Gene Wilder
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Gene Wilder was an American actor, comedian, writer, and director celebrated for films such as Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein, and Silver Streak.
Works by Gene Wilder
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3 episodes featuring Gene Wilder
The Big Picture
Endgame Encore tests Hollywood’s appetite for theatrical nostalgia
The episode uses one weekend’s releases to examine whether eventized rereleases can compete with new films and reshape theatrical economics.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2h 24m
The Big Picture
Onslaught revives the black-and-chrome action movie
The episode examines why a once-common strain of gritty, militaristic genre filmmaking has faded—and whether Onslaught can restore its cult appeal.
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 57m
The Rewatchables
Speed still defines the ideal action movie
The discussion explains why Speed’s practical spectacle, efficient storytelling, and star chemistry remain unusually durable as original action films decline.
Aug 18, 2026 · 2h 18m