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Has anyone seen this Wonka movie? The prequel, not the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory versions. I am talking about the new movie in theaters now. I am trying to finagle Mrs. King into seeing a matinee with me. I think we are going Thursday if all works well.

I want to see this movie. I do not think I will like it but I want to see how modern cinema treats the character. As someone who lives a Wonka-esque life, as I am constantly reminded by people who know me, I am curious.

I am sure the movie will make it look easier than it is.

Any reviews? :lurk:

We will be going to Broad Theater. It is around the corner from our house. I was in there the other day to ask about the movie times. I noticed that they have a Rush pinball machine in the lobby. You know I am going to arrive early.

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Citizen B wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:38 pm Has anyone seen this Wonka movie? The prequel, not the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory versions. I am talking about the new movie in theaters now. I am trying to finagle Mrs. King into seeing a matinee with me. I think we are going Thursday if all works well.

I want to see this movie. I do not think I will like it but I want to see how modern cinema treats the character. As someone who lives a Wonka-esque life, as I am constantly reminded by people who know me, I am curious.

I am sure the movie will make it look easier than it is.

Any reviews? :lurk:

We will be going to Broad Theater. It is around the corner from our house. I was in there the other day to ask about the movie times. I noticed that they have a Rush pinball machine in the lobby. You know I am going to arrive early.

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I am told that, if you get high score, the machine plays Red Barchetta.
It should play limelight instead
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I have not seen it but I will watch it with my Wife when it is free for us. I love the original. Have never seen the remake. My Wife said it is very Tim Burton-esque. I look forward to your review
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Piping Abe wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:09 pm I have not seen it but I will watch it with my Wife when it is free for us. I love the original. Have never seen the remake. My Wife said it is very Tim Burton-esque. I look forward to your review
I like how you capitalize Wife. That is a very nice touch. She deserves it.
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Citizen B wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:17 pm
Piping Abe wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:09 pm I have not seen it but I will watch it with my Wife when it is free for us. I love the original. Have never seen the remake. My Wife said it is very Tim Burton-esque. I look forward to your review
I like how you capitalize Wife. That is a very nice touch. She deserves it.
Agreed Mr King :king:
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Piping Abe wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:09 pm I have not seen it but I will watch it with my Wife when it is free for us. I love the original. Have never seen the remake. My Wife said it is very Tim Burton-esque. I look forward to your review
I’m waiting for Oppenheimer to be free.

Grandpa Joe was something else. Laid in bed for years, wouldn’t work, and mooched off his daughter, but hopped like a mother effer when he got a chance to go to a chocolate factory!
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Kevin Keith wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:49 pm
Piping Abe wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:09 pm I have not seen it but I will watch it with my Wife when it is free for us. I love the original. Have never seen the remake. My Wife said it is very Tim Burton-esque. I look forward to your review
I’m waiting for Oppenheimer to be free.

Grandpa Joe was something else. Laid in bed for years, wouldn’t work, and mooched off his daughter, but hopped like a mother effer when he got a chance to go to a chocolate factory!
I've known people like that. 😁
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MikeDennison wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:23 am
Kevin Keith wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:49 pm
Piping Abe wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:09 pm I have not seen it but I will watch it with my Wife when it is free for us. I love the original. Have never seen the remake. My Wife said it is very Tim Burton-esque. I look forward to your review
I’m waiting for Oppenheimer to be free.

Grandpa Joe was something else. Laid in bed for years, wouldn’t work, and mooched off his daughter, but hopped like a mother effer when he got a chance to go to a chocolate factory!
I've known people like that. 😁
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He was an effin bum if you ask me. He stole fizzy lifting drinks.
I wish they would just leave the classics alone.
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Gene Wilder said he never seen Tim Burtons version of Charlie because he watched the trailer and said he ruined it.
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