Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> writes:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
Given this is cross posted to rec.arts.sf.written, one might
point out that the book dates from 1964.
Personally, I read the book before I saw the movie, and I still
enjoy the book more.
The Depp version was a bit different; I preferred the Wilder portrayal.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> writes:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
Given this is cross posted to rec.arts.sf.written, one might
point out that the book dates from 1964.
Personally, I read the book before I saw the movie, and I still
enjoy the book more.
The Depp version was a bit different; I preferred the Wilder portrayal.
On 8/13/2021 1:00 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> writes:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
Given this is cross posted to rec.arts.sf.written, one might
point out that the book dates from 1964.
Personally, I read the book before I saw the movie, and I still
enjoy the book more.
The Depp version was a bit different; I preferred the Wilder portrayal.
The Depp version was just strange. Gene Wilder is freaking awesome at
that point in his career.
Good to know that it was based on a book. I thought so but was not sure.
On 8/13/2021 1:00 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> writes:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
Given this is cross posted to rec.arts.sf.written, one might
point out that the book dates from 1964.
Personally, I read the book before I saw the movie, and I still
enjoy the book more.
The Depp version was a bit different; I preferred the Wilder portrayal.
The Depp version was just strange.
Gene Wilder is freaking awesome at that point in his career.
Good to know that it was based on a book. I thought so but was not sure.
Thanks,
Lynn
On 2021-08-13 18:13:08 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
On 8/13/2021 1:00 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> writes:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
Given this is cross posted to rec.arts.sf.written, one might
point out that the book dates from 1964.
Personally, I read the book before I saw the movie, and I still
enjoy the book more.
The Depp version was a bit different; I preferred the Wilder portrayal.
The Depp version was just strange.
Johnny Dipstick is just strange ... as is Tim Burton, and very slightly
less so his wife Helena Bonham-Carter.
Gene Wilder is freaking awesome at that point in his career.
This is one of the very few musical movies I actually like. Another one
is "Bugsy Malone", although ruined by the ending simply turning into a massive food fight.
Good to know that it was based on a book. I thought so but was not sure.
Thanks,
Lynn
Your parents never read / gave you Roald Dahl's books?? They should be
in prison for cruelty to children! ;-)
The original Roadl Dahl book is caled "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
Reportedly child actor Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket) was offered a
three picture deal, but he decided not to take it and became a
veterinarian instead. Originally there was meant to be at least one
more movie based on the sequel book "Charlie and the Great Glass
Elevator" which carries on the story immediately after the first book,
but Dahl disliked the Gene wilder movie so much that he refused to
allow any more movies or TV shows to be made. There is also an
unfinished third Roald Dahl book called "Charlie in the White House",
which may or may not have been what the third film would have been.
There is now a new prequel movie coming called "Wonka" due in March
2023, but it's not based on any Roald Dahl book - it's simply rubbish
made up by Hollyweird following a younger Wonka before he opened the
factory (i.e. discovering the Oompa Loompas, etc.).
The other best-known Roald Dahl book is "James and the Giant Peach". A
movie was made of it using stop-motion animation, but it's another of
weirdo Tim Burton's strange garbage.
On 2021-08-13 17:54:07 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory >>
I watched it again in the last year. Still a great fantasy.
Lynn
Not really a "sci-fi" movie / book, although the sequel book does go
into space.
On 8/13/2021 5:34 PM, Your Name wrote:
On 2021-08-13 17:54:07 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
I watched it again in the last year. Still a great fantasy.
Lynn
Not really a "sci-fi" movie / book, although the sequel book does go
into space.
Like I said, fantasy, not science fiction.
Lynn
On 2021-08-13 22:34:11 +0000, Your Name said:
On 2021-08-13 18:13:08 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
On 8/13/2021 1:00 PM, Scott Lurndal wrote:
Lynn McGuire <lynnmcguire5@gmail.com> writes:The Depp version was just strange.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
Given this is cross posted to rec.arts.sf.written, one might
point out that the book dates from 1964.
