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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 45 MIN

Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio on Mel Brooks, Summer Movie Preview, and Debating the Controversial 'Blue Film'

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Anne and Ryan are joined this week by the co-directors of the new documentary "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man." Apatow and Bonfiglio share their personal histories with Brooks and his films, and reveal the challenges of explaining comedic genius on film. But first our hosts share their most anticipated summer movies, and wade into the controversy surrounding the new fetish focused "Blue Film." Read our full review of "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/mel-brooks-documentary-review-the-99-year-old-man-hbo-1235174062/ Read our review of "Blue Film" - https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/blue-film-review-1235155912/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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