For contemporary audiences, Mel Brooks shares a lot in common with filmmakers like the Zucker brothers: he's a guy who pioneered a lot of the conventions of modern parody who may or may not quite still be relevant. In other words, his influence is undeniable; but the longevity of his body of work?
Making The (up) Grade: The Mel Brooks Collection
Todd Gilchrist, Cinematical
Sat, 12/19/2009 - 7:02am
BING NEWS:
- Mel Brooks’s Monster Comedy Classic, ‘Young Frankenstein,’ at 50, Shows No Signs of Aging
Along with the high- and low-brow gags, the film’s timeless theme keeps it as relatable today as it was in 1974.
12/14/2024 - 8:17 pm | View Link - The sharp, smart humour of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein – and Gene Wilder’s genius performance – still stands up after 50 years
Other Frankenstein parodies are more about the gags than well-crafted narrative and character. That’s where Young Frankenstein excels.
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