The interior had been derelict for years after it last showed a film on Saturday, July 17, 1982. The last showing was a ...

Mel Brooks’ Wild 1974 Comedy Nearly Fell Apart Thanks to a Vomiting Star originally appeared on Parade. Mel Brooks ’ satirical Western comedy, Blazing Saddles, cemented its place in the pop culture ...

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Summer is here, bringing with it some hot and muggy weather. It’s a great time of year to find a nice, air-conditioned ...

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Mel Brooks has a lot left to give, it turns out, as he is bringing life back to his world of 'Young Frankenstein'.

We highlight the essential comedy movies directed by Mel Brooks, including Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, and Young Frankenstein.

Melvin James Brooks (né Kaminsky; born June 28, 1926) is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and songwriter. With a career spanning over seven decades, ...

Mel Brooks has a goal in life. It’s to be funny and make people laugh. In his book, “All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business,’ he wrote, “Comedy is a very powerful component of life. It has ...

Brooks went on to push the boundaries of comedy with Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), Silent Movie (1976), High Anxiety (1977) and the History of the World: Part I (1981). Then there ...

He also appeared in films like “Barbarella” and Mel Brooks’ “Silent Movie.” He became an Officer of the Legion of Honor in France, the highest order of merit in the country, in 1986.