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Jim Henson: Idea Man
An Emmy-winning look into the mind of...
An Emmy-winning look into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, it brings an insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself
Storyteller and conceptual magician Derek DelGaudio's filmed...
Storyteller and conceptual magician Derek DelGaudio's filmed live show where he attempts to explain the illusory nature of identity in front (and with the help) of the audience. Executively produced by Stephen Colbert.
The Muppet Show: Season 1
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show...
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show starring Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends as they perform skits, talk to guests, feature music acts, and try to keep the show running from behind the curtain.
The Muppet Show: Season 2
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show...
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show starring Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends as they perform skits, talk to guests, feature music acts, and try to keep the show running from behind the curtain.
The Muppet Show: Season 3
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show...
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show starring Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends as they perform skits, talk to guests, feature music acts, and try to keep the show running from behind the curtain.
The Muppet Show: Season 4
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show...
Jim Henson's classic, unbeatable 1970s variety show starring Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends as they perform skits, talk to guests, feature music acts, and try to keep the show running from behind the curtain.
Bowfinger
Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy star in...
Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy star in this comedy from Muppets master Frank Oz, following a down-and-almost-out filmmaker who attempts one last hail Mary to achieve his dream movie by having Hollywood's biggest star in his picture... without actually casting him.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Two con men try to settle their...
Two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can be the first to swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000.
Monsters University
Disney/Pixar's prequel to Monsters, Inc. (2001) about one-eyed Mike...
Disney/Pixar's prequel to Monsters, Inc. (2001) about one-eyed Mike and big Sully's rocky road to friendship after first meeting at university. Billy Crystal and John Goodman again voice the pair, joined by Steve Buscemi and freshmen to the series Helen Mirren and Charlie Day.
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey
Documentary about Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind Seasame...
Documentary about Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind Seasame Street's Elmo. Winner of the Special Jury Prize (Documentary) at Sundance 2011.
Monsters, Inc.
Disney/Pixar’s 2001 monstrous hit, following the exploits...
Disney/Pixar’s 2001 monstrous hit, following the exploits of pals Sully (voiced by John Goodman), a loveable big blue behemoth, and Mike (Billy Crystal), a short wisecracking cyclops...
Zathura
The sci-fi successor to the ‘90s family...
The sci-fi successor to the ‘90s family fantasy flick Jumanji, following two brothers who happen upon a mystical mechanical board game. When they start playing, their house is magically thrown into outer space with them in it. Directed by Jon Favreau.
Muppet Treasure Island
The beloved creations of Jim Henson, The...
The beloved creations of Jim Henson, The Muppets, and author Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island, collide in this family-friendly retelling of the great high-seas adventure tale.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
George Lucas' Star Wars prequel, going back to...
George Lucas' Star Wars prequel, going back to when Darth Vader was a nice little boy who loved his mum...
Death at a Funeral (2007)
Brit black comedy set on the day...
Brit black comedy set on the day of a funeral...
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984's very Muppety family musical starring Kermit...
1984's very Muppety family musical starring Kermit and his pals as they journey to New York with the hope of making it big on Broadway. This is the third Muppet movie.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
The one where Anakin becomes the Darth...
The one where Anakin becomes the Darth Vader...
Blues Brothers 2000
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is...
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital in this sequel to the comedy classic.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Jim Henson's Muppets tell their version of...
Jim Henson's Muppets tell their version of Charles Dickens' tale of the bitter Scrooge (Michael Caine) and his redemption on Christmas Eve.
What About Bob?
Black comedy from director Frank Oz and...
Black comedy from director Frank Oz and star Bill Murray. Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfus) has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley (Murray). An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves Bob. As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and, before long, may be ready for the loony bin himself.
Little Shop of Horrors
Rick Moranis, Steve Martin and Ellen Greene...
Rick Moranis, Steve Martin and Ellen Greene star in this dark comedy rock musical about a struggling flower shop, a carnivorous talking plant and the murders required to keep it well-fed and happy.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
The final Star Wars includes Jabba the...
The final Star Wars includes Jabba the Hutt, Ewoks, and a second Death Star.
The Dark Crystal
From the Muppety mind of the great...
From the Muppety mind of the great Jim Henson, a fantasy adventure utilising puppet and special effect wizardy (state of the art, for 1982). On a distant planet in the distant past, a Gelfling alien embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and so restore order to his world...
An American Werewolf in London
Filmmaker John Landis backs up comedies The...
Filmmaker John Landis backs up comedies The Blues Brothers and Animal House with this monster movie classic, featuring pre-CGI effects from Rick Baker and equal lashings of terror and humour.