The Witches (1990)
Dec 16, 2003Evil Witches/Roald Dahl Adaptation
Nicolas Roeg and Jim Henson collaborate on an adaptation of a Roald Dahl book. Roeg leaves the grotesquerie and gleeful malice intact making this one of the best Dahl adaptations
Jim Henson Productions
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Feb 26, 2002Muppet Movie
The first of the insipid Muppet movies made following Jim Henson’s death, directed by his son Brian. This twists the Muppets out of shape to fit them into a retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Dec 24, 2002Muppet Movie
Another of the desultory 90s Muppet films, which fits them into a retelling of Treasure Island. Missing is the humour and creativity from back when Jim Henson was alive.
Muppets from Space (1999)
Jul 17, 1999Muppet Movie
The third and one of the better of the generally insipid Muppet movies produced following Jim Henson's death. This tells the story of Gonzo's origins as an alien where the film borrows spoofs the then-popularity of tv's The X Files
Rat (2000)
May 30, 2004Man Transforms into a Rat
Rather charming Steve Barron film in which Pete Postlethwaite turns into a rat. The delights are the perfect nonchalance in which everyone accepts the situation