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The 10 Best Jim Henson Films
And we’re not just talking about Muppets
Jim Henson was a genius. He not only brought together a group of wild creatives to make some of the most enduring pop culture of all time, but he was consistently trying new things and pushing out in different directions.
When people think of Henson Studios, they think of Kermit and his friends, but there’s so much more to the studio. What about Sesame Street, one of the most beloved children’s shows in history? What about the TV movies, like Cinderella or Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas? What about the following ten theatrical features, stone-cold classics that all manage to keep the Henson spirit alive?
10. MirrorMask
Even so-called Muppet fans might have a hard time remembering MirrorMask, the 2005 fantasy film that should’ve been the Millennial version of Dark Crystal. Written by celebrated author Neil Gaiman, MirrorMask follows a depressed child of circus performers who retreats to a genuinely creepy fantasy world. For all its ambition, things don’t quite gel, and the visuals alternate between jaw-dropping and flat. Plus, the gray and…
