The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Film Review

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Film Review

Wes Anderson enters the 2024 Oscars race with his Live Action Short adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book series, ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’, an imaginatively presented re-telling.

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Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022) Review

The dance numbers are a fantastic spectacle and the songs are catchy and funny in ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical’ (2022), the live-action adaptation starring Emma Thompson. Review by Martha Lane.

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10 Best Gremlins Moments

10 Best Gremlins Moments

From the dark horrors of a Christmas nightmare to the laughs of carolling creatures, the 10 best moments from ‘Gremlins’ (1984). List by Grace Britten.

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10 Best Matilda Moments

10 Best Matilda Moments

The 10 best moments from ‘Matilda’ (1996), Danny DeVito’s beloved family fantasy adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel starring Mara Wilson. List by Emily Nighman.

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‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ at 50 – Review

‘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.

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Fantastic Mr Fox (2009) Review

Fantastic Mr Fox (2009) Review

Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is adapted via stop-motion animation for the screen by Wes Anderson, in this ensemble film led by George Clooney and Meryl Streep. Christopher Connor reviews.

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Original vs Remake: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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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