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Losing the Light: Terry Gilliam and the Munchausen… af Andrew Yule
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smichaelwilson | 3 andre anmeldelser | Apr 11, 2017 | When it comes down to ' Why didn't Terry Gilliam direct the Harry Potter movies ? ' ~ this is why.
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Baku-X | 3 andre anmeldelser | Jan 10, 2017 | When it comes down to ' Why didn't Terry Gilliam direct the Harry Potter movies ? ' ~ this is why.
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BakuDreamer | 3 andre anmeldelser | Sep 7, 2013 | The book puts the blame for all the troubles on the greatest producer in his own mind Thomas Schuley. What I gained from the experience of reading this book is that great people (Terry Gilliam) are not just great because of the things that they do, but their resilency in the face of disaster. Gilliam should never have worked again- especially considering his aborted Man of LaMancha project and the tribulations from Brazil. But he does.
The book itself is an accountant's dream. There were lots of figures flying and it was very confusing. I recomend writing down a character and relationship diagram to keep all the players straight. I was hoping for more anecdotes from the filming process but it mostly focused on politics and lawyering. I liked the story about the traquilized tiger.
The book itself is an accountant's dream. There were lots of figures flying and it was very confusing. I recomend writing down a character and relationship diagram to keep all the players straight. I was hoping for more anecdotes from the filming process but it mostly focused on politics and lawyering. I liked the story about the traquilized tiger.
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StephenScience | 3 andre anmeldelser | Jul 23, 2012 | The real problem with this book is, I think, insurmountable: if one does not know Chic Murray pretty well, his humour does not read well. One needs to be able to hear Murray's voice as one peruses the pages. I couldn't and it was a problem. The book does take one through from the early days to the end of Chic's life; a pleasant change from some offerings that cover a star's early years in a chapter and then spend reams upon the decade of fame.
Murray, for those who do not know, was Billy Connolly's hero: he was one of the first stand ups not to do jokes, but to tell silly stories. I heard a description of him as being the best image of what Salvador Dali would have been if he had followed the comedic art.
The book succeeds in most aspects, even for a pleb such as myself. It has left me scouring Utube, etc. in an attempt to find clips of his performances.½
Murray, for those who do not know, was Billy Connolly's hero: he was one of the first stand ups not to do jokes, but to tell silly stories. I heard a description of him as being the best image of what Salvador Dali would have been if he had followed the comedic art.
The book succeeds in most aspects, even for a pleb such as myself. It has left me scouring Utube, etc. in an attempt to find clips of his performances.½
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the.ken.petersen | 1 anden anmeldelse | Sep 17, 2009 | Biography of Scots comedian with a unique sense of humour. A truly one-off talent highly regarded by comedians on both sides of the Atlantic.Cameo role in " Gregory's Girl" film as piano-playing teacher. Originator of joke: Man to woman at bus stop,"Does your dig bite?" "No" says woman. Man bends down to stroke dog which bites him. "I thought you said your dog didn't bite!" Woman replies,"That's not my dog!"
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cannons | 1 anden anmeldelse | Jan 24, 2008 | Group H1
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