As Jim takes a drink it is now his turn to get some background. He asks Sheriff Bart how a dazzingly urbanite like him, wound up in a rustic setting…
We open as The Waco Kid tells Bart all the killings got pretty gritty. Then, one day, as he was walking down the street, a voice said, “Reach for it,…
We begin with Jim standing across from Bart with the chess table between them. Jim asks if Bart is ready? Bart says he is. Jim blows air across the tips…
We open with Sheriff Bart challenging Jim’s claim. He says, “Well, if you the Kid, then show me something.” Jim says he could have a few years ago. He then…
The scene continues in the jail cell. Sheriff Bart asks Jim what he likes to do? Jim considers and says he likes to play chess. He then adds he likes…
The episode begins with Sheriff Bart helping Gene Wilder sit. Gene then grabs a bottle of bourbon from under the pillow. Bart suggests he should eat something first. He responds…
We open with Sheriff Bart, having heard a noise, moving to the door to jail cell. Gene Wilder’s character is hanging upside down from the top bunk. Bart asks if…
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…