Prerequisite: ENGL245, FILM245, or CINE245; or permission of ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities. Cross-listed with ENGL329Z. Credit only granted for ENGL329Z or CINE319Z.
Encourages students to see Jim Henson and his family, not just as puppeteers, but as filmmakers. We will study Jim Henson's earlier avant-garde films (Timepiece) and studio features (The Great Muppet Caper, Labyrinth), along with the film projects directed or produced by his children, Brian Henson (The Muppet Christmas Carol), Lisa Henson (Mirrormask), andCheryl Henson (Handmade Puppet Dreams).