![]() “ The Dark Crystal has an ethereal alien quality to its startling visions … A hippyish dreamlike movie that entirely succeeds as a children’s adventure. The Hunt, directed by Craig Zobel and cowritten by Damon Lindelof and Nick Cuse, stars Betty Gilpin as Crystal, a gruff ex-military loner. “Magical … A classic Henson story, all heart and rapturous wonder at the world’s incredible possibilities.” Tasha Robinson, AV Club Hey, Henson fans! Be sure to catch Film Club’s July matinée of Labyrinth, the Muppet maestro’s magic-dancing follow-up to The Dark Crystal. Kathryn Mullens request for remote control functions was not totally without precedent, since the Muppets had often used radio control in limited ways. Fondly remembered by those who grew up with it (many of whom tuned in to Netflix’s faithful 2019 prequel series), The Dark Crystal offers new wonders to those discovering it for the first time.įree popcorn and Film Club badge for junior cinephiles (ages 13 and under). When the Skeksis take control of the cracked stone-now known as the Dark Crystal-it falls upon Jen, the last of the elf-like Gelflings, to heal the crystal and save Thra. One thousand years ago in the world of Thra, the powerful Crystal of Truth was fractured, resulting in the creation of two new races: the wise and gentle Mystics and the tyrannical Skeksis. After absorbing the Darkening energy, Nathalie Emmanuel’s Deet. Movie Info Returning to his hometown after 16 years in prison, Joe (Billy Bob Thornton) has to contend with his deeply troubled past, particularly the car accident that killed his son and. Working with long-time collaborator Frank Oz, renowned fantasy illustrator Brian Froud, and producer Gary Kurtz ( Return to Oz), Henson employed groundbreaking animatronics technology to create a film markedly darker than his other projects. The final episode saw the Gelfling resistance lead by Rian, Brea and Deet united all seven tribes against the Skeksis. ![]() ![]() The Dark Crystal is among the finest fantasy films to emerge from the imagination of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets. “A dazzling technological and artistic achievement.” Variety
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