With two exceptions I have found Mel Brooks to be only moderately amusing. But those two exceptions, "Blazing Saddles", and "Young Frankenstein" are good enough for Brooks to merit the accolades you have given him - especially "Blazing Saddles". As I was watching "Blazing Saddles" for the first time I couldn't believe his characters were saying the things they were saying, all while laughing myself to tears. It remains the greatest send-up of both racists and puritanical authoritarians I have ever seen. And it is exactly how I view most of today's political and intellectual leaders. Thanks!
With two exceptions I have found Mel Brooks to be only moderately amusing. But those two exceptions, "Blazing Saddles", and "Young Frankenstein" are good enough for Brooks to merit the accolades you have given him - especially "Blazing Saddles". As I was watching "Blazing Saddles" for the first time I couldn't believe his characters were saying the things they were saying, all while laughing myself to tears. It remains the greatest send-up of both racists and puritanical authoritarians I have ever seen. And it is exactly how I view most of today's political and intellectual leaders. Thanks!