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How Monty Python and the Holy Grail influenced film

Forty years after its release, the film remains the gold standard for subversive comedy.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 10th April 2015

Tonight's macabre tale is totally different from anything that has gone before in this series, but it is equally accomplished and very, very funny. In an inspired pastiche of a 17th-century witch trial, Sir Andrew Pike (David Warner) has summoned two of England's most notorious witch finders, named Mr Warren and Mr Clark in tribute to the late actor, to try a defenceless old woman (Ruth Sheen) accused of consorting most lewdly with the devil. "Let us at least hear the testimony of the poor old crone," says Clarke, "before we reward ourselves with gold for burning her to death." It's like a long-lost Monty Python sketch, only better.

David Chater, The Times, 9th April 2015

Monty Python to reunite for Holy Grail anniversary

The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced a special celebration to mark the 40th Anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Broadway World, 11th March 2015

Monty Python Live (Mostly) gets U.S. broadcast premiere

Forty years ago this month, in a scene reminiscent of the Beatles' first trip to America, four members of the Monty Python comedy troupe landed at Dallas' Love Field and were mobbed by adoring fans.

Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 7th March 2015

Review: Monty Python's Spamalot, York

What a bright decision too to have Yorkshire Python Michael Palin on screen as God in God's own country.

Charles Hutchinson, The York Press, 17th February 2015

Michael Palin: Monty Python is not dead, just resting

While there are no plans for further (full) Monty Python live concerts, Palin said he was relieved at the positive response from fans and it has inspired the team to start thinking about new material.

Chris Hook, Australian Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2015

Review: Monty Python's Spamalot, Manchester

So there's something for the real Python afficionados, something to amuse musical theatre fans and just a great fun show for everyone.

David Chadderton, British Theatre Guide, 21st January 2015

Czech silly walkers pay tribute to Monty Python

An 80-strong group did the fourth annual Silly Walk March in the southern Czech city of Brno, inspired by a 1970 Monty Python sketch featuring John Cleese with a bowler hat, briefcase and goofy gait.

Luxemburger Wort, 20th January 2015

Terry Jones interview

Terry Jones on four decades of Monty Python and Robin Williams' final film.

Jen Yamato, Deadline, 14th December 2014

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