Comedy

Gene Wilder classics Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Blazing Saddles

To honor the life of comedy legend Gene Wilder – who passed away Monday due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, at the age of 83 – two of the comedian’s most celebrated movies are getting the revival treatment at movie theaters this weekend. AMC Theaters will screen Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Blazing ….

Kino Lorber to release Pioneers of African-American Cinema Collection on Blu-ray featuring work of Oscar Micheaux, Paul Robeson and many more

Kino Lorber has announced the upcoming release of Pioneers of African-American Cinema, a monumental five-disc set representing the significant but long-overlooked achievements of early, independent African-American filmmakers. Among the most fascinating chapters of film history is that of the so-called “race films” that flourished in the 1920s through the 40s. Unlike the “black cast” films ….

Details on Shout Factory’s feature-rich Return of the Living Dead Limited Edition release

Filmmaker Dan O’Bannon (Alien, Lifeforce) puts an uproarious spin on the zombie apocalypse movie in 1985’s cult classic The Return of the Living Dead, starring Clu Gulager (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge), James Karen (Mulholland Drive) and Don Calfa (Weekend at Bernie’s). Considered one of the campiest undead romps of its time, ….

Free screening of horror comedy Fear Town, USA this weekend

Tomorrow, December 12th, Videology in Brooklyn, New York will host a free screening of Troma’s comedic slasher film, Fear Town, USA, according to Troma Entertainment President and creator of The Toxic Avenger, Lloyd Kaufman. Fear Town, USA is directed by Brandon Bassham, director of The Slashening and a contributing writing to both Saturday Night Live ….