KnockBack, Episode 37: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Added 2018-10-25 16:01:01 +0000 UTCIt's almost always true that "the book is better than the movie." But when it comes to the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory -- which is based on the 1964 Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory -- the movie is definitively better than what inspired it. Starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a timeless mix of humor, music, and zaniness, and, nearly five decades after its release, it's as amazing as ever. So join us as we take a trip down the Chocolate River and remember the unusual adventure of a young boy named Charlie, his grandfather Joe, and a group of terrible children intent on inheriting a lifetime's supply of goodness, goodness that eludes all but one of them.
Comments
I'm glad the new generations are appreciating the old classics. =)
Colin Moriarty
2018-11-05 19:18:44 +0000 UTCIt's so good.
Colin Moriarty
2018-11-05 19:18:28 +0000 UTCAugustus Gloop's father eating the interviewer's microphone is one of the finest moments in cinema history.
Justin Matkowski
2018-11-02 19:35:25 +0000 UTCWillie Wonka may actually be my favorite movie ever. I got my 5 year old to watch it and he loves it as well (other than the scary tunnel scene lol).
2018-11-02 16:41:54 +0000 UTCWould never entertain the thought that it isn't a good thing!
David Graham
2018-10-29 15:20:45 +0000 UTCWe'll get mom on an episode, no doubt. =)
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-29 00:52:33 +0000 UTCThat's a good thing. Be nostalgic!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-29 00:51:48 +0000 UTCThank you for the warning! It's the same here in Indiana, too. I agree with Colin when he said that mustard is the devil's condiment.
James Kinslow III
2018-10-28 19:11:04 +0000 UTCJames... be very careful if McD’s burgers in New England. Yep...mustard! 🙄
BettyAnn Moriarty
2018-10-28 11:34:53 +0000 UTCThat would be fun to do , Spencer! Maybe one day... 😉
BettyAnn Moriarty
2018-10-28 11:32:52 +0000 UTCYou need to be on an episode with both of them and talk about the 80s and 90s
spencer sorensen
2018-10-28 09:00:25 +0000 UTCIn my humble opinion, Willy Wonka is the best movie of all time. SO many lessons in this film (besides the ‘humor’ and sometimes creepiness of what was happening at times). Your father and I waited on line for a very long time to get into the theatre. And we were surrounded by families with young children which made us feel sort of awkward - but we hung on and were thrilled that we did. I think that this was the one time that aunt Janet and uncle Frankie didn’t join us. (We really did do everything together... The good old days , for sure.) Great job, boys. Can’t wait to see what you’ll talk about next.
BettyAnn Moriarty
2018-10-27 13:43:05 +0000 UTCThe amounts of films from my childhood that Knockback has made me go back and watch...
David Graham
2018-10-27 00:22:53 +0000 UTCIf mustard was eradicated from this planet, I wouldn't shed any tears.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 22:49:32 +0000 UTCI must say that I completely agree with you on mustard. I fucking hate it! Heinz ketchup is number one for me. Mayonnaise is good as is Sweet Baby Ray BBQ sauce, but mustard can be shot to the fucking Sun. I live in Indiana where putting mustard on sandwiches is commonplace, so I always specify when ordering food to make sure that it's ONLY ketchup (and sometimes onion, too).
James Kinslow III
2018-10-26 19:36:11 +0000 UTCYou oughta!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 19:28:54 +0000 UTCGreat episode it made me want to go watch it again.
strawhatninja
2018-10-26 19:16:50 +0000 UTCThat I didn't know. Still, they have no place playing it.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:38:09 +0000 UTCONLY Oompa Loompa songs = Creepfest Galore.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:37:54 +0000 UTCMayo is the dominant condiment. Ketchup, too, of course.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:37:38 +0000 UTCI gotta say, my idea about how only the Oompa Loompa songs should be there is a good one... Would be creepy as hell.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:37:01 +0000 UTCThanks for listening!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:36:40 +0000 UTCThe Devil's Condiment.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:36:25 +0000 UTCGood thing she's your ex.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:36:09 +0000 UTCYes yes yes, we got there in the end!
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:35:47 +0000 UTCGood to hear! I'm Philly-bound in early December to record the next batch.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:35:33 +0000 UTCI played hockey in the early-to-mid '90s with a girl named Becky, and her parents had this sweet van with a VCR, CRT, and SNES. We'd drive all over New England in that thing, and it was glorious.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:35:12 +0000 UTCGrandpa Joe is such a punk-ass bitch.
