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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 Conversation

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

The Independent UK

Wonka’s Keegan-Michael Key on playing a Roald Dahl-style villain in the fantastical drama

Exclusive: Total Film speaks to Keegan-Michael Key about Wonka

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Wonka review: "Paul King brings his Paddington touch to Roald Dahl"

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Wonka review: Timothée Chalamet is a bit miscast in this otherwise magical Roald Dahl prequel

The Oompa Loompas are still problematic, but director Paul King’s follow-up to the Paddington movies can’t help but charm

The Independent UK

Wonka review – Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat

Timothée Chalamet leads a beguiling cast in a backstory that rinses away all sourness from Roald Dahl’s embittered chocolatier

The Guardian - UK

'Wonka' movie holds remnants of novel's racist past

Several years ago, I made a visit to a local book sale and came across a rare 1964 edition of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Popular in its own right, the novel has also served as the inspiration for a number of movies, including “Willy Wonka The Chocolate…

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Timothée Chalamet reveals he didn’t turn to Johnny Depp for advice on playing Willy Wonka in new flick

The actor, 27, stars as the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory in the new musical movie

Evening Standard

The Witches! Luke Thallon! Two Strangers’! We’ve got it all on this week’s theatre podcast

Plus! Our top picks of the shows to see this Christmas...

Evening Standard

The week in theatre: The Witches; Ghosts; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) – review

The youngsters steal the show in the National’s terrifying gothic Disney Roald Dahl; a fine cast are stranded in Ibsen by candlelight; and a bittersweet fairytale in New York hits the spot

The Guardian - UK

Motorised mice and hideous death masks: bringing The Witches to life on stage

From mixing 20 shades of pink to not making the witch heads too scary, a behind-the-scenes tour of the National Theatre’s new production reveals the craft that goes into bringing Roald Dahl’s children’s classic to the stage

The Guardian - UK

Paramount Theatre stages fun version of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ but it’s not quite golden

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre has staged a solid version of “Charlie,” with a few tweaks to the 1964 book, written by Roald Dahl, some of which will undoubtedly confuse diehard fans.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Witches review – frights played for fun in rollicking musical

Roald Dahl’s villains are given a makeover with a gag-filled script by Lucy Kirkwood and a couple of storming numbers

The Guardian - UK

The Witches at the National Theatre review: this is the Christmas show to beat

Forget the old adage 'never work with children or animals', this production has great fun with children *as* animals

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Microsoft is now in the business of custom chocolate Xbox controllers, and YOU could win one

Microsoft is partnering with Warner Bros. to celebrate the upcoming 'Wonka' reboot with an edible Xbox controller and custom Xbox Series X. And you can win one.

Cinemablend

After Barbie Frenzy Dies Down, We Finally Have An Update On Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movies

Netflix executive gives an update regarding Barbie director Greta Gerwig's upcoming Narnia movie.

Creative Bloq

The first-ever National Illustration Day is coming (and it's about time)

Thanks to The Quentin Blake Centre.

Tom’s Guide

5 best Netflix kids movies that adults will like

These Netflix kids movies are fun for all ages

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Wes Anderson's best movie this year isn't Asteroid City — and it's on Netflix now

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is Wes Anderson’s best movie this year — not Asteroid City. And it’s available to stream on Netflix now. Here’s why this 39-minute adaptation of Roald Dahl’s short story is a must-watch.

The Conversation

Roald Dahl, time-bending crime, and queer pirate comedy: the best of streaming this November

October has somehow slid into November and pretty soon, the silly season will be upon us.

The Conversation

Roald Dahl was a bigot and beloved children’s author. Wes Anderson shows both sides of this complicated persona

Wes Anderson’s latest work involves four short films based on Roald Dahl stories: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, The Rat Catcher and Poison.

The Guardian - UK

From The Miracle Club to Sir Quentin Blake: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

A stellar cast embarks upon a pilgrimage in Thaddeus O’Sullivan’s feminist drama, and Roald Dahl’s wildly distinctive illustrator celebrates his 90th birthday

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Year 12s Are Fumin’ Over This Year’s HSC English Exam & I Reckon I’d Straight Up Flunk It Too

Year 12 HSC and VCE exam season has begun and this year's crop are truly hating it. Let's chat about it and try to repress the memories.

The Guardian - AU

These HSC exam questions stumped some NSW students. How would you fare?

First English paper prompts one student to ask ‘What the hell was that?’ – and others are moved to post pictures of apricots next to crying emojis

The Guardian - UK

‘A secret no one talked about’: Michael Morpurgo on discovering his real father – and hating Spielberg’s War Horse

As he turns 80, the prolific children’s author takes us on a tour of his Devon village, to talk about family bombshells, the burning of Joan of Arc – and finally getting a film adaptation he likes

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