Watching Wizard of Oz...

[surranndie]

So, Anndie got me the ULTIMATE WoO box set for Xmas - 70th anniverary, 4 discs of stuff and extra films from the Oz 'verse (pre-1939 version), and books and such. It's epic and I love it.

Anyway, I'm watching the original film to start with. And there's a few things that have caught my attention that I never really noticed before, pretty much in relation to Tin Man (of course).

One of the Tinman's lyrics from his song:
"I'd lock it with a zipper, if I only had a heart." HUH.

And the Wicked Witch's "real world" counterpart (who takes Toto) from the beginning is named Elmira Gulch. And the cop who gives DG the ticket in the diner is named Elmer Gulch. HUH.

"Don't cry now! We haven't got the oil can with us and you're squeaking enough as it is." - Scarecrow to Tinman. *snicker* Such a domestic little line.

I'm sure I'll add more thoughts as I continue watching it. Watch this space for edits. :D

EDIT: ....apparently they was a reason for Dorothy's last line to Scarecrow, "I'll miss you most of all." They originally intended to include a subplot where Dorothy and Hunk (back in Kansas) were supposed to have an "innocent romance." HUH. *hides from Keri and her 'I told you so's.'

Comments

[jestana.livejournal.com]

We have that same edition ourselves! W00t! I grew up watching it. It's still one of my all-time favorite movies. *giggle* It's all right. Different brains hold onto different things.

*pause*

I wonder if I could turn that into a Glitch-n-Ambrose thing...

*shakes self*

It's for sale on Amazon.com Marketplace for $19.99. My gift card is for $25. Ooooh, the agonies of decisions! *tears hair out*

[surranndie.livejournal.com]

NICE! That's a great price if it's the same one. There are 2 different 70th anniversary editions out now. There is a smaller one, a 2-disc set and the one I got. Mine is in a big rectangular box, 4-discs, books, and a watch. (I have no idea about the watch - it's a neat collectable but yeah....of no use..*giggle*). If that's the one you found, then whoot, great price! :D

And yes, I do believe that Glitch and Ambrose hold on to different things. I think Lionille has had some great stories using that idea, such as "Mainspring." I'd love to see more variations on that theme! *feeds your bunnies*

[jestana.livejournal.com]

The one I found is only 3 discs. Or I may be mistaken. *goes to look* Nope, it was three discs. Amazon.com has an ultimate collector's edition that's five discs. O.o *forces self to stop looking*

No, I don't need more bunnies! *hands over ears* Lalalala!

[surranndie.livejournal.com]

That's weird! The numbers are different than the ones I've seen. OH! Wait - mine does TECHNICALLY have 5 discs - the 5th is a digital copy, I forgot about it.