Episode 255 - THE DARK CRYSTAL

The prophecy didn't say anything about this! A rare convergence brings two podcasts together to experience the intoxicating aura of The Dark Crystal. We join Sam Stovold and Brian Rudloff of Marvel Star Wars Explorers on their continuing journey through Jim Henson's world of wonder, magic, and grotesquerie as what was sundered is undone — and two made one!

The Dark Crystal (1982)
Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz
Written by David Odell from a story by Jim Henson
Performed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Kathryn Mullen, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, and Louise Gold; featuring the voices of Stephen Garlick, Lisa Maxwell, Billie Whitelaw, Barry Dennen, and Seán Barrett

Episode 240 - THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD

We unlock the mysteries of The Indian in the Cupboard, an unusually sensitive kids' movie that's notable for both its visual effects and its verisimilitude. Amy Ambler returns to tell us how it strives to elevate the cultural discourse of the classic children's book series, and what lessons this well-meaning adaptation can still teach.

The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
Directed by Frank Oz
Written by Melissa Mathison
Based on the book by Lynne Reid Banks
Starring Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Jenkins, David Keith, and Steve Coogan