December 22, 2025
BLAZING SADDLES (1974) – AFI Movie Club
A chaotic interruption of a filmed movie musical, in progress, is just one wild moment among the myriad, rapid fire hysterics in BLAZING SADDLES (1974), ranked by the American Film Institute at #6 among the greatest filmed comedies of all time. Co-writer, director and star (in a dual role), AFI Life Achievement Award honoree – and AFI Honorary Degree recipient – Mel Brooks has said of the film’s...
May 30, 2025
VICTOR/VICTORIA (1982) – AFI Movie Club
Written, directed and produced by the late, great Blake Edwards, VICTOR/VICTORIA (1982) features an iconic performance from AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Julie Andrews – one which earned the film a spot on the American Film Institute’s ranking of the art form’s greatest comedies. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about VICTOR/VICTORIA. Where to...
August 30, 2022
BLAZING SADDLES (1974) – AFI Movie Club
Ranked by the American Film Institute among the greatest filmed comedies of all time, BLAZING SADDLES (1974) was co-written and directed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Mel Brooks, who also appears in a dual role. Of the film’s placement on AFI’s list – at #6 – Brooks has said, ““I am so angry at...
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