This Week In Mal's World

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.

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.

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.

Mal Vincent remembers late director Franco Zeffirelli along with a close call while on the set of Zeffirelli's classic film, THE CHAMP.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the Virginia Arts Festival’s production of “Antony and Cleopatra.” He talks about previous productions and adaptations, as well as the musical history associated with the classic play. You can see it May 17th and 18th at the Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts in Newport News. Tickets and information can be found at https://secure.vafest.org/704.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews his next pick in his classic film series at MOCA. It is the 1942 movie “Mrs. Miniver,” which aside from being an excellent film, was a huge catalyst for American support of World War II. As Mal describes, the scenes of Mrs. Miniver and her family huddling together for shelter from German bombs exposed Americans to the horrors of war and fueled their support to get involved. You can hear more on Monday, May 13 at 6:30 PM at MOCA. Tickets and information at https://virginiamoca.org/mal-vincent-presents-0.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent shares the story behind the story of the film “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” which is his next pick for his classic film series at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. It features one of Mal’s favorite actresses, Ava Gardner, and he details her relationship with the author Ernest Hemingway who wrote the story that the movie is based on. Hear that and more on Monday, May 6th at MOCA. Tickets and information at https://virginiamoca.z2systems.com/np/clients/virginiamoca/eventRegistration.jsp?event=11141&.

This Week in Mal’s World - Mal Vincent and Virginia MOCA present Andy Griffith’s classic film “No Time for Sergeants” Monday night (April 29th) as part of Virginia MOCA’s classic film series. Mal shares personal stories of Andy, and then come out Monday night for laughs, the inside scoop on the film and more! Ticket and event information available at https://virginiamoca.org/mal-vincent-presents-0.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews the “Something in the Water Festival.” Hear about when Mal met one of its top performers – Snoop Dogg. And if you’re looking for comic relief after the festival, head out to Virginia MOCA for a showing of “No Time for Sergeants,” the classic Andy Griffith film, which Mal is hosting on Monday, April 29th. Tickets and information at https://virginiamoca.org/mal-vincent-presents-0.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent recalls being the first person to interview Tim Burton back when the eccentric filmmaker was a relatively unknown animation artist at Disney Studios. The story has come full circle, as Burton has settled on a Disney remake of “Dumbo” as his most recent venture. Despite his reclusiveness and dark filmmaking style, Mal says he was a friendly and open person.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent’s Sports predictions (past and present) and Mal recalls his basketball days as a youth.

Mal Vincent previews the Peter Pan tradition of FINDING NEVERLAND playing at Chrysler Hall Friday night and through Sunday. Mal also reflects on Peter Pan from the past including Mary Martin. Tickets and additional information can be found at https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/finding-neverland.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent pays tribute to the late British actor Albert Finney. He provides a list of must see films for the actor and recounts a story he heard twice from Finney about the 1963 Oscar night.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent comments on the string of sell-out shows in Hampton Roads, the most recent being Steve Martin and Martin Short at Chrysler Hall this past Sunday. As Mal remarks, the high price of tickets has not kept people out of the seats. Mal remembers meeting Steve Martin when he came to Norfolk 40 years ago and before he was a famous movie star.

Mal Vincent pays tribute and reflects on his interviews with the late Luke Perry. Perry, best known for his role as Dylan McKay on “Beverly Hills, 90210” died on Monday, following a stroke last week. He was 52.