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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1979

Page

12

Life of Brian stage showing stars Monty Python troupe

The Stage 4 Theatre hosts a showing of Monty Python's Life of Brian a Handmade Films production released by Warner Brothers with the familiar ensemble Graham Chapman John Cleese Terry Gilliam Eric Idle Terry Jones and Michael Palin. It carries an R rating requiring underage patrons to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

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Irreverent Life of Brian sparks mixed outrage and praise

A critical take notes Monty Python’s Life of Brian mocks zealotry and epic cinema while provoking religious and political offense. The reviewer says it’s funny and irreverent though not sacrilegious, with standout crowd scenes and Pilate’s speech impediment drawing laughs amid broader satire.

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Film Life of Brian canceled in five Louisiana cities

National theater chain General Cinema Co canceled showings of Life of Brian in Alexandria Shreveport Lake Charles and a New Orleans suburb amid pressure from law enforcement and church groups. Officials noted self imposed censorship stating the company did not wish to insult the community. Warner Bros spokesman called the controversy nothing serious. East Baton Rouge Parish DA Ossie Brown viewed the film and lifted objections though he called it filthy and trashy.

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