As a millennial, I wasn’t around for the premiere of The Muppet Show back in 1976. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 50 years, and now Disney has brought it back for what’s supposed to be a one-time special. However, it’s being treated as a backdoor pilot. If there’s enough interest and goodwill, they…
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Things I Like: Muppets Most Wanted (2014 Film)
I had really liked the first of the “new” Muppets movies starring Amy Adams and Jason Segel a few years ago. I had of last year’s Muppets Most Wanted and I was a bit disappointed that Amy Adams would not be in it this time. Though the new muppet Walter is in the movie but…
Things I Like: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992 Film)
While A Christmas Carol is a classic piece of work, I admit that maybe there are too many adaptations. At least this one is a bit unique, as many of the characters are classic Muppets like Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy. Some characters are portrayed by real people, like Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge….
Things I Like: Muppet Treasure Island (1996 Film)
I’ve never read the original book, but I have seen Disney’s Treasure Planet which is based on the book but set in futuristic space. I had really liked The Muppet Christmas Carol, so I really wanted to see this one. Though I would say you should see a more serious version of the story (or…
The Muppets (2011 Film) Review
As a child I remember watching various shows and movies involving The Muppets. I suppose it was with my generation that Kermit and his pals started to fade in popularity Especially when the series creator Jim Henson passed away in 1990. Over 20 years later, Disney decided to make a major movie hoping to revive…