The Strand Theater is showing “Remembering Gene Wilder” this weekend at seven p.m.
In a press release they ask:
Flyer for the Strand Gene Wilder
Who could forget:
The Producers
Blazing Saddles
Young Frankenstein
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Stir Crazy
Silver Streak and a few more…
This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in The Producers, to the enigmatic title role in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like Silver Streak.
It is illustrated by a bevy of touching and hilarious clips and outtakes, never-before-seen home movies, narration from Wilder’s audio book memoir, and interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators like Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, and Carol Kane. Remembering Gene Wilder shines a light on an essential performer, writer, director, and all-around mensch.
…and don’t forget the FREE POPCORN!!!
Tickets are $10 at the door
Advance tickets are $9 and available at Highway 61 Coffeehouse