The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) revisited
Cinema: A to B

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) revisited

Dec 23, 2024
35:24
S8 · E8
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About this episode

It's a special Christmas episode of Cinema: A to B as Alec and Ben look back at the The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). The guys contrast their differing ages first seeing the film and the power of nostalgia. Michael Caine's portrayal of Scrooge is analyzed along with Brian Henson's directorial debut. Ben explains why this adaptation is so important and what separates it from several others in cinema. Alec discusses the first act song initially deleted by Disney. The conversation rounds out as the guys celebrate the films balance of humor and drama while also delving into the technical aspects of the film and finally discussing how puppetry makes this Charles Dickens adaptation of A Christmas Carol so memorable and accessible. Official Site - https://www.cinemaatob.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaatob Merchandise - https://www.bonfire.com/store/cinema-a-to-b/

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Author
Alec Mallmann & Ben Starkey
Show Type
full
Audio Format
audio/mpeg

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