On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are re-animating dead flesh and doing a damn fine job at it if we do say so ourselves in the 1974 film from Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein.
Let’s get this out the way first: it’s Fron-ken-steen! Frankenstein was a loony old man with a worrying obsession over the dead. Get it right!
Who are we kidding? There’s too much good stuff happening in this film to really delve too deeply into this classic right now. From Gene Wilder’s passionate mad scientist to the always “helpful” Eye-gor. From rolling in the hay to Frau Blücher [distant horse whinnies]. From Puttin’ on the Ritz to an enormous schwanzstucker. This film just has it all.
It’s a freaking classic for a reason!
If you’ve seen this film before, then we entreat you to give it another viewing. As we found out, it’s just as good the tenth time as it is the first time.
If you haven’t ever seen it, then, well, we’re a little jealous of you. Oh yes, we’re jealous because this means that you get to experience this marvel of a movie for the first time. You’ll get to experience all of the classic funny bits with fresh eyes. There’s no greater gift the universe can give to someone.
Whatever the case may be, put this one on, give it a nice watch, and then enjoy this episode!
(Recorded on August 23, 2021)
Links to Stuff We Mentioned:
Young Frankenstein trailer - YouTube
Sutton Foster Performs “Roll in the Hay” - YouTube
Robin Hood: Men in Tights - IMDb
History of the World: Part I - IMDb
Everybody Loves Raymond - IMDb
Puttin’ on the Ritz | Fred Astaire - YouTube
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