John Cleese
2) So, anyway
Author
Publisher
Crown/Archetype
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First U.S. Edition.
Language
English
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
Language
English
Description
Jake is dumped, fired and humiliated. In an attempt to win back his ex, he embarks on a hilariously wild charity stunt by walking up the western coast of Australia. Throughout his journey, he braves unforgiving elements, wild dogs, and jellyfish, all the while learning to fall in love with life itself in this laugh out loud comedy.
Publisher
BBC Studios
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Gentle comedy starring John Cleese and Alison Steadman as widow and her old flame, whose rekindled romance is disrupted when her 50-year-old son moves back in. He announces that he's left his wife, his kids and his good job at the bank, and come home in an attempt to find his lost happiness again. And in a blink, to Edith's dismay and Phil's fury, all dreams are on hold.
Publisher
BBC & Time-Life Films
Pub. Date
[1980]
Language
English
Description
"This comic confrontation between the sexes is one of the most frequently-staged plays. Its sparkling wit and rich characterization are matched with an outstanding cast. John Cleese, of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers gives a portrayal of Petruchio that wins unanimous critical acclaim, praised as "an object lesson in serving Shakespeare to a present-day audience."--From the container.
"Shakespeare is rightly considered the world's greatest playwright...
11) Time bandits
Series
Criterion collection volume 37
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Kevin, a young boy, joins a group of dwarves on a journey through time where they meet Robin Hood, Agamemnon, and Napoleon.
16) Silverado
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
Collector's ed.
Language
English
Description
A fast-riding adventure story of four strangers drawn together on the Western frontier.
17) The Pirate
Author
Language
English
Description
An epic tale about Ioannis Varvakis, who sided with the Russians in their war with the Turks, befriended Catherine the Great, built a fortune out of sturgeon eggs – and then gave it all away to help his motherland fight the Ottoman empire.