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Tag Archives: Documentary

A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman

January 15, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Graham Chapman, probably best remembered as “the dead one from Monty Python”, writes and stars in the story, A Liar’s Autobiography. He was born, he went to Cambridge and […]

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Film, Literature, Television

Not the Messiah: He’s a Very Naughty Boy

January 13, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: In 1979, Monty Python’s Life Of Brian turned the biblical epic on its head. Now, the makers of Spamalot turn classical music on its ear! Prepare for Not The […]

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Film, Music

“Weird Al” Yankovic: Live! The Alpocalypse Tour

January 12, 2014by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: “Weird Al” Yankovic Live! – The Apocalypse Tour is the concert event to end all concert events. . . and the perfect way to kill some time while waiting […]

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Music, Television

Remember the Secret Policeman’s Ball?

January 9, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Secret Policeman’s Ball in aid of Amnesty International. Some of Britain’s best known entertainers, including John Cleese, Sir Bob Geldof, Alan […]

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Television

The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball

January 7, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The 1989 show returned to the roots of the series with an emphasis on comedy and eschewing the music that, by the 1987 show, had come to be an […]

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Television

Jesus Camp

January 6, 2014by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: America is Being Born Again. A growing number of Evangelical Christians believe there is a revival underway in America that requires Christian youth to assume leadership roles in advocating […]

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Film

The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball

January 1, 2014by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball was the fourth of the benefit shows staged by the British Section of Amnesty International to raise funds for its research and campaign work […]

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Film, Television

The Secret Policeman’s Ball

December 30, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The “Secret Policeman’s Ball,” co-created by Monty Python’s John Cleese, took place in London in June 1979. That show, and the now legendary series of benefit shows that followed […]

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Film

The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch

December 29, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Pre-Fab Four Strikes Again! Dirk. Nasty. Stig. Barry. Perhaps you’ve forgotten how unforgettable they are. Well, forget that. Intrepid host/interviewer Melvin Hall is here to refresh the recall […]

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Music, Television

All You Need is Cash

December 15, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Follow four-mop topped young Brits whose right choice of trousers (tight) gets them a lifetime recording contract despite their lack of musical ability. Overcoming that, they produce monumental albums […]

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Music, Television

Pleasure at Her Majesty’s

December 13, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Back in the day, if you wanted to raise money you stood on street corner with a tin and a smile. Step forward Mr John Cleese, who rounded up […]

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Film, Television

Jay and Silent Bob Get Old: Tea Bagging in the UK

December 11, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Following the release of the cult-classic film Clerks in 1994, long time friends Jason “Jay” Mewes and Kevin “Silent Bob” Smith quickly became much loved stoner icons, with their […]

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Television

The Big Four: Live from Sofia, Bulgaria

November 24, 2013by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Big Four is an expression designating the 4 most important U.S. metal bands like Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. These are also the 4 groups best known for […]

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