Timothée Chalamet Shines in Uneven Musical Prequel

Timothée Chalamet is reason enough to see Wonka, the new musical that acts as a prequel to the Roald Dahl-inspired films Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and, if you’re so inclined, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Chalamet plays the famous title character in his formative years, passionate and optimistic about the world. He’s desperate … Read more

Wonka’s First Reactions Call It Wacky and Whimsical

Image: Warner Bros. Wonka—the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel—has screened for critics, and the reactions are mixed… but mostly good. Like It or Not, Your Doctor Will Use AI | AI Unlocked Directed by Paul King (Paddington) and starring Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, Warner Bros.’ Wonka sets out to deepen the origin … Read more

Greta Gerwig on Casting Ryan Gosling as Barbie’s Ken

Ken (Ryan Gosling) and Barbie (Margot Robbie) Picture: Warner Bros. The lore that’s already been constructed up round Barbie has taught us that star Margot Robbie was instrumental from the very starting in bringing the modern Mattel doll to the massive display. However apparently, co-star Ryan Gosling—who performs Ken—took a bit extra convincing to affix the … Read more