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Film. Cult Films: Mel Brooks. Mel Brooks. Melvin “Max” James Kaminsky Army Born: June 28, 1926 (87) Film Biz: 1949-Present 4 kids Married twice (Florence, 1953-1962 and Anne, 1964-2005). Into Farce and Parody He has won an Emmy, Garmmy , an Oscar, and a Tony (WOW)

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  1. Film Cult Films: Mel Brooks

  2. Mel Brooks • Melvin “Max” James Kaminsky • Army • Born: June 28, 1926 (87) • Film Biz: 1949-Present • 4 kids • Married twice (Florence, 1953-1962 and Anne, 1964-2005) • Into Farce and Parody • He has won an Emmy, Garmmy, an Oscar, and a Tony (WOW) • Three of his films – top 100 of all time (Blazing Saddles #6, The Producers #11, Young Frankenstein #13)

  3. What Makes this a Cult Film? • THE PEOPLE!!!!

  4. Cult • Fans • His farces are so clever, that he has developed an extreme fan base • “Mel Brooks” goes a long way in film! • Actors • Company of actors and writers that he relies on

  5. Spaceballs • Summary: • Planet is out of air. • Kidnap princess for ransom of air. • Dad hires guys to bring her back. • Parody on NOT ONLY Star Wars, but other movies

  6. Assessment • What make this a cult movie? • Characterization • Genre Identification • Theme Identification • Quote Analysis • Bonus: Be familiar with Star Wars!

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