It’s enjoyable to watch 'Blazing Saddles.' The film’s purpose as a satire from 1974 is evident, and while it occasionally feels obvious, it still manages to be amusing. Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder both do well in their roles; I always appreciate seeing the latter. Harvey Korman was particularly funny for me—the Hedy Lamarr joke consistently got a small laugh out of me. Actually, that scene with him and Robert R…

Having watched the "Friday Western" every week as a child, I’m pretty familiar with the genre and appreciate this film's humorous and affectionate take on it. Harvey Korman plays "Hedley Lamarr," who intends to ruin his own town so he can purchase the land at reduced prices for his railroad venture. To force the residents out, he appoints an African-American sheriff. “Bart,” portrayed by Cleavon Little, is aware that…

Being married to someone from the Millennial generation has created some specific challenges, particularly given my Gen-X background and their tendency to reject labels while simultaneously embracing them. There’s also this apparent lack of understanding when it comes to satire or dark humor, a characteristic I've noticed in that age group. And then there’s the fact that my generation largely raised itself, whereas I…