The Imaginarium of Terry Gilliam | Video Essay
In this video essay, we explore where iconic director, Terry Gilliam, falls on the spectrum between live-action and animation largely examining two of his later films, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) and The Zero Theorem (2013). Both are linked below and are fantastic choices for your next movie night! What's your favorite Gilliam flick? Lmk in the comments :)
Please note there are mild spoilers for each film discussed. I try not to reveal anything too much whenever possible because I want people to go watch whatever is being discussed if they haven't. However, it is necessary in order to discuss some parts.
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1054606/
The Zero Theorem: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2333804/
Heath Ledger and Friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-ssshJJXYw
Plasmatic worlds: https://www.filmscalpel.com/eisenstein-disney-plasmatic/; https://csmt.uchicago.edu/glossary2004/animation.htm
German Expressionism: https://www.movementsinfilm.com/german-expressionism
Chuck Jones: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Jones
Tex Avery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tex_Avery
Frank Tashlin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Tashlin
Bob Clampett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Clampett
Works Cited
1. Wells, Paul. Animation and America. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. July 2002. Web; Print.
2. Gilliam, Terry. The Zero Theorem. Voltage Pictures, Zanuck Independent... 19 August 2013. Web.
3. Gilliam, Terry. The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. Infinity Features, Poo Poo Pictures, Parnassus Productions…8 January 2010. Web.
4. Castro, Adam-Troy. “How Heath Ledger's Last Film Parnassus Nearly Died with Him”. Blastr.com, 14 December 2012. Web.
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