Mel Brooks' 1974 Western "Blazing Saddles" takes place in a town called Rockridge, a peaceful and very, very racist berg out on the edge of the Western frontier. The citizens, as described by Jim (Gene Wilder), are the common clay of the New West. "You know," he adds, "morons." In a cute gag, the citizens are named Olson Johnson, Howard Johnson, Harriett Johnson, Gabby Johnson, the Reverend Johnson, and Anal Johnson. On one hand, the similar surnames could just be an absurdist gag from a writer who opted to plug in generic names for the characters rather than invent new ones for each. On the other, it could have been Brooks making a cute joke about how literally incestuous Rockridge was. Are relatives marrying and having kids? It sure looks that way. This author prefers the second interpretation.
Flash forward 13 years later, Brooks wrote and directed "Spaceballs," a spoof of the "Star Wars" movies.
Flash forward 13 years later, Brooks wrote and directed "Spaceballs," a spoof of the "Star Wars" movies.
- 9/28/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Rian Johnson once again wowed crowds at the Toronto Film Festival with ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’, the highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s hit Whodunit. Johnson addressed the audience briefly before the film began playing and offered a sweet greeting to his grandfather. “My grandfather Howard Johnson travelled here tonight, he’s in the audience,” Johnson revealed, reports usatoday.com.
“Grandpa, you are my role model. You are the reason I make films today; I love you so much and I am so happy you are here.”
Of course, the Princess of Wales Theater also hosted Daniel Craig, who returns as an eccentric private investigator with a southern twist, and his co-stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr. and Kate Hudson. Dave Bautista, who also stars in the film about a group of wealthy friends who receive a mysterious invitation to the private island of a...
“Grandpa, you are my role model. You are the reason I make films today; I love you so much and I am so happy you are here.”
Of course, the Princess of Wales Theater also hosted Daniel Craig, who returns as an eccentric private investigator with a southern twist, and his co-stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr. and Kate Hudson. Dave Bautista, who also stars in the film about a group of wealthy friends who receive a mysterious invitation to the private island of a...
- 9/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Consider “Glass Onion” another triumphant case for detective Benoit Blanc.
As evidenced by the enthusiastic reaction at Saturday’s world premiere, Rian Johnson has again charmed the masses at the Toronto Film Festival with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit whodunit.
Johnson offer brief remarks to moviegoers, enthusiastically asking, “You guys ready to have a good time? You ready for a fun whodunit?” He also gave a sweet shoutout to his “role model” in the audience. “My granddad Howard Johnson traveled here tonight, he’s in the audience,” Johnson said. “Granddad, you’re the reason I’m making movies today.”
Also seated, of course, at the Princess of Wales Theater was Daniel Craig, who returns as the eccentric private investigator with a southern twang, and his co-stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr. and Kate Hudson. Dave Bautista, who also...
As evidenced by the enthusiastic reaction at Saturday’s world premiere, Rian Johnson has again charmed the masses at the Toronto Film Festival with “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit whodunit.
Johnson offer brief remarks to moviegoers, enthusiastically asking, “You guys ready to have a good time? You ready for a fun whodunit?” He also gave a sweet shoutout to his “role model” in the audience. “My granddad Howard Johnson traveled here tonight, he’s in the audience,” Johnson said. “Granddad, you’re the reason I’m making movies today.”
Also seated, of course, at the Princess of Wales Theater was Daniel Craig, who returns as the eccentric private investigator with a southern twang, and his co-stars Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr. and Kate Hudson. Dave Bautista, who also...
- 9/11/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin and Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Mad Men, Season 5, Episode 6: “Far Away Places”
Written by Semi Challes & Matthew Weiner
Directed by Scott Hornbacher
Airs Sundays at 9pm (Et) on AMC
What do the characters in ‘Far Away Places’ do when confronted by their own problems? There is undoubtedly an implicit vulnerability in existence between them and a longing for acceptance. But it’s more than that though. It’s the unmistakable desperation to escape these issues, resulting in mental and literal journeys to distant places.
In a cleverly concealed and well-paced cut up narrative, the writers tell of a single day in the life of three major characters. First Peggy, then Roger and finally Don. All three exhibit a determinedness to elude their day-to-day issues, but also a hunger to be accepted.
This week, we find Peggy running from both her private and professional difficulties. “Your mind is always elsewhere,” says a frustrated Abe, complaining...
Written by Semi Challes & Matthew Weiner
Directed by Scott Hornbacher
Airs Sundays at 9pm (Et) on AMC
What do the characters in ‘Far Away Places’ do when confronted by their own problems? There is undoubtedly an implicit vulnerability in existence between them and a longing for acceptance. But it’s more than that though. It’s the unmistakable desperation to escape these issues, resulting in mental and literal journeys to distant places.
In a cleverly concealed and well-paced cut up narrative, the writers tell of a single day in the life of three major characters. First Peggy, then Roger and finally Don. All three exhibit a determinedness to elude their day-to-day issues, but also a hunger to be accepted.
This week, we find Peggy running from both her private and professional difficulties. “Your mind is always elsewhere,” says a frustrated Abe, complaining...
- 4/23/2012
- by Adam Farrington-Williams
- SoundOnSight
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