Gene Wilder: ‘Willy Wonka’ Remake Is an Insult
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Warner Bros, Adaptation, Classics, Family, Remakes, Celebrity Gossip,
Although it's been 8 years since Tim Burton's adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hit theaters, Gene Wilder - who portrayed the title role in the 1972 adaptation of the book Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory -is still rather upset that it was made.
The 80 year-old screen veteran made an apperance at an event in New York, where he was asked his opinion of Burton's take of the classic children's tale. "I think it's an insult. It's probably Warner Bros.' insult," Wilder said.
While the Young Frankenstein actor didn't necessarily have good things to say about Burton, he did compliment his frequent collaborator, Johnny Depp: "Johnny Depp, I think, is a good actor, but I don't care for that director. He's a talented man, but I don't care for him doing stuff like he did."
Wilder may not be acting in Hollywood anymore, but he has recently taken to writing; his second book, Something to Remember You By, is due in bookstores soon.
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VIDEO: Best Movie Insults Compilation
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Lists, Videos,
About to start your three-day weekend and not sure what to do with yourself? What don’t you test out some of “The 100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time” while barbecuing with your friends?
Note: This 10-minute clip - featuring barbs from films ranging from The Breakfast Club to The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Full Metal Jacket - is definitely NSFW. So be sure there aren’t any kids around the grill when you start using them.
(FYI - Make sure to check out “The 100 Cheesiest Movie Quotes of All Time” as well.)
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