31 - Walter Murch on Return to Oz

After chatting with Walter for Episode 30 he asked me if I was happy with what I'd got. I replied saying I wish I had asked him about Return to Oz. He kindly offered another 45 minutes on the subject, so we went ahead the following Monday and chatted for almost an hour about his directorial debut.  Murch shares insights into Disney's changing approach in the 1980s, his personal connection to the Oz books, and the darker tone of his film compared to the original Wizard of Oz. The discussion also touches on the film's reception, the challenges faced during production, and the cultural impact of Return to Oz, particularly regarding its female protagonist and visual storytelling.

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