
'The Muppets Take Manhattan' (feat. The Vern from Cinema Recall)
08/19/22 • 110 min
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'The Great Muppet Caper' (feat. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of The Coolness Chronicles)
The Muppet Movie took Kermit the Frog and company from The Muppet Show all the way to Hollywood. But beyond the "approximate" story of how the Muppets got together, what does everyone's favorite group of frogs, pigs, bears, and whatevers do with their "rich and famous contracts"? The Great Muppet Caper, that's what. Ryan Luis Rodriguez of The Coolness Chronicles and Reels of Justice joins our Muppets mega-series as we break down Jim Henson's feature directorial debut. We'll discuss how it pays tribute to classic Hollywood musicals, why Kermit isn't actually the main character, and whether The Great Muppet Caper is superior to its predecessor. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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'The Muppet Christmas Carol' (feat. film critic Morgan Roberts)
Following the death of Jim Henson, the Muppets were absent from the big screen for nearly a decade. But under the guidance of director Brian Henson, Jim's son, Kermit the Frog and company finally returned with a twist in 1992. And 30 years later, The Muppet Christmas Carol is one of the most beloved installments in the Muppet movie franchise. In this episode, film critic Morgan Roberts joins us to discuss how The Muppet Christmas Carol marked a new beginning for the Muppets. We'll cover how Jim Henson's death informed the movie, the decision to put the Muppets into a literary adaptation, Michael Caine's iconic Scrooge, and why the removal (and recent restoration) of a certain song matters. Connect with Crooked Table Productions on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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