This Week in Mal's World

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent reflects on the films and the life of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman. Mal will introduce Bergman’s iconic film, “Autumn Sonata” starring Ingrid Bergman and Liv Ullmann, Bergman at the Ingmar Bergman Centennial commemoration, presented Swedish Women's Educational Association. Mal interviewed both of the stars and will also share his insights on the contemplative and introspective films of the director. Plus, this week, find out what career path Mal would have chosen, had he not decided to become an arts critic! The film festival starts Monday, October 15, 2018 at the NARO Expanded Cinema. For more information visit http://narocinema.com/calendar/view.php?id=3028&show=20515 or http://www.janusfilms.com/films/1114.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent recall’s the time he met comic legend, Groucho Marx. Mal was thrilled, but soon he was embarrassed when the comedian broke out in song for him and the crowd joined in with him. Award-winning actor and director Frank Ferrante recreates his internationally acclaimed portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx at the American Theatre in Hampton on Friday, October 19, 2018. For more information visit https://www.hamptonarts.net/events/detail/an-evening-with-groucho.

This week in Mal’s World, famed actress Glenn Close could be up for her seventh Academy Award nomination this year. Mal Vincent remembers the first six times she was a nominee and didn’t take home the Oscar. Will she get nominated for her latest film, “The Wife”? Mal shares what he once told the star about her career and he thinks this could be the year she won’t go home empty-handed.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent remembers interviewing actor Burt Reynolds over the years. Reynolds died September 6, 2018 at age 82. Mal recalls the actor’s favorite films and reveals which role Reynolds says Hollywood disappointed him with when it was Oscar time.

This week in Mal’s World, as the region hunkers down for Hurricane Florence, should the power stay on, Mal Vincent plans to watch a movie indoors and wait out the storm. Mal reveals his top five “storm flick” picks you’ll find for rent or on TV this weekend, including WHRO’s Cinema 15 presentation this Saturday night, September 15th, “Key Largo.” For more on Cinema 15’s weekly films hosted by Danny Epperson, visit https://whro.org/tv/cinema15.

1. Wizard of Oz

2. Key Largo

3. Twister

4. The Perfect Storm

5. Deep Impact

This week in Mal’s World, the classic sci-fi film “2001: A Space Odyssey” returns to theatres this week for its 50th anniversary celebration. Mal Vincent recalls reviewing film when it was released in 1968, when he was a relative newcomer to the movie critic scene himself. Over the years, readers have continued to liken Mal to the film’s villainous computer, “Hal.” What does he think of the comparison? To catch a showing of the film visit http://narocinema.com.

This week in Mal’s World, Broadway dims its lights in memory of American playwright, screenwriter and author Neil Simon, who passed away August 16, 2018 at age 91. Mal Vincent recalls the time he spent on a film set with Simon who certainly had his say about what the actors did and didn’t do on camera. Mal shares his meeting with the master of the pen in this touching tribute.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent remembers who he called “Soul Sister Number One.” Queen of Soul and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame history-maker Aretha Franklin passed away August 16, 2018 at age 76. Mal once met the legendary singer backstage at a show at the Hampton Coliseum, but it wasn’t the interview he expected. Mal shares his memories of the star plus he also reveals the “winning stars” of this year’s Classic Movie Festival at the NARO.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the final film in his 2018 summer classic movie festival at the NARO Expanded Cinema, the comedy “The Egg & I,” starring Fred MacMurray and Claudette Colbert. He also shares his list of nominees for “best” actor and “best” actress for the annual “awards ceremony” held afterwards. Did your favorite star make the list? For more on the festival visit http://www.narocinema.com/mals-movies.php.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent’s summer classic film festival at the NARO Expanded Cinema continues with what some call the greatest film of all time, “Citizen Kane” starring Orson Welles. Mal recalls when he finally got to talk with the famous American actor, director, writer, and producer who worked in theatre, radio, and, of course, film, but the interview wasn’t what Mal expected. For more information on the film festival, visit http://www.narocinema.com/mals-movies.php.