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PFF ’21: THE AUTOMAT A Nostalgic Look At Iconic Mid-20th Century Restaurant

October 23, 2021 Rich Drees

Director Lisa Hurwitz’s documentary looks back at the iconic mid-century restaurant that combined vending technology with well made meals. [click for more]

Neil Simon, 91

August 26, 2018 Bill Gatevackes

Legendary playwright and screenwriter Neil Simon passed away at age 91 due to complications stemming from a bout with pneumonia. [click for more]

John Hurt, 77

January 27, 2017 Bill Gatevackes

Prolific British actor John Hurt died today after a lengthy battle with Pancreatic cancer. He was 77. [click for more]

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Returning To Big Screen On October 5

September 7, 2016 Rich Drees

The Mel Brooks/Gene Wilder comedy classic will be back on the big screen for one night only. [click for more]

Gene Wilder, 83

August 29, 2016 Bill Gatevackes

Legendary actor Gene Wilder succumbs to his battle with Alzheimer’s disease at age 83. [click for more]

Sid Caesar, 91

February 12, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

The legendary funnyman was essential in developing the early days of television. [click for more]

Mel Brooks Working On “Traditional Slasher Film” Called PIZZA MAN

March 11, 2013 Rich Drees

That’s right, Mel Brooks is working on a horror film. [click for more]

Is BLAZING SADDLES Galloping Towards Broadway?

January 15, 2013 Rich Drees

Trotting, maybe? A slow canter? [click for more]

Kenneth Mars, the comic actor who appeared in two of director Mel Brooks’ best comedies, has died this past Saturday of pancreatic cancer at his home in Granada Hills, Calif. He was 75. In Brooks’ [click for more]

Brooks Starting Work On BLAZING SADDLES Musical

March 24, 2010 Rich Drees

Throw out your hands! Stick out your tush! Hands on your hips! Give them a push! Not content with having turned two of his films in to Broadway shows, comedy legend Mel Brooks is preparing [click for more]