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entertainment1 year ago

"John Cleese Clarifies Controversial Comments About Eric Idle"

John Cleese clarifies that his tweet about "loathing and despising" Eric Idle was a joke and referred to all Monty Python members, not just Idle. The apparent online dispute over the comedy troupe's finances was sparked by Idle's criticism of their asset manager, Holly Gilliam. Cleese defended Gilliam and clarified his remark, while Idle expressed frustration over the group's income streams and declared he's done with Python. Despite the public spat, the Pythons have a history of quarrels but have always been able to come together for various projects and reunions.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#comedy#dispute#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"John Cleese and Eric Idle's Feud: The Truth Behind the Jokes"

John Cleese initially joked about "loathing and despising" Eric Idle, but later clarified that it was a jest aimed at all his fellow Pythons. He defended Holly Gilliam, whom Idle criticized, stating that he found her efficient and pleasant to work with. Eric Idle had previously roasted his fellow Pythons on social media, but later posted a more generous message about Cleese.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#eric-idle#humor-misunderstanding
entertainment1 year ago

"Monty Python Stars' Feud and Financial Struggles at 80"

John Cleese and Eric Idle, former Monty Python co-stars, are embroiled in a public feud over the management of the troupe's finances. Idle criticized manager Holly Gilliam, daughter of Python co-founder Terry Gilliam, for the group's financial struggles, prompting Cleese to defend her and assert that he and Michael Palin share a positive opinion of her. Cleese also bluntly stated that he and Idle "always loathed and despised each other," while Idle's daughter expressed support for her father's comments. The dispute has shed light on tensions within the iconic comedy group.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#eric-idle#feud
entertainment2 years ago

John Cleese Stands Firm on 'Life of Brian' Trans Scene Despite Modern Sensitivities

John Cleese has confirmed that he will not cut a controversial scene involving a man asking to be called Loretta and talking about wanting to give birth in the stage adaptation of "Life of Brian." Cleese slammed the "misreporting" that he was strongly encouraged to cut the scene to appease modern audiences. He has been vocal about his opposition to "cancel culture" and its impact on creativity in comedy. Cleese is adapting the 1979 comedy into a stage play and has also announced the revival of sitcom "Fawlty Towers."

via IndieWire|
#cancel-culture#comedy#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

John Cleese Stands Firm on Controversial Scene in 'Life of Brian' Stage Adaptation.

Monty Python star John Cleese disputes reports that he plans to cut a controversial scene involving a transgender character from his stage adaptation of the 1979 comedy "Life of Brian". Cleese expressed his intention to keep the scene despite advice from top-class Broadway performers to cut it. The comedian has faced criticism from the LGBTQ+ community for defending J.K. Rowling's controversial comments about transgender individuals.

via Variety|
#controversy#entertainment#john-cleese
entertainment2 years ago

John Cleese Stands Firm on Keeping Controversial Scene in 'Life of Brian' Stage Show.

Monty Python star John Cleese has clarified that he has no intention of cutting the "Loretta" scene from the stage adaptation of The Life of Brian, despite reports to the contrary. The scene, which features a male character wanting to be a woman named Loretta and have a child, has been deemed politically incorrect in modern times. Cleese had reportedly asked American actors whether the scene should be dropped, but he clarified that his comments were meant to relate what he was advised, not that he would actually do the cut.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#entertainment#john-cleese#monty-python
entertainment2 years ago

John Cleese Refuses to Cut Controversial Scene in 'Life of Brian' Despite Modern Sensitivities

Monty Python star John Cleese denies reports that he planned to cut a politically incorrect scene from the stage adaptation of the classic film parody, Life of Brian. The scene features a male character who wants to be a woman named "Loretta" and wants to have a child. Cleese claims he has "no intention" of removing it despite concerns over modern sensitivities. He clarified that his comments were meant to relate what he was advised, not that he would actually do the cut.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#john-cleese#life-of-brian