Though the written word is powerful, nothing invokes authority more than the spoken word. Oral histories are by far the oldest way our species has maintained our stories. In the first entry to this collection of fabled tales from the Storyteller, we learn why the Storyteller rarely does things “by the book”. Instead by choosing… Continue reading HE’S NOT A WRITER, HE’S A STORYTELLER
Tag: Jim Henson
Jim Henson’s: the Storyteller – Tricksters # 1 (REVIEW)
Sunday’s featured a bit of duality for me growing up. Mornings would feature a more structured and sacred message. But nighttime was filled with fantasy tales focused on feats and failures. If the sermon was supper, the Storyteller was desert. Indulging in Boom Studio’s latest listing in the Storyteller universe, Tricksters # 1, I expected… Continue reading Jim Henson’s: the Storyteller – Tricksters # 1 (REVIEW)
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Masquerade
Labyrinth: Masquerade is an example of the creativity of the team that carries the legacy that is Jim Henson. Despite the film being decades old, the ability to pull a previously unwritten story from within its pages is something to behold. This allows the original movie to flow unaltered while giving us a broader look… Continue reading Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Masquerade
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Ghosts Part Four (REVIEW)
The Storyteller’s tales provide amazing lore. Modern society really only presents one flavor of creature. The Storyteller’s tales show us that not every monster is merely one-dimensional. Each entity has an origin and a purpose. It is in acknowledging their creation, by understanding it, that this series shines. Cautionary tales that kept travelers safe when… Continue reading Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Ghosts Part Four (REVIEW)
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Ghosts #1 (REVIEW)
My favorite anthology series typically have one thing in common, a charismatic and creative character who opens and ends each story or episode. The added benefit of the Henson name has made the StoryTeller a top tier series for me. I was excited to read a new tale presented by this familiar franchise, with it’s… Continue reading Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Ghosts #1 (REVIEW)
Dark Crystal Age of Resistance #6 (REVIEW)
I was beyond ecstatic when it was announced there was a prequel to The Dark Crystal arriving on Netflix. Henson and his creations have held a special place in my heart since my youth. One thing that I always felt was the Dark Crystal was incomplete. I don’t know if you have ever felt that… Continue reading Dark Crystal Age of Resistance #6 (REVIEW)
JAKE AND TOM CONQUER THE WORLD #130 – A FROG, A PIG AND A PRINCE: JAKE AND TOM CAST “THE MUPPETS’ PRINCESS BRIDE”
Jake and Tom start out this episode by reviewing some of the best string of trailers they’ve seen in recent months (Black Widow, Wonder Woman: 1984 & Ghostbusters: Afterlife) before taking a deep dive into one of their favorite subjects ever – The Muppets! Inspired by Twitter user @canonlawyered and their pals over at the “Gravity Beard” podcast,… Continue reading JAKE AND TOM CONQUER THE WORLD #130 – A FROG, A PIG AND A PRINCE: JAKE AND TOM CAST “THE MUPPETS’ PRINCESS BRIDE”