Muppets camera test.

So bizarre and wonderful:

Nothing Really Matter but MOI

It's time to raise the bodies!

Ok, so I loved The Muppet Show when I was growing up. It made me laugh and be really scared all at the same time (I blame Sweetums).
I also loved “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”. I even bought it on DVD recently and can honestly say that is holds up, even now (would love to see a sequal).

Now comes the news that Brian (pictured with what looks like a puppet man performing oral sex on a puppet penis – with eyes) and Lisa Henson, yes them of the Jim Henson Co,) are plotting a little film called “The Happy Time” murders, a comedy with a noir twist and starring puppets.
The story takes place in a world where humans and puppets co-exist, with the puppets viewed as second-class citizens. When the puppet cast of an '80s children's TV show called "The Happytime Gang" begins to get murdered one by one, a disgraced puppet LAPD detective turned private eye -- with a drinking problem, no less -- takes on the case.

This sounds like it could be brilliant as long as they remember to aim it towards us adults. We are the ones who grew up on the Jim Henson creations when we were kids, so guess what movie studios?…….we are older now and our tastes have matured so please do not make it purely slap stick with loads of fart jokes. Make it more ‘Avenue Q’ than “Scoody Doo” please.

I am wondering how will they show the murders? Will there be stiffing and stitching everywhere? Perhaps the murderer is allergic to felt and that is his motive?

Dance your cares away...

...worries for another day.

The Fraggles will encounter ALIENS!!!! (which are actually human being.....get it!)

The Weinsteins are going to make the "Fraggle Rock" movie according to Variety.
First the Muppets, now the Fraggles. Am I the only one wishing for a "Lamb Chop" movie?

The Oscar goes to Miss Piggy

I am so stoked about this news!

It's time to raise the curtains!

What exciting news!

Now I am not a huge fan of the Bio-Pic, but the announcement that Empire Film Group is planning on making a film based on the life of Jim Henson gives the wobblies (the good type mind you)!!

I still remember crying at the ‘In Memoriam’ section of the Oscars when he came up with Kermit the year he died. So sad.

Anyway there is apparently a screenplay by some dude called Robert D. Slane knocking about, but wouldn’t it be wonderful to get some visionary director ( ahem * Spike Jones * ahem ) to direct.

I mean this is Jim Henson, the man deserves so much more than just a straight forward Bio-Pic. Imagine having the actual Muppet cast (minus that dreadlocked guy from the later series…how awful was he!) playing various parts in their creators life.

Or better yet, how about casting actors as the Muppets and have a Muppet play Henson. I would love to cast THAT film.

My picks would be:

How about the charming and ever reliable Dan Futterman as Kermy. He could very easily show Kermits inner turmoils of juggling a relationship and an entertainment career.


My personal favourite, Janice, would have a much bigger part in the movie. She would not just be stuck in the band, and have a small role in the hospital sketch, but would utilize her stoner comedy genius. No one else could play her but Anna Faris.


Rolf was the real talent. Piano player and voice of reason. He was most loyal to Kermit and never had his chance to really shine unless he was on the piano. No one else could capture his frustration at not being the star he should have been but Forrest Whitaker.


Ahh Piggy. There was always so much more to Piggy than a jealous diva. After "Romance and Cigarettes" I have no doubt in my mind that Kate Winslet would have a ball letting loose with her.


Since he loves to show off on screen and play just about every type of character he can, Phillip Seymour Hoffman could really chew the scenery as The Swedish Chef. BORK BORK BORK!


Lastly, the one who makes me laugh the most. Beaker was always getting blown up and tortured on the show, so you need someone who can do slapstick and perhaps get across the angst of being the fall guy. Zach Braf would be perfect (also the resemblance is uncanny)


Come on! Who would you cast? We have Fozzie, Scooter, Gonzo, Sweetums, Sam the Eagle (David Strathairn), Satler and Wardorf, Animal, Dr. Teeth, Sgt. Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Lew Zealand, Camilla (Oh if Liz Taylor were acting).

‘Tis the season

Well it is that time of year again and I am going to celebrate my favourite holiday by putting some of my most recent favourite tunes on my box!
These get me in the Christmas spirit so much that I sometimes even just around my tiny flat in glee screaming “IT’S CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!” (the bf can attest to this)

Here are my selections:

1) No a huge fan of either of these two artists, but the combination of Sarah Maclachlin and the Bare Naked Ladies doing “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is magic.

2) Just the ULTIMATE Christmas song. Just honestly the best. Boney M – “Mary’s Boy Child/Oh My Lord”

3) Yes Eartha Kitt’s version if timeless and sexier, but there is just something so cute about Madonna’s cover of Santa Baby. It always gets played as I decorate my tree.

4) Nothing makes me laugh more than this version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. Not only does Miss Piggy get the best day, but the ninth day has had me and my friends wetting ourselves all season. Enjoy John Denver and the Muppets.



And he is a beautiful and talented Vanessa Williams with “What Child is This?” and it is not Christmas without Nat King Cole warming the cockles of your heart with a voice like treacle. This is my personal favourite of all his Crimbo songs – “Oh Holy Night”
as a bonus:

Feelings!

Back at school, me and this girl Tracey Keeble used to do this, run around singing Feelings as Beaker from The Muppet Show. God this made me smile. Thank to my cousin Carolyn for sending it!

And just for shits and giggles, I added Manah Manah, because we all need a little sometimes. Those cows are sexy!!!!