Why Blazing Saddles is not just one of the funniest movies of all time, but still works as a film

Surprisingly, it's the dramatic aspect

I don’t mean to tackle the ongoing “Nobody could make Blazing Saddles today” debate, which is litigated by people on Twitter who are less comedy professionals and more comedy hobbyists and lifestyle comedians. Anyone can make anything if they get the funding – the thesis really is, “Blazing Saddles could never be a crossover blockbuster hit today,” and …