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SF Sketchfest Review: The Muppet Movie on 8/16/2014 at Castro Theater

Q & A after The Muppet Movie (Left to right: Amy Goelz, Gonzo, Dave Goelz, Susan Juhl and Janet Varney — Q & A after The Muppet Movie (Left to right: Amy Goelz, Gonzo, Dave Goelz, Susan Jewel and Janet Varney

SF Sketchfest is one of my favorite things about San Francisco. So when I saw that they were doing a Summer Social, and that it involved two of my favorite things: Muppets and Doug Benson, I jumped at the chance to attend. Continue reading “SF Sketchfest Review: The Muppet Movie on 8/16/2014 at Castro Theater”

Film Review: Muppets Most Wanted

For better or worse, it’s very Muppet-y.

The Muppets make a deal. — The Muppets make a deal with the Badguy, Dominic Badguy.

In 2011, when The Muppets resurrected the colorful bunch back into the mainstream (much thanks to Disney), it did so through a heartwarming tale that focused on the forgotten bond between humans and muppets that had been so strong for decades. The human element was a crucially strong point of emphasis. With that movie now in the rearview mirror, Muppets Most Wanted, despite the disappointing title, marks a return to the traditional form that the muppets are known for — slapstick gags, self-referential humor, and a stampede of celebrity cameos. The result is a fun explosion of muppet goofiness with catchy musical numbers, with the human characters reserved for moving the plot along, but nothing more.

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