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Diane and Sean discuss the first film of Terry Gilliam's "Trilogy of Imagination", Time Bandits. Episode music is, "Dream Away", by George Harrison from the OST.

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Welcome to Brazil! We're on the hunt for eye of the ducks in the ducts from Terry Gilliam's sci-fi masterpiece. Is it cyberpunk? Steam punk? Who cares. With Monty Python slapstick, a mustachioed Robert De Niro, and an electric samurai, we had to cover it. Fill out your paperwork and listen in.

Next week, we cover Katsuhiro Otomo's AKIRA (1988). Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx

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References:

• Special Features
• Commentary
• What is Brazil?
• We’re All In It Together
• Designing Brazil
• Flights of Fantasy: Brazil’s Special Effects
• Fashion and Fascism: James Acheson on Brazil’s Costume Design
• Brazil’s Score
• The Battle of Brazil: A Video History
• DGA Terry Gilliam Interview
• Salman Rushdie Terry Gilliam Interview

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“Oh, what sad times are these when passing ruffians can say ‘Ni!’ at will to old ladies. There is a pestilence upon this land, nothing is sacred. Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history.”

After the immense success of Monty Python’s Flying Circus on television, the Python troupe set out to take their unique brand of absurd (møose) comedy to the big screen. Securing funding from rock stars and record companies, they scraped together a modest budget and set out to create a silly sendup of the legend of King Arthur. Shooting on location at a couple of castles, they used low-budget tricks like smoke machines and clever framing to build an entirely new medieval world. Armed with coconuts and a killer rabbit, Monty Python unleashed their wit upon the Round Table and llamas everywhere, spawning an instant cult classic. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the 1976 Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation Nominees series with a conversation about Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Here's a hint at what we talk about:

We gush over the brilliant comedic writing, discussing how each joke builds upon the last to create a fully formed world of nonsense. The clever framing allows the limited locations to represent far more of Arthur's moose than actually existed. We praise the meta elements like the voice of god and the police abruptly ending the quest. The French taunting scene stands out as a highlight. While Pete finds some scenes drag, the overall effect remains potent even after countless viewings.

Here are a few other points in our discussion:

• Appreciating the extensive history satire
• Debating our favorite Python troupe members
• The legend of how rock stars financed the film
• Eric Idle's later Broadway adaptation Spamalot
• Quoting every line despite ourselves

Monty Python crafted an endlessly quotable masterpiece that lampoons British legends and remains uproariously funny decades later. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the moose ends, our llama begins!

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“Oh, what sad times are these when passing ruffians can say ‘Ni!’ at will to old ladies. There is a pestilence upon this land, nothing is sacred. Even those who arrange and design shrubberies are under considerable economic stress in this period in history.”

After the immense success of Monty Python’s Flying Circus on television, the Python troupe set out to take their unique brand of absurd (møose) comedy to the big screen. Securing funding from rock stars and record companies, they scraped together a modest budget and set out to create a silly sendup of the legend of King Arthur. Shooting on location at a couple of castles, they used low-budget tricks like smoke machines and clever framing to build an entirely new medieval world. Armed with coconuts and a killer rabbit, Monty Python unleashed their wit upon the Round Table and llamas everywhere, spawning an instant cult classic. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the 1976 Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation Nominees series with a conversation about Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Here's a hint at what we talk about:

We gush over the brilliant comedic writing, discussing how each joke builds upon the last to create a fully formed world of nonsense. The clever framing allows the limited locations to represent far more of Arthur's moose than actually existed. We praise the meta elements like the voice of god and the police abruptly ending the quest. The French taunting scene stands out as a highlight. While Pete finds some scenes drag, the overall effect remains potent even after countless viewings.

Here are a few other points in our discussion:

• Appreciating the extensive history satire
• Debating our favorite Python troupe members
• The legend of how rock stars financed the film
• Eric Idle's later Broadway adaptation Spamalot
• Quoting every line despite ourselves

Monty Python crafted an endlessly quotable masterpiece that lampoons British legends and remains uproariously funny decades later. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the moose ends, our llama begins!

