Fantastic Fest Adds Terry Gilliam And Metallica

Final round of films includes surprise big names

"...Kung Fu Hustle striker Stephen Chow, master of oddness Terry Gilliam and … Metallica? No, really...."

Sept. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

Long-gestating commentary on fantasy and delusion is Terry Gilliam at his most Gilliamesque (for better or worse)

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Adam Driver, Jonathan Pryce, Stellan Skarsgård, Olga..."

May 10, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Twelve Monkeys

Gilliam cloaks a startlingly effective rumination on the nature of sanity and madness in the shroud of a sci-fi thriller.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Zero Theorem

This science-fiction romp from director Terry Gilliam explores a demented and surreal technological future.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Christoph Waltz, Lucas Hedges and Mélanie Thierry...."

Sept. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Lost in La Mancha

"...of that dream. At least, that’s what happened to Terry Gilliam’s dream, a 10-year-long endeavor to put to film..."

March 21, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sorry to Bother You

Sly sci-fi satire puts class, race, and selling out under the microscope

"...Boots Riley. Starring: Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Terry Crews, Steven Yeun, Omari Hardwick, Jermaine Fowler and Danny..."

July 6, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

American: The Bill Hicks Story

The rants of the late, great stand-up comic Bill Hicks sound as fresh and brilliant as ever.

"...photos that are like Ken Burns by way of Terry Gilliam. They bring Hicks back to life, his rants..."

April 22, 2011 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Blood and Chocolate

Lycanthropy and young love: not as yummy as it sounds but nowhere near as godawful as Van Helsing, a small mercy but very much appreciated.

"...The script, from genre stalwart Ehren Kruger (The Ring, Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm), does its actors few favors;..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

The real Parnassus of this story is director Terry Gilliam, who salvaged his movie despite the sudden death of his star, Heath Ledger, midway through shooting.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tideland

Terry Gilliam misfires completely in this dreary, unfocused, and exhausting psychodrama.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Jodelle Ferland, Janet McTeer, Brendan Fletcher, Jennifer..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

The legend of the gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson abides in the performance of Johnny Depp.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Gary Busey,..."

May 22, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest Review: The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

Was it worth the wait for Terry Gilliam's fools' errand?

"...finished, but then again, nothing has been predictable about Terry Gilliam’s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote...."

Sept. 21, 2018 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

'Zero Theorem' Doesn't Quite Add Up

More questions than answers in Terry Gilliam's sci-fi head-scratcher

"...Terry Gilliam's no stranger to asking life's big questions...."

Sept. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Dan Gentile

Monty Python's The Meaning of Life

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. Starring: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones,..."

Jan. 7, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Brothers Grimm

Terry Gilliam's skewed fantasy is pure jabberwocky.

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Jonathan Pryce, Lena..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Brazil: The Director’s Cut

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro,..."

June 22, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Fisher King

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Amanda Plummer, Mercedes..."

Sept. 27, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lost in La Mancha

It's not a Halloween movie, but Lost in La Mancha offers a glimpse into Terry Gilliam's own personal nightmare.

"...that followed seven short weeks of preproduction for the Terry Gilliam disaster The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, starring..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Screens Review by Darcie Stevens

Postscripts

A young Texas writer who found success in Hollywood, and a new book of photographs by one of Austin's most experienced photographers.

"...Barbie dolls and a ghost), has been optioned by Terry Gilliam (Time Bandits, Twelve Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in..."

March 16, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Delicatessen

Set in some sort of post-apocalyptic Parisian deli o' the damned, this is a lunatic's take on the future of man.

"...go get a decent night's sleep. Co-produced by ex-Python Terry Gilliam, Delicatessen has both the visual look and feel..."

June 5, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Emperor's New Clothes

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Nigel Terry, Tom Watson, Tim Mcinnerny, Iben Hjejle and Ian Holm...."

Aug. 23, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...12 MONKEYSD: Terry Gilliam; with Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

The Wind in the Willows

"...Directed by: Terry Jones. Starring: Terry Jones, Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Anthony..."

March 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

"...Monty Python and the Holy Grail (D: Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, 1975): Thu-Fri, 6/20-6/21, 7:30 &..."

May 31, 2002 Screens Feature

Jabberwocky

"...Directed by: Terry Gilliam. Starring: Michael Palin, Max Wall and Deborah Fallender...."

Jan. 7, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...horizon are a number of films from well-known autuers: Terry Gilliam's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Whit Stillman's..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Snowpiercer

This English-language debut from acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho is a riveting sci-fi action film entirely set on a speeding train.

"...the enigmatic Wilford, and Curtis with his steerage-class sensei Gilliam (Hurt)...."

June 27, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jodorowsky's Dune

What's tantalizing but never was? This Fantastic Fest award-winner talks with the famed surrealist and others about their plans for this aborted project.

"...ghosts of dreams. The ranks of the undone include Terry Gilliam’s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (although the..."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

12 Monkeys

"...D: Terry Gilliam; with Bruce Willis, Madeline Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Screens Feature

TV Eye

A new six-part IFC documentary cracks the code on that wonderful crackpot Monty Python troupe

"...to end, revealing "deeper truths," or, as Python member Terry Jones says, "This is the documentary I always hoped..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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