Blazing Saddles

This may be Mel Brooks most controversial or should I say most politically incorrect movie. Controversial may be a little to strong because I don’t remember ever hearing anybody telling me not to see it. Just the opposite in fact I’ve had it quoted to me for years and fondly remembered from along with many friends and classmates over the years. There is a reason for that. It is a funny movie. 

It contains the rogues gallery of Mel Brooks performers, Including in this case Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn and Gene Wilder. Let’s not forget The writer/director himself Mel Brooks (who even looked good as a native.)

The concept was both original and unheard of not to mention preposterous considering the time and setting. “A black sherriff of an old west town.” Which is what made it so funny. Guess what my readers it is funny. If you get past the fact the “N” word is used often including by the black actors. 

This is my forth attempt to see a movoie today the 1st three didn’t work. (Don’t ask.) I worked two jobs and 12 hours yesterday for the forth Fiday in a row so I need a laugh. I got many. 

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