I don’t know why I still list Terry Gilliam as one of my favorite directors; I didn’t see his last two films (The Brothers Grimm and Tideland), and although I definitely enjoyed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (I am in fact Hunter Thompson’s well-mannered bastard child) I’d hardly describe it as a cinema masterpiece. Perhaps Gilliam remains a favorite because Brazil, The Fisher King, and 12 Monkeys are three of the most absolutely brilliant films ever made. Which is why I’m giving it another shot and getting a little excited about The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, due for release October 16, 2009. Will the magic of Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell fleshing out Heath Ledger’s last and uncompleted role bring something special to the film? Let’s hope so. And lets hope they use a line other than “Nothing is permanent, not even death” in the continued promotion of the film.