I was channel surfing the other day when Labyrinth happened to be playing, and it sent me all the way back to my childhood. The movie was released in 1986, and you can certainly tell (in a good way). It is one of the most brilliant fantasy movies that Jim Henson has ever directed, which, naturally, says a lot.
Labyrinth is basically about a young girl who, in a fury of teenage angst, inadvertently wishes her baby brother, Toby, into a magical world of crazy Muppet characters ruled by David Bowie. Speaking of whom, I had the biggest - and perhaps strangest - crush on when I was younger. There was something oddly attractive about David Bowie wearing drag makeup and that fabulous '80s wig. See also:
Labyrinth is basically about a young girl who, in a fury of teenage angst, inadvertently wishes her baby brother, Toby, into a magical world of crazy Muppet characters ruled by David Bowie. Speaking of whom, I had the biggest - and perhaps strangest - crush on when I was younger. There was something oddly attractive about David Bowie wearing drag makeup and that fabulous '80s wig. See also:
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Yes, that happened. Then again, we're talking about David Bowie, and in other news, grass is green. He also sings many of the songs in the movie, which is wonderful if you're a fan of his music.
Jim Henson truly deserves to have a planet named after him for his remarkable contribution to fantasy film making. Muppets are the most timeless creatures, and movies like Labyrinth just never get old (in my humblest opinion). I love this movie so much, I think I'll watch it again this evening.
Jim Henson truly deserves to have a planet named after him for his remarkable contribution to fantasy film making. Muppets are the most timeless creatures, and movies like Labyrinth just never get old (in my humblest opinion). I love this movie so much, I think I'll watch it again this evening.
Until next time,
Mel
That movie was creepy but good.
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