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**Chip** · 2nd Sep 2009, 12:20 PM

OK, for anyone needing to earn a few extra "gay points", I just read about a (US) nationwide showing that's happening on September 23rd to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the release of the Wizard of Oz.

They have apparently completed a full high definition restoration of the original film and are having a one-night-only showing at theaters across the US.

If you have never seen this classic, which gave rise to Judy Garland as the first major gay icon, this would be a great opportunity to do so. I'm guessing there will be a million gay men at every theater

Here's the info if anyone's interested:

http://www.ncm.com/Fathom/Premiere/W...Exclusive.aspx

carrie90 · 2nd Sep 2009, 12:22 PM

OMG my favourite film! Judy Garland! <3333333333333

I've worn my dvd out i've played it so much

**Ben** · 2nd Sep 2009, 12:32 PM

This is like a dream come true. Finally The Wizard of Oz on the big screen. In hi-def. Omg. OMg. OMG.

Thousands of miles away!!

Hopefully they'll do this in the UK sometime!

Shevanel · 2nd Sep 2009, 12:35 PM

I seriously don't understand how Judy Garland is a gay icon. and definitely the Wizard of Oz... I just don't get it. I'd go see this, with Dark Side of the Moon playing on my Ipod ^_^ It'd be the ultimate in trippiness xD I actually might do that xD

**Ben** · 2nd Sep 2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurferDude420

I seriously don't understand how Judy Garland is a gay icon.

Judy sang at a lot of gay places and had gay friends. Her father was gay. She sang about rainbows. And she was so camp

+ YouTube Video

**Chip** · 2nd Sep 2009, 01:11 PM

And the (now very dated, but I still love it) term "Friend of Dorothy", as a euphamism for "gay" comes from Wizard of Oz.

Mirko · 2nd Sep 2009, 01:12 PM

How exciting! Hopefully they'll show it in Canada too!

carrie90 · 2nd Sep 2009, 01:15 PM

I think she's an icon because she had many gay friends and was a supporter of gay right's in a time when homosexuality was considered a terrible crime

Black Cat · 2nd Sep 2009, 02:28 PM

I love this movie.

Not because it is practically a requirement as a gay man, but because it just makes me feel so darn good inside. I remember watching it as far back as I can remember. It is just one of those movies that changed the way things were done in movies forever.

2nd Sep 2009, 12:20 PM	#1
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 5,576 Join Date: May 2008	70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz OK, for anyone needing to earn a few extra "gay points", I just read about a (US) nationwide showing that's happening on September 23rd to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the release of the Wizard of Oz. They have apparently completed a full high definition restoration of the original film and are having a one-night-only showing at theaters across the US. If you have never seen this classic, which gave rise to Judy Garland as the first major gay icon, this would be a great opportunity to do so. I'm guessing there will be a million gay men at every theater Here's the info if anyone's interested: http://www.ncm.com/Fathom/Premiere/W...Exclusive.aspx

2nd Sep 2009, 12:22 PM	#2
carrie90 The square root of 4 is rainbows Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Gay Out Status: everybody really Location: Originally Montana but currently San Fransisco Age: 21 Posts: 1,327 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: 70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz OMG my favourite film! Judy Garland! <3333333333333 I've worn my dvd out i've played it so much __________________ I empower my Cheerios to live in fear by creating an enviorment of irrational, random terror -Sue Sylvester

2nd Sep 2009, 12:32 PM	#3
Ben Was Invisible. EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 20 Posts: 3,704 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: 70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz This is like a dream come true. Finally The Wizard of Oz on the big screen. In hi-def. Omg. OMg. OMG. Thousands of miles away!! Hopefully they'll do this in the UK sometime!

2nd Sep 2009, 12:35 PM	#4
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: 70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz I seriously don't understand how Judy Garland is a gay icon. and definitely the Wizard of Oz... I just don't get it. I'd go see this, with Dark Side of the Moon playing on my Ipod ^_^ It'd be the ultimate in trippiness xD I actually might do that xD __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

2nd Sep 2009, 01:11 PM	#6
Chip EC Advisor EC Admin Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: northern CA Posts: 5,576 Join Date: May 2008	Re: 70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz And the (now very dated, but I still love it) term "Friend of Dorothy", as a euphamism for "gay" comes from Wizard of Oz.

2nd Sep 2009, 01:12 PM	#7
Mirko Molitva Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about Location: British Columbia, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 10,052 Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: 70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz How exciting! Hopefully they'll show it in Canada too! __________________ ~ Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are ~

2nd Sep 2009, 01:15 PM	#8
carrie90 The square root of 4 is rainbows Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Gay Out Status: everybody really Location: Originally Montana but currently San Fransisco Age: 21 Posts: 1,327 Join Date: Feb 2009	Re: 70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz I think she's an icon because she had many gay friends and was a supporter of gay right's in a time when homosexuality was considered a terrible crime __________________ I empower my Cheerios to live in fear by creating an enviorment of irrational, random terror -Sue Sylvester

2nd Sep 2009, 02:28 PM	#9
Black Cat As Seen On Hoarders... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania, with the cows Age: 21 Posts: 2,391 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: 70th anniversary special nationwide hi-def showing of Wizard of Oz I love this movie. Not because it is practically a requirement as a gay man, but because it just makes me feel so darn good inside. I remember watching it as far back as I can remember. It is just one of those movies that changed the way things were done in movies forever. __________________ "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it." - Mr. Magorium

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