Ryder makes Hollywood classic rock

Take two very different works: the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz" and Pink Floyd's 1973 album "Dark Side of the Moon." Combine the two, and you will experience both works very differently. \nSome years ago, it was discovered that "Dark Side of the Moon" synchronizes with the film "The Wizard of Oz." Since this discovery, it has been debated whether Pink Floyd intentionally synchronized its album to the film or whether it was just a coincidence. \nAs part of the Ryder Film Series, "The Wizard of Oz/Dark Side of the Moon" will be shown at 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Peter LoPilato, director of the Ryder Film Series, said it has been shown in the past and was very well received. \n"It's a really interesting way to watch the movie," said LaPilato. "It's a whole new experience for both the movie and the album." \nThe combination of "The Wizard of Oz" and "Dark Side of the Moon" has a bit of a cult following, but it is not a completely uniform group. LoPilato said there are two different age groups following the phenomenon: college-age students and people in their 50s who remember Pink Floyd's album from when it first came out.\n"Some people have dreadlocks, and some people have gray hair," LoPilato said. "They all have these wide-eyed grins on their faces. There are times that it's really extraordinary." \nLoPilato said the theater was chosen for its large screen and the fact that it is an all-ages venue.\n"People can bring their children with them if they wanted to," said LoPilato. "But mostly we chose it because of the large screen."\nDanielle McClelland, executive director for Buskirk-Chumley management, said the theater enjoys working with Ryder to screen movies with an interesting bend.\n"We're always thrilled when we work with the Ryder Film Series and bring cool stuff like 'The Wizard of Oz/Dark Side of the Moon' to the theater," McClelland said.\nStudents get excited about "cool stuff" like "The Wizard of Oz/Dark Side of the Moon." Sophomore Kim Cook said she has never seen the film/album combination, but has heard of it from people in her high school.\n"It sounds very creative and, I would think, funny and awing," said Cook, who plans to see the show with her friends. "From the title alone, it's going to be a big production," she said.\nAlthough she knows the movie will not change, the addition of the album to the film gives her a new image.\n"I totally picture Dorothy in these tight red pleather pants," she said.\nLoPilato agreed, adding, "This is not your grandmother's 'Wizard of Oz.'"\nAdmission to the film is $5, and the show is open to all ages. For more information on the Ryder Film Series and, visit www.theryder.com. For more information on the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, visit www.buskirkchumley.org.