This Week in Mal's World

This Week in Mal's World

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This Week in Mal's World episodes

  • Mal and the Trinidad Lady
    This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the next film in his classic film series at the Naro, “Affair in Trinidad,” starring the original princess of Hollywood, Rita Hayworth. She has two dance scenes (one without shoes on!) and you can see it for yourself Monday night at the Naro. https://narocinema.com/mals-movies.
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  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame
    This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the next film in his classic film series at the Naro, 1939’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Mal will host the film this Monday starting at 7 PM. More information available here: https://narocinema.com/mals-movies.
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  • Mal and the Girl Next Door
    This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent pays tribute to the late actress Doris Day. “Love Me or Leave Me,” starring Day, will be the first film in his annual summer tradition of “Mal’s Movies” at the Naro. That kicks off on Monday night, July 8th at 7 PM. For more information visit https://narocinema.com/mals-movies.
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  • Franco Zeffirelli
    Mal Vincent remembers late director Franco Zeffirelli along with a close call while on the set of Zeffirelli's classic film, THE CHAMP.
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  • Remembering Eddie Garcia
    This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent honors the late Eddie Garcia, a Hampton Roads real estate giant who passed away at the end of May. Mal recalls the time he visited Garcia’s estate for a wild gathering that included a Sheikh, the late Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf, Muhammad Ali and an Arabian stallion. It’s a story only Mal could tell.
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  • Chances Are…It’s Mal
    This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent talks about the great romantic crooner Johnny Mathis who is paying tribute to the late Doris Day this Saturday at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Tickets and information at https://www.wolftrap.org/calendar/performance/19filene/0615show19.aspx#datetime=06152019T200000
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  • The Lion King
    This Week in Mal’s World - Mal Vincent previews Disney’s The Lion King, which is currently playing at Chrysler Hall through June 9th. He also has a confession to make regarding the award-winning Broadway musical. For tickets and information, visit https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/disneys-the-lion-king.
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  • Mal & Matilda
    This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews Matilda, the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic book. It tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a young girl with a sharp wit and love for books. With her special brand of ingenuity, she dares to stand against the tyranny of adults who seek to crush her imagination. This multi-Tony award-winning musical provides the perfect opportunity for collaboration between Virginia Stage Company and The Governor’s School for the Arts to highlight our local students alongside some of the top professional actors from around the country. Matilda is currently playing at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk until June 2. Visit http://www.vastage.org/matildathemusical for showtimes and tickets.
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  • Mal in the Matrix
    This Week in Mal’s world, Mal Vincent talks about action movie star Keanu Reeves. Mal knew Reeves back when he had his first hit in “Bill and Ted’s excellent Adventure.” Reeves is starring in the third installment of the “John Wick” movies which just topped the box office. Hear about why Mal relates with Reeves character. Here’s a hint: it has to do with dogs.
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Local film critic and master storyteller Mal Vincent reflects on the decades he spent writing about films and entertainment and the celebrities he got to know along the way.