What if Blazing Saddles had of been made now? - General Discussion

Media77 · 26-04-2007, 11:11

What if Blazing Saddles had of been made now.

Yes this film is built of racist jokes but it is very funny.
I totally disagree with all racism but this was a comedy.

I am not going to go on and on but I have a feeling that this film would be banned if it was made today.

Would it be banned?

cobaltmale · 26-04-2007, 11:13

Movies forum perhaps?

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Media77 · 26-04-2007, 11:14

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Originally Posted by cobaltmale

Movies forum perhaps?

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I was not sure it's a hard one to call.

Sorry about that can it be moved?

-meisje- · 26-04-2007, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Media77

What if Blazing Saddles had of been made now.

Yes this film is built of racist jokes but it is very funny.
I totally disagree with all racism but this was a comedy.

I am not going to go on and on but I have a feeling that this film would be banned if it was made today.

Would it be banned?

I very much doubt it - it was quite obviously mocking racism.

Why do people have this idea that censorship is now worse than it was in the 1970s? Look at Team America or South Park The Movie - they are considered very offensive by some but still got made and distributed.

Media77 · 26-04-2007, 11:23

Good point.

El Guapo · 26-04-2007, 11:24

The point with this film is that it shows how stupid and ignorant the white folks are! It is a great film!

UKMikey · 26-04-2007, 11:27

If Mel Brooks was involved, sure. But the script wouldn't be the same without Richard Pryor's involvement IMO. He was unique.

-meisje- · 26-04-2007, 11:28

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Originally Posted by UKMikey

If Mel Brooks was involved, sure. But the script wouldn't be the same without Richard Pryor's involvement IMO. He was unique.

Richard Pryor wasn't in it

UKMikey · 26-04-2007, 11:29

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Originally Posted by -meisje-

Richard Pryor wasn't in it

He co-wrote it.

weateallthepies · 26-04-2007, 11:32

I doubt it would cause much of a stir, not when films like Borat are being made

-meisje- · 26-04-2007, 11:33

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Originally Posted by UKMikey

He co-wrote it.

Really? I never knew that!

I thought you were attributing Cleavon Little's character to him, which I could never allow to happen (I have an unhealthy interest in Cleavon Little

)

PamelaL · 26-04-2007, 11:33

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Originally Posted by weateallthepies

I doubt it would cause much of a stir, not when films like Borat are being made

I've never cringed so much during a film in all my life.

Media77 · 26-04-2007, 11:34

I loved Borat.

UKMikey · 26-04-2007, 11:49

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Originally Posted by -meisje-

Really? I never knew that!

I thought you were attributing Cleavon Little's character to him, which I could never allow to happen (I have an unhealthy interest in Cleavon Little

)

Cleavon Little's part was originally written for Pryor but the studio refused to insure him and the part went to Little instead. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Pryor)

Comedy racism is riding high in the TV popularity stakes at the moment but sketches like Little Britain's Ting Tong and Catherine Tate's Interpreter sketch are portrayed with none of the satiric subtext of Brooks's film, IMO.

Noir75 · 26-04-2007, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Media77

What if Blazing Saddles had of been made now.

Yes this film is built of racist jokes but it is very funny.
I totally disagree with all racism but this was a comedy.

I am not going to go on and on but I have a feeling that this film would be banned if it was made today.

Would it be banned?

South Park is worse and that's a hit show.

PamelaL · 26-04-2007, 11:57

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Originally Posted by UKMikey

Comedy racism is riding high in the TV popularity stakes at the moment but sketches like Little Britain's Ting Tong and Catherine Tate's Interpreter sketch are portrayed with none of the satiric subtext of Brooks's film, IMO.

I totally agree. I especially detest the Little Britain Ting Tong sketch, I'm surprised that the BBC show it.

scullyfancier · 26-04-2007, 12:03

I think the film could be remade as it portrayed a satirical look at racism and took the fun out of the racists which in my mind is perfectly acceptable.

However, the scene featuring the sheriff kidnapping himself and saying "If you don't let him go I am going to shoot the n****r" would never be allowed again!

Funny this thread has come up we were only talking about this very subject and film with some friends the other evening !

PamelaL · 26-04-2007, 12:05

I don't think it needs to be re-made, the original is quite good as it is.

natsuki*head · 26-04-2007, 12:06

I loved it when the lookout was trying to shout "He's a n-" but then the bells chimed and they thought he was saying "nearer"

-meisje- · 26-04-2007, 12:35

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Originally Posted by UKMikey

Cleavon Little's part was originally written for Pryor but the studio refused to insure him and the part went to Little instead. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Pryor)

Comedy racism is riding high in the TV popularity stakes at the moment but sketches like Little Britain's Ting Tong and Catherine Tate's Interpreter sketch are portrayed with none of the satiric subtext of Brooks's film, IMO.

