The new ‘Wonka’ film manages to not be too sweet
Bob Mondello shares his thoughts on Timothee Chalamet’s rendition of a young Willy Wonka in the new prequel to the Roald Dahl film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
One last Hanukkah gift from Hallmark: ‘Round and Round’ is a really fun romcom
If you find yourself in Hanukkah withdrawal, take Round and Round for a spin: This time-loop romance embraces the holiday in a way that feels complete and thoughtful.
Actor Jeffrey Wright discusses ‘American Fiction’
Actor Jeffrey Wright stars in the new film “American Fiction.” It tells the story of an author who jokingly writes a book filled with Black stereotypes that inadvertently becomes his biggest hit.
‘Wonka’ returns with more music, less menace
Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet as the titular candy mogul, is a much brighter story than Roald Dahl’s original telling. But its sunny salute to dreaming your dreams has a charm all its own.
2023 was a great year for moviegoing — here are 10 of Justin Chang’s favorites
Film critics like to argue, but Chang says that he and his colleagues agree that this was a really good year on screen. Beyond the Barbie and Oppenheimer blockbuster, here’s what you shouldn’t miss.
Director Paul King discusses his new movie ‘Wonka,’ a Willy Wonka origin story
NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Paul King, director of the new movie “Wonka.” It tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, who first appeared in the 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
A new documentary examines the ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ and asks: Why?
A long time ago – November 1978, to be exact – instead of episodes of “The Incredible Hulk” and “Wonder Woman,” CBS aired a holiday special that was, well, totally out of this world.
Two beloved Christmas classics just joined the National Film Registry
Every year, the Librarian of Congress selects 25 movies to be added to the National Film Registry. This year, the list included Home Alone and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
It took 23 years, but a ‘Chicken Run’ sequel has finally hatched
It’s Bond meets The Truman Show in Aardman’s sequel to Chicken Run. This time, the chickens break in — not out — to save the flock. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget premieres on Netflix this week.
André Braugher, star of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide,’ dies at 61
Braugher was known for his strong dramatic presence before he shifted gears and worked in comedy.
What does it mean to be Black enough? Cord Jefferson explores this ‘American Fiction’
The film is a satire based on Percival Everett’s novel Erasure. It’s about a Black author whose editors want him to write clichéd stories of Black life — that rang true to director Cord Jefferson.
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