Film Sundries

• Watch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatch
• Script Options
• Theatrical trailer
• Letterboxd

• Start your own podcast journey with the best host in the business. Try TRANSISTOR today!
• Become a Member Today! $5 monthly or $55 annually
• Want to upgrade your LETTERBOXD account? Use our PROMO CODE to get a DISCOUNT and help us out in the process!
• Find source material for The Next Reel’s family of podcasts – and thousands of other great reads – at Audible! Get your free audiobook and 30-day free trial today.
• Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel’s Discord channel!

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• We spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don’t yet: what are you waiting for?

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Guest Greg Dobrowski wants to talk about a most unusual movie, 1981's Time Bandits. it's kind of like the Wizard of Oz on acid. It's kind of like a lot of things, but is it a good movie? Jimmy has some strong feelings here.

This week, we look at Terry Gilliam's The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, a movie that took 29 years to make! Did we become loyal squires of the film or were we left just charging at windmills? Tune in to find out!

On this week’s Blu-ray episode, Peter Sobczynski talks with Erik Childress about some genuine classics, at least one new one, some forgotten relics and a genuine oddity. Criterion does Terry Gilliam right again with one of their childhood favorites in 4K. They revisit an Oscar-winning film from the ‘80s and whether it would be made the same way today. Kino has some really enjoyable stuff from Andrew Davis, Michael Crichton and a film that got buried during the disaster craze of the ’70s. Both Erich von Stroheim and William Hurt go Russian this week, more Shaw Brothers films arrive and Peter recounts the crazy tale of the Ormond family on their filmmaking journey from exploitation to Christian films.

0:00 - Intro

1:31 - Criterion (Time Bandits (4K))

10:06 - Flicker Alley (Foolish Wives)

15:18 - Indicator (From Hollywood to Heaven: The Lost and Saved Films of the Ormond Family (1956-1984), Mexico Macabre: Four Sinister Tales from the Alameda Films Vault, 1959-1963)

23:45 - MVD (Witchtrap, Rain Man (4K))

33:30 - Kino (The Draughtsman's Contract, Juggernaut, The Great Train Robbery, Gorky Park, The Package)

1:05:07 - Sony (The Pope's Exorcist)

1:08:44 - Universal (Super Mario Bros. Movie, The (4K))

1:13:44 - Lions Gate (John Wick: Chapter 4)

1:17:10 - Shout! Factory (Shaw Brothers Collection: Volume One)

1:20:13 – New Blu-Ray Announcements

1:21:43 - Outro

Alan Smithee's Letterboxd reviews can be found here.

As always, Thor ranked this film a maximum 69 monkeys (at least the parts he saw).

Paul and Erin revisit two films about New Yorkers suffering from whimsical delusions: our art pick is Terry Gilliam's 1991 comedy/drama THE FISHER KING, and our trash pick is Anthony Harvey's 1971 unaffiliated-with-the-band cult film THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS.

Peter Sobczynski returns to get you up to speed on what to add to your physical media collection. You may want to skip some of the bad horror on the show but there are also war movies and westerns featuring Steve McQueen, Gary Cooper and Bob Newhart! There’s a musical from Jacques Revette, a film from Patrice Leconte and a new 4K edition of one of Terry Gilliam’s best. Peter also certainly wants you to know about a film with Lea Seydoux that flew under the radar at the end of last year and that he is certainly a champion for one of the biggest hits of 1983.  

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Criterion (The Fisher King (4K))

6:59 - Arrow Films (Heart of Dragon)

9:25 - Cohen Media (Up, Down, Fragile)

12:11 - Kino (Hell Is For Heroes, Man on the Train, Mississippi Gambler, Moment to Moment, They Came to Cordura)

26:19 - Shout! Factory (Bless the Child)

29:00 - Lions Gate (House of 1000 Corpses (Steelbook))

33:14 - Decal (Infinity Pool)

37:45 - Sony (Living, One Fine Morning)

43:32 - Paramount (Flashdance (4K))    

56:36 – New Blu-Ray Announcements

58:18 - Outro

Everybody gets caught up on Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Izzy is astounded. The gang also reviews the first episode of The Last of Us, Velma, and gives thoughts to the casting of a live-action God of War. Izzy shares a story of being a Southeast Asian ambassador for white people before the gang gets into Terry Gilliam's 1981 adventure film Time Bandits and its fantastic set and costume design, quirkiness, and downright fun.