I'm so glad Pryor didn't get it! Little played it with far more subtlety than he would've managed IMO.

(Plus he's gorgeous).

Noir75 · 26-04-2007, 12:40

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Originally Posted by natsuki*head

I loved it when the lookout was trying to shout "He's a n-" but then the bells chimed and they thought he was saying "nearer"

Without doubt the funniest bit of the movie is when Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little need to get into the queue and decide to steal the KKK outfits. They go up to the KKK men and Clevelon goes

"Where the white women at"

I wet myself everytime!!

jessica~rabbit · 26-04-2007, 12:41

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Originally Posted by Noir75

Without doubt the funniest bit of the movie is when Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little need to get into the queue and decide to steal the KKK outfits. They go up to the KKK men and Clevelon goes

"Where the white women at"

I wet myself everytime!!

pmsl just reading the post - love that bit too

Noir75 · 26-04-2007, 12:49

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Originally Posted by jessica~rabbit

pmsl just reading the post - love that bit too

Here it is!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDICYjC8S28

scullyfancier · 26-04-2007, 12:51

Trouble with this film was that I went to see it so many times I started laughing prior to the scene in anticipation!

Didn't half annoy the rest of the audience!

Even worse one of my 13 year old sons friends is called Mungo, and everytime he phones I can't help but pass the phone to my son saying "telegram for mungo, telegram for mungo"

UKMikey · 26-04-2007, 13:01

The original movie has something for everyone - besides the famous farting sketch, I especially like the way the hero watches the end of the film on a movie screen and drives off into the sunset.

26-04-2007, 11:11	#1
Media77 Banned User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ireland Services: Irish Broadband and Sky Posts: 774	What if Blazing Saddles had of been made now? What if Blazing Saddles had of been made now. Yes this film is built of racist jokes but it is very funny. I totally disagree with all racism but this was a comedy. I am not going to go on and on but I have a feeling that this film would be banned if it was made today. Would it be banned?

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26-04-2007, 11:23	#5
Media77 Banned User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ireland Services: Irish Broadband and Sky Posts: 774	Good point.

26-04-2007, 11:24	#6
El Guapo Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South East Services: Sky+, Talk & Broadband Posts: 3,150	The point with this film is that it shows how stupid and ignorant the white folks are! It is a great film!

26-04-2007, 11:27	#7
UKMikey Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Drayton, Middlesex Services: 22 miles (Little Chef) Posts: 9,416	If Mel Brooks was involved, sure. But the script wouldn't be the same without Richard Pryor's involvement IMO. He was unique.

26-04-2007, 11:32	#10
weateallthepies Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,558	I doubt it would cause much of a stir, not when films like Borat are being made

26-04-2007, 11:34	#13
Media77 Banned User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ireland Services: Irish Broadband and Sky Posts: 774	I loved Borat.

26-04-2007, 12:03	#17
scullyfancier Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: On a keyboard with a radio on Posts: 1,886	I think the film could be remade as it portrayed a satirical look at racism and took the fun out of the racists which in my mind is perfectly acceptable. However, the scene featuring the sheriff kidnapping himself and saying "If you don't let him go I am going to shoot the n****r" would never be allowed again! Funny this thread has come up we were only talking about this very subject and film with some friends the other evening !

26-04-2007, 12:05	#18
PamelaL Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 55,213	I don't think it needs to be re-made, the original is quite good as it is.

26-04-2007, 12:06	#19
natsuki*head Banned User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bermingum Services: Violent Domination Posts: 3,168	I loved it when the lookout was trying to shout "He's a n-" but then the bells chimed and they thought he was saying "nearer"

26-04-2007, 12:51	#24
scullyfancier Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: On a keyboard with a radio on Posts: 1,886	Trouble with this film was that I went to see it so many times I started laughing prior to the scene in anticipation! Didn't half annoy the rest of the audience! Even worse one of my 13 year old sons friends is called Mungo, and everytime he phones I can't help but pass the phone to my son saying "telegram for mungo, telegram for mungo"

26-04-2007, 13:01	#25
UKMikey Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Drayton, Middlesex Services: 22 miles (Little Chef) Posts: 9,416	The original movie has something for everyone - besides the famous farting sketch, I especially like the way the hero watches the end of the film on a movie screen and drives off into the sunset.