THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939) was the third cinematic reboot of Oz. The Selig company brought it to the screen in 1910 (after L Frank Baum lost his shirt on a multimedia presentation that included some filmed sequences), Baum relaunched in the mid-1910s, Larry Semon did his worst in the 1920s.

People expect comedies to be hits with 1900s plots and they don't even choose the really unique plots. Remake THE ? MOTORIST in which a motoring couple run over a traffic cop and escape into outer space

"Wanna see a silent movie that moves like molasses but everyone is wearing amazing hats?"

Seeta Devi in the German-produced Indian film A THROW OF DICE (1929)

And there were women who just kept their long, curly hair, Roaring Twenties cliches be damned.

When someone suggests that I, an early film person who regularly dives into the context of pre-WWI cinema, don't modern cinematic universes because I can't handle the homework...

It doesn't help that the film's setup would have Bertie Wooster remarking on what a sap the hero is. Still, it does have Sally Rand and Franklin Pangborn in supporting roles, so that's fun

Just look what he was getting up to. The dissipated loafer!

Max Linder vs his necktie, necktie wins in MAX SETS THE STYLE

But in the meantime, just watch anything directed by Jean Durand. One of the most wonderfully weird people to ever direct a movie and he deserves to be better known

Toronto is heading into a cold and rainy Saturday just as Bruno Mars kicks off the first of five sold-out shows at Rogers Stadium this weekend. #Toronto nowtoronto.com/culture/rain...

If you think college sports are “just sports,” 𝐀𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐢’s got a reality check. He shares how studies show the first time most people ever hear about a university is through its athletic program. Without sports, many of those students wouldn’t even know the school existed. And beyond

Drop someone BALD🧑‍🦲🖤👨‍🦲 'ere ya' go. Now FECK OFF!!

Euroleague Round 9: Crvena Zvezda make it 7 straight wins #euroleague #basketball #nbauk #nbaeurope #euro

Is Britain more involved in Gaza than the public realizes? Peter Oborne discusses RAF surveillance flights from Cyprus and UK arms links with Israel—raising questions about Britain’s role. 🎧 Episode 70 YouTube: youtu.be/V2smN5MpCnw #PeterOborne #Gaza #UKPolitics #TheEnlightenmentPodcast

Future or Stagnation? Europe is at a turning point. 🤖 AI will change the world—with or without us. 💡 We must create, not just regulate. If we hesitate, others will move ahead. Wake up, Europe! The future won’t wait! #AI #Art #NFT #AIForGood #Europe #Innovation #impactArt

Here is a technique to help protect animals from garbage glass harm. We don’t often break glasses & plates so this wouldn’t be too much effort to have a kit & a towel on hand for the animals protection.

BULGARIA WINS A HISTORIC , FRAUGHT EUROVISION SONG CONTEST GOOD SUNNY SUNDAY MORNING WORLD, IT'S GREAT TO WAKE UP TO THIS GOOD NEWS...8:05 SWE TIME DAILY MAIL / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Published: 00:01 BST, 17 May 2026 Updated: 02:02 BST, 17 May 2026

The latest episode of Power Lines is out. In this week's episode: We break down Bari Weiss' massive forthcoming layoffs at CBS News, how MAGA Media is turning on Pam Bondi over the Epstein Files, and the FTC's threat to Tim Cook over Apple News. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uX7...

I used to think I had to follow the "standard" path, but sometimes not getting what you want forces you to look elsewhere, to find the vibrant, chaotic, and beautiful patterns you didn’t know you were missing. This controller isn't just gear; it's a reminder that life is better in color.

Mortgage payments too high? Sell. Take whatever you can get.

President Trump honors 'those who fell so that our republic might stand' on this Memorial Day

An extra colon broke everything, and Steven got called out. #coding #debugging #syntax

The amount of money that is being funneled into American universities is astonishing. The Muslim Brotherhood is rotting the minds of western students. We need to wake up. It is so close to being too late.

Sleepy time for Molly. 😽 #CatsOfBlueSky #CatsAreFamily

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This has the closest view. Per Jaguar, the I-Pace has a wading depth of half a meter (~20 inches). Not sure how Waymo's front and rear mounted lidars do at or slightly under water. OP: tiktok.dreavalerie

me when Mox manhandled that Italian kid 🤼

Oh shit I forgot to post them here, but I’m doing a daily series of sports rambling, and let me post them all here starting with day 1

 There needs to be fundamental reform of ICE. The public is crying out for that.

In a new episode of "In Focus SoCal," host Tanya McRae speaks with LA Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who hopes people choose riding on Metro to easily get around town. Watch the interview here: http://specne.ws/GBMkNA

The use of the pointer is classic

Los colonialistas y el servil de Rodrigo Paz de esta manera serán expulsados de Bolivia junto con El FMI y las transnacionales yankees, el pueblo Boliviano defiende sus tierras y recursos contra los saqueadores neoliberales que intentan apoderarse de lo que le pertenece al pueblo Boliviano.

