“There’s not a word yet for old friends who’ve just met. Part heaven, part space, or have I found my place?” As amazing as “The Rainbow Connection” is, The Muppet Movie is full of songs that are equally evocative and…
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Create-A-Caption: Labyrinth
Currently celebrating its 35th anniversary is Labyrinth, the spectacular puppet-filled fantasy about Sarah, a lonely, daydreaming teenage girl (Jennifer Connelly), who, after being aggravated by her younger brother Toby, wishes he be whisked away by the evil Goblin King Jareth…
Read more →Weta Workshop Brings “Labyrinth” to Life With a Must-Have Collectible
Although it initially under-performed at the box office upon its release in June of 1986, Labryinth has gone on to become a cult masterpiece. Simply put, this was a film that was ahead of its time. Directed by Jim Henson…
Read more →Check Out These Puzzles for Pop Culture Fans!
There’s nothing puzzling about how puzzles are a great activity. Whether put together with the help of the entire family, or done solo, puzzles are a relaxing way to spend the time. We’ve got an array of fun puzzles from…
Read more →Create-A-Caption: Labyrinth
For this week’s Create-A-Caption, we are focusing on Labyrinth, the spectacular puppet-filled fantasy about Sarah, a lonely, daydreaming teenage girl (Jennifer Connelly), who, after being aggravated by her younger brother Toby, wishes he be whisked away by the evil Goblin…
Read more →Poll: Who’s Your Favorite “Sesame Street” Muppet?
With Sesame Street celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, we wanted to ask you to sound off about which of the Muppets from the beloved series is your favorite. Although made of felt and fiber, Jim Henson‘s puppet creations are…
Read more →“Sesame Street” Turns 50: How Has the Show Touched Your Life?
It was on this day in 1969 that Sesame Street premiered, forever changing children’s television, popular culture, and society in the process. But as much of a part of our world as the series is now, the series was considered…
Read more →Who Is Your Favorite Muppet and Why?
“Who said that every wish would be heard and answered, when wished on the morning star. Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it. And look what it’s done so far…” Who doesn’t love The Muppets? Jim Henson‘s creations are…
Read more →Poll: What’s Your Favorite Nicolas Roeg Film?
On November 23rd, legendary English director Nicolas Roeg died of natural causes at the age of 90. After starting a career as a cinematographer — he worked second unit on Lawrence of Arabia, he soon found himself in the director’s…
Read more →The Rainbow Connection and the Enduring Appeal of the Muppets
“The Rainbow Connection” kicks off the Muppets’ cinematic adventures in grand style in The Muppet Movie, with its lyric/melody forever linked with Jim Henson’s creations. Anyone who grew up during the 1970s or 1980s found tremendous inspiration in the song…
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