Tag Archives: Gene Wilder

Movie Microscope: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The works of Roald Dahl have inspired several films, but the best known of his works is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which has been adapted to film on two separate occasions. The first adaptation, directed by Mel Stuart in … Continue reading

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Favorite Films: Young Frankenstein

“My grandfather’s work was doodoo! I am not interested in death! The only thing that concerns me is the preservation of life!” Lots of directors have favorite actors, and it’s just as common for audiences to prefer movies that pair … Continue reading

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My Movie Alphabet

Mettel Ray has started an interesting blog-a-thon at her site: “My Movie Alphabet”. The concept is pretty simple and straightforward: for each letter of the alphabet, plus one for numbers and symbols, choose something movie-related that fits that letter and … Continue reading

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Stir Crazy

When you think of directors who might helm a team-up between legendary comic actors Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, Sidney Poitier probably wouldn’t be first on the list. But in a comedy that changes its venue and — to some … Continue reading

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