{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 40- Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Part 2 of 2","description":"Luke and Antony complete their look at the classic comedy \u2018Monty Python\u2019s Life of Brian', the talk originally recorded on video earlier this year (see below).  It\u2019s hard to avoid the controversy that surrounded this filmwhen it came out, and you will hear a clip or two from the remarkable TV debate around the more contentious aspects of it, the like of which would surely not be seen these days.  Most important though is the marvellous, some would sayflawless, content of the film, and we discuss some of the most famous and iconic scenes. Expect to hear about what the Romans did for civilisation, a famous Roman governor with a speech impediment, a rather unique Latin lesson and of course a controversially jolly accompaniment to the most agonising death imaginable.  Our review of the follow-up film \u2018Monty Python\u2019s The Meaningof Life\u2019 will follow (as it should) in January  For now, enjoy! &amp;nbsp; 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. &amp;nbsp; Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com &amp;nbsp; Facebook\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/filmgoldpod\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060&amp;nbsp; Twitter \u2060\u2060https:\/\/twitter.com\/FilmGold75\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) \u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.antonyrotunno.com\u2060\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Antony\u2019s John Lennon\/Beatles and Psychology\/Alt. Mediapodcasts\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/glassoniononjohnlennon.com\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060https:\/\/lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com\u2060\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Support Antony\u2019s podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: OnJohn Lennon and Life And Life Only) at \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/paypalme\/antonyrotunno\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 OR \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/antonyrotunno\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 &amp;nbsp; Luke\u2019s English Podcast (main site and you tube channel) https:\/\/teacherluke.co.uk https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/LukesEnglishPodcast &amp;nbsp; Luke &amp;amp; Antony\u2019s previous Python film collaboration (HolyGrail) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YMtOOBpRBaA &amp;nbsp; episode links Video version of this discussion (June 2025) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lYNW-fBpUoc&amp;amp;t=5674s &amp;nbsp; \u2018Life of Brian\u2019 film pages https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Monty_Python's_Life_of_Brian https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0079470\/ &amp;nbsp; The Secret Life of Brian (recommended documentary) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hdU_6jUQI9s &amp;nbsp; The TV debate in full and the \u2018Not The Nine O\u2019Clock News\u2019parody https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZYMpObbt2rs https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=asUyK6JWt9U&amp;amp;t=1s &amp;nbsp; The graffiti Latin lesson scene https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6ogBSKySo8U &amp;nbsp; Crucifixion admin scene https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UnqLfUF5a9s &amp;nbsp; Commentary tracks for the film by the Monty Python members https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yNpCzcbpjc8 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZQGMKk6h_nw&amp;amp;t=159s &amp;nbsp; How bad was crucifixion? (caution- very grisly) https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=T-EVfxABSoU ","author_name":"Film Gold","author_url":"https:\/\/podcasters.spotify.com\/pod\/show\/filmgold","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42329635\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/204814060"}