The Wiz Page #4

Synopsis: Dorothy, a twenty-four-year-old kindergarten teacher, born; raised; and still working in Harlem, is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much in life. She lives a self-imposed sheltered life; she is shy and unfulfilled. Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm while chasing after her dog, Toto. They are transported to the mysterious Land of Oz, where she is informed that the only possible way to find her way back home is through the assistance of the powerful wizard in Emerald City. As she goes searching for him, she befriends some creatures who are facing problems in life just as she is. In their quest to find and get help from the wizard, they also face Evillene, the equally evil sister of Evermean, the wicked witch, whom Dorothy inadvertently killed when she arrived in Oz, and who may be their biggest obstacle in achieving their goals.
Director(s): Sidney Lumet
Production: Universal Pictures
  Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 1 win & 7 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.3
Rotten Tomatoes:
39%
G
Year:
1978
134 min
8,405 Views


A seat cushion for Teenie!

Teenie!

Teenie!

- Teenie!

- Dorothy!

- Teenie! Teenie!

- Are you thinkin' what I am?

- Teenie!

- You're so smart!

Teenie! Teen...

You could come with us

to see the Wiz.

He's gonna get me back home...

...and he's gonna get

the Scarecrow some brains.

Maybe he could get you a heart.

You're not just flimflammin'

an ol' flimflammer, are ya?

Could I come with ya?

- Of course.

- "A threefold cord is not quickly broken. "

What's wrong?

He rusted himself cryin'.

Oil! Oil!

- What?

- Oil!

- Find some oil!

- Some oil!

Oil!

# Slide some oil to me #

# Let it trickle down my spine #

# If you don't have STP #

# Crisco will do just fine #

# Slide some to my elbow #

# And to my fingers

if you would #

# Slide some oil

to me, girl #

# Whoo, don't that

feel good #

# Slide some oil

to my feet #

# Look-a there

I got toes again #

# Come on

slide some oil to my knees #

# And let me see

if I can bend #

# Slide some oil to me #

# I'm beginnin' to feel just fine #

# Slide some oil

down my throat #

# And let me lubricate my mind #

# Slide some oil to me #

# Go ahead

hit my shoulder blades #

# Those who don't have

to lubricate #

# Sure got it made #

# Slide some oil to me #

# Let it slip down my side.

# Laying there in one position #

# Sure done made me tired #

Now watch me dance.

Come on, you metal metatarsals,

don't fail me now.

Ah-ha! Fall in line

and get left behind.

Two bits!

Let me show you my

Saturday night finish!

Oh! Music man!

Let me hear that band!

# Don't turn the water on me #

# Just let me burn

and let me lubricate #

# My mind ##

Come on!

# There may be times you think

you've lost your mind #

# These steps you're takin'

leave you steps behind #

# The road you're walkin'

might be long sometimes #

# But you keep on steppin'

and you'll be just fine #

# Ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Come on and ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Don't you carry nothin'

that might be a load #

# Come on, ease on down

down the road #

# Come on, ease on down

down the road #

# Ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Ease on down

ease on down ##

Hey! Look at me walkin'!

- Stop the music!

- What's the matter? You need more oil?

No! That beast!

He's checkin' us out.

Oh, it's just a statue.

Made of stone, see?

Now even a dummy like me

knows a stone lion...

...can't... Check you out.

# Say what you wanna

but I'm here to stay #

# 'Cause I'm a mean ol' lion #

# Now you can go

where you're gonna #

# But don't get in my way

I'm a mean ol' lion #

# You'll be standing in a draft #

# If you don't hear me laugh #

Ha-ha!

# If you have to come around #

# You best not make me frown #

# Or I just might

knock you down #

# 'Cause I'm a mean ol' lion #

# You know I'm ready to fight

and turn your day into night #

# 'Cause I'm a mean ol' lion #

# If you're half bright

you'll detour to the right #

# From a mean ol' lion #

# And all you strangers

got to beware #

# This is the king

of the jungle here #

# And if I happen

to let you slide #

# Don't stand there

run and hide #

# You just, you just

caught my better side #

# Now I'm a mean ol' lion #

# Look, you better beware #

# This is the, the king

of the jungle here #

# And if I happen

to let you slide #

# Don't stand there

run and hide #

# You just done caught

my better side #

# Now I'm a mean ol' lion #

Toto!

# Now I'm a mean ol' lion ##

How dare you touch...

...the personage of a king?

You tacky package of horse fodder.

Begone, you overexcited slot machine.

Ha-ha-ha-ha!

Oh! You mangy mutt! Oh!

