Growing up we watched Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Silent Movie almost every week. Happy birthday Mel, thanks for all laughs and grotesque which shaped us.
Wow I had no idea he was that old. And only a few years ago he was trying to get a spaceballs sequel greenlit (and I believe he unfortunately failed). Kudos to him!
And they got Rick Moranis out of retirement to reprise his role as Dark Helmet, which is just delightful. I hope we see more of him in movies now that his children are grown.
We watched the Australian Episode of Everybody Feed Phil, and Mel Brooks made an appearance. He seemed a bit old but when I looked him up on Wikipedia I was shocked to learn he was 99. Still working, still funny, what a life.
Hope for the best, expect the worst. Some drink champagne, some die of thirst. No way of knowing which ways it's going...hope for the best, expect the worst
I can highly recommend the documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! What a legend, what a life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Brooks:_The_99_Year_Old_Ma...!
If you can't get enough of Mel Brooks I'll also recommend the 2022 documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Automat
Growing up we watched Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Silent Movie almost every week. Happy birthday Mel, thanks for all laughs and grotesque which shaped us.
Wow I had no idea he was that old. And only a few years ago he was trying to get a spaceballs sequel greenlit (and I believe he unfortunately failed). Kudos to him!
Spaceballs: The New One is scheduled to be released by Amazon MGM on April 23, 2027 [0]
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaceballs:_The_New_One
And they got Rick Moranis out of retirement to reprise his role as Dark Helmet, which is just delightful. I hope we see more of him in movies now that his children are grown.
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Ohhh thanks I didn't realise it had succeeded. Thanks!
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Well I have good news for you. It’s in production, there’s a teaser and release date.
Thanks! I didn't catch that part so I thought it didn't happen.
and he's in it!
its coming! josh gad pitched him an idea for it and got it up and running
We watched the Australian Episode of Everybody Feed Phil, and Mel Brooks made an appearance. He seemed a bit old but when I looked him up on Wikipedia I was shocked to learn he was 99. Still working, still funny, what a life.
I have to rewatch Robin Hood: Men in Tights in his honor.
Hope for the best, expect the worst. Some drink champagne, some die of thirst. No way of knowing which ways it's going...hope for the best, expect the worst
Happy birthday, Mr. Brooks.
https://archive.ph/LQ3n3
"The funniest man who ever lived?" - I beg to differ.
That is Rik Mayall. Also, the sexiest.
Pity Rik didn't make it to 100 though. Would have loved to have seen another Bottom or two ..
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