Mel at 100: The Mel Brooks Movie Rankings. Plus: ‘Scary Movie’ Is Terrifyingly Awful
Mel Brooks, turning 100, remains a towering figure in American comedy whose influence spans generations, though his broad, irreverent style faces challenges in connecting with younger audiences today. His legacy as a genre-defying satirist and generous collaborator endures, even as cultur
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