Personally, I read the book before I saw the movie, and I still
enjoy the book more.
The Depp version was a bit different; I preferred the Wilder portrayal. >>>
Johnny Dipstick is just strange ... as is Tim Burton, and very slightly
less so his wife Helena Bonham-Carter.
Gene Wilder is freaking awesome at that point in his career.
This is one of the very few musical movies I actually like. Another one
is "Bugsy Malone", although ruined by the ending simply turning into a
massive food fight.
Good to know that it was based on a book. I thought so but was not sure. >>>
Thanks,
Lynn
Your parents never read / gave you Roald Dahl's books?? They should be
in prison for cruelty to children! ;-)
The original Roadl Dahl book is caled "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". >>
Reportedly child actor Peter Ostrum (Charlie Bucket) was offered a
three picture deal, but he decided not to take it and became a
veterinarian instead. Originally there was meant to be at least one
more movie based on the sequel book "Charlie and the Great Glass
Elevator" which carries on the story immediately after the first book,
but Dahl disliked the Gene wilder movie so much that he refused to
allow any more movies or TV shows to be made. There is also an
unfinished third Roald Dahl book called "Charlie in the White House",
which may or may not have been what the third film would have been.
There is now a new prequel movie coming called "Wonka" due in March
2023, but it's not based on any Roald Dahl book - it's simply rubbish
made up by Hollyweird following a younger Wonka before he opened the
factory (i.e. discovering the Oompa Loompas, etc.).
The other best-known Roald Dahl book is "James and the Giant Peach". A
movie was made of it using stop-motion animation, but it's another of
weirdo Tim Burton's strange garbage.
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish
movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time)
that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dahl books.
On 2021-08-14 03:05:03 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
On 8/13/2021 5:34 PM, Your Name wrote:
On 2021-08-13 17:54:07 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory >>>>
I watched it again in the last year. Still a great fantasy.
Not really a "sci-fi" movie / book, although the sequel book does go
into space.
Like I said, fantasy, not science fiction.
Despite many people like book publishers lumping the two together,
sci-fi and fantasy are not the same thing (although in some cases they crossover)
technically both newsgroups are for sci-fi, not fantasy.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
I watched it again in the last year. Still a great fantasy.
On 2021-08-14 03:05:03 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
On 8/13/2021 5:34 PM, Your Name wrote:
On 2021-08-13 17:54:07 +0000, Lynn McGuire said:
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory >>>>
I watched it again in the last year. Still a great fantasy.
Lynn
Not really a "sci-fi" movie / book, although the sequel book does go
into space.
Like I said, fantasy, not science fiction.
Lynn
Despite many people like book publishers lumping the two together,
sci-fi and fantasy are not the same thing (although in some cases they crossover) ... technically both newsgroups are for sci-fi, not fantasy. :-)
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish
movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time)
that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish >>movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time)
that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the
Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny,
the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
In rec.arts.sf.written Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish
movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time)
that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the
Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny,
the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
On Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:19:11 -0500, Leif Roar Moldskred ><leifm@huldreheim.Home> wrote:
In rec.arts.sf.written Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish
movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time)
that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the
Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny,
the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
I didn't enjoy "Fantasic Mr. Fox": I kept /hearing/ the Famous Actor,
but never /seeing/ him. What can I say? Other than this is the only
instance of that particular problem I can recall.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was a great film, even if the middle is a
bit of a muddle. At least, the VHS/DVD versions were; I don't recall
noticing this when I saw it in the theater.
Leif Roar Moldskred <leifm@huldreheim.Home> wrote:
Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish >>>movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time) >>>that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the
Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny,
the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
And You Only Live Twice, but I can't forgive him for killing Aki.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:58:16 -0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman" <ahk@chinet.com>: >>Leif Roar Moldskred <leifm@huldreheim.Home> wrote:
Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish >>>>movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time) >>>>that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the >>>Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny,
the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
And You Only Live Twice, but I can't forgive him for killing Aki.
