Three Cool Post-Monty Python Movies
It’s pretty much agreed to by almost everyone that Monty Python was awesome. Even today, the reverence and admiration that meets the former members seems to only grow with the passage of time.
It’s pretty much agreed to by almost everyone that Monty Python was awesome. Even today, the reverence and admiration that meets the former members seems to only grow with the passage of time.
Man in line: Wait a minute, why can’t I give my opinion? It’s a free country! Alvy: I mean, d- He can give you- Do you hafta give it so loud? I mean, aren’t you ashamed to pontificate like that?
Sometimes pure movie magic happens when a director and an actor team up. The results are so good that you look forward to seeing the pairing again.
In 1972, two of the world’s great actors teamed up for a dramatic face-off that would be looked upon as a career highlight for both. In 2007, another team was paired off, and they took another look at the material, updating it and trying to keep it relevant.
This week’s Saturday Afternoon Sweetness pick is inspired by my recent tropical vacation.
You’re probably looking at the title wondering just what in the hell I’m thinking. World war as fun? Millions of dead people as entertainment? Not possible. In fact, a rather sick premise. However, please, hear me out.
Man in line: Wait a minute, why can’t I give my opinion? It’s a free country! Alvy: I mean, d- He can give you- Do you hafta give it so loud? I mean, aren’t you ashamed to pontificate like that?
In 1973, director Robin Hardy teamed up with writer Anthony Shaffer to create one of the genuinely creepiest horror movies of all time.
This week’s Saturday Afternoon Sweetness installment is in honor of everyone’s favorite tax-fraud indicted, Billy Blanks-lovin’ action star.
‘Encounters at the End of the World,’ is the latest documentary from filmmaker Werner Herzog. And what a wonderful way to close out the sixth annual Independent Film Festival of Boston. ‘Encounters,’ is a fascinating, riveting and moving look at the people and animals that live in Antarctica.