This Week in Mal's World

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews his latest film in his summer festival series at the NARO Expanded Cinema in Norfolk. José Ferrer stars in 1952’s Moulin Rouge, but it’s Zsa Zsa Gabor who steals the spotlight when Mal recalls a few of his stories of the late, jet-setting Hungarian actress and socialite. What did Mal do that once prompted a telephone call from Zsa Zsa? Hear more of Mal’s stories at the festival, Monday evening, August 6th at 7:15pm. For more information visit http://www.narocinema.com/mals-movies.php.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the latest film in his summer movie festival, 1952’s “With a Song in My Heart,” starring Susan Hayward with songs performed by Jane Froman. Mal reveals the story behind Hayward’s desire to be a “southern belle,” even though she was from New York City, plus how she was part of one of the most controversial and “deadly” film productions in movie history. For more information on Mal’s festival at the Naro Expanded Cinema in Norfolk, visit http://www.narocinema.com/mals-movies.php.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the next film in his annual festival at the NARO Expanded Cinema in Norfolk, “Witness for the Prosecution.” The movie stars legendary actress Marlene Dietrich. Mal reflects on the magnetic icon’s storied career, her musical performances, and how she once enjoyed the gift of a Virginia ham he had sent to her. For more on the festival, visit http://www.narocinema.com/mals-movies.php.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the second movie in his 15th Annual Summer Film Festival at the NARO Expanded Cinema in Norfolk, “Seven Days in May.” Burt Lancaster and Kurt Douglas star in the classic along with Ava Gardner. Joining Mal for the film presentation this week is a very special guest, Ava Gardner’s niece, Ava Carol Thompson. For more information on the festival visit http://www.narocinema.com/mals-movies.php.

This week in Mal’s World, famed movie critic Mal Vincent previews the opening movie at his 15th Annual Summer Film Festival at the NARO Expanded Cinema in Norfolk, “The Maltese Falcon.” Humphrey Bogart stars as Detective Sam Spade in one of the actor’s greatest films of all time. Mal talks about some of the movie’s most memorable lines and why he thinks was a real “tough guy” off-screen. Also, find out about the little-known connection Bogey has with Norfolk. For more information on the festival visit http://narocinema.com/mals-movies.php.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal sets his site on the road this summer for some great entertainment outings at Wolf Trap, just outside of Washington, D.C. in Vienna, Virginia. Find out what’s on the schedule for the venue and why he’s looking forward to some great performances you won’t catch in Hampton Roads this season. For more information visit https://www.wolftrap.org.

This week in Mal’s World, as the summer movie season is in full swing, Mal takes a look at 2018 movies so far and shares a few of his favorites that just might make it into his “Top 10” list at the end of the year. How many have you seen?

This week in Mal’s World, entertainment critic Mal Vincent shares his review of this year’s Tony Awards- including some highlights and what he felt were lowlights of the show. Did his favorite show win? Where there any upsets? Listen in this week and catch up on past episodes of Mal’s World by visiting www.whro.org/MalsWorld.

This week in Mal’s World, kicking off the summer movie season is the Star Wars’ film, “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” While it hasn’t been the franchise’s biggest “star” so far, the film, featuring Alden Ehrenreich in the title role as young Han Solo, finds other familiar characters like Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian on the screen again. Mal talks about his interview with Ehrenreich where he asked if he’s ready to fill the shoes of one the most beloved film characters of all time.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent responds to the sale of the Virginian-Pilot to Tronc, a Chicago-based newspaper publisher, for $34 million. Mal spent 52 years at the paper and reflects on how he got his start, who was instrumental in keeping the “arts” in print, and what he thinks the sale could mean for the future of the Pilot and the newspaper medium in Hampton Roads.