"The Star, Jimmy! Get the Star!"

Thewizard

The Wizard is finally being released on DVD.

How badass is that?  I was *just* looking for this movie, & since even Netflix didn't have it, I thought I'd be forced to track it down on VHS.

But the DVD gods have spoken.

More info here

"I love the Power Glove--it's so bad."

Seriously.  Watching this movie in the theater, seeing Super Mario 3 for the first time--the glory and wonder of the raccoon tail!--and learning that retarded kids can hitchhike their way to victory . . . what could ever compare?

You need to see this movie.  Forget Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club--this is a piece of 80s film history--not to mention the only video game wish-fulfillment fantasy ever made.

And yes, that redheaded girl is Jenny Lewis from Rilo Kiley.