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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - Caught on Camera

Through a failed immersive experience we glimpse real joy

The latest flop to make the papers was based, loosely, on Roald Dahl’s story about Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory. By Eva Wiseman

The Guardian - UK

My favorite Oscars movie isn't nominated for Best Picture — it's nominated for Best Live Action Short Film

"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" isn't eligible for Best Picture, but it's nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2024 Oscars. And the favorite Oscar-nominated movie of our senior streaming writer.

Tom’s Guide

A renaissance at the Royal Court Theatre? After a dismal run the future finally looks bright

The Sloane Square venue is up against some real challenges, but David Byrne may just be the person to make it the vital London venue it once was

Evening Standard

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John Lithgow to star as Roald Dahl in play about author's antisemitism

Giant, based on real events in 1983, is one of nine new plays in David Byrne’s first season as artistic director at the Royal Court Theatre

Evening Standard

John Lithgow to star in Royal Court play about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism

US actor will appear in Mark Rosenblatt’s drama Giant, directed by Nicholas Hytner, in first season of new artistic director David Byrne

The Guardian - UK

The best theatre to stream this month: Peaky Blinders, Prima Facie and more

Our roundup of what to watch at home includes Rambert’s prequel to the hit TV series, Jodie Comer reprising the legal drama and Roald Dahl’s The Magic Finger

The Guardian - UK

Wes Anderson's Oscar-Nominated Adaptation Of Roald Dahl's Story

Discover how Director Wes Anderson brought Roald Dahl's 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' to life in a visually stunning film adaptation.

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If you think it’s anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again – and look to Scotland

Only one case was confirmed in Scotland last year. In England and Wales, more than 200 children were diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023 alone, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

Medieval former home of artist Quentin Blake for sale for £950,000

Quentin Blake, who was best known for illustrating Roald Dahl's books, lived at the 574-year-old property for 50 years between 1972 and 2022

Evening Standard

7 Great Horror Short Stories That Deserve Their Own Frightening Movie Or TV Adaptation

These short horror stories would make great movies or TV shows.

Cinemablend

Mum's plea to cinema chain as broken lift grounds family outing

IN the famous Roald Dahl stories, a boy called Charlie wins a "golden ticket" to visit a chocolate factory with his grandparents where he…

The National (Scotland)

Licence to offend: BFI season gives James Bond films trigger warnings

The season celebrating the work of British composer John Barry flags films from the 60s and 70s that contain outdated language, images and stereotypes that will cause offence

The Guardian - UK

I'm A Big Fan Of Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, But Wonka Is My New Favorite Willy Wonka Movie

I really enjoy both previous Willy Wonka movies, but this one is the new creme de la creme. Here's why.

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The Best 2023 Netflix Movies, Ranked

Netflix released some strong original programming this year. Here are the best 2023 movies from the streamer, ranked.

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Wonka prequel to reference 1971 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

Get a sweet insight into Wonka director Paul King's tribute to the original 1971 film through references and motifs in his 2023 prequel.

Cinemablend

Wonka Review: Timotheé Chalamet’s Prequel Is A Scrumdiddlyumptious Feat Of Music And Merriment

Connecting with the unabashed level of heart, humor, and yes pure imagination contained in Wonka, means devouring this cinematic confection that deserves to be the runaway hit of this season.

France 24

Timothée Chalamet sings, dances and dons a top hat in prequel 'Wonka'

After Gene Wilder in 1971 and Johnny Depp in 2005, Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of the world's most mysterious candy man in "Wonka", a sugar-sweet prequel about a young, idealistic Willy building his chocolate empire. FRANCE 24 film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us about the many cinematic incarnations…

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6 Timothée Chalamet Performances That Make Me Excited To See How He Plays Willy Wonka

Here are six Timothée Chalamet Performances that have me excited for Wonka.

The Guardian - UK

Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet delights in fizzing Chocolate Factory prequel

Paddington director Paul King works his magic with this unashamedly sweet-toothed musical imagining the formative years of Roald Dahl’s chocolatier showman

Cinemablend

5 Lessons Wonka Should Learn From The Other Two Movies

Ahead of Timothée Chalamet portraying a young Willy Wonka, here's what I hope the prequel took notes on regarding the past Roald Dahl adaptations.

The Independent UK

Wonka shows Roald Dahl’s biggest threat isn’t ‘cancel culture’ – it’s corporate greed

Warner Bros’ effects-laden prequel starring Timothée Chalamet as the young chocolatier is far better than it had any right to be. But Hollywood’s obsession with adapting Roald Dahl risks spoiling his singular legacy, writes Louis Chilton

The Guardian - UK

The Enormous Crocodile review – Roald Dahl’s dastardly reptile stalks the stage

This production for over-fours has clever touches, lively performances and splendid puppets but the songs and the story grow monotonous

The Conversation

Wonka: Timothée Chalamet shines in an otherwise pedestrian prequel

How do you bring a film from more than half a century ago up to date for a society more tuned into the politics of representation? You won’t find out in Wonka.

The Independent UK

In ‘Wonka,’ Timothée Chalamet finds a world of pure imagination

Like the “Paddington” movies, “Wonka” was dreamt up by Paul King, a lifetime Roald Dahl fan and a writer and director whom his collaborators somewhat universally agree may actually be Paddington in a human costume

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