Avoiding talk of death won’t make it disappear.
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Falsetto male pop and opera artists fascinate us with their high voices, but it’s also intriguing to know anyone can find a falsetto sound.
‘Life of Brian’ is a perfect introduction to how a seemingly-irreverent parody of films about the historical Jesus can offer stronger historical insights than more earnest fare.
The Monty Python star was also a highly respected author on Chaucer and the writer of a series of children’s history books.
Miler halted the terms ‘Renaissance Man’ and ‘polymath’ but was one of the most wide-ranging intellects of his era.
As parody goes, this infamous Monty Python film is a pretty gentle, even, respectful sort. It is now more likely to be criticised for breaching the boundaries of ‘political correctness’.
Half a century of British classic television available online? Sounds good, but will it be enough to take on the Netflix juggernaut?
The various readings of this national myth can tell us a lot about our cultural and political time and place.
Is anyone still interested in Monty Python? Surprisingly, yes.
Historically, Australians have been leaders rather than followers on progressing social issues. But more recently, our leaders have trailed behind public opinion.
British comedy has always revelled in self-reflexive parody. Now, following Brexit, perhaps the re-nationalisation of British comedy is nigh.
The Monty Python crew have put many caveats on their upcoming reunion shows, which starts in London today and will be simulcast live around the world. Perhaps this quote from John Cleese rings truest of…
Principais colaboradores
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Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, Keele University
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Professor of History, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
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Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer in Sociology, Cardiff University
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Professor of Modern British History, Anglia Ruskin University
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Adjunct professor, Theological Studies, Concordia University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Media Arts and Technology, Solent University
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Associate Professor of English and Tutorial Fellow of Jesus College, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor of Music, University of Regina
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Chair of Academic Board, Victoria University
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Lecturer of Health Psychology, Queen's University Belfast
