Wilder, 83, who became a comedy legend for his films in the '60s, '70s and '80s, died on Monday Watch video
Anyone looking to relive some of Gene Wilder's most iconic, wild-eyed moments can do so this weekend as AMC Theatres brings "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" (1971) and "Blazing Saddles" (1974) back to the big screen.
Wilder, 83, died on Monday after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease three years ago.
Select theaters in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania (see below) will be screening the films at 5 p.m. ("Willy Wonka") and 7:30 p.m. ("Blazing Saddles") on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4. Admission is $5.
See a full list of 55 participating theaters here.
Regional theaters:- AMC New Brunswick 18
- AMC Empire 25, Times Square, New York City
- AMC Stony Brook 17, Stony Brook, N.Y.
- AMC Neshaminy 24, Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, Pa.
