Tag Archives: L. Frank Baum

New Poster for ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’ Presents Latest Version of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

The first poster for Sam Raimi’s film “Oz: The Great and Powerful” hit the Internet showing a large hot air balloon as it heads towards the Emerald City. The film is a prequel to the classic film “Wizard of Oz” and tells the story of how the Great Wizard himself in the Emerald City as […]

The Wizard of God : Classic Film The Wizard of Oz Doubles as a Religious Allegory

Lyman Frank Baum’s novel is like a bible for beginners. There is still another spiritual allegory, whether it is intended or happens through serendipitous circumstances—perhaps divine. Don’t neglect The Holy Trinity Father, Son, Holy Spirit, a.k.a. Leo, and Tin Man. Blasphemy? Well, the Scarecrow works in secret. All kinds of superstitious coincidences surrounded this timeless […]