The world is still hurting for the loss of Gene Wilder, who died at 83 from complications with Alzheimer’s earlier this week, but now you can revisit happier times for just $5 at AMC Theaters.
AMC River East will be showing 1971’s “Blazing Saddles” and 1974’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” for cheaper than a small popcorn (probably) this weekend. You can also catch them at AMC Streets of Woodfield if you’re out in the ‘burbs.
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On Saturday and Sunday, you can see the comedic genius in his prime, starting with “Wonka” playing at 5 p.m. followed by “Blazing Saddles” at 7:30 p.m.
You can head over to amctheaters.com to buy your tickets ahead of time now. Take a trip back to the world of pure imagination and view paradise on the big screen. Just try not to cry.