Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) The Dark Crystal
Dec 31, 2023
Meredith Borders, Editor of Fangoria Magazine, joins the hosts to discuss Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal. They explore the film's world-building, production design, and puppetry techniques. The hosts analyze the strong score and voiceover, discuss emotional puppetry scenes, and delve into character analysis. They also discuss the Dark Crystal universe, early collaborations between Jim Henson and Frank Oz, and their childhood experiences with the film.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reflections, Goals, and Book Progress
04:30 • 2min
Taylor Swift's Impact on Economics and Potential Presidential Eligibility
06:26 • 2min
Exploring Personal Experiences and Appreciation for 'The Dark Crystal'
08:24 • 14min
Puppetry Techniques in 'The Dark Crystal'
22:30 • 13min
The Dark Crystal: Introduction and Exposition
35:34 • 11min
Discussion on Puppetry and Comparing Deaths
46:45 • 2min
The Frabb Family and Character Analysis
48:59 • 20min
Poddling Culture and Behind-the-Scenes Production
01:08:32 • 19min
Completeness of the Dark Crystal Universe
01:27:30 • 11min
Early Collaborations and Commercial Work of Jim Henson and Frank Oz
01:38:14 • 4min
The Dark Crystal: A Childhood Favorite
01:42:19 • 19min