Atomic Fangirl

“Every good thing in this world started with dreams. So you hold on to yours.“

I was both excited and worried when I heard there would be a new film focusing on Willy Wonka. Excited, because Timothée Chalamet looked absolutely perfect in Wonka’s ensemble… But worried because well, let’s just say there are a few things in the original story that feel kinda iffy nowadays. Dare I say, prOblEmaTic?

But this first look has me hopeful. Firstly, because it’s helmed by Paddington director Paul King, who did such a lovely job of bringing that beloved children’s book character to the screen. Secondly, the cast seems to be playing with the same blend of whimsy, charm, and magical realism. With a healthy scoop of sending-up it’s own mythology. Case in point? Hugh Grant’s Oompa-Loompa. Yep. That’s right y’all.

Wonka looks like it’s going to be standing apart from the strange-in-an-uncomfortable-way Burton remake, by leaning in on the silliness. And I want more. So til this summer heat turns to winter’s chill? I’ll have to suck it up and rewatch this. Enjoy!

Wonka flies into theaters December 15th, 2023.

“Have you met them yet?”

Gotta admit I really hope this one’s gonna be good. The game is super cool, and the cast has Josh Hutcherson, Marie-Louise Masterson and Matthew Lillard. SIGN ME UP. Synopsis!

Can you survive five nights?

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone and The Invisible Man— brings Five Nights at Freddy’s to the big screen.

The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be so easy to make it through.

5 Nights hits theaters October 27th, 2023.