Gilbert Speaks on the Many Faces of Wonka

A snowstorm in Wildwood led to a surprising trip to the movies for Wonka.

The Ten Percent: Blazing Saddles (1974)

“Ninety percent of everything is crud.” – Theodore Sturgeon There is a strong case to be made that the western is the most versatile and quintessentially American of all film … Continue reading The Ten Percent: Blazing Saddles (1974)

The Dumberest: Mel Brooks at TIFF

With the Farrelly Brothers Dumb and Dumber To (2014) bumbling into theatres now, it’s fitting that TIFF has chosen this moment to look back at one of the great purveyors of … Continue reading The Dumberest: Mel Brooks at TIFF