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Mel Brooks is 100! Celebrate the comedy legend's birthday with a look back at his best films, ranked
Mel Brooks is officially a centenarian! To celebrate the comedy legend's 100th birthday, we're taking a look at his incomparable career with a complete ranking of his films, from The Producers to Blazing Saddles to Spaceballs.
Clinton Olsasky
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Iowa Public Radio
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You’ve seen the Michael Jackson movie. But have you seen the movies that inspired the ‘King of Pop?’The new Michael Jackson film repeatedly emphasizes cinema as a source of inspiration for the "King of Pop." Here, we break down the many movies (and books adapted into movies) referenced in 'Michael.' -
A new film festival celebrating Latino culture and community is coming to Iowa City this weekend. The inaugural Aquí y Allá Latin American Film Festival takes place May 1-3 at FilmScene’s Chauncey cinema and features six new premieres. -
The Julien Dubuque International Film Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary by expanding to eight days, firmly securing its spot as Iowa’s largest — and longest — film festival. This year features over 200 films, including a documentary about the opera singer Simon Estes.
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Downtown Washington will play host to the 4th annual Farm to Film Fest April 17-19. The three-day celebration of cinema is designed to bring the community together for an immersive weekend of art, culture and entertainment — all for free. -
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star in 'The Drama,' a new movie from A24 about a happily engaged couple whose love is called into question after a dark secret is revealed. -
Iowa’s longest-running film festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its biggest festival weekend yet. The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival runs April 9-12 and features 65 films — all with Iowa ties.
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The second annual Ottumwa International Film Festival returns to the Bridge View Center March 20-21 for a two-day celebration of cinema. -
Staying home with your special someone or kicking back solo are perfect ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day — so long as you have a good movie to watch! Here are four streaming movies to keep your heart full this weekend. -
In 2025, we saw films that entertained us, thrilled us and challenged our perceptions of the world. From Sentimental Value and Sinners to Mickey 17 and Marty Supreme, Iowa Public Radio's 2 for the Show counts down the top 10 films of the year.
