Show e7 gNTERTAINMENT Monty hy Rob Hendrick Python crucifies religion Webster defines blasphemy as or about God sptiking profanely to udother sacred things If Monty would Python's movie Life of Brian cm be admitted into Websters it nuld simply be defined as satirical blasphemy But I'm sure if Christ himself were to see this movie he may find the humor most entertain- ing Life of Brian satires the gospel accounts of Christ through the misadventures of his hitherto unknown contemporary Brian played by Graham Chapman Brian is forced into being a messiah by a mob of religion seekers and falls into the hands of the Romans as well as a Star Wars syndrome during his trials and tribulations of being a messiah Each member of Monty Python (Graham Chapman Michael Palin Terry Jones John Cleese Eric Idle and Terry Gilliam) plays multiple roles throughout the movie Chapman also plays Biggus Dickus who is Pontius Pilate's friend from "Wome" The lispy Pilate is portrayed by Michael Palin who acts out nine other parts in Life of Brian Mandy (Brian’s almost -well maybe totally - virgin mother) is played by Jones who also directed the movie The remainder of the 52 parts are divided among the rest of the Python troupe Roles such as Mr Big Nose Deadly Dirk Otto and Simon the Holy man make this movie a total massacre of the historic beginnings of Christianity The satire throughout the movie strives to be as coarse and mush-heade- blasphemous d as cb omens sc movies fn79' c ll W A possible sometimes it tends to be rather "cliched” but most of the satire achieves joyful heights of mass subversion This subversive dialogue combined with the authenticity of costuming and settings can be only called a stroke of brilliance by the excutive producers George Harrison and Denis O'Brien By the way there are a lot of religious groups who for some reason feel that the subject of religion should be kept from the movie writers hands of and don't find this film the least bit funny God knows why at least I hope he does So you might check with your local clergy to see if this film has been approved by your LAUGH OF BRIAN— Pontiua Pilate (Michael Palin) addresses the ahhadt of Jerusalem citizens gathered in front of the palace as his tsted aid (John Cleese left) stands by in this scene from “Monty Life of Brian” a satirical look at organized religion RECORD denomination If you really don’t care if it’s sanctioned or not or are willing to take the risk (whatever that is) and enjoy satire of the utmost coarse and blasphemous content then by all means indulge AJ giVE-JW- Tie ASUS U Cultural Office in cooperation with the Record Shop etc in the south end of the Cache Valley Mall till he albums to students at each five gzvnifj free fine Arts Concert Sign your name to the back of your ticket and flee it in one of the specially marked boxes in the foyer during intermission Winners will be posted far the peformance They will receive certificates rtdeemable at the 'Record Shop etc in the south the Cache Valley Mall S WE WANT YOU TO DISCOVER CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING Whether you're a beginner a pro or somewhere in between you II find our selection of equipment the best available And ot the Trailhead Scott con help you find a good ploce to start your skiing adventure He also has all of the outdoor clothing you’ll need Free Beginner classes will be available soon and Trailhead offers quality rental equipment Come In And Ask Someone Who Knows About Cross Country Skiing Scott Datwyler’s GPC3VG TOACi::nAD logon 37 W 1st North 753-154- |