Friend of the podcast, Hayden Chauffe, returns to talk with Alex and Jonathan about the feature film works of one of his biggest influences, Jim Henson: The Great Muppet Caper (1981), The Dark Crystal (1982), Labyrinth (1986). We talk about the history of Henson's puppet work, building fantasy worlds in miniature, and the modern use of muppets and creatures in entertainment.

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25:25 – The Great Muppet Caper

50:28 – The Dark Crystal

1:14:42 – Labyrinth

1:32:24 – Overall

1:46:33 – Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions:

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) – Available on Netflix

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – Available on Netflix

Arrival (2016)

For more information, visit the blog:

thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2017/11/14/happy-henson