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ABC's Wizard Of Oz Remake Will Have LGBTQ Representation, Writer And Director Says
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Ubiquitous
Sep 26, 2022, 1:34:07 PM9/26/22
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An upcoming remake for the beloved classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” will be
taking audiences over the rainbow once more – this time sporting a pride
flag.
Writer and director Kenya Barris, the mastermind behind ABC’s “Black-ish,”
confirmed that his take on “Oz” will include LGBTQ+ representation to “tell a
story that reflects our world,” he said, according to Variety.
“The original was an allegory and a reflection of the way the world was at
the time with things like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl,” Barris
told Variety. “Now we’re going to turn a mirror on where we’re at right now
and take disparate characters from the LGBTQ community, from different
cultural communities and socioeconomic communities, and tell a story that
reflects the world. I think this is the best time to do that,” he concluded.
Kenya Barris Says ‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake Will Include LGBTQ
Representation to ‘Reflect the World’ https://t.co/wEnzNXNIc9
— Variety (@Variety) September 21, 2022
There have been many films that dabbled in the wonderful Land of Oz over the
years; “The Wiz” and “Wicked” being among the most popular outside of Victor
Fleming’s 1939 classic film that made Judy Garland a star, according to Town
& Country.
Barris admits that remaking the film with a modern perspective will not be
without its challenges. “I’m nervous,” Barris said, according to Variety.
“Hopefully, my movie can last as long as the original does. Hopefully my
movie comes out.”
Barris’ film for Warner Bros. is not the only “Oz” adaptation currently in
the works. New Line announced they too would be off to see the wizard in an
adaption based on L. Frank Baum’s book and directed by Nicole Kassell,
according to Town & Country.
“While the 1939 musical is part of my DNA, I am exhilarated and humbled by
the responsibility of re-imagining such a legendary tale. The opportunity to
examine the original themes —the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home —
feels more timely and urgent than ever. These are profoundly iconic shoes to
fill, and I am eager to dance alongside these heroes of my childhood as we
pave a newly minted yellow brick road!,” Kassel said in a statement last
year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Let's go Brandon!
taking audiences over the rainbow once more – this time sporting a pride
flag.
Writer and director Kenya Barris, the mastermind behind ABC’s “Black-ish,”
confirmed that his take on “Oz” will include LGBTQ+ representation to “tell a
story that reflects our world,” he said, according to Variety.
“The original was an allegory and a reflection of the way the world was at
the time with things like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl,” Barris
told Variety. “Now we’re going to turn a mirror on where we’re at right now
and take disparate characters from the LGBTQ community, from different
cultural communities and socioeconomic communities, and tell a story that
reflects the world. I think this is the best time to do that,” he concluded.
Kenya Barris Says ‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake Will Include LGBTQ
Representation to ‘Reflect the World’ https://t.co/wEnzNXNIc9
— Variety (@Variety) September 21, 2022
There have been many films that dabbled in the wonderful Land of Oz over the
years; “The Wiz” and “Wicked” being among the most popular outside of Victor
Fleming’s 1939 classic film that made Judy Garland a star, according to Town
& Country.
Barris admits that remaking the film with a modern perspective will not be
without its challenges. “I’m nervous,” Barris said, according to Variety.
“Hopefully, my movie can last as long as the original does. Hopefully my
movie comes out.”
Barris’ film for Warner Bros. is not the only “Oz” adaptation currently in
the works. New Line announced they too would be off to see the wizard in an
adaption based on L. Frank Baum’s book and directed by Nicole Kassell,
according to Town & Country.
“While the 1939 musical is part of my DNA, I am exhilarated and humbled by
the responsibility of re-imagining such a legendary tale. The opportunity to
examine the original themes —the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home —
feels more timely and urgent than ever. These are profoundly iconic shoes to
fill, and I am eager to dance alongside these heroes of my childhood as we
pave a newly minted yellow brick road!,” Kassel said in a statement last
year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
--
Let's go Brandon!
anim8rfsk
Sep 26, 2022, 1:55:33 PM9/26/22
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Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
> An upcoming remake for the beloved classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” will be
> taking audiences over the rainbow once more – this time sporting a pride
> flag.