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The first Blu-ray show of 2023 with Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski brings about a variety of age-old classics to films fresh out of theaters. In-between there are films with early work from Joan Crawford, Matt Damon, Brendan Fraser, Diane Lane and Laura Dern. TV episodes are turned into movies, the bullied let their tormentors be setup for murder and Sonny Chiba is an executioner. Brandi Carlile gets an assist in bringing Tanya Tucker back to the mainstream and then there is a trio of exemplary 4K releases including one from Criterion and Terry Gilliam, a modern classic from Bill Murray and Harold Ramis and an upgrade for one of the best science-fiction films from the 1950s.

0:58 - Criterion (Imitation of Life, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen 4K)

12:03 - Arrow (The Dunwich Horror, The Executioner Collection)

18:23 - Magnolia (Piggy)

21:58 - Cohen Media (The Gang of Four)

24:35 - Imprint (City of God, School Ties, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains)

40:54 - Kino (Sergeant Ryker, Warning Shot)

49:43 - Universal (Armageddon Time, She Said)

54:54 - Warner Bros. (Black Adam 4K)

59:07 - Warner Archive (Our Dancing Daughters, Rancho Notorious)

1:04:10 - Sony (The Return of Tanya Tucker, Groundhog Day 4K)

1:16:01 - Ignite Films (Invaders From Mars 4K)

1:22:31 – New Blu-ray Announcements

1:28:31 - Outro

In this episode, it's a new year and it's the beginning of our new "Movie Club" review segment! Every week, we will pick one older movie to discuss and analayze, wether it be a renowned classic, a recent indie hit, or anything at all that sparks our interest. We kick things off with the 1985 dystopian romp from writer/director Terry Gilliam, "Brazil", starring Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist and Robert DeNiro. Listen now!

When one of your leads dies suddenly in the middle of filming, it takes a lot of creativity to make a finished product, as was the case with The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus! Kelsey Lynn Stokes joins Case and Sam to look back at Terry Gilliam's fever dream that almost didn't happen!

To celebrate Terry Gilliam's birthday, we're discussing the wonderfully fun and quirky Time Bandits! Scott Hoffman and Liam Lewis help me travel through time and discover what makes this movie so good!

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Pour vous accompagner tout au long de l’été, on s’est fait aider pour vous proposer un petit conseil ciné. 

Une nouvelle collection qui s’appelle Pitch d’une nuit d’été autour du dépaysement.

Le dépaysement ne signifie pas forcément que nous allons nous déplacer et encore moins garantir un moment agréable.

Alors que vous soyez sur une île déserte (avec un peu wifi), en trek à la montage ou tout simplement au bureau, nous allons vous donner une dose d’évasion avec la destination du jour.

Fermez les yeux, nous allons bientôt décoller.

Aujourd'hui Xad vous raconter et vous entraîner dans 

LES AVENTURES DU BARON DE MUNCHAUSEN de Terry Gilliam

Le Pitch
Le siècle des Lumières. Une ville s'apprête à succomber sous les assauts des Turcs. Seul le théâtre royal est encore debout où comédiens et machinistes s'échinent à donner un spectacle potable mais invariablement hué par les spectateurs. 

Ils présentent ce jour-la "Les Aventures du baron de Münchausen" quand au beau milieu d'une scène, un vieillard se lève et revendique l'identité du baron de Münchausen.

Il propose alors aux habitants incrédules de chasser les Turcs.

Pour ce faire, il leur demande de l'aider à retrouver ses quatre anciens compagnons d'aventures.

Le casting

John Neville : Karl Friedrich Hieronymus, baron de Münchhausen 

Eric Idle : Berthold / Desmond

Sarah Polley : Sally Salt

Oliver Reed : Vulcain

Jonathan Pryce : Horatio Jackson

Winston Dennis : Albrecht / Bill

Charles McKeown : Adolphus / Rupert

Jack Purvis : Gustavus / Jeremy

Robin Williams (crédité « Ray D. Tutto ») : Roger, le roi de la Lune

Uma Thurman : Vénus / Rose

Sting (VF : Éric Herson-Macarel) : l'officier héroïque (caméo) 

Terry Gilliam : le chanteur à l'intérieur du poisson (caméo non crédité)

Musique  : 

Michael Kamen

Eric Idle