This Week In Mal's World

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.

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.

This week in Mal’s World, as the world settles down from the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Mal Vincent also enjoyed it at home with millions of others and it made him think about the time he met her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and tells us what royal blunder he made when it happened!