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Mel Brooks's 'High Anxiety' sparks Bluesky appreciation thread
Discussion expands to Mel Brooks's broader legacy
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Sep 19 5:37 PM
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Commenters began comparing 'High Anxiety' to Brooks's other films like 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Blazing Saddles,' with some arguing the underrated film deserves higher ranking in his filmography.
“Most of Mel Brooks movies are. He was a comic genius.”
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Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman deserved Oscars for “High Anxiety”.
M
I feel like others get a lion's share of the attention while the brilliance of every bit in it is just as worthy of acclaim.
T
Such a wonderfully crafted homage to Hitchcock with Mel's slapstick at it's best.
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Most of Mel Brooks movies are. He was a comic genius.
T
Great movie! Mel Brooks does not make bad movies. Blazing Saddles was my favorite.
M
Titans of psychology: Freud, Jung, Maslow, Brothers… 🤣
M
I've been meaning to get it! Thanks for reminding me!
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