Even though the feature film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was released almost 50 years ago, the material remains as relevant and compelling as ever. This year's upcoming feature, Wonka, confirms Roald Dahl's classic as extremely durable. Yet one can't help but wonder why Willy Wonka has such an enormous appeal. Why is Willy Wonka so transcendental?

Wonka and the Transcendentalism of Willy Wonky: Secrets of an Immortal Feature
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