John Cleese
1) So anyway
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this rollicking memoir, Cleese takes his readers on a Grand Tour of his ascent in the entertainment world, from his humble beginnings in a sleepy English town and his early comedic days at Cambridge University (with future Python partner Graham Chapman), to the founding of the landmark comedy troupe that would propel him to worldwide renown.
Author
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of Ivy League professor at Cornell University, where he is currently professor-at-large. This book includes a selection of talks, essays, and lectures and provides a unique view of Cleese's endless pursuit of intellectual discovery across a range of topics"--
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Fawlty Towers is the hotel of every traveler's nightmare. Basil Fawlty -- ill-tempered, henpecked, and conniving -- tries in vain to be master of his house under the disapproving and ever-watchful eye of his wife, Sybil. The hotel offers service by Manuel, the incompetent Spanish waiter whose feeble grasp of English makes for hilarious misunderstandings, and Polly, the unflappable chambermaid who is Fawlty Towers' only sane employee. Meals are scorched...
5) Rat race
Series
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
A casino tycoon gives six contestants a chance to win two million dollars in a race from Las Vegas to New Mexico.
Series
Language
English
Description
In this spoof of the legend of King Arthur, the king recruits the Knights of the Round Table. He is soon joined by Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Galahad the Chaste and the Pure, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, and Sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Film. God sends them on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Along the way they encounter a plague-ridden community, the Knights who say Ni, a killer rabbit, and more.
Language
English
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Description
Monty Python delivers the group's sharpest and smartest satire of both religion and Hollywood's epic films. Set in 33 A.D. Judea where the exasperated Romans try to impose order, it is a time of chaos and change with no shortage of messiahs and followers willing to believe in them. At its center is Brian Cohen, born in Bethlehem in a stable next door, who, by a series of absurd circumstances is caught up in the new religion and reluctantly mistaken...
10) The human face
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Pub
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
The fascinating story of our most familiar features. An intriguing and unique journey of self-discovery, exploring the evolutionary, social and psychological aspects of the face.
11) The Croods
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world's first family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world filled with fantastic creatures, and their outlook is changed forever.
Language
English
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Description
Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of the second year of his amazing journey into the world of wizardry. This year at Hogwarts, spiders talk, letters scold and Harry's own unsettling ability to speak to snakes turns his friends against him. From dueling clubs to rogue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To...
13) Time bandits
Publisher
Paramount Home Video
Pub. Date
[1982]
Language
English
Description
Randall, Fidgit, Wally, Og, Strutter and Vermin are a troupe of tiny bandits challenged with the task of patching up the handiwork of a Suptreme Being who was forced into creating the world in only six days. Instead the greedy dwarves, accompanied by a classic English schoolboy, steal the pricelss map of the universe and are swept away on a whirlwind adventure through time and space.
15) Planes
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dusty is a cropdusting plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing, and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator, who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test.
16) The big year
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Looking to shake up their routine lives, three amateur bird watchers compete to become the ultimate 'birder' by spotting the greatest number of species within a single calendar year. But the friendly rivalry soon turns into a hilariously complicated cross-country adventure as each man begins to realize that the quest for success comes at a price, and that's not chicken feed!
Publisher
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Formats
Description
When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther diamond, Clouseau is assigned to a dream team of international detectives who are under pressure to bring the master thief to justice before he strikes again.
19) Shrek the Third
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
When Shrek married Fiona the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King of Far Far Away. But when Shrek's father-in-law, King Harold, suddenly croaks, that is exactly what he faces. Recruiting Donkey and Puss in Boots for a new quest, Shrek sets out to bring back the rightful heir to the throne. Meanwhile back in the kingdom, Fiona's jilted Prince Charming storms the city with an army of fairy tale villains to seize the throne. Fiona and...
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
These uncut episodes are jam-packed with all the outrageous skits, great musical hits, great guest stars and the Muppet moments you love. Peter Sellers turns into a demented gypsy violinist; John Cleese portrays a befuddled pirate bent on capturing the cast of Pigs in Space; and Dudley Moore desmonstrates his "music and mood management apparatus".