Tellyn Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Life of Brian is on on Channel 4 at 9pm tonight, and there's a documentary on about the controversy it caused right now. This topic's not just about the film (which is a fantastic comedy by the way, watch it), I wanted to discuss whether or not you think it's right for religious groups to intervene in the media and deem something such as Life of Brian as blasphemy. In the documentary, it's clear that nobody from the Church has even watched the film. It's not blasphemy at all, if they had even watched the start of the film they would have seen that the point of the bloody film is that BRIAN IS NOT THE MESSIAH! We've seen it recently aswell when the Pope condemned The Golden Compass because it was anti-religious. Thoughts?
welsh_gamer Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I love it! My favourite scene's are as follow's :- Jewish Official: I'm warning you. If you say 'Jehovah' once more-- [Mrs. A. throws a rock at the Jewish Official] Jewish Official: Right! Who threw that stone? Come on. Who threw that? Crowd: She did! It was her! [suddenly speaking as men] He! He. Him. Him. Him. Him. Him. Him. Jewish Official: Was it you? Mrs. A.: Yes. Jewish Official: Right... Mrs. A.: Well, you did say 'Jehovah.' Crowd: Ah! Ooh!... [Crowd throws rocks at Mrs. A.] Jewish Official (stamping up and down): Stop! Stop, will you?! Stop that! Stop it! Now, look! No one is to stone anyone until I blow this whistle! Do you understand?! Even, and I want to make this absolutely clear, even if they do say 'Jehovah'! Crowd: Ooh...! [Jewish Official gets stoned to death] I once acted this scene out to some friends in my art class when I was 15, without releasing there was a Jehovah sitting behind us. Wpsy! Coordinator: Crucifixion? Mr. Cheeky: Ah, no. Freedom. Coordinator: What? Mr. Cheeky: Eh, freedom for me. they said I hadn't done anything, so I can go and live on an island somewhere. Coordinator: Oh I say, that's very nice. Well, off you go then. Mr. Cheeky: No, I'm just pulling your leg, it's crucifixion really! Coordinator: [laughing] Oh, I see, very good. Well... Mr. Cheeky: Yes I know, out the door, one cross each, line on the left. Was talking to a 50 year old Christian at work about this a few weeks back, and she loves this film, and accused her faith of just seeking attention at the time of release. Lot of fuss over nothing imo, as I can't see or hear anything offending in this film to any religion.
Retro_Link Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I just can't bring myself to watch this movie! I can't stand it! Saw it was on tonight, thought I might try and watch it this time [given that it's always voted and talked about so highly]! But after the first 5 mins I just had to turn it off!
Tellyn Posted December 31, 2007 Author Posted December 31, 2007 Some things in life are bad They can really make you mad Other things just make you swear and curse. When you're chewing on life's gristle Don't grumble, give a whistle And this'll help things turn out for the best... And...always look on the bright side of life... Always look on the light side of life... If life seems jolly rotten There's something you've forgotten And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing. When you're feeling in the dumps Don't be silly chumps Just purse your lips and whistle - that's the thing. And...always look on the bright side of life... Always look on the light side of life... For life is quite absurd And death's the final word You must always face the curtain with a bow. Forget about your sin - give the audience a grin Enjoy it - it's your last chance anyhow. So always look on the bright side of death Just before you draw your terminal breath Life's a piece of shit When you look at it Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true. You'll see it's all a show Keep 'em laughing as you go Just remember that the last laugh is on you. And always look on the bright side of life... Always look on the right side of life... (Come on guys, cheer up!) Always look on the bright side of life... Always look on the bright side of life... (Worse things happen at sea, you know.) Always look on the bright side of life... (I mean - what have you got to lose?) (You know, you come from nothing - you're going back to nothing. What have you lost? Nothing!) Always look on the right side of life...
Mike Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 Great film, and certainly not blasphemous. I prefer Holy Grail, though.
Iun Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 "Does anyone else want to laugh at my fwiend.... Biggus...Dickus?" That had me in stitches for the rest of the week. I don't think anyone else but Michael Palin could have delivered that line so well.
Zell Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 Doesn't matter what religious groups say, they're all wrong anyway.
rokhed00 Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 Great film, and certainly not blasphemous. I prefer Holy Grail, though. Meaning of life FTW.
The fish Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 "Does anyone else want to laugh at my fwiend.... Biggus...Dickus?" "He has a wife, you know... Incontinentia. Incontinentia Buttocks." : peace: Doesn't matter what religious groups say, they're all wrong anyway. No they're not, one book says they're right, so they must be! Anyway...
Bluejay Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I am one of the few who prefers The Holy Grail. Life of Brian is fantastic, but I still find HG a tad funnier.
triforce_keeper Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Aha that rock scene was hilarious. Only watched parts of it, but what I saw of it were hilarious!
Rowan Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 First time I ever saw the film, found it very funny! Any chance that the others will be shown on TV soon too?
Platty Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Love all the monty pythons. Just so fucking funny.
chairdriver Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 Lol, I was staying in Ireland with my second cousins when I saw this film. They are really catholic, and they were like "We can't let our Mam see us watching us." I thought that was quite amusing in itself. I love the bit where he vandalises the wall, because that's exactly what my Latin lessons at school are like. Teacher: "Okay, that's... totally wrong. [insert about 15 corrections] "There you go! Perfect Latin!"
Coolness Bears Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 I am one of the few who prefers The Holy Grail. Life of Brian is fantastic, but I still find HG a tad funnier. This is the same with Me! Although Life of Brian is Great! Holy Grail was funnier to me!
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