Spaceballs: The Review

During the ’80s, Mel Brooks directed “History of the World Part I.” Produced (his name uncredited) serious movies outside his comfort zone including “The Elephant Man” & “The Fly.” One parody film in particular pokes fun at “Star Wars.” Before “Spaceballs” was green-lit, Mel made a deal with George Lucas not a single piece of […]

Blazing Saddles

“Blazing Saddles” was officially released in 1974. (same year The Godfather Part II came out) It received praise from critics and movie goers alike. In 2006, the Library of Congress included the western spoof for preservation in the National Film Registry. Keanu Reeves (one of my favorite actors) stated Blazing Saddles is one of his […]