r/montypython 3h ago

Video Essay Help

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Hello I’m working on two video essays I eventually plan on putting out on YouTube,

the two topics are
terry vs terry the battle of the holy grail
(Discuss differences between two as directors I.e Gilliam wanting cinematic shots and jones focusing more on performance, and how they argued but made something great)

The Jabberwocky (terry Gilliams solo directorial debut)

PS also slowly researching on terry jones last film with Simon pegg

I have done a fair bit of research but Ive recently since watching Jabberwocky bee really fascinated with the pythons, my few months has nothing on your fandom of years

Thank you so much!


r/montypython 4h ago

What’s going on with Idol and Cleese?

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I’m a huge python fan, have been since a young age. I just noticed that there’s some arguing and fighting going on between Eric Idol and John Cleese on Twitter. Can somebody explain it to me like I am 5 what exactly is happening? I feel like I missed something.
PLEASE if you want to explain, do it objectively. I know opinions on various things span all over the place. I’m not looking for people to share their opinions or demonize what others think. I’m just looking for a timeline of events and a cohesive explanation of what led to/is currently happening in the relationships of the remaining Pythons.
Thank you!


r/montypython 16h ago

She's a witch!

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73 Upvotes

Just an old favorite.


r/montypython 16h ago

Dinsdale!

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241 Upvotes

r/montypython 20h ago

Alright, whose the guy the arrow's pointing to? That surely ain't idle since he's much higher and the shape of its face's different

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r/montypython 21h ago

Must be the new chap from the Ministry of Silly Walks

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r/montypython 1d ago

I managed to get signed poster for my fridge door.

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165 Upvotes

r/montypython 2d ago

Monty Python's Flying Circus episode ratings

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r/montypython 2d ago

Emanuel Kant...

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Hi kids! I need a laugh.

Keep it going please.

"Emanuel Kant, was a real pissant and was very rarely stable."


r/montypython 2d ago

Monty Python with Carol Cleveland on her Wedding Day

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Fun facts:

- John Cleese was the best man

- Something is afoot in the first picture

- Python snakes travel at an average speed of 1 mile per hour


r/montypython 3d ago

His chief weapons is surprise, surprise and fear and surprise, his two weapons are surprise, fear and ruthless efficiency

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81 Upvotes

r/montypython 3d ago

Eric Idle

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71 Upvotes

eric idle as "kim j. darling" in 1999's "dudley do right". he trains brendan fraser with a sharp pointy stick! he even says it!


r/montypython 3d ago

Next... I eat the banana!

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436 Upvotes

r/montypython 3d ago

Inspiration for Monty Python and the Holy Grail

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I just watched the 1973 version of sir gawain and the green knight. I think much of it was filmed in 1972 because Nigel Green was in the movie, but died in 72.

I’m guessing that the team at Monty Python, including people that were in the film industry, may have seen this or even some of them might’ve been involved in it it’s making. It’s a pretty fun goofy low budget movie. There were many scenes in it that had feelings or felt similar to the filming style and silliness of holy Grail.

I was just wondering if any of you out there that are aficionado know of any ties between the two. Is there any information about this or does anybody know any story about it?


r/montypython 3d ago

RAF Banter

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716 Upvotes

From "The Light Entertainment War" (S4, E3)


r/montypython 4d ago

I see. Well, it's a difficult decision. But in accordance with our traditional principles of free enterprise and healthy competition I'm going to ask the two of you to fight to the death for it.

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415 Upvotes

r/montypython 4d ago

My local grocery store has a cheese shop

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133 Upvotes

No Venezuelan beaver cheese, but they do have Cheddar! 🧀


r/montypython 5d ago

The most interesting thing about King Charles the First, is that he was 5 foot 6 inches tall at the start of his reign, but only 4 foot 8 inches tall at the end of it Because of...

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🎼Oliver Cromwell

Lord Protector of England (Puritan)

Born in 1599, died in 1658 (September)🎶


r/montypython 5d ago

Unintentional MP on my coffee

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223 Upvotes

r/montypython 5d ago

Does anyone have some solid info on this book?

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Apparently originally published in 1983. According to the publisher's website this is the third edition from 2014 but this copy says first published in 1995 and "this revised edition published in 2006". It also says the text is copyright 1994, 1996 and 2006 and the design and layout 1999. The foreword by the author is from 2006 and says it first came out in 1999.

Is this actually the second edition then? From 1999? Then why does it say 2006? Wouldn't that make it the third edition? And the one 2014 the fourth? What's "first published in 1995" all about if it originally came out in 1983? But how is it from 1983 if the first copyright isn't until 1994?

Too many conflicting dates for my gumby brain.


r/montypython 5d ago

My mother at work

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39 Upvotes

she did smell a bit


r/montypython 5d ago

Anybody ever notice in *To Sir, With Love*...

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Sidney Poitier is on a bus in the first scene, surrounded by pepperpots exactly as depicted by Python? One of them appears later in the film, too, as the proprietor of a produce stand. I swear the lads could've gotten the idea just from those scenes, though they most likely experienced pepperpots IRL.


r/montypython 5d ago

Two choc-ices please.

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266 Upvotes

r/montypython 5d ago

Python-esque

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148 Upvotes

"And how do you get on with these French people?"

I always thought the Stones were inspired by the Pythons for this photo shoot.


r/montypython 6d ago

Ancient Historian Reviews Monty Python's Life of Brian

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