Harrison Ford’s message to ASU graduates in his commencement speech: “We need cultural change. We need to extend social justice. We need to respect and elevate the indigenous peoples that are being marginalized, and in many cases, killed in cold blood.”

Classmates, friends, and teachers gathered in #Kyiv to honour the memory of Mariia, a schoolgirl who was among the 24 people killed in russia's May 14 attack on the city. Two sisters, aged 12 and 17, were also killed in the strike. Their father had died in 2023 while defending #Ukraine.

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 After two tumultuous days in Westminster, Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell discuss whether Sir Keir Starmer's lack of judgement and curiosity about Peter Mandelson’s appointment will be a fatal blow for the Prime Minister. Link in the replies 👇

Nikola couldn't miss watching Arsenal in the UCL Final 👏 🎥 skaut_sport/IG

Maar het gevaar komt van rechts, zegt men aan de linkerkant. De waarheid spreekt toch een heel ander verhaal...

Judy is one of the most wholesome people we've ever had, listen to her episode about how she overcame a wrongful conviction for almost 4 decades.

One benefit of using DLSS in 007 First Light is how much better the lighting responds compared to DLSS off. Video slowed but very noticeable in many scenes. Also, can be 50% faster FPS with DLSS SR too 😃

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission: probably not ready to leave space, maybe a little ready to no longer be crammed into their Orion capsule... Follow all our mission coverage: spklr.io/6001EyN07

I’ll never forget what it felt like growing up in a family stretched thin by health care costs. That’s why I’m running, to make sure Utah families aren’t left to struggle alone.

Share an iconic movie or TV house or building! 🖤

We’re hiring a Programme Manager to lead complex digital health programmes in HSE Technology & Transformation. 📍 Flexible location 🗓️ Closing: 5 May 2026, 12 noon 🔗Application form & more: bit.ly/4tqeLy8 📌 Panel may be formed #DigitalForCare #Career

Research vs. casual chat for ideas — Elisa Insua on the difference between deep investigation and loose conversation, and which one actually unlocks creativity. Full interview @aaronjackarts #ElisaInsua #ConceptualArt #Shorts

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she was INCREDIBLE

The Walls of Jericho are locked in on top of the announce desk! Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS + HBO Max

A new episode of the #NoBSzone is online! I talked to @johndalybooks.bsky.social about Zohran Mamdani, Trump vs. CBS News, political open-mindedness, and more. Full episode: www.bernardgoldberg.com/p/zohran-mam...

I tend to personify my anger as a nameless bird and GOD I am glad that thing's quiet enough now. Metaphorically, it has been chirping in my ear with the volume of a gunshot for 30+ days. My head has been so full of feathers it was hard to think. GODS above I'm glad I can rest and quiet that thing

Make that 4 home victories against Minnesota 😏 #NEvMIN

An indie game where each mining run loops, but you keep upgrades. - Mine resources in endless loops - Sell minerals and collect artifacts - Choose upgrades to boost efficiency Try the demo: playtester.io/loop-miner #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

The IInspiration made their AEW debut, and were promptly squashed by the Brawling Birds!!! 😮 #cassielee #jessicamckay #alexwindsor #jamiehayter #aew #dynamite #aewdynamite #wrestlesky #wrestling #wrestlingalldayallnight

Good mornin’, happy Friday :)

These two 1Q drives from Olivia Miles were fantastic. — Blow by on Natasha Cloud, reacting to the strong side help with an acrobatic finish. — Working with the strong screen from Teaira McCowan to pin off Natasha Cloud, snakes the PnR to get a finish around Kamilla Cardoso.

Minnesota GOP Gov. candidate Lisa Demuth tries to avoid talking about the moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at the MN GOP convention: "Um... I-I actually was not in... on the... convention floor at the time"

Another day of hard work at the White House today: Comparing his newly redone reflecting pool to large skyscrapers. Reflecting pool is going to be refilled with water after painting the bottom blue.

Seeing readers fall in love with Raffael and Azalea is honestly surreal 🖤 And honestly? That’s EXACTLY the vibe. www.amazon.com/Elemental-Wo... #romantasybooks #fantasyromancebooks #werewolfbooks #darkromancefantasy #bookstagrammer #fictionallove

Russie 🇷🇺 On se moque parfois de la désinformation Russe : pas cohérente, mal faites, improbables etc... Mais l'objectif de Moscou n'est pas de convaincre, c'est de noyer les flux d'informations et d'amener à douter de tout ⤵️