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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Turn the parody up to 11: the best spoof movies ranked!

Puppet comedy spoofs action adventures, superhero combos, and American nationalism.
fromColossal
1 month ago

How Do Muppets Go Outside? Find Out How Kermit and Gang Took to the Real World

Alex Boucher explores movie magic, focusing on the techniques making Muppets feel real in 'The Muppet Movie' and its sequels.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Shari & Lamb Chop Documentary Trailer Looks Back at Legendary Children's Entertainer

Shari Lewis is celebrated in a new documentary that highlights her pioneering role in children's television and her beloved character, Lamb Chop.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A gigantic stampede of life-sized puppet animals is coming to London this weekend

The Herds is a visually striking, climate change-themed artwork featuring puppet animals migrating from Africa to Europe.
#theater
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fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Review | A puppet, a record store and a king obsessed with figs

Theater showcases diverse themes through innovative storytelling, artfully blending humor and depth in productions like 'Hand to God' and 'Love and Vinyl'.
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Star of new 'Odyssey' adaptation? Your imagination. - Harvard Gazette

The art of puppetry in theater utilizes negative space to evoke emotion and allows audience imagination to enhance storytelling.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Song of the North' Uses Puppets to Help a Persian Epic Spring to Life

The show 'Song of the North' uniquely presents the Persian epic Shahnameh through intricate shadow puppetry and dynamic performance.
SF music
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Review | A puppet, a record store and a king obsessed with figs

Theater showcases diverse themes through innovative storytelling, artfully blending humor and depth in productions like 'Hand to God' and 'Love and Vinyl'.
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fromPolygon
1 month ago

Felt That: Boxing is Punch-Out meets Crank Yankers in new trailer

Felt That: Boxing is a comedic game featuring puppets and a quirky hero engaging in wild boxing matches.
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fromOpen Culture
2 months ago
Humor

A Young Jim Henson Teaches You How to Make Puppets with Socks, Tennis Balls & Other Household Goods (1969)

Jim Henson demonstrates how to create puppets with household items, showcasing his creativity and artistry.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

The street where an entertainment legend made fantasy creatures for iconic films

Jim Henson's legacy as the creator of The Muppets is celebrated through his residence at 50 Downshire Hill, recognized with a blue plaque in 2021.
Humor
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

A Young Jim Henson Teaches You How to Make Puppets with Socks, Tennis Balls & Other Household Goods (1969)

Jim Henson demonstrates how to create puppets with household items, showcasing his creativity and artistry.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Hilton Als on the Visionary World of Alva Rogers

As played by Rogers, Aunt Len conveys the wisdom of the artist as visionary... projecting through the musicality of her voice and her large, expressive eyes.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Tarot puppet parade along Newtown Creek

A tarot-themed parade featuring giant puppets, music, and dance will take place in Long Island City this Saturday.
Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and engage in community workshops.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Can puppets make you feel empathy?

To watch a puppet is to feel for it, says Sarah Olmsted Thomas. Viewing a puppet gives it context and meaning, enhancing our empathy.
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Independent films
fromPolygon
3 months ago

The hardest puppeteering scenes to get right in The Legend of Ochi aren't the ones you'd expect

The main character, a baby ochi, is a puppet operated by seven people, emphasizing practical effects in filmmaking.
fromInverse
3 months ago

How Willem Dafoe Became The Secret Weapon Behind The Most Surprising Fantasy Epic Of The Year

Willem Dafoe embraces new challenges in his role in 'The Legend of Ochi', highlighting its unique blend of cinematic techniques.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Legend of Ochi review visually dazzling throwback kids movie

The Legend of Ochi creates such a complete visual experience that studio heads should hang their heads in shame when they see it.
Independent films
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

After reading this, I discovered the secret to Neel's lovable, worrisome design for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew merges digital and practical effects, prominently featuring the character Neel created through traditional puppetry and CG animation.
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fromSun Sentinel
4 months ago

Inside Zoetic Stage's 'Fiddler on the Roof' - and what it means to present the musical now

Zoetic Stage's 'Fiddler on the Roof' resonates universally, showcasing family and adaptation amidst changing societal norms.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

Delivering 'The Rule of Jenny Pen' Puppet - How David Lynch and 'M3GAN' Induced a New Genre Icon

The film 'The Rule of Jenny Pen' explores complex themes using a unique horror lens.
Jenny Pen, a puppeted character, represents dark themes in therapy and tyranny.
fromPortland Monthly
4 months ago

The Puppet Maker Redesigning Portland's Keller Auditorium

Curry's transformation process involves innovative design thinking, pushing the limits of traditional puppetry to create unique theatrical experiences and redefine performance art.
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fromFast Company
5 months ago

Germany celebrates 25th anniversary of Bernd das Brot

Bernd das Brot, a pessimistic puppet, celebrates 25 years as a cult classic adored by both children and adults in Germany.
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