May the Shwartz (Still) Be With You

Mel Brooks strings together one liners the way that Pete Doherty strings together lines. And that's no joke. The famed writer and director from Brooklyn presents as a classic comedic triple threat: brash, brilliant and more than a little Jew-y. (Mel, it's good to be the king!)

If you're a fan, you'll want to free up your Wednesday evenings for the next month or so, because Texas Hillel, located just off the UT campus, is sponsoring a free Mel Brooks film festival. Here's a peek at the schedule:

Silent Movie (1976) w/remixed score - June 27th
High Anxiety (1977) - July 11th
History of the World Part 1 (1981) - July 18th
To Be or Not to Be (1983) - July 25th
SpaceBalls (1987) - August 1st

With their plentiful 46" televisions, 12' digital projection screen and surround sound "loft theatre," Hillel's AV hookup answers to a higher authority -- and so does their food. From the official website, "Viewers are invited to dine before the film on the beautiful outdoor patio beginning at 6 PM...and the dinner grill is only $5.95 per person."

That's right, folks: 100% kosher goodness up in the area. Get it while it's hot.

Mel Brooks Film Series
Wednesdays This Summer
Texas Hillel, 2105 San Antonio [Map]
Free
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