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First the movie what can you say that hasn't already been said, an all time classic movie! Mel Brooks spoke about an hour and he has not lost a step. Great stories and anecdotes as funny as ever. A true legend still going strong!
The venerable Chicago Theater is not known for movies but live-action work. Still, the beautiful auditorium was well-suited for this combination of film and live action. The day started with a slide show of Brooks-ian trivia accompanied by musical selections from the various movies he has helped bring us. When "Young Frankenstein" began, the crowd roared. Each member of the cast received an ovation and a thunderous ovation when Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder's names, then Mel solo, came up as the credits rolled. Each entrance by a character also brought applause. Each joke had the audience snickering, giggling, even laughing before they were uttered. As the closing credits came up, the audience rose to a standing ovation. I love watching classic movies on TCM and other channels - even ones I have on DVD. Knowing many others are watching at the same time gives it a communal feel. That pales to seeing a loved movie, like this one, on a big screen with a crowd of fans. Truly a group event. Almost immediately, the great man came out to another standing ovation. He started by talking about working with Gene Wilder on the script then went back to his childhood in Brooklyn when the James Whale classic came out. This led to a wonderful talk about his life from childhood to the war to the Borscht Belt days, Sid Caesar and "Your Show of Shows", the movies and meeting the people who are most associated with his work - such as Wilder, Kenneth Mars, Marty Feldman and, of course, Madeleine Kahn. Every story was hilarious! Not with punch lines but his marvelous delivery and his own infectious humor. And every one of them was 'just between us'. What's said in the Chicago Theater stays in the Chicago Theater. I spent a great afternoon with a true legend of comedy and show business. I couldn't think of a better way to enjoy a Saturday.
I can't believe that Mel Brooks is 91. He was sharp as a tack and hysterical! I loved his stories. And he kept up laughing.
What an afternoon! First,a viewing of "Young Frankenstein" with a theater full of fans, followed by Mel Brooks,live. The movie is a classic, filled with funny,quotable lines and laughable situations. Mel Brooks was tremendous, telling stories, singing and cracking jokes. He has a ton of energy and how old is he?90? It was a "Don't Miss" performance and my friends and I continued to laugh and talk about it all through dinner.
It was awesome to see a screening of Young Frankenstein followed by a Q&A with the genius and master himself. Mel Brooks is still full of energy, his stories were a lot of fun, and he still proves that at age 90, it's still "good to be the king."
Had a great time! Was surprised Mel was so animated still!
What a wonderful afternoon. A pleasure to be in an audience that so understood the exceptional Mel Brooks humor
Wonderful. He is classic entertainment and a historian as well. I hope he does more such screenings of his other movies.
Great afternoon, enjoyed the screening of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN in a theater full fo fans, this made it even more enjoyable. Then Mel came out and entertained us with stories from his youth, his movies and life in general. Time went by way too fast and am I so glad we went to see one of our favorite personalities.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the screening of Young Frankenstein! The movie, 43 years old, still holds up with the jokes just as funny now as then. The cast is awesome. Mel Brooks stories and one liners for an hour after the show were priceless!
Mel Brooks is amazing!! What a wonderful event! We saw Young Frankenstein and then Mel Brooks came out and told us fantastic stories about his life and career and answered questions about the making of Young Frankenstein. It felt like we were sitting in Mel's living room and having an intimate conversation with him, one on one. Mel is so funny!! I have not laughed that hard in decades, literally! If you get the chance, see one of Mel's events.
Funny, sharp, endearing and hilarious. I could have sat with Mel all night and listened to his stories.
I was very disappointed when I learned that the first 2 hours of the show was a showing of Young Frankenstein. Mel came out after the show for 40 minutes, to tell a few stories and answer questions from the audience, but I had expected much more.
Young Frankenstein is a family favorite. My husband and kids know every word, so to combine that with actually having Mel Brooks there...what's not to love? Mel Brooks is a national treasure.
To see Young Frankenstein and hear Mel Brooks live on stage in a beautiful theater like the Chicago Theater was great.To experience it in that setting gave me a glimpse in to what my parents experienced in their youth. Truly a great experience in a wonder setting listening to Mel Brooks and his stories "THANK YOU"
Watching Young Frankenstein on the big screen with a theater full of fans was a great beginning, but Mel Brooks was awesome. He told stories from his personal life, from his movies, from all aspects and he was hilarious.
Wonderful to listen to his stories about the past.
Mel Brooks is an amazing story teller. I can't believe he's 90. His recollection of all the behind the scenes stories, hearing about his childhood and working with Gene Wilder and the cast was a treasure. What an honor it was to see this man.
Just perfect. Everything a Mel Brooks fan would expect.
This was our second year seeing Mel in a row and he did not disappoint as usual ! Love all the time after with him to hear about the movies and stories from his life