>
> Writer and director Kenya Barris, the mastermind behind ABC’s “Black-ish,”
> confirmed that his take on “Oz” will include LGBTQ+ representation to “tell a
> story that reflects our world,” he said, according to Variety.
>
> “The original was an allegory and a reflection of the way the world was at
> the time with things like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl,” Barris
> told Variety. “Now we’re going to turn a mirror on where we’re at right now
> and take disparate characters from the LGBTQ community, from different
> cultural communities and socioeconomic communities, and tell a story that
> reflects the world. I think this is the best time to do that,” he concluded.
>
As if there was actually any time that was good.
> An upcoming remake for the beloved classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” will be
> taking audiences over the rainbow once more – this time sporting a pride
> flag.
>
> Writer and director Kenya Barris, the mastermind behind ABC’s “Black-ish,”
> confirmed that his take on “Oz” will include LGBTQ+ representation to “tell a
> story that reflects our world,” he said, according to Variety.
>
> “The original was an allegory and a reflection of the way the world was at
> the time with things like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl,” Barris
> told Variety. “Now we’re going to turn a mirror on where we’re at right now
> and take disparate characters from the LGBTQ community, from different
> cultural communities and socioeconomic communities, and tell a story that
> reflects the world. I think this is the best time to do that,” he concluded.
>
> Kenya Barris Says ‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake Will Include
LGBTQ
> Representation to ‘Reflect the World’ https://t.co/wEnzNXNIc9
>
> — Variety (@Variety) September 21, 2022
>
> There have been many films that dabbled in the wonderful Land of Oz over the
> years; “The Wiz” and “Wicked” being among the most popular outside of Victor
> Fleming’s 1939 classic film that made Judy Garland a star, according to Town
> & Country.
>
> Barris admits that remaking the film with a modern perspective will not be
> without its challenges. “I’m nervous,” Barris said, according to Variety.
> “Hopefully, my movie can last as long as the original does. Hopefully my
> movie comes out.”
>
> Barris’ film for Warner Bros. is not the only “Oz” adaptation currently in
> the works. New Line announced they too would be off to see the wizard in an
> adaption based on L. Frank Baum’s book and directed by Nicole Kassell,
> according to Town & Country.
>
> “While the 1939 musical is part of my DNA, I am exhilarated and humbled by
> the responsibility of re-imagining such a legendary tale. The opportunity to
> examine the original themes —the quest for courage, love, wisdom and home —
> feels more timely and urgent than ever. These are profoundly iconic shoes to
> fill, and I am eager to dance alongside these heroes of my childhood as we
> pave a newly minted yellow brick road!,” Kassel said in a statement last
> year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
>
> --
> Let's go Brandon!
“friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
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Ubiquitous
Sep 26, 2022, 3:03:04 PM9/26/22
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anim...@cox.net wrote:
> So here's a serious question. Haven't gay people been referred to
> as “friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
I am not sure, but she was played by Judy Garland, who is popular
> So here's a serious question. Haven't gay people been referred to
> as “friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
with us for some reason.
anim8rfsk
Sep 26, 2022, 3:28:14 PM9/26/22
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Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
> anim...@cox.net wrote:
>
>> So here's a serious question. Haven't gay people been referred to
>> as “friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
> anim...@cox.net wrote:
>
>> So here's a serious question. Haven't gay people been referred to
>
> I am not sure, but she was played by Judy Garland, who is popular
> with us for some reason.
OK. So maybe it should really be “friends of Judy“?
> I am not sure, but she was played by Judy Garland, who is popular
> with us for some reason.
>
> --
> Let's go Brandon!
>
>
Alan Smithee
Sep 26, 2022, 4:35:20 PM9/26/22
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Martin in one ep.
