Wonkamania

Examines the themes found in the book and 1971 film version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and discusses its relations to the Bible.

The warlocks and ghosts of fantasy film haunt our popular culture, but the genre has too long been ignored by critics. This comprehensive critical survey of fantasy cinema demonstrates that the fantasy genre amounts to more than escapism. Through a meticulously researched analysis of more than a century of fantasy pictures--from the seminal work of Georges Melies to Peter Jackson's recent tours of Middle-earth--the work identifies narrative strategies and their recurring components and studies patterns of challenge and return, setting and character. First addressing the difficult task of defining the genre, the work examines fantasy as a cultural force in both film and literature and explores its relation to science fiction, horror, and fairy tales. Fantasy's development is traced from the first days of film, with emphasis on how the evolving genre reflected such events as economic depression and war. Also considered is fantasy's expression of politics, as either the subject of satire or fuel for the fires of propaganda. Discussion ventures into the subgenres, from stories of invented lands inhabited by fantastic creatures to magical adventures set in the familiar world, and addresses clashes between fantasy and faith, such as the religious opposition to the Harry Potter phenomenon. From the money-making classics to little-known arthouse films, this richly illustrated work covers every aspect of fantasy film.

Introducing the new spin-off comic series Wonka Mania! Taking place within the dark world of Willy Wonka & The Death Factory, before the Golden Tickets had all been found. The story follows Doctor Victor Beaumont and Charlie Bucket's science teacher Mr. Turkentine. You'll witness the two form an unlikely partnership in order to find a Golden Ticket. Wonka mania has taken the world by storm and everyone wants a Golden Ticket...

This book discusses food in the context of the cultural matrix of India. Addressing topical issues in food and food culture, it explores questions concerning the consumption, representation and mediation of food. The book is divided into four sections, focusing on food fads; food representation; the symbolic valence of food; modes and manners of resistance articulated through food. Investigating consumption practices in both public and ethnic culture, each chapter introduces a fresh approach to food across diverse literary and cultural genres. The book offers a highly readable guide for researchers and practitioners in the field of literary and cultural studies, as well as the sociological fields of food studies, body studies and fat studies.

Science fiction, fantasy and horror movies have spawned more sequels and remakes than any other film genre. Following Volume I, which covered 400 films made 1931-1995, Volume II analyzes 334 releases from 1996 through 2016. The traditional cinematic monsters are represented--Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man, a new Mummy. A new wave of popular series inspired by comics and video games, as well as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, could never have been credibly produced without the advances in special effects technology. Audiences follow the exploits of superheroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Thor, and such heroines as the vampire Selene, zombie killer Alice, dystopian rebels Katniss Everdeen and Imperator Furiosa, and Soviet spy turned American agent Black Widow. The continuing depredations of Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers are described. Pre-1996 movies that have since been remade are included. Entries features cast and credits, detailed synopsis, critics' reviews, and original analysis.

Following the events of "Willy Wonka & The Death Factory: The Golden Ticket," Charlie returns home to find that he isn't the boy he once was.

How much did Munchkins get paid? What great cultural institution stands on the site where West Side Story was filmed? Who was first considered for the role of Mary Poppins? The Great Movie Musical Trivia Book spins out revelation after revelation with entertaining answers to intriguing questions that will test the wits of even the most die-hard musical fan.

Willy Wonka & The Death Factory is the Dark Parody featuring the famous characters from the children's story. However in this reimagined tale, Charlie an Grandpa Joe go on an insane killing spree inside the Chocolate factory. Killing Oompa Loompas fighting Slugworth, and ending with an all out battle with Willy Wonka. If you enjoy dark humor and looking for something outside your usual comic book, this is for you! Just keep in mind to not read it to your kids.

When the Oompa Loompas arrived at the factory, everything went to hell. Willy Wonka had commanded them to violently remove his entire human staff and have them thrown over his factory's wall. Grandpa Joe, amongst one of the employees who was thrown over and the only survivor of the incident now seeks REVENGE! This dark an twisted parody transforms the Willy Wonka story into an unadulterated violent narrative like you have never read before!

Victor Beaumont, the crazed mental health doctor and his partner in crime Mister Turkentine, are guilty of kidnapping yet another poor soul. Harold Curtis, the Siemens's Systems head developer is now at the will of these two crazed criminals! If only Mr. Curtis had kept his mouth shut about having a box of Wonka Bars, maybe he'd be in better circumstances?