R.I.P. Gene, thanks for the memories.Films will always come and go in my all time top7 but for one, Young Frankenstein. One of the few films in history that cannot be improved upon, OUTSTANDING!
At 5 years old, Young Frankenstein was the first movie I ever went to. While some of the humor went over my head, I still laughed a lot during the film and Gene Wilder became the first actor I really liked. Soon after that, I saw Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factor (back when movies were frequently re-released in theaters). Again, I loved Wilder in that film (he's the best part of the movie). A few years later, my brother sneaked me into Blazing Saddles, against my mother's wishes. Wilder really influenced my childhood. He could take the silliest joke and time it in a way that made it seem sophisticated. A great legacy to cinema.
I felt the exact same way. Even if it wasn't a particularly good film, if Gene was in it there was a guarantee I would burst out laughing at least once. Wonderful man, RIP.
Trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, opposite my childhood home... a native of Milwaukee, where I've just spent a year living... and star of 3 of my favourite comedies of all time... what a legend.
Have always loved Young Frankenstein -- one of my five favorite movies of all time. I've seen it so many times that I know the lines by heart, and each time I laugh like I did the first time.
A tad late but I totally agree with you. There was a weekend somewhere in the eighties where I had rented Young Frankenstein and a bunch of us watched it several times during that weekend. I was already far into my twenties but I'm pretty sure that Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder together with Python are my comedic upbringing. And Gene wilder was in particular extremely funny and a lovely man.
Sad loss, he was a genius in his craft. Even though we had not seen him in much recently, I still feel this great loss he has departed. He will go down as a legend.
The Producers, Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein & yes even See No Evil, Hear No Evil. He could do no wrong
"You've got remember these are just simple farmers". As an Englishman, living in Rural France... I am sadly forced say this to myself this every day. 😂
My favourite comedy of all time. It doesn't hurt that Teri Garr was at the peak of her powers in this movie. (By 'powers' I mean her power to entrance me.)
"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius." -Dr Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder), Young Frankenstein, 1974
Normally Mark goes for the obscure reference in regards to talking about an artist (example: often citing the looked-over King of Comedy as Scorcese and Deniro's best work) but this one seemed obvious and undeniable. Young Frankenstein is a comedic triumph. I saw a production of Mel Brooks's own stage adaptation of the film and it was almost as funny as the film itself. The only thing holding it back was that the main actor was no Gene Wilder.
Кино
R.I.P. Gene, thanks for the memories.Films will always come and go in my all time top7 but for one, Young Frankenstein. One of the few films in history that cannot be improved upon, OUTSTANDING!
It's hard to believe he's gone, beautiful tribute Mark.
Very saddened to read of Wilder's death, but at least he led a full life and brought a great deal of joy to a lot of people.
Legend! Thanks for the laughs! R.I.P!x
"Tryin' mighty hard to look like Gary Cooper"
"OoPaly-LooPa!!"
Great tribute. The Young Frankenstein clip had me in hysterics.
My favourite gene wilder film sliver streak
At 5 years old, Young Frankenstein was the first movie I ever went to. While some of the humor went over my head, I still laughed a lot during the film and Gene Wilder became the first actor I really liked. Soon after that, I saw Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factor (back when movies were frequently re-released in theaters). Again, I loved Wilder in that film (he's the best part of the movie). A few years later, my brother sneaked me into Blazing Saddles, against my mother's wishes. Wilder really influenced my childhood. He could take the silliest joke and time it in a way that made it seem sophisticated. A great legacy to cinema.
I love the chemistry Gene had with Richard Pryor. Maybenhim and Richard are making each other laugh in the 8th dimension. RIP Gene Wilder.
I felt the exact same way. Even if it wasn't a particularly good film, if Gene was in it there was a guarantee I would burst out laughing at least once. Wonderful man, RIP.
Thank you Mark for that great tribute!
Trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, opposite my childhood home... a native of Milwaukee, where I've just spent a year living... and star of 3 of my favourite comedies of all time... what a legend.
Have always loved Young Frankenstein -- one of my five favorite movies of all time. I've seen it so many times that I know the lines by heart, and each time I laugh like I did the first time.
Brilliant tribute to one of the legends of comedy acting. Loved Gene.
A tad late but I totally agree with you. There was a weekend somewhere in the eighties where I had rented Young Frankenstein and a bunch of us watched it several times during that weekend. I was already far into my twenties but I'm pretty sure that Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder together with Python are my comedic upbringing. And Gene wilder was in particular extremely funny and a lovely man.
Blazing Saddles was the first good laugh I had after the 9/11 attacks. That's all I got.
"Nowhere Special... I allways wanted to go there" :)
Sad loss, he was a genius in his craft. Even though we had not seen him in much recently, I still feel this great loss he has departed. He will go down as a legend.
yeah....but i shoot with this hand ....perfect !
The Producers, Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, Blazing Saddles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein & yes even See No Evil, Hear No Evil. He could do no wrong
"You've got remember these are just simple farmers". As an Englishman, living in Rural France... I am sadly forced say this to myself this every day. 😂
My favourite comedy of all time. It doesn't hurt that Teri Garr was at the peak of her powers in this movie. (By 'powers' I mean her power to entrance me.)
Agree - a great and hilarious actor. Theres not many about.
"For what we are about to see next, we must enter quietly into the realm of genius."
-Dr Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder), Young Frankenstein, 1974
Peter Boyle does make that scene though...you're never quite ready for it....Hahahaha...I'm laughing now as I write and think about it
Marty, Madeline, Peter Boyle and now Gene... all gone. But Mel Brooks and Cloris Leachmann both still around and still working!
Stir Crazy for me, every time.
For my money, you can't go wrong with the producers, a genius piece of comedy film. "My blue blancket!"
RIP Gene Wilder.
Totally agree on all thoughts. :) another genius gone that will leave a big big hole behind.
try looking up 'The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother'. real stinky. I laughed twice.
Loved Gene Wilder, but I still thing Carry On Screaming! is a funnier film than Young Frankenstein.
Cleavon's laugh at 'you know, morons,.' seems a bit too spontaneous to be scripted, anyone verify?
I have no idea, but I watched that bit several times because his reaction is so funny.
he did more for black people than black people.
You are trolling! GFY!
Normally Mark goes for the obscure reference in regards to talking about an artist (example: often citing the looked-over King of Comedy as Scorcese and Deniro's best work) but this one seemed obvious and undeniable.
Young Frankenstein is a comedic triumph. I saw a production of Mel Brooks's own stage adaptation of the film and it was almost as funny as the film itself. The only thing holding it back was that the main actor was no Gene Wilder.