Jim Henson

Classic Movie Moments: The Muppet Movie’s Rainbow Connection

03.31.18 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Jim Henson, The Muppet Movie, The Muppets, The Rainbow Connection | no comments

I still don’t know why there are so many songs about rainbows, but I can say with full confidence that the opening sequence from The Muppet Movie is still one of the most magical things ever committed to celluloid. Written…

The MovieFanFare 2017 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Everyone On Your List!

11.24.17 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Bill Murray, Bing Crosby, Christmas, Classic Movies, Fred MacMurray, George C. Scott, Glen Campbell, Holiday Gift Guide, It's a Wonderful Life, Jim Henson, Jimmy Stewart, Randolph Scott, The Brady Bunch | no comments

We hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving! Now we realize that many of you are suffering from turkey hangovers this morning and coping with the realization that the holidays are now officially here. But fear not, we have got you…

“The House” and “Dynasty: The Complete Series” Lead This Week’s New Releases

10.10.17 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Amy Poehler, Dynasty, Fran Drescher, Frank Grillo, Jim Henson, John Candy, John Hughes, Jon Bernthal, Linda Blair, Sean Connery, Sherilyn Fenn, Steve Martin, Will Ferrell | no comments

“That’s entertainment!” Those two words instantly spring to mind when thinking about this week’s new releases. We’ve got the latest comedy from two hilarious Saturday Night Live veterans, the most notorious prime-time soap opera ever, a 30th anniversary of the…

This Day In Movie History: Jim Henson Is Born In 1936

09.24.17 | Chris Cummins | Tags: Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Sesame Street, The Muppets | no comments

On September 24, 1936, Jim Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi. From this modest beginning he went on to become a global phenomenon thanks to his groundbreaking work on Sesame Street and with the Muppets. Not only did he revolutionize…