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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)" Brian Henson, the son of Muppet founder Jim Henson, took over directing duties after the untimely death of his father for The Muppet Christmas Carol, a sluggish re-telling of the Charles Dickens tale. Michael Caine, surrounded by legions of fuzzy, felt puppets, plays it straight as the crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who could care less about Christmas and the joy the season brings. Working for the skinflint is his faithful employee Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog), who begs Scrooge"
Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1884 movies items)" Brian Henson, the son of Muppet founder Jim Henson, took over directing duties after the untimely death of his father for The Muppet Christmas Carol, a sluggish re-telling of the Charles Dickens tale. Michael Caine, surrounded by legions of fuzzy, felt puppets, plays it straight as the crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miser who could care less about Christmas and the joy the season brings. Working for the skinflint is his faithful employee Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog), who begs Scrooge"
Movies Watched in 2023
Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)" 2020: 199 2019: 206 2018: 214 2017: 214 2016: 215 2015: 218 2014: 218 2013: 214 2012: 211 2011: 210 2010: 210 2009: 206 2008: 208 2007: 207 2006: 200 2005: 207 2004: 222 2003: 202 2002: 169 2001: 165 2000: 169 1999: 118 1997: 95 1997: 116 1996: 89 1995: 89 1994: 75 1993: 76 1992: 35 "
Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2019: 206 2018: 214 2017: 214 2016: 215 2015: 218 2014: 218 2013: 214 2012: 211 2011: 210 2010: 210 2009: 206 2008: 208 2007: 207 2006: 200 2005: 207 2004: 222 2003: 202 2002: 169 2001: 165 2000: 169 1999: 118 1997: 95 1997: 116 1996: 89 1995: 89 1994: 75 1993: 76 1992: 35 "
Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2018: 214 2017: 214 2016: 215 2015: 218 2014: 218 2013: 214 2012: 211 2011: 210 2010: 210 2009: 206 2008: 208 2007: 207 2006: 200 2005: 207 2004: 222 2003: 202 2002: 169 2001: 165 2000: 169 1999: 118 1997: 95 1997: 116 1996: 89 1995: 89 1994: 75 1993: 76 1992: 35 "
The 'Muppets' Films Ranked (10 movies items)" "Boy, that's scary stuff! Should we be worried about the kids in the audience?" "Nah, it's all right. This is culture!" Directed by Brian Henson Written by Jerry Juhl Music by Miles Goodman Cinematography by John Fenner Editing by Michael Jablow "
Favorite Movies of All Time (2018 Edition) (1001 movies items)" No Change 2017: 214 2016: 215 2015: 218 2014: 218 2013: 214 2012: 211 2011: 210 2010: 210 2009: 206 2008: 208 2007: 207 2006: 200 2005: 207 2004: 222 2003: 202 2002: 169 2001: 165 2000: 169 1999: 118 1997: 95 1997: 116 1996: 89 1995: 89 1994: 75 1993: 76 1992: 35 "
My Favorite Films of 1992 (25 movies items)" "Boy, that's scary stuff! Should we be worried about the kids in the audience?" "Nah, it's all right. This is culture!" Directed by Brian Henson Written by Jerry Juhl Music by Miles Goodman Cinematography by John Fenner Editing by Michael Jablow "
Silence is Golden
“The two best Muppet movies after Jim Henson's death are this and Muppets Treasure Island. The worst, I think is Muppets Wizard of Oz. Muppets Christmas Carol is wonderful, and deserves the high rating. I also think the rating for Treasure Island is too low, as I loved that film too.
The Muppets are truly funny here, especially Gonzo and Rizzo, who have the funniest lines. Kermit and Miss Piggy were at their most touching here. Scrooge's encounter with the Marley Brothers was the highlight of the film for me. The high point of the movie is the performance of Michael Caine,(like Tim Curry in Treasure Island) who was the best he was in recent years, and his singing was passable. Very convincing! I personally think this is the funniest post Jim Henson Muppet movie, and was my favouri” read more
Favorite Movies of All Time (2017 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2016: 215 2015: 218 2014: 218 2013: 214 2012: 211 2011: 210 2010: 210 2009: 206 2008: 208 2007: 207 2006: 200 2005: 207 2004: 222 2003: 202 2002: 169 2001: 165 2000: 169 1999: 118 1997: 95 1997: 116 1996: 89 1995: 89 1994: 75 1993: 76 1992: 35 "