Toto!

Oh!

He bit my paw!

King of the jungle?

- King of the cowards.

- You oughta be ashamed of yourself, scaring us like that.

You big scaredy-cat!

I can't scare anything.

I can't even scare a scarecrow...

...a tin man or

a little puppy, anything.

It's no wonder they drummed me

out of the jungle.

- I.O.B.K.!

- I.O.B.K.?

Incapable Of Being King!

No! Wait, wait! Wait!

I was exiled in disgrace.

I thought I'd be safe here.

No one would...

discover my terrible secret.

Uh, that I'm...

...a lion without any courage!

"Uneasy lies the head...

...that wears a crown. "

W. Shakespeare.

Well, I thought

I'd seen 'em all.

But never, never have I seen...

...a lion... without courage.

Lion!

Lion!

Maybe the Wiz could give you

some courage.

- It's a good idea.

- Capital suggestion.

- Capital! He's gonna get me a heart.

- And me some brains.

Come with us to Emerald City.

I'd love to, but I can't.

But why?

Because... I'm scared!

Oh.

# Oh, there #

# May be times #

# When you wish

you wasn't born #

# And you wake one morning

to find your courage gone #

# But just know that feelin'

only lasts a little while #

# You just stick with us

We'll show you how to smile #

# Ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Come on, ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Don't you carry nothin'

that might be a load #

# Come on, ease on down

ease on down, down the road #

# Ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Come on, ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Come on, ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Come on, ease on down

ease on down the road #

# Ease on down

ease on down the road #

# I gotta get down

gotta get, gotta, gotta #

# Gotta, gotta, gotta

getta, getta, getta #

# Ease on down the road

ease on down the road ##

Ah, my ma would be so proud.

Going to see the Wiz!

My mama used to

always say to me, Fleet!

Fleet?

That's my name,

Fleetwood Coup de Ville.

- Mama had high ideals.

- Yeah!

- You know what I mean?

- Yeah!

I ain't too happy

underground, you all.

- How does he do that?

- It's just a hoax, my friend.

He's got a little motor

in his... Pocket.

- Lion! Lion!

- Help!

- Oh, my... Please, somebody!

- Shh!

Lion! Lion!

Owww! Lion!

Li...

Lion!

Aaah!

Lion, save me!

Dorothy!

Toto! Toto, Toto, Toto.

Hey!

Oh! Wait!

- Where's the lion?

- I'm coming!

- Wait, wait!

- Lion!

Come on! Let's go!

- Hurry up!

- This way, this way! Wait for me!

Hey!

Sssss!

# Ease on down

ease on down the road #

Hold it, hold it, hold it.

My queen, if you'll allow me,

like I say...

...you stick with the big kitty

and you'll be in heaven.

Sssss!

Outta the frying pan, into the...

This is like a setup.

Stay away! Dorothy! Lion!

Stay away! Dorothy! Lion!

Don't follow them! Don't!

Oh, please! It's a setup!

- Stop!

- Come back!

Jump! Don't go in there!

Whoo, whoo!

Oh! Dorothy! Lion!

- I can't move him! I can't move him!

- Dorothy?

- Get Toto, we'll come back for him.

- Toto!

Oh, look, poor little Toto!

Sweet little Toto.

What are we going to do?

- All is lost!

- Dorothy!

Dorothy, please.

Oh, please, don't be dead.

Oh, please, don't be dead.

Oh, all is lost.

# How high the moon #

What's happenin', babe?

Hey, Lion's okay!

- Hey, baby!

- Come and cry over here!

- Teenie! Think of Teenie!

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Joel Schumacher

Joel T. Schumacher (born August 29, 1939) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Schumacher rose to fame after directing hit films of his decade St. Elmo's Fire (1985), The Lost Boys (1987) and Flatliners (1990). He later went on to direct John Grisham adaptations The Client (1994) and A Time to Kill (1996). His films Falling Down (1993) and 8mm (1999) competed for Palme d'Or and Golden Bear respectively. In 1993, he signed on to direct the next installments of the Batman film series. Schumacher-directed Batman films Batman Forever (1995) and Batman & Robin (1997) received mixed-to-negative reactions from both critics and the public. After the Batman films, Schumacher pulled back from blockbusters and returned to making minimalist films such as Tigerland (2000) and Phone Booth (2002), both earning positive reviews. He also directed The Phantom of the Opera (2004), The Number 23 (2007) and two episodes of House of Cards. Known for casting young actors, Schumacher helped actors like Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, and Matthew McConaughey to launch careers. more…

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