‘Blazing Saddles’ at 50 – Review
It’s still OK to laugh at Mel Brooks’ Western spoof comedy ‘Blazing Saddles’ starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, even 50 years on from its release. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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Wonka (2023) Review
Timothée Chalamet might be the only saving grace of Paul King’s barely passable ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel ‘Wonka’ (2023). Review by Margaret Roarty.
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‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ at 50 – Review
50 years since Willy Wonka asked “if you want to view paradise” and still it resonates as a feat of “pure imagination”. Scott Z. Walkinshaw reviews.
Read MoreWilly Wonka Prequel Lands Release Date
Willy Wonka prequel finally gets a release date. Find out who is involved and which major Hollywood stars might play the titular character here. News story by George Taylor.
Read MoreYoung Frankenstein (1974) Review
Following hot on the heels of his smash hit ‘Blazing Saddles’, Mel Brooks sends up the horror genre with a spoof for the ages, ‘Young Frankenstein’ (1974). Retrospective film review by Christopher Connor.
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Original vs Remake: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
In Katherine Hogan’s debut ‘Original vs Remake’ piece, she compares ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ (1971) to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Read who wins the battle, here.
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