Another Roald Dahl Book Gets the Movie Treatment

I was pretty elated when it was announced that 'The BFG' will be made into a movie. I read so many of Roald Dahl's novels as a child. Let's take a look at some interesting aspects of this author's life.

Roald Dahl was married to Hollywood screen legend Patricia Neal for thirty years. They had five children together. Before becoming the first Mrs. Dahl, Patricia Neal had a three year affair with Gary Cooper, who was a married man.

I think it's pretty interesting that Steven Spielberg decided to direct an adaptation of 'The BFG.' Roald Dahl went on record several times for saying pretty controversial things about Jews and Israel. Here is a link that discusses the author's anti-Semitism.

'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' has become such a cult favorite since it was in theaters in 1971. The movie was based on Dahl's book 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' It's really hard to imagine anyone but actor Gene Wilder as the eccentric candy factory owner. However, Roald Dahl was not pleased that Wilder was cast in the role. He wanted Willy Wonka to be played by comedian Spike Milligan.