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10 Surreal and Experimental Works by ‘Muppets’ Maestro Jim Henson

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With a recent fan campaign asking The Academy to let The Muppets host the Oscars after that whole messy Brett Ratner debacle, and a new film on the way next week (the first one in twelve years!), we’d like to think that Jim Henson is watching and smiling. Before the puppeteer created his Muppets universe and the iconic characters of Sesame Street, the beloved artist was tripping everyone out with his experimental films and surreal commercials. Henson’s lesser-known works are tiny avant-garde masterpieces that are infused with the same humor, character, and vision as his enduring legacy. Past the break, dig into Henson’s mind-bending movies. Feel free to share your favorites below. Read More »

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A Far Cry From “I’m Not a Chicken, You’re a Turkey”

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Remember the last time you did drugs? Maybe not. Remember the last time you watched an anti-drug commercial? You probably laughed. Really hard. Because, after all, most of them are seriously dumb. How scary can an egg frying in a pan be — even when the situation involves Rachel Leigh Cook and she’s going crazy? However, we recently came across a couple of ads that will make you cry. These are not the anti-drug commercials of our childhood. This is some scary shit — even for adults. Prepare to be FREAKED out. Read More »

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