Latin quips and quotes Nov 13, 2009
An excellent example of their divide and rule policy are the scenes featuring the fights between The Peoples Front of Judea, The Judean Peoples Front, the Judean Popular Peoples Front, and the Popular Front of Judea in the hit Monty Python film Life Of Brian. Example: Cherry will retain her position as President as long as her divide and rule policy keeps the board members from getting together and voting her out. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Almost the Truth Oct 30, 2009
There are even talks of adapting other Python films and sketches (Life of Brian is oft discussed) into Broadway musicals. And so it's not too surprising that, with this 40th anniversary in mind, the Python crew has once again assembled to finally deliver a tell-all oral history of their small, but memorable comedy troupe. (IGN FilmForce)
My names Josie... and I have a penis Oct 26, 2009
This caricature, to use another cinematic example, was illustrated in a scene from the 1979 movie Monty Python s Life of Brian. When Stan (Eric Idle) from the People s Front of Judea declares that he wants to be a woman, his comrade, Reg (John Cleese), admonishes him and asks why. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Red-hot redheads jump off pages into kids' TV roles Oct 25, 2009
HandMade behind hit films including Withnail & I and Monty Python's Life of Brian was founded by the Beatle George Harrison in 1972. It said the intellectual property deals with Ms Ferguson would help it through its own tough financial times. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Theyve been watching Red Dawn again Oct 21, 2009
It reads quite like a scene from Monty Python s Life of Brian. tinyurl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Pythons tell tales of the one who got away Oct 18, 2009
The television show was followed by the success of the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and Life of Brian (1979). The 40-year legacy was marked at the Ziegfeld by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts which gave the five surviving members a special award in honour of their ''outstanding contribution. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
IFC show recalls ‘Monty Python’ heyday Oct 17, 2009
They take in the Python films Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian (which began with Idle s casually mentioning the phrase Jesus Christ s lust for glory ), and Monty Python and the Meaning of Life. There are bits from Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl and Chapman s memorial service (which managed to be both hilarious and touching). (Boston Globe)
Monty Python at 40: Not Dead Yet Oct 17, 2009
That was before the television series became a cult favorite in England, the United States and around the world, followed by records, books and movies, including "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," "Life of Brian" and "The Meaning of Life.". Thursday's reunion marked the first time the five were together since the debut of the theatrical musical "Monty Python's Spamalot," which won three Tony Awards. (CBS News)
Pythons reunite for Bafta award Oct 17, 2009
The comedy troupe behind Monty Python and the Holy Grail and The Life of Brian received a Bafta special award for their contribution to TV and film. "If you want to get a better view, this will be on eBay tomorrow," joked John Cleese, as he accepted the award. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
ORIGINAL MEMBERS: They remain Pythonesque Oct 15, 2009
Projects and releases: Halfway to Hollywood, his diaries of the 1980s, which include Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl, Life of Brian and Meaning of Life; writing follow-up to 1994 novel ... Favorite Python scenes: Playing jailer (Gilliam) and jailer's assistant (Idle) in Life of Brian; sketches included in An Evening Without Monty Python: The Spanish Inquisition and The Argument. (USA Today -- Life)
Monty Python documentary is comedy catnip Oct 15, 2009
On TV (notably "Monty Python's Flying Circus," produced for British TV), in live performances, recordings and feature films (including the incomparable "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and "Life of Brian"), the Pythons' absurdist narratives and characterizations mixed raging intellect with shameless looniness. (IFC is including those two films, as well as "Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl" and all four seasons of "Flying Circus" in its on-air "Python-a-Thon."). (MSNBC -- Television)
Year One Makes a Mess of the Past o... Oct 9, 2009
Think of it as a modern attempt at Monty Python's Life of Brian, even if it is no where near as sure of itself. It's a movie that starts off in a hunter / gatherer civilization where Jack Black (hunter) and Michael Cera (gatherer) are at the bottom of their respective social totem poles. (Suite101.com)
Four decades on the Pythons are still a flying circus Oct 7, 2009
Their financial success stems from copyright ownership of the original 45 TV shows and all their films except Monty Python's Meaning of Life, says John Goldstone, who produced Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Monty Python's Life of Brian. Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd has averaged revenue of about $US10 million ($11. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Graham Parker brings old gems, new tunes — and no folk — to Ogunquit Oct 1, 2009
