We decided to put together a short promo to help advertise our latest season, where we are diving into the film Blazing Saddles, one minute at a time. If you…
Today’s episode picks up from where we left off yesterday, with Taggart heading over to Mongo. He has to beat Mongo several times before Mongo recognizes him. During this we…
We begin today with one of the most talked about and iconic scenes in cinematic comedy. Mel Brooks famously told novice actor Burton Gilliam on the day of the campfire…
Today we continue with Bart and Charlie pulling themselves the rest of the way out of the quicksand. They are tired and gasping for breath after drudging through the mire.…
Taggert informs Lyle and company that the surveyors are concerned there is quicksand along the track. Lyle suggests having some horses check it out, only to be beaten over the…
The minute opens with Lyle suggesting a song the railroad workers can sing, like Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. After Bart and his fellow workers feign to not know that song,…
Blazing Saddles Episode 4: I get no kick from champagne
February 28, 2019
February 28, 2019
Episodes
Alex Karras, Blazing Saddles, Burton Gilliam, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Jim O'Kane, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, movies by minutes, mxm, Slim Pickens
The Wilder Ride welcomes as its first guest of season two, podcaster Jim O’Kane. Jim brings his expertise in railroads and Western history to the discussion of the opening scene…
Alan and Walt wrap up the credits and begin to discuss the camera movement toward the men working on the railroad. We get a good look at the rail line…
Blazing Saddles Episode 2: That’s one talented cinematographer
February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019
Episodes
Alex Karras, Blazing Saddles, Burton Gilliam, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, movies by minutes, mxm, Slim Pickens
Alan and Walt continue breaking down the opening title credits of Blazing Saddles. They do take some time to discuss the career of the film’s cinematographer. They also discuss several…
Blazing Saddles Episode 1: No one knew it was going to be a blockbuster
February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019
Episodes
Alex Karras, Blazing Saddles, Burton Gilliam, Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Harvey Korman, Madeline Kahn, Mel Brooks, movies by minutes, mxm, Slim Pickens
Hosts Alan Sanders and Walt Murray begin to breakdown the opening credits of Blazing Saddles, a film no one expected to become a blockbuster. The film opens with a the…