one. I make the sounds with my mouthI can do that. Quincy became excited. "The Wiz" is a more soulful take on the famous classic "The Wizard of Oz". Mabel King was then starring in What's Happening!! Peter Stone adapted the screenplay from the 1973 novel of the same name written by Morton Freedgood under the pen name John . And it had Michael Jackson, a year before he would start his solo career with immortal dance hits such as Dont Stop Til You Get Enough and Off the Wall. But The Wiz was most important for what happened behind the scenesveteran producer Quincy Jones, Lumets longtime film-score colleague, was musical director, and he met his future Thriller collaborator MJ by correctly pronouncing Socrates to the young singer on set. The WIZ A remake that is different enough to stand on its own talented batch of "Pros" who make the familiar story work: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Ted Ross etc New score 1939 is rural based, 1978 version is suburban There are parts that do not work, but those are small complaints. With an infectious soul score, dynamic . He's not the hero they deserve andwell, he's not the hero they need either. In 2003, Entertainment Weekly Magazine named the film #28 of the 50 Top Cult Movies. If youre going to create a work inspired by L. FRANK BAUMs THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ chances are you are going to end up with something kindertraumatic. 35 years ago this week, two very different movies had their theatrical premieres. "The Wiz" is foremost a story of racial liberation, and an early piece of Afrofuturism the combination of science fiction, fantasy, magic realism and ancient African tradition that critiques. Michael Jacksons a Vegas act. Im thinking MANIAC, AMER. By what name was The Wiz (1978) officially released in India in English? An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience. In the Emerald City sequence, Quincy Jones is shown as the pianist, but the actual piano player on the soundtrack is Richard Tee. Scorsese? That stuck with Michael. Michael Martin, known as Iz the Wiz, was a prolific embellisher of New York subway cars, including this one painted in 1982. open/close all folders Main Characters Dorothy Gale Scarecrow Tin Man Cowardly Lion The Wiz Glinda Evillene Addapearle/Miss One Aunt Em Supporting Characters Toto Uncle Henry Evamean Gatekeeper Lord High Underling Inhabitants of Oz Munchkins Crows Kalidahs Poppies http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/NightmareFuel/TheWiz. This was the first film shot at Kaufman Astoria Studios when it was reopened in the 1970s. The Wiz asks for our suspension of disbelief and earns it (after a slow start) in that great shot of Dorothy and the Scarecrow dancing across a yellow brick bridge toward the towers of Manhattan. Holy 70s drug induced set design, Batman! That a twenty-four-year-old schoolteacher should be too sophisticated to consort with cowardly lions and scarecrows and men made out of tin. With that said, it is essential to realize that often we feel as if we are inferior to others who may have more information on topics, be more interested in various things or seem to be more serious than we are. UNK SEZ: Subway scene, YOU are truly insane but lest we forget, there are many freaky images to withstand in THE WIZ. This movie was so iconic . The scene in which the Cowardly Lion emerges from one of the statues in front of the main research branch of the New York Public Library was shot on a set instead of the actual location because it was logistically impossible to film an entire scene devoid of people, save the main actors, without traffic and pedestrians getting in the way of the production. The other is The Wiz, a movie you may have never seen, heard is terrible and which fortunately has a number of scenes uploaded in order that I might illustrate and defend its worth. The 1985 sequel RETURN TO OZ has its Wheelers and decapitated heads and THE WIZ wields a truly alarming subway scene. Nipsey Russell is fine as the Tin Man, too, but Ted Ross sort of disappears into his lion's costume, done in by the makeup man. It's good that the Scarecrow is the first traveling companion she meets; Michael Jackson fills the role with humor and warmth. The basic storyline is the same, with Dorothy being taken from her home by a large storm and being dropped down in Oz, surrounded by colors, sights and sounds she has never experienced before. The characters of The Wiz. This particular shot always gave me that "liminal" feeling. The Wiz is indeed a New York movie, featuring the most fantastical representations of the citys landmarks since the 1933 King Kong. Best remembered for its role in Ghostbusters, this building is known for its stone lions adorning the front steps. The other was the Australian Twentieth Century Oz (1976). Magical tornadoes can strike down anywhere, I guess, and spin you off to the land of Oz. Cohen took Michael, along with other members of the cast, to Studio 54, the disco hot spot known for both its crazy sexual escapades and celebrity regulars like Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, Cary Grant, and Brooke Shields. He lived a normal life, except for a strange habit Cohen happened to discovertaking baths in Perrier water. In the early 1970s, the canned singing voices of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 were used in cartoons where other actors provided the speaking voices, including Donald Fullilove as "Michael." The Feature Film The Wiz (1978) was filmed at Astoria Studios in Queens, New York. The Wiz Directed by Sidney Lumet Produced by Rob Cohen Screenplay by Joel Schumacher Distributed by Universal Pictures Release date October 24, 1978 The Wiz is a 1978 movie musical released by Motown Records and Universal Pictures. The movie has great moments and a lot of life, sensational special effects and costumes, and Ross, Jackson, and Russell. 