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:34:32 +0000 UTCFamily Guy is always good. =D
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:34:19 +0000 UTCUnfortunately, Greg, your name is now Grant. (Honestly, I have no idea how that happened; probably a transcription error on my part. I apologize.)
Colin Moriarty
2018-10-26 18:34:01 +0000 UTCTo be fair colin the Sox only played that in response to Aaron judge blaring it in the Red Sox club house after the Yankees won game 1.
Chad Lewis
2018-10-26 15:10:09 +0000 UTCAs much as I love the songs... I’d love a songless edit like you guys mentioned. That would have been a wild take.
Kenneth Koepnick
2018-10-26 13:51:54 +0000 UTCLoved this episode. I don't think you can take out all of the songs like you said Pure Imagination is iconic, but you could for sure cut out some of them in the early stages. This was always a favorite of mine growing up as well, when it is truly a messed up concept, but most of Dahl's books are. I loved James and the Giant Peach as a kid, and that book is actually fairly terrifying when I went back to read it as an adult as well. I've shared the movie with both my 14 year old when he was younger and now my 7 year old just this year. They both have loved it, but I think my oldest liked it more when he was younger. Also loving the The Worst segment at the end. I think it's probably my favorite tangent topic you guys have done. Even if you don't like Mustard on hamburgers... Give me some spicy mustard on a sandwich any day over mayo ;-).
Britton Dowers
2018-10-26 13:11:43 +0000 UTCYou guys are right, taking out the songs before they enter the factory would make it a much better film. There’s a much worse condiment, ranch. I don’t know why, but people around me in Texas love that nasty shit and put it on everything, even pizza.
Chris B
2018-10-26 12:44:16 +0000 UTCPure imagination definitely justifies the music aspect of the film! Great episode guys!
Brady Bosuego
2018-10-26 07:20:33 +0000 UTCListening to this episode makes me want to watch the movie again. I used to watch it all the time in elementary school when we’d have movie days. RIP Gene Wilder. Duuuuuude it’s so unfortunate that you hate mustard hahaha. I’ll never forget your Conversation With Colin episode about it back in the day.... hearing you talk about your hate for mustard is hilarious! I’m the one who loves mustard and olive oil mayo..... please let me still support you lol.
Will Hahn
2018-10-26 04:59:04 +0000 UTCMy ex put me on yellow mustard on Pepperoni pizza and I love it. No joke! Please don't cancel my Patreon. Subscription. I'm just being honest.
Jeshua Anderson
2018-10-26 03:39:05 +0000 UTCI was initially shocked at the fact that pure imagination wasn't discussed in songs, but you mentioned it and it got some love. I love the song pure imagination and was my favorite part other than the you stole fizzy lifting drinks good day sir part hahaha. Great job guys
Ryan Harvey
2018-10-25 23:30:25 +0000 UTCAs a Sharks fan I know I hate the guy
James Galos
2018-10-25 22:20:04 +0000 UTCOh and for what's it's worth, I love that you guys do the show in person because of the rapport you two have with each other. It's what makes this show so good.
William
2018-10-25 21:24:08 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite episodes thus far. My siblings and I would keep a copy of the VHS in our van (which had a VCR AND TV built in) and would just watch it on repeat. Definitely in my top 25 movies of all time. Also, shoutout to Frau Blucher. 😂😂😂 I would absolutely love a Young Frankenstein topic in the future ❤️
William
2018-10-25 21:22:36 +0000 UTCBURP CHARLIE IT’S THE ONLY WAY!
Tyler
2018-10-25 20:42:32 +0000 UTCLoved this. Have you seen the family guy spoof of it? greatness.
Joey Finelli
2018-10-25 18:46:32 +0000 UTCColin, thanks for including my question! You called me Grant instead of Greg, usually people mess up my last name and not my first name, but I'll take it nonetheless. Love the interactivity with your patrons on these podcasts.
Greg Ohlenforst
2018-10-25 17:12:40 +0000 UTCI wonder how many people got the Todd Bertuzzi reference. Does any NHL fan not hate that guy?
Matt Styka
2018-10-25 16:43:43 +0000 UTC