It's been so long I have forgotten whether Aki is in the book and, if
she is, whether she dies.
In the film this is necessary to clear the decks for his cover.
Traditional Family Values can be a bitch.
In article <rlfihg1d04een81fa105rj7865uik73dcl@4ax.com>,
Paul S Person <psperson1@ix.netcom.invalid> wrote:
On Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:19:11 -0500, Leif Roar Moldskred >><leifm@huldreheim.Home> wrote:
In rec.arts.sf.written Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish >>>> movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time) >>>> that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the >>>Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny,
the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
I didn't enjoy "Fantasic Mr. Fox": I kept /hearing/ the Famous Actor,
but never /seeing/ him. What can I say? Other than this is the only >>instance of that particular problem I can recall.
I thought it was rather minor when I saw it: OK, but no big deal.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was a great film, even if the middle is a
bit of a muddle. At least, the VHS/DVD versions were; I don't recall >>noticing this when I saw it in the theater.
I liked it when I saw it, but I was 7. Later I read the book and liked
that better. (BTW, there's a sequel: Chitty is back, and she's a camper! [No, I didn't read it])
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old this year.
Released on June 30, 1971.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory
I watched it again in the last year. Still a great fantasy.
Lynn
In article <rlfihg1d04een81fa105rj7865uik73dcl@4ax.com>,
Paul S Person <psperson1@ix.netcom.invalid> wrote:
On Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:19:11 -0500, Leif Roar Moldskred >><leifm@huldreheim.Home> wrote:
In rec.arts.sf.written Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish >>>> movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time) >>>> that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the >>>Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny,
the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
I didn't enjoy "Fantasic Mr. Fox": I kept /hearing/ the Famous Actor,
but never /seeing/ him. What can I say? Other than this is the only >>instance of that particular problem I can recall.
I thought it was rather minor when I saw it: OK, but no big deal.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was a great film, even if the middle is a
bit of a muddle. At least, the VHS/DVD versions were; I don't recall >>noticing this when I saw it in the theater.
I liked it when I saw it, but I was 7. Later I read the book and liked
that better. (BTW, there's a sequel: Chitty is back, and she's a camper! >[No, I didn't read it])
On 15 Aug 2021 16:31:15 GMT, ted@loft.tnolan.com (Ted Nolan
<tednolan>) wrote:
In article <rlfihg1d04een81fa105rj7865uik73dcl@4ax.com>,
Paul S Person <psperson1@ix.netcom.invalid> wrote:
On Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:19:11 -0500, Leif Roar Moldskred >>><leifm@huldreheim.Home> wrote:
In rec.arts.sf.written Your Name <YourName@yourisp.com> wrote:
I forgot, the other well-known Roald Dahl book turned into a recent-ish >>>>> movie is "The BFG". For some reason (maybe it was too new at the time) >>>>> that story isn't included in my old box-set of Dalh books.
I'd argue that "The Witches" is better known than both "James and the >>>>Giant Peach" and "The BFG". There are also movie adaptions of "Danny, >>>>the Champion of the World" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Dahl also wrote
the script for the movie "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang."
I didn't enjoy "Fantasic Mr. Fox": I kept /hearing/ the Famous Actor,
but never /seeing/ him. What can I say? Other than this is the only >>>instance of that particular problem I can recall.
I thought it was rather minor when I saw it: OK, but no big deal.
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was a great film, even if the middle is a
bit of a muddle. At least, the VHS/DVD versions were; I don't recall >>>noticing this when I saw it in the theater.
I liked it when I saw it, but I was 7. Later I read the book and liked >>that better. (BTW, there's a sequel: Chitty is back, and she's a camper! >>[No, I didn't read it])
Let me guess:
Fleming didn't write it.
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