How to Make a Mel Brooks Comedy in 2023: Nick Kroll Explains
“I don’t think it’s as tricky to navigate doing comedy right now as people would like to imagine,” the “History of the World, Part II” star said.
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Mel Brooks Completes ‘History of the World’ with ‘Part II’ — Watch Teaser
Watch a teaser for the project, co-starring Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, and Ike Barinholtz.
Whoopi Goldberg Defends ‘Blazing Saddles’ Against Claims of Racism
“It deals with racism by coming at it right, straight, out front, making you think and laugh about it,” Goldberg said of the 1974 Mel Brooks film.
The Oldest Living Directors, from Norman Lear to Elaine May
Born in the 1920s and 1930s, these filmmakers are known not just for their history-making directing, but — as with the 96-year-old Mel Brooks — also their writing, producing, and acting.
‘The Producers’ Turns 50: Mel Brooks Explains Why His Subversive Comedy Is Still Relevant — TCM Fest
With the landmark comedy opening the TCM Festival on Thursday, Brooks reminisces about Gene Wilder, Zero Mostel, and attacking fascism with humor.
Mel Brooks Says ‘Blazing Saddles’ Would Never Get Made Today Because Political Correctness ‘Is the Death of Comedy’
There are some subjects he wouldn’t make light of, however.
‘The Last Laugh’ Exclusive Trailer: Tribeca Documentary Explores Connection Between Humor and the Holocaust
The film features interviews with comedians like Mel Brooks, Sarah Silverman and Gilbert Gottfried.
David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption Draws Us Inside the Filmmaker’s Head
The unconventional convention celebrating music, art and film was curated by the director of “Twin Peaks,” but took attendees beyond that.
Mel Brooks Jokes With President Obama as He Receives Medal of Arts at White House
Morgan Freeman, Motown producer Berry Gordy and composer Philip Glass were also among the honorees.
Mel Brooks Pays Tribute to Gene Wilder on ‘The Tonight Show’: ‘I’m Still Reeling’ — Watch
“[Wilder] said ‘They always laugh, why are they laughing at me?’ And I said, ‘Look in the mirror, blame it on God!'”
‘Spaceballs’ Behind-the-Scenes Featurette: John Candy and Bill Pullman Sing Mel Brooks’ Praises
From the Indiewire Vault: Everyone loves Mel Brooks.
Gene Wilder Opens Up About Making of ‘Willy Wonka’ and ‘Young Frankenstein’ – Watch
From the IndieWire Vault: “I don’t think I’m that funny. I make my wife laugh once or twice around the house, but nothing special.”
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