This Week In Mal's World

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent laments that Glenn Close did not win an Oscar after being nominated for the seventh time. But, the consolation prize was seeing her Havanese puppy Pip join her onstage at the Spirit Awards the day before. Mal also previews the Virginia Musical Theatre’s production of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” at the Sandler Center this weekend. Mal recounts the time he was given Mary’s umbrella but sadly did not fly. And finally, Mal bids farewell to his Thursday slot and assures his audience that he will move to Wednesday’s with HearSay.

Mal Vincent has his “Real Predictions” for the 91st Academy Awards coming up this Sunday. Mal also predicts William & Mary alumna, Glenn Close, will finally get her gold! Mal got ‘em all right last year! Will he make it 2 in a row?

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent recounts how the Virginia Stage Company’s original production of “The Secret Garden” made it to Broadway and won three Tony’s in 1991. It’s a tale that involves two Simon sisters – Lucy AND Carly – and mixed reviews, including one from Mal at the world premiere in Norfolk in 1989. VSC is bringing “The Secret Garden” to the Botanical Gardens this weekend, February 15-17. Tickets and more information can be found at http://www.vastage.org/secretgarden/

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent talks about meeting Noel Langley who wrote the screenplay for “The Wizard of Oz” and who escaped to peaceful Sandbridge to avoid the Hollywood swells. “The Wizard of Oz” comes to Norfolk this Friday, Feb. 15 for four performances through Sunday at Chrysler Hall. Tickets and show information are available at https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/wizard-of-oz.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent pays tribute to two very funny women… Norfolk author, award-winning humorous speaker, and former WHRO-FM co-host Hope Mihalap, and actress, singer, dancer, and comedienne Carol Channing.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent shares his pick for the Virginia Festival of Jewish Film: “Cast A Giant Shadow,” starring Kirk Douglas and Senta Berger with cameo performances by John Wayne and Frank Sinatra. It is being shown Monday, January 28 at 7:15 p.m. at the Naro Theater. It is the Hollywood account of Israel’s recognition of independence in 1948 and as Mal puts it, an example of how they used to sell movies. Get tickets and register at https://2019filmfestival.abilafundraisingonline.com/shadowregistration.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent shares some insight on the box office smash “Aquaman” and the superhero’s arch villain, “Orm”, played by Norfolk’s own Patrick Wilson. Mal breaks down the actor’s career, which includes a stint as “Raul” in the movie version of “The Phantom of the Opera,” and his ties to Virginia.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent reflects on the lives of Penny and Garry Marshall and the unique comic legacy they leave behind. He met both of them at different times and had some interesting experiences, especially when Gary Marshall tried to kick him out of a theater performance.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent reviews his top ten movies of 2018. Such instant classics as Roma and modern remakes of older ones like Mary Poppins Returns make it on his list. Also included is A Quiet Place, the first horror movie to make his list since The Sixth Sense. Even Mal admits that this one scared him.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent shares some behind the scenes stories from Kennedy Center Honors he attended in the past. This year’s Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast on CBS Wednesday, December 26 at 8/7c. Mal talks about the time little Orphan Annie’s dog Sandy wouldn’t stop barking during Helen Hayes performance, as well as the time he danced with Sarah, Duchess of York.

Mal Vincent gets us into the holiday spirit with some Christmas movie classics, and new movies as 2018 comes to a close.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent gets into the Christmas spirit with “Seussical the Musical” presented by the Virginia Musical Theatre December 7th through 9th at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. Visit http://www.sandlercenter.org/ for more information.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent talks about the actor, hip hop artist and Virginia Beach native Pharrell William’s proposed plans for a three-day oceanfront music festival called “Something in the Water.” It would coincide with “College Beach Weekend” and Virginia Beach City Council recently agreed to let the proposal move forward. Mal reflects on other theater and business ventures in the region and lists the most successful Hollywood businessmen that he’s met.

This Week In Mal’s World - Mal Vincent retells the mystery of the Grand Duchess of Anastasia, its Virginia connection, and his weekend trip to Washington, DC to see “Anastasia The New Broadway Musical” at the Kennedy Center.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent recalls Queen’s visit to Hampton Roads back in the day… not as performers… but as fans! The British rock group came to Chrysler Museum to meet the late Frank Kelly Freas, the "Dean of Science Fiction Artists." Freas used to live in Virginia Beach for 25 years. Queen drummer Roger Taylor spotted a Freas illustration of a robot, which was used on the cover of their 7th album, "News of the World," which sold 10 million copies! The current hit movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer, the late Freddie Mercury.

Mal Vincent previews the Williamsburg Nostalgia Fest at The Clarion Hotel November 8th through November 10th. Celebrities appearing at the festival include Robert Fuller from LARAMIE and EMERGENCY!, Bernie Kopell from THE LOVE BOAT and GET SMART, Burton Gilliam from BLAZING SADDLES, Andrew Prine from DALLAS, and more! Visit https://www.williamsburgnostalgiafest.com/ for more information.

Mal Vincent previews the 2018 Virginia Film Festival with screenings and events scheduled around Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, the University of Virginia Grounds, and other locations. Mal will be at the festival, which kicks off Thursday, November 1st through Sunday, November 4th with plenty of great cinema in store, including both award-season favorites and hidden gems. He has a list of things to do at the festival, which include seeing tributes for Christoph Waltz, Orson Welles, and Buster Keaton. He also recommends viewing the most anticipated film of the festival, ROMA, along with THE FAVOURITE and THE FRONT RUNNER. A full schedule and ticket information is available at http://virginiafilmfestival.org/ and by phone at 434-924-3376.

This Week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent previews his favorite Ingmar Bergman movie “Wild Strawberries” from 1957 as the grand finale of the Ingmar Bergman Centennial Commemoration, presented by the Swedish Women's Educational Association. The movie will be presented by Mal at the NARO Expanded Cinema in Norfolk on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 7:15 pm. For more information, visit http://narocinema.com/calendar/view.php?id=3029&show=20545 or http://www.janusfilms.com/films/1017.

This week in Mal’s World, Mal Vincent talks about meeting the original “Wonder Woman,” Lynda Carter, and previews her upcoming performance at The American Theater in Hampton on Saturday, October 27th. Carter won the Miss World USA competition at the Hampton Coliseum in 1972. She has been singing since the age of five, performing globally from London’s Palladium to Monte Carlo. Tickets for the performance are available at https://www.hamptonarts.net/events/detail/an-evening-with-lynda-carter.

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.