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[axelmedellin]

Daily drawing 20 aug 2024

August Ladies, day 20. Aughra.

[robbmommaerts]

“A Muppet Family Christmas” is always one of my favorite holiday specials. A must-watch for me and my family each year. It first aired on December 16th, 1987, I remember watching it that night. You can find this on older VHS, DVD, pirated copies plus its on YouTube. It features a pretty large crossover of all the Henson properties at the time before the Disney acquisition... The Muppets, Muppet Babies, Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock. The Muppets travel to Fozzie Bear’s mom’s house unannounced to surprise her, when the whole time she was preparing to leave for a Christmas vacation in Malibu. Of course the story builds from there. It is super funny and a great interaction of different characters from the Jim Henson universe. “They’re from television, I recognize Fozzie’s WEIRDO friends!” #themuppets #muppets #muppetfanart #amuppetfamilychristmas #christmasspecial #holiday #kermitthefrog #fozziebear #thegreatgonzo #swedishchef #animal #doctorteeth #floydpepper #samtheeagle #rizzotherat #jimhenson #frankoz #davidgoelz #jerrynelson #stevewhitmire ##1980s #nostalgia #inkdrawing #robbmommaerts https://www.instagram.com/p/CmWcicgOdT1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

"ANOTHER WORLD, ANOTHER TIME, IN THE AGE OF WONDER. A THOUSAND YEARS AGO...."

PIC INFO: Resolution at 1942x2916 -- Spotlight on unused artwork initially intended as poster art for American dark fantasy/family film "The Dark Crystal" (1982), co-directed by Jim Henson✝ & Frank Oz. Artwork by "Joann." Universal Pictures.

"Another world, another time, in the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good, until the Crystal cracked. For a single piece was lost; a shard of the Crystal. Then strife began, and two new races appeared: the cruel Skeksis, the gentle Mystics. Here in the castle of the Crystal, the Skeksis took control."

-- THE SCROLL KEEPER/HISTORIAN (the film's opening monologue, screenplay by David Odell)

Source: www.pinterest.com/pin/1618549852552169.

[elbisonodelcine]

🎞️Knives Out (2019) 🎥Rian Johnson 📷Steve Yedlin

[andyb3nn3tt]

Inktober Day 13 - SUPER GROVER! . "Presenting the further adventures of everybody's favorite hero; the man who is faster than lightning, stronger than steel, smarter than a speeding bullet!" . Here's the one you've all been waiting for! Do yourself a favor and go watch some Super Grover episodes on YouTube and laugh yourself sick. It's amazing. This drawing also serves as another kinda overlap/transition between the Muppets in Costume series and the next set, SESAME STREET MONSTERS. . This is the more "classic" Super Grover attire; his helmet was revised pretty significantly in later years to be a little more flashy and less rumpled, but I definitely prefer some patina on my Super Grover. Finding reference for these older skits was challenging, so again, there are pieces and parts from everywhere and a lot of filling in the blanks. Do you have a favorite Super Grover adventure? TELL US ABOUT IT in the comments -> . "...and I am CUTE, too!" . 7.5 x 11”, @drphmartins Black Star and Pen White ink on @strathmoreart 400-series watercolor paper, @speedball_art Hunt 107 nib, Hunt 56 "School" nib and @pentelofamerica Color Brush, 55 minutes. . Soundtrack: Shocking Blue - At Home . . #ink #Inktober #inktober2021 #Muptober #JimHenson #FrankOz #Muppets #theMuppets #Disney #muppetshow #themuppetshow #SesameStreet #Grover #Superhero #SuperGrover #AndIamCuteToo #b3nn3tt https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-_IktrgRN/?utm_medium=tumblr

[adamwatchesmovies]

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

When making a list of “remakes that are better than the original”, don’t forget to include Little Shop of Horrors near the top. To be fair, it's more of an adaptation of the off-Broadway musical than the original Roger Corman picture, but it still counts. Darkly funny, with catchy songs, memorable characters, and special effects so good you won’t believe this film was made in 1986, you'll happily hit "play" again the second it's over.

Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis) is a nerdy little guy who pines for his co-worker at the flower shop, Audrey (Ellen Greene). With business at an all-time low, their boss Mr. Mushnik (Vincent Gardenia) allows Seymour to display one of his unusual plants in the shop. "Audrey II" (voiced by Levi Stubbs) draws huge crowds but this isn't a typical plant. It doesn’t feed on water, soil, and sunlight; it wants blood.

For the 1960s version of Little Shop of Horrors, a remake was just what the doctor ordered. This film builds upon its foundation and improves every aspect. Right from the get-go, you’re greeted with catchy tunes modelled after 60’s rock and roll, doo-wop, and early Motown. I bet you didn't expect Rick Moranis or Steve Martin (in a small but memorable role) to have first-class vocal cords but do. You'll have a hard time choosing which number is the best, though any with Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, and Tisha Campbell is a serious contender.

The special effects bringing Audrey II to life are nothing short of amazing. It's more than a prop, it's a fully-realized character with fully articulated libs and an unforgettable voice (Levi Stubbs does an amazing job). The carnivorous flora delivers a full range of emotions without that most crucial feature: eyes. For anyone thinking of making a living in the special effects industry, this is mandatory viewing. You see what they were able to do back in 1986 and you combine that with today’s technology, there’s nothing you can’t do.

Audrey is just the first of many characters to treasure. We could talk about the cameos but that would be spoiling the surprises. Instead, let's focus on Seymour and Audrey. I admire director Frank Oz for having the guts to make us follow two loser protagonists. We see square-jawed Adonises and flawless beauties all the time. How about something different? Seymour and Audrey are weak, kind of pathetic and just a dime’s width from hitting rock bottom - but you like them. If they manage to turn this Audrey II thing into a success and they get together, they could move out of the perpetual slump they’ve fallen into and live happily ever after. Too bad a dark comedy like this one makes no promises about a happy ending.

Having seen both the theatrical and director's cut, I'm unsure which version to recommend more. I like both but I’m going to lean towards the Director’s cut. The theatrical version feels like it doesn’t commit to itself the way the other one does. Little Shop of Horrors is so much fun I don’t think you can go wrong either way, but since test audiences demanded the ending be changed to the one that can be found in the theatrical version, maybe check that one out first and then if you’re brave enough, see the other.

Little Shop of Horrors is everything I want to see in a musical. There are good numbers throughout, many laughs, and memorable characters. There are plenty of iconic scenes and from a dark comedy/monster movie point of view, the special effects are amazing. The casting is perfect. I’d love to see this one on the big screen with a crowd cheering and singing along (but not too loud, I still want to hear the movie!). Whichever version you choose, it's a winner. (Theatrical & Original Cuts on DVD, February 19, 2016)

[sirchristopherstewart]

Working on Jim Henson ' s Labyrinth Now I think I have this right it is always hard for me to recognize the final print, we were the brothers, and the three looked so much alike that it's always hard to remember. But the two identical twins are me and Rodney Willcox, and Steve Whitmore the one that has the removable eyes, I just remember working for a long time to get the side turning jaw right, we came in on this and had to learn preexisting choreography, fun but hard work. #Disney #firestarter #disneyfirestarter #christopherstewart #shanebriant #alexhydewhite #jonathanbrandis #jimhenson #frankoz #stevewhitmore #actorslife #puppets #Muppets #puppetry #labyrinth #frygang #HBO #actorsseekingrepresentation #actorslookingforagent #sag #screenactorsguild https://www.instagram.com/p/CK2ycthgTHu/?igshid=tebwe9r5x03d

[matthewrabalais]

Inktober Day 21 - Sleep “The lion don’t sleep tonight, and if you pull his tail he roars!” posted on Instagram - https://instagr.am/p/CGvJ2wWD02W/