The Wizard of Oz
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“The Wizard of Oz” has a wonderful surface of comedy and music, special effects and excitement, but we still watch it six decades later because its underlying story penetrates straight to the deepest insecurities of childhood, stirs them and then reassures them.Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013.
Setting a New Standard for Visual Storytelling. The Wizard of Oz set a new benchmark for how color could be used in filmmaking: Symbolism Through Color – The stark contrast between sepia-toned Kansas and the dazzling hues of Oz demonstrated that color could serve a narrative purpose, rather than being just a novelty. Production Design & Costumes – The film’s iconic color palette—ruby-red slippers, the emerald-green city, the golden-yellow road—became instantly recognizable and contributed to its legendary status.