Neill Massello
Oct 2, 2022, 12:36:10 PM10/2/22
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On 2022-09-26 at 14:28:11 CDT, "anim8rfsk" <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>> anim...@cox.net wrote:
>>
>>> So here's a serious question. Haven't gay people been referred to
>>> as “friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
>>
>> I am not sure, but she was played by Judy Garland, who is popular
>> with us for some reason.
>
> OK. So maybe it should really be “friends of Judy“?
Friends of Dorothy
> Ubiquitous <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
>> anim...@cox.net wrote:
>>
>>> So here's a serious question. Haven't gay people been referred to
>>> as “friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
>>
>> I am not sure, but she was played by Judy Garland, who is popular
>> with us for some reason.
>
> OK. So maybe it should really be “friends of Judy“?
Neill Massello
Oct 2, 2022, 12:44:55 PM10/2/22
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On 2022-09-26 at 12:34:03 CDT, "Ubiquitous" <web...@polaris.net> wrote:
> There have been many films that dabbled in the wonderful Land of Oz over the
> years; “The Wiz” and “Wicked” being among the most popular outside of Victor
> Fleming’s 1939 classic film that made Judy Garland a star, according to Town
> & Country.
And at least two relatively recent TV series.
> There have been many films that dabbled in the wonderful Land of Oz over the
> years; “The Wiz” and “Wicked” being among the most popular outside of Victor
> Fleming’s 1939 classic film that made Judy Garland a star, according to Town
> & Country.
Tin Man (2007)
<https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910812/reference/>
Emerald City (2016)
<https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3579018/reference/>
They were at least interesting, if not really all that good. This thing is
likely to be a ponderous political snoozefest. I could go for Hillary was the
Wicked Witch of Westchester. Instead, it will probably be a thinly-veiled
Marjorie Taylor Green.
With any luck, it will flop hard, a signpost of the end of the Gay Political
Moment.
RichA
Oct 11, 2022, 1:47:53 AM10/11/22
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On Monday, 26 September 2022 at 13:34:07 UTC-4, Ubiquitous wrote:
> An upcoming remake for the beloved classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” will be
> taking audiences over the rainbow once more – this time sporting a pride
> Let's go Brandon!
> An upcoming remake for the beloved classic, “The Wizard of Oz,” will be
> taking audiences over the rainbow once more – this time sporting a pride
The original didn't really reference sexuality at all. Why do these queers need to?
Otto J. Makela
Oct 11, 2022, 3:45:07 AM10/11/22
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anim8rfsk <anim...@cox.net> wrote:
> So here’s a serious question. Haven’t gay people been referred to as
> “friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
In gay slang, a "friend of Dorothy" (FOD) is a gay man; and more
> So here’s a serious question. Haven’t gay people been referred to as
> “friends of Dorothy“ forever? Where does that come from?
broadly, any LGBTQ person. Stating that, or asking if, someone was
a friend of Dorothy was a furtive shibboleth used for discussing
sexual orientation while avoiding hostility. The term was likely
based on the character Dorothy Gale of the Oz series of novels,
which have been interpreted as including much queer subtext.
Actress Judy Garland, who portrayed Dorothy in the 1939 Wizard of
Oz film, is considered a gay icon. Writer and critic Dorothy
Parker is thought to be another potential origin of the term.
-- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friend_of_Dorothy
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Otto J. Makela
Oct 11, 2022, 4:10:41 AM10/11/22
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RichA <rande...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The original didn't really reference sexuality at all. Why do these
> queers need to?
The original book series is full of symbolism and allegories, and people
> The original didn't really reference sexuality at all. Why do these
> queers need to?
have been trying to understand the hidden political messages for over a
century. Politics isn't sexuality, but one of today's hottest political
subjects is sexuality.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_interpretations_of_The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz
trotsky
Oct 11, 2022, 5:47:15 AM10/11/22
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to whine like a bitch on an internet forum.
RichA
Oct 19, 2022, 6:57:34 PM10/19/22
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On Monday, 26 September 2022 at 13:34:07 UTC-4, Ubiquitous wrote:
trotsky
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