1. They dont judge us when they see us eating junk food that we really shouldnt; instead they just want us to share it. All Rights Reserved. So I let him use it He asked me, Could I do this?and then enhanced it. Jacksons Scarecrow costume was hot and cumbersome, with a huge curly wig, a hat and vest stuffed with scraps of newspaper, not to mention a painted-on nose. I've spent the last week workshopping a talk show with my succulents and dreaming of the day we can safely and sanely meet each other in public again. J. Walker, star of TVs Good Times. The Jackson 5's a Vegas act," the director told Cohen. How these two characters differ is that where Aunt Em is a very simple and down-to-earth woman with a hot-temper, Glinda is an extravagant and theatrical witch with boundless patience. Eartha Kitt was first choice for the role of Evillene. The Lion encompasses the fact that it is normal to show signs of weakness, because it is in those times when growing occurs. When erstwhile Harlem kindergarten teacher Dorothy (Diana Ross) finally reaches The Wiz, the flimflam man said to be the solution to all her problems, he's not the all-powerful wizard she anticipated. Up until then the going has been a little awkward. In any show, musical or play, there is always some sort of hidden message that is being relayed to the audience through the use of singing, dancing and/or acting. This is how he lives now. The character was changed to a 24-year-old kindergarten teacher, but by then Sidney Lumet had already replaced Badham. I still enjoy The Wiz for what it is, though, it's one of those "fascinating mess" films. It's full of big swings, wild interpretations, and deranged set pieces (still having nightmares about the subway scene). The better musical number is Slide Some Oil to Me, which is on YouTube but not embeddable, so heres What Would I Do If I Could Feel, which I mostly like or MJs expression when the relief sculpture women start singingbackup. but as a new approach to the same material, it's slick and energetic and fun. Stanley Kubrick never directed a musical film probably because as talented as he was, musicals weren't his thing, so I wouldn't be surprised if he would end up doing Lumet's similar mistakes had he ever made one. After Dorothy gets swept up in a tornado, she finds herself in the fantastical world of Oz. When you press play on The Wiz, the 1978 movie musical based on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, you probably already know what's coming: A ragtag group of new friends experiences all manner of traumas while trying to protect a pair of heels, and then learn that the power to change their terrifying surroundings was inside them all along. The Scarecrow is seeking a brain, as you all know. On the set, Michael took extremely seriously his choreography sessions with Louis Johnson, whod been a pioneering African-American ballet dancer over years of punishing Hollywood racism. There, she makes new friends, battles evil witches, and seeks the aid of the all-powerful and mysterious Wiz. Please. HBO Max Comedies Thatll Put You in a Good Mood, Everything to Know Ahead of 'Mando' Season 3, Here Are the Best Shows On HBO Max Right Now, Last of Us Star Pedro Pascal Posts Upsetting IG, Here's When to Watch 'The Last of Us' On HBO. Lastly, Dorothy is taken from her home and must find her way back with the help of some new friends. One thing about the movie thats rarely celebrated is the fact its directed by Sidney Lumet. The Tin Man is the last of Dorothy's friends, and he is seeking something that we all seek daily: a good heart. (The Wiz/Soundtrack Version) The Wiz, directed by Sidney Lumet, is set in present-day New York City, and finds its locations in fanciful sets suggesting Harlem, Coney Island, school playgrounds, the subway system, and a sweatshop. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Heidi is so sweet and loving, but you better not sneeze while she is the in the room because she will dart out of there. She likes to be in charge and loves to boss me around. The Wiz: Directed by Sidney Lumet. Other authors have create their own names for the witches. The movie. He is also the author of Here for It: Or, How to Save Your Soul in America, a memoir-in-essays. It's quite unnerving as a first impression of Oz. Cohen mollified Joe by offering roughly $100,000 for Michael to play the Scarecrow. It's all sitting on the surface of the film. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Digital The duet between Michael Jackson and Diana Ross on "Ease On Down the Road" was released as a single by MCA Records in September, 1978. Chrysler Buildinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Building. Diana Ross and Richard Pryor had previously appeared together in Lady Sings the Blues (1972). With that said, I always feel compelled to seek out these messages when watching or participating in a show such as this. Get a load of a masked puppeteer whose puppet offspring transform into giant slinky ghouls, trashcans that develop sharp teeth and tiled columns bent on crushing anyone hapless enough to walk by. Maybe because it hedges its bets by wanting to be sophisticated and universal, childlike and knowing, appealing to both a mass audience and to media insiders. Those are some of the freakiest damn pics I have ever seen. 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