A Movie That Matters

From its shocking beginning to its emotionally powerful conclusion, Two Ways Home grabs your heart and won’t let go. The story follows Kathy, a  woman living with a bi-polar disorder, who returns to her farm home in Iowa after being arrested and spending time in jail for a botched robbery she was involved in.

Tanna Frederick (Hollywood Dreams) plays this meaty role with a wonderful authenticity that wins us over right away. She becomes Kathy from head to toe. And that’s why we empathize with her as she faces almost insurmountable obstacles while trying to reconnect with her family. Veteran actor Tom Bower (Die Hard) portrays Kathy’s cantankerous grandfather, the only one who seems glad to see her.

Two Ways Home boasts soul-touching scenes.

I teared up watching what each means.

Leaving home and then coming back.

Mental suffering, facing flack.

Imperfection, old age, and change.

Can family group rearrange?

A lovely film with gutsy folks.

Nothing looks fake; no cutesy jokes.

Tanna Frederick commands the screen.

Heartbreaking acting -- she’s the Queen!

Tom Bower reaches deep inside

and takes us on a poignant ride.

Movies that matter make me cheer.

Two Ways Home is one for this year.

Kudos to director Ron Vignone, screenwriter Richard Schinnow, and producer Tanna Frederick as well as to all the fine cast members and crew for making a film that helps us realize -- no matter how difficult the problems -- hope, courage and persistence sometimes can save the day and even the farm.

(Two Ways Home World Premiere was held June 15, 2019, at the Dancing with Films Festival.)  

Judy Garland & The Wizard of Oz

Movie Addict Headquarters is off to see the Wizard on Tuesday, June 4!  In this fun episode, Lorna Luft talks about Judy Garland’s role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She also discusses what it’s like to be the daughter of her famous mom.

Lorna is an accomplished performer in her own right. She’s won acclaim on stage, film and television. Plus, she’s also a best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy-nominated producer. Her book, Me and My Shadows: Living with the Legacy of Judy Garland, was optioned by ABC-TV and turned into a riveting miniseries starring Judy Davis. Lorna served as co-executive producer on that project, which won 5 Emmy Awards.

It’s also important to mention Lorna’s live theater experience as the Wicked Witch of the West in the UK production of The Wizard of Oz. She gives listeners an amusing hint of what that involves during her interview clips.

Although released way back in 1939, The Wizard of Oz still captivates audiences throughout the world. It’s a timeless gem, and Garland’s heart-tugging performance emerged as one of the film’s highlights. Her beautiful rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” will never grow old. Listeners get to hear that wonderful melody again by tuning into this episode.

“Judy Garland & The Wizard of Oz” airs on BlogTalkRadio at 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. An archived segment will also be available.

HOST: Betty Jo Tucker
PRODUCER: Nikki Starr
LINK:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/movieaddictheadquarters/2019/06/04/judy-garland-the-wizard-of-oz