"Solo shows also give him the chance to tell more jokes and stories between songs, said Parker, who has written a great collection of short stories, "Carp Fishing on Valium," and a novel, "The Other Life of Brian. ""When you're with a band there's not much time for stories," he said. "Someone's always looking at his watch. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Terry Gilliam Films Sep 14, 2009
Following another Python film, The Life of Brian, in 1979, during which he shared directing duties with Terry Jones, Gilliam once more found himself at the helm of a movie in 1981. Time Bandits, which Gilliam co-wrote with Michael Palin, and in which Palin and another Python, John Cleese, appeared, was another odd-ball adventure story, this time featuring time-travelling dwarves. (Suite101.com)
The Movie Career of Eric Idle Sep 10, 2009
The initial success they found with Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and the controversial Life of Brian (1979) allowed them some lee-way in Hollywood, both as writers and performers. Eric Idle s first foray into the film world without the full team still involved plenty of familiar faces. (Suite101.com)
Michael Palin in the Movies Sep 9, 2009
Palin s first foray into film without the Python troupe came in 1981, with Time Bandits, by which time the Python television show and two movies Monty Python and the Holy Grail(1975) and The Life of Brian (1979) had already made him a household name. Time Bandits. (Suite101.com)
Infotainment Aug 28, 2009
Permuts picture is to be based on A Life in the Day, a Tony Gittelson script about the life of Brian Epstein. Epstein, born in Liverpool in 1934. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Stanford Grad Gives $33M For Stem Cell Research Jul 13, 2009
Monty Pythons Life of Brian tops most controversial movie list. 00004000 00004000. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
The dong show: Top 10 moments in male full-frontal (87) Jul 11, 2009
How could you forget about the Life of Brian ... Yes, Graham Chapman was out there in his full glory in Life of Brian. (Salon)
Very Naughty Boys to play the Royal Albert Hall Jul 7, 2009
The oratorio, based on the film Life Of Brian, will receive its UK premiere at the Royal Albert Hall on 23 October ... The music was written by John Du Prez, who began his prolific film career composing additional music for Monty Python's Life of Brian in 1978. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Poking fun at the Bible Jun 22, 2009
Year One' polishes forbidden fruit in comedic poke at the Bible - CNN.com. Year One' polishes forbidden fruit in comedic poke at the Bible. (CNN)
'Year One' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know Jun 20, 2009
"It's kind of like 'The Meaning of Life' or 'Life of Brian' a funny look at biblical tales," Black told us. The Stars In summer 2007, we reported that Black and Cera were gearing up for the. (VHI.com -- Music News)
THOU SHALT NOT SEE IT Jun 19, 2009
YEAR One" is nowhere near as funny as the ancient- civilization movies I saw in high school: "Life of Brian," "History of the World Part I," "Caligula. " Its script isn't worth the papyrus it's inscribed on. Jack Black and Michael Cera are Zed and Oh, two hapless cavemen who are chased out of their huts and run into a series of Old Testament characters, suggesting the title year is off by a few centuries. The main gag is to describe every situation in modern slang. Zed, eating fruit from the... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
"Year One'' takes a charmless trip back in time Jun 19, 2009
Year One' movie review - 'Year One' showtimes - The Boston Globe - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Best bets: Jack Black starts at Year One Jun 16, 2009
It seems foolhardy to tread into territory made famous by Monty Python in Life of Brian, but if anyone can do it, its these two. (Opens June 19). (MSNBC -- News)
Spam, Spam, Spam May 18, 2009
"Spamalot" also showcases various songs from the "Grail" movie as well as Idle's own "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," highjacked from the 1979 Python film "The Life of Brian." ... " With the crucial contributions of director Mike Nichols, Idle and Du Prez fashioned a surprisingly gratifying conclusion for "Spamalot" without sacrificing its playful effervescence. Collaborators since 1978, when they worked together on "The Life of Brian," Idle and Du Prez have come full circle recently... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Monty Python star is a dirty old man Apr 28, 2009
Terry Jones -- a member of the Monty Python comedy team who co-directed "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" with Terry Gilliam, and was sole director of "Life of Brian" (the Carbone family favorite) and "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life" -- He is expecting a child with his 26-year-old Swedish girlfriend Anna Soderstrom, who is 12-weeks pregnant with the couple's baby. He has two grown up children - Sally, 35, and 32-year-old Bill with his ex-wife Alison. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Oaks Theater Announces 'The ScareHouse Moonlit Matinee Film Festival' Schedule Apr 28, 2009
