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Mel Brooks’ 20 favorite films to be screened in LA for 100th birthday
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TL;DR
- Mel Brooks, aged 100, personally selected 20 films for a screening series in Los Angeles.
- The series, organized by the American Cinematheque, honors Brooks' 100th birthday.
- The chosen films span from 1931's 'City Lights' to 2019's 'Jojo Rabbit'.
- Only one of Brooks' own films, 'The Twelve Chairs', is included, along with two films from the last 25 years.
- The selection reflects Brooks' personal relationships, artistic influences, and cinematic knowledge.
- Notable inclusions highlight his wife Anne Bancroft's performance in 'The Miracle Worker' and films produced or directed by friends and colleagues like Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner.
- The series screens from September 3 to November 1, 2026, at three historic Los Angeles cinemas.