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It’s hard to believe Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is 50 years old today. The film released on June 30, 1971. Wow. Gene Wilder starred as the Candy Man Willy Wonka.
In celebration leading to this special occasion, the actors from the film sat down together for a virtual discussion about the film. Sharing memories and reflecting on the experience of being part of this family classic.
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Jim Alexander
Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.