(Also showing Sat 7/11 & Sat 8/15 @ 10PM) Friday May 29 and Saturday May 30: Monty Python's The Life of Brian (1979) Friday June 5 and Saturday June 6: Vertigo (1958) Friday June 12 and Saturday June 13: Sixteen Candles (1984) Friday June 19 and Saturday June 20: Road House (1989) Friday June 26 and Saturday June 27: Bubba Ho-tep (2003) Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4: Jaws (1975) Friday July 10 and Saturday July 11: Friday the 13th Part 3 - in 3-D (1982) Friday July 17 and Saturday July 18:... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
George Harrison receives Walk of Fame star Apr 15, 2009
He also produced numerous films, including "The Life of Brian" and "Time Bandits.". Capitol/EMI, which sponsored the star, announced Tuesday that a career-spanning collection of Harrison's solo hits, titled "Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison," will be released in June. (MSNBC -- News)
Shift in anti-film piracy tactics Apr 2, 2009
The campaign comprises of three trailers directed by Little Britain director Steve Bendelack, which show fans paying homage to iconic moments from Lord of the Rings, the Life of Brian and Jaws. The voice-over for the adverts is by Bafta award winner Noel Clarke - who played Mickey in Doctor Who and is the director of Adulthood. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Enduring appeal Mar 30, 2009
Life of Brian still a huge draw ... Terry Jones, Aberystwyth mayor Sue Jones-Davies and Michael Palin at the charity screening of Life of Brian ... Monty Python's Life of Brian has lost nothing of its magic and neither have two of its stars, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, who joked before attending a charity screening of the film in mid Wales that they had walked through a town in disguise for fear of being stoned. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Nudge, nudge, wink wink: Monty Python is back at 40 Mar 27, 2009
IFC's Python Week also will include airings of the films Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life of Brian and Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. Directed by Alan Parker, the documentary explores the troupe's 1960s roots and examines its impact on comedy. (USA Today -- Life)
Rogen, Cera, Black will make you laugh Mar 25, 2009
It's kind of like The Meaning of Life or Life of Brian a funny look at biblical tales, Black told. However, one of writers saw an early screening and wrote, Other than an ending that is unsatisfying and makes little sense to me, the movie's hilarious. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Williams top turn at royal show Mar 25, 2009
He promptly burst into the song, Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, from Python film Life of Brian, and was joined on stage by a full military band, a male voice choir and all the evening's performers. But the evening's real show-stopper directly preceded the climax, when Williams and Bailey reappeared for a duet. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Life of Brian ban lifted after 30 years Mar 2, 2009
Life Of Brian will finally be screened in Aberystwyth. A Welsh town which banned the classic Monty Python movie Life of Brian 30 years ago has decided to screen it later this month, the mayor said on Sunday -- and two of the original Pythons will attend ... Life of Brian is now viewed as a classic and includes oft-quoted lines such as Brian's mother's quip on her son: "He's not the messiah -- he's a very naughty boy", as well as the jaunty song Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, sung by... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Feb 27, 2009
And Bill Clinton's advice to be more cheerful reminded me of the closing song in Monty Python's "Life of Brian." Brian, a Christ-like figure in this comedy, had just been nailed to the cross by the Romans and was in the process of dying from his crucifixion, when he broke out in a cheerful little toe-tapping song, part of the lyrics going. . (Townhall.com)
Free Speech is Dead in England Feb 17, 2009
This, remember, is the supposedly Anglican country where only the other week a nurse was threatened with the sack for having offered to pray for one of her patients; where it remains perfectly legal to show Monty Python s religious spoof Life of Brian, but extremely risky under Britain s new incitement to religious hatred laws to betray the merest hint of disrespect towards any religion beginning with I- and ending in -slam. Few of those involved in this sorry affair emerge with any credit. (Human Events Online)
Just what the doctor ordered Feb 8, 2009
"George [Harrison] was always convinced that the spirit of the Beatles went into Python. We came together in 1969, just as the Beatles were breaking up. George was our patron. When Bernie Delfont read the script of Life Of Brian and pronounced it blasphemous just as we were getting on the plane to film in Tunisia, he rescued it. After that we formed HandMade Films and produced Time Bandits still the most famous film we've done.". Unlike the Beatles, Monty Python didn't end acrimoniously. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
