Questions for the Movie: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

One of the most unusual movies in the history of American cinema, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) fascinates people around the world with its strange badness and awkward and depressing tone. At the same time, it offers some quick wit, cult fun, and of course Gene Wilder. I decided against reviewing the movie. The basic facts are all over IMDb. Instead, I’m just going to ask a few of the questions we’ve all asked about this film. What... Read More

On Valentine’s Day

You’re expecting me to vociferously lambaste the very nature of Valentine’s Day, decrying it as the Hallmark holiday that it is and eviscerating the concept you call “love”. Well this isn’t that. Instead, I’m going to lay out some practical advice. If you take any of this seriously, it’ll be your loss. I’m probably the worst person to give relationship advice. I have neither a soft spot nor an inner cushy teddy bear to squeeze. My... Read More