Just over a month ago, Craig Price once again invited me onto Matinee Heroes. Along with Price and co-host Elisabeth Rappe, I got to swim deep in a river of chocolate memories to talk about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. We all came away changed.
On the Matinee Heroes website Craig describes the episode thus:
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner. When he experiences the magical wonders inside the factory, the boy discovers that a kind heart is a far finer possession than a sweet tooth.
Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about dark children’s movies, wild internet theories, lazy grandparents and the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
Click here to listen to the Matinee Heroes podcast.
Yes, I’m old enough to have seen it in its original 1971 theatrical release. Since 6 year old me saw it, the movie has only grown in my heart. A few years ago I even went to the Hollywood Bowl to see it played “live” with celebrity singers, and still maintain it should be remade just once more with Weird Al as Willy Wonka AND all the Oompa Loompas.
And say, how about some Super7 ReAction Willy Wonka figures while you’re here?
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