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David Lynch, the visionary artist who made films that no one else could

TRIBUTE: The singular American filmmaker died this week at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy like no other. Louis Chilton looks at the life and work of a man who redefined what cinema itself could achieve

The Independent UK

The sharp, smart humour of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein – and Gene Wilder’s genius performance – still stands up after 50 years

In the mid 1970s, Hoyts Cinema Centre in Bourke Street Melbourne (the first multi-screened cinema in Victoria) was my go-to place for new release movies.

The Conversation

The Producers at Menier Chocolate Factory review: a superb revival of this buoyantly vulgar Broadway musical

4/5 Come for the great gags and music, stay for the hotpants and giant spangled Bratwurst

Evening Standard

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The Producers review – daring delight is the sparkling standout of London’s festive theatre

Director Patrick Marber and a multitasking ensemble put on an irresistible revival of Mel Brooks’ musical satire

The Guardian - UK

The Producers returns to the London stage – and it’s as sharp and taboo-busting as ever

4/5 Patrick Marber directs a crowd-pleasing new revival of Mel Brooks’s timeless musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Independent UK

Nosferatu review – Robert Eggers’s respectful homage to a vampire horror classic

The second remake of FW Murnau’s unofficial Dracula adaptation is handsomely shot and stylised, with a forbiddingly gruesome monster, but walks the line between self-conscious and scary

The Guardian - UK

Young Frankenstein review – Mel Brooks monster comedy is wonderfully alive as ever

Gene Wilder’s giddy brilliance is backed by a tremendous supporting cast and only a few gags lumber as the film is re-released for its 50th anniversary

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37 Years Later, the Most Unnecessary Sci-Fi Sequel Is Getting Way Too Ambitious

Mel Brooks made one of the greatest satires of all time. But is its belated follow-up biting off more than it can chew?

Inverse

Josh Gad shares ‘big’ regret over voicing Olaf in Frozen

Gad is set to reprise the role in two further sequels

The Independent UK

The 32 greatest '80s sci-fi movies

Transforming robots, cyborg cops, and desert planets defined pop culture's coolest decade

Total Film

There are two new EGOTs: Who is in the elite awards club?

This week, ‘La La Land’ and ‘Only Murders in the Building’ songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul became the twentieth and twenty-first people to take home an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Kevin E G Perry looks back at their fellow winners and how a ‘Miami Vice’…

The Independent UK

Mel Brooks Documentary on Tap for HBO

Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio on board to direct two-part documentary profiling iconic comedian

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The 35 greatest movie remakes (that are better than the original)

These movies prove the virtue of a redo

Total Film

Spaceballs 2: Josh Gad calls long-awaited Mel Brooks sequel a ‘dream come true’

‘Frozen’ star promises fans sequel will be everything they’ve ‘waited 37 long years for’

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'Spaceballs' sequel in development at Amazon — and Mel Brooks is on board

"Spaceballs 2" is in early development at Amazon MGM and Mel Brooks is on hand to produce. Here's what we know.

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Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe earn surprise standing ovation in the middle of first ‘Merrily’ show since Tonys

Not a dry eye in the house.

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A sequel to the Mel Brooks comedy Spaceballs is officially in the works with Josh Gad

We sure hope the Schwartz is with this sequel.

Tom’s Guide

Netflix top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now

Not sure what to watch? These are the movies in the Netflix top 10 that are actually worth the hype, including a critically acclaimed Gene Wilder documentary just in time for Father's Day.

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Eva Longoria Baston Stuns In Golden Outfit At Governors Awards

Eva Longoria Baston shines in a golden outfit at the Governors Awards, adding glamour to the star-studded event celebrating achievements in the film industry.

WhatToWatch

The 103 best Netflix movies to stream in August

Looking for a movie to stream on Netflix, here are our recommendations for the best of the bunch available right now.

The Guardian - US

Remembering Gene Wilder: new documentary sheds light on a comedy titan

A new film uses the late actor’s voice to illustrate a career of neurotic humor on the big screen and a gentleness in real life

The Guardian - US

Blazing Saddles at 50: the button-pushing spoof that could never get made today

The 1974 spin on westerns sees Mel Brooks pointing at the absurdity of racism and the history of human evil while always ensuring a steady stream of laughter

Total Film

The 10 best western movies of all time, ranked

Here's our pick of the best westerns to watch today, from True Grit to Three Amigos

WhatToWatch

Netflix unveils special category, Milestone Movies, featuring 14 movies turning 50 in 2024

The new Milestone Movies category on Netflix will spotlight movies celebrating special anniversaries all year long.

Evening Standard

Who are all the EGOT winners? Elton John becomes 19th member of exclusive club after Emmys win

It has been said that winning the EGOT is the "grand slam" in American entertainment

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