March 26, 2026
HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART I (1981) – AFI Movie Club
A madcap romp through human history as only he could tell it, HISTORY OF THE WORLD: PART I (1981) stars and is directed, written and produced by the incomparable Mel Brooks – recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about...
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...
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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