Years prior to the remake of Mel Brooks' The Producers, I lamented my woeful financial state that kept me from seeing one of my favorite comedic actors, Jason Alexander, and Martin Short perform in the clever musical and located a DVD of the 1968 classic film version. Zero Mostel was almost too big for my 20" TV screen. His star power was undeniable. It was, the first time I noticed him in a film and the first time I enjoyed anything from Mel Brooks (Young Frankenstein...yawn!).
Well, I was fortunate to see the recent film version and only Uma Thurman's sexiness saved it from being a total waste of time, but today, as I watch the original film, I am again compelled by the writing and direction of this clever parody!
Copyright © 2007 David ben-Avram
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