# Lost Movie Icon Debuts Mel Brooks' First Movie 'The Critic' Gets YouTubed By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mel-brooks-first-movie References: [theworldsbestever](http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2009/10/09/the-critic-mel-brooks-first-film/) & [ladyofthecake](http://www.ladyofthecake.com/mel/mel.htm) Mel Brooks is one of the funniest men in the history of the world. If you understood the reference I just made, keep reading. If not, keep reading for your own good. Anyway, Mel Brooks’ first movie ever, ‘The Critic’ might be old news to some, but it is making a move towards [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-bubble-gum-turns-75) fame. Basically an old man talking over an art film, ‘The Critic’ is short, sharp and witty. Check out more of Mel Brooks’ first movie at the link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Youtube Revival:** Opportunity to resurrect and gain popularity for old films through YouTube platform. - **Digital Remastering:** Opportunity to enhance the quality of old films and make them more appealing to modern audiences. - **Retro Comedy Resurgence:** Opportunity for the revival and appreciation of classic comedy films like Mel Brooks' 'The Critic'. ### Where This Applies - **Film Distribution:** Opportunity for film distributors to expand their catalog by acquiring and promoting old films. - **Digital Content Platforms:** Opportunity for digital content platforms like YouTube to attract viewers by featuring and promoting classic films. - **Film Restoration Services:** Opportunity for film restoration companies to offer their expertise in enhancing the quality of old films for digital platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Streaming Service Livestreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neflix-livestream.md) - [Celebratory Chewing Gum Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-bubble-gum-turns-75.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Iconic Comedy NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-lampoon.md) - [Personalized Film Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-me.md) - [Animated Short Film Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carls-date.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [AI Film Production Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melies.md) - [Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icon-1.md)