A Tribute to Jim Henson

LSPoorEeyorick · 03-19-2006, 09:59 AM

Eerie, graceful. Sad. And I hope (as I read that it is starting to hit the festival circuit) that it will be in contention for AMPAS next year.

I think as much as it was a tribute to Henson, it seemed to me that they were also just using the familiar shape of the fuzzy amphibian to resonate with the audience, as unfamiliar puppets would not have produced as much of an emotional response. (Though there were other nods to the Henson genius enterprise-- the chef bits and the 3D movie screening.)

I posted a link on my blog, too-- everyone should see it.

03-19-2006, 09:59 AM	#2
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Eerie, graceful. Sad. And I hope (as I read that it is starting to hit the festival circuit) that it will be in contention for AMPAS next year. I think as much as it was a tribute to Henson, it seemed to me that they were also just using the familiar shape of the fuzzy amphibian to resonate with the audience, as unfamiliar puppets would not have produced as much of an emotional response. (Though there were other nods to the Henson genius enterprise-- the chef bits and the 3D movie screening.) I posted a link on my blog, too-- everyone should see it.
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