The 50th anniversary of the movie 'Blazing Saddles' has sparked discussions on its portrayal of racism and political interests. Some criticize the inclusion of a woke explainer before the movie, while others praise it as an insightful takedown of racism. The plot is noted for cynically leveraging ordinary people's racism for financial gain, prompting comparisons to modern-day situations. Mel Brooks, the movie's director, expressed disbelief that the movie was released, anticipating it would be buried by Warner Bros.
Happy 50th Anniversary of Blazing Saddles to all who celebrate. I hated this scene as a closeted young kid but it’s hilarious to me know. https://t.co/Wzot06aCyE
Happy Birthday, #blazingsaddles Now, you must watch a woke explainer before enjoying the Mel Brooks classic again! https://t.co/qJcna10mhQ @OpieRadio @RealJamesWoods
Happy 50th birthday to "Blazing Saddles" - to everyone then, it was one of the most insightful takedowns of racism ever done. California schools ban "To Kill A Mockingbird" now so it could probably never get made in modern Hollywood. https://t.co/W4IRn7DsAd
"I just wanted to exorcise both my angels and demons. I said to all the writers, "Look, fellas, don't worry, this movie will never get released. Never. Warner Bros will see it and they'll say, 'Let's bury it.' So let's go nuts" Mel Brooks ~ Blazing Saddles 50th anniversary https://t.co/BRLsn4Jegh
The plot of "Blazing Saddles" involves business and political interests cynically attempting to leverage ordinary people's racism in an effort to obtain financial gain. People say that movie couldn't be made today? Bitch, we're living in that movie.
Off the Beaten Path: Max Gives Blazing Saddles a Harrumph! What in the wide, wide world of sports is a-going on with Max? @HollywoodInToto and I discuss the paternalistic lecture added to the classic comedy Blazing Saddles, and more! https://t.co/g7jmi8QNCv
I'm watching Blazing Saddles for the first time and this lady comes on before the movie to tell me the entire plot of the movie and how it ends while warning me about the racist language and how provocative it is. https://t.co/dZleOvn3yL