weslgarlic Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 There was talk a couple of years of back of another Monty Python film based on the 5 old remaining pythons starring as noble men returning to the crusades ,using old footage of Chapman,but it all fell through The next thing they were all due to appear in animated film , havn't heard anything else since. Cleese hinted that there could be a fawlty towers film were a retired basil goes on holiday to visit Manuel in spain , only to get up an hostage situation,but that also fell through But Idle has responded to queries about a Python reunion by adapting a line used by George Harrison in response to queries about a possible Beatles reunion. When asked in November 1989 about such a possibility, Harrison responded: "As far as I'm concerned, there won't be a Beatles reunion as long as John Lennon remains dead." Idle's version of this was that he expected to see a proper Python reunion, "just as soon as Graham Chapman comes back from the dead", but added, "we're talking to his agent about terms." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezepguy Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I wouldn't want to see another Monty Python film..I always thought the films were terrible, and they were nothing more than Python's way of making itself known to the mainstream..and sacrificing the great elements of the television series. People here in the US, for the most part, are blissfully unaware of the Monty Python's Flying Circus television show..but they can quote The Holy Grail up and down..it's quite sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Cleese hinted that there could be a fawlty towers film were a retired basil goes on holiday to visit Manuel in spain , only to get up an hostage situation,but that also fell through I watched "The Hotel Inspector" Fawlty Towers last evening. A classic. " A Claret is a Bordeaux" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I wouldn't want to see another Monty Python film..I always thought the films were terrible, and they were nothing more than Python's way of making itself known to the mainstream..and sacrificing the great elements of the television series. People here in the US, for the most part, are blissfully unaware of the Monty Python's Flying Circus television show..but they can quote The Holy Grail up and down..it's quite sad. i didn't think much of the tv series, though it did have afew funny bits here and there. but the movies ......... esp brian ....... :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 i didn't think much of the tv series, though it did have afew funny bits here and there. but the movies ......... esp brian ....... :hysterical: I agree, the series was hit and miss, some funny bits some not so funny. The films on the other hand are funny. Hence the reason why "Life Of Brian" was voted the best comedy film ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 And now for something completely different.... ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckenbauer 6 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I love all the Monty Python stuff. The TV series, the stage shows, the films, the records, the songs, etc. I still see 'new' comedy shows still ripping them off But I'd never want a reunion. Leave it in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'd be all for the remaining Pythons to appear in a film together. Just don't call it "Monty Python". Sound familiar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezepguy Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I agree, the series was hit and miss, some funny bits some not so funny. The films on the other hand are funny. Hence the reason why "Life Of Brian" was voted the best comedy film ever made. I dislike the movies because of their extreme and in-your-face mainstreamness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I dislike the movies because of their extreme and in-your-face mainstreamness. Mainstream??? If someone asked me to name an example of a mainstream comedy film, the Python ones would be the furthest from my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Mainstream??? If someone asked me to name an example of a mainstream comedy film, the Python ones would be the furthest from my mind! i think thezepguy is a little confused ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I dislike the movies because of their extreme and in-your-face mainstreamness. So what do you call non mainstream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I'd love to see a DVD release of the REAL Secret Policeman's Ball/Other Ball; just like the original VHS from the 80s (mine sadly disintegrated in the player ). The newish one was missing some stuff. Just watched Holy Grail again last night for the millionth time; that never gets old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 They did some new material on the BBC 40 th anniversay night , But the humour was more like the tv series than the film Who could replace graham chapman ,the only one who could really act ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 They did some new material on the BBC 40 th anniversay night , But the humour was more like the tv series than the film Who could replace graham chapman ,the only one who could really act ? No one can replace Graham Chapman, he was one of a kind. I do think the others can act though, especially Cleese and Palin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 i love watching them when they are playing women .... they don't even try to be feminine, they just stand/walk etc as normal .... hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 did anyone see them on "" the concert for george ""? ( george harrison tribute concert ). i have that dvd. george was a massive fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 i love watching them when they are playing women .... they don't even try to be feminine, they just stand/walk etc as normal .... hilarious. Yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 They did some new material on the BBC 40 th anniversay night , But the humour was more like the tv series than the film Who could replace graham chapman ,the only one who could really act ? Yes, and he did it whilst he was drunk, especially Life Of Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Yes, and he did it whilst he was drunk, especially Life Of Brian He was sober by the time of "Life of Brian". He gave up drinking in 1977. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 They did a sort of reunion with Steve Martin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZAPJbq3ch4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ady Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Before Python... "At Last The 1948 Show" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAtSw3daGoo "Do Not Adjust Your Set" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0kk8Dvzhuo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 My favourite Python sketch is from Live at Drury Lane - "Four Yorkshiremen"......Luxury!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 I suppose we'll have to make do with spamalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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