Mel Brooks

News About Mel Brooks

Observer’s Guide to 2025’s Best Memoirs and Biographies, From ABBA to Ono

Misunderstood artists. Legendary music icons. A forgotten Golden Age film star. These life stories deserve space in your reading pile.

By Nathan Smith

Who to Watch: Charles Melton, Star of ‘May December’

The actor shows his talents amongst the likes of Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore in Todd Haynes' new melodrama.

By Laura Babiak

Uneven Satire ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Is Too Frivolous to Take Seriously

It's a well-meaning idea that never quite succeeds on the levels of either comedy or drama. Call it a noble failure.

By Rex Reed

Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft’s Former Southampton Cottage Is Listed for $5 Million

By Morgan Halberg

Someone Tell Nick Kroll How Funny Nick Kroll Is

By Danielle Bacher

Bill Pullman on ‘The Sinner,’ Haitian Voodoo and Wooing Mel Brooks

By Brandon Katz

Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft’s Former Hamptons Cottage Is Back

By Morgan Halberg

Obituaries by Rex Reed: Everyone (Who’s Anyone) Who Died in 2017

By Rex Reed

Will ‘Leap!’ Be the Next ‘Hugo’?

By Brandon Katz

Dispatches from Tribeca: ‘The Last Laugh’ Confronts the Final Comic Taboo

By Thelma Adams

As Mother’s Day Nears, Re-examining the Idea of the Jewish Mom

By Matthew Kassel

What My Family Was Really Thinking When We Went to See Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein on Broadway

By Lauren Le Vine

Mel’s Monster Is Puttin’ on the Fritz

By John Heilpern

Mel Brooks Is Still An ‘Empty Shell’ Without Bancroft

By Gillian Reagan

It Lives! Mel’s Frankenstein Digs Up the Monster Ticket

By John Heilpern

Joshua Walter and Robert Leo Dominus Burdick

By Daisy Carrington

What You Will Do Tomorrow Will Be Sad

By Observer Staff

Camping With King Ludwig And the Texan Gay Boys

By John Heilpern

George, Ira and Mel- Sssh! The Secret Art of ‘Second Acting’

By John Heilpern

When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It! Producers Is Best Show Ever!

By John Heilpern

Mel Brooks

News About Mel Brooks

Observer’s Guide to 2025’s Best Memoirs and Biographies, From ABBA to Ono

Who to Watch: Charles Melton, Star of ‘May December’

Uneven Satire ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Is Too Frivolous to Take Seriously

Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft’s Former Southampton Cottage Is Listed for $5 Million

Someone Tell Nick Kroll How Funny Nick Kroll Is

Bill Pullman on ‘The Sinner,’ Haitian Voodoo and Wooing Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft’s Former Hamptons Cottage Is Back

Obituaries by Rex Reed: Everyone (Who’s Anyone) Who Died in 2017

Will ‘Leap!’ Be the Next ‘Hugo’?

Dispatches from Tribeca: ‘The Last Laugh’ Confronts the Final Comic Taboo

As Mother’s Day Nears, Re-examining the Idea of the Jewish Mom

What My Family Was Really Thinking When We Went to See Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein on Broadway

Mel’s Monster Is Puttin’ on the Fritz

Mel Brooks Is Still An ‘Empty Shell’ Without Bancroft

It Lives! Mel’s Frankenstein Digs Up the Monster Ticket

Joshua Walter and Robert Leo Dominus Burdick

What You Will Do Tomorrow Will Be Sad

Camping With King Ludwig And the Texan Gay Boys

George, Ira and Mel- Sssh! The Secret Art of ‘Second Acting’

When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It! Producers Is Best Show Ever!

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