But First: We Love Mel Brooks

Before he made classics like Blazing Saddles, Brooks was a pivotal comedy writer in the early world of television, including writing for the famed Sid Caesar. He paired with lifelong friend Carl Reiner to create genius works including The 2,000 Year Old Man, and Brooks co-created Get Smart, the spy spoof sitcom.

But Mel Brooks, who recently turned 98, is most beloved for his films — almost all of them parodies of beloved movie genres, from silent movies to monster movies to Westerns. Also, we’re only counting films he directed, not ones he appeared in for others.

Here are all 11 Mel Brooks movies, ranked from entertaining to hilarious.