147. Labyrinth w/ The Long Take Review
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Dan & Manny welcome Jen & P.T. from The Long Take Review to put Jim Henson’s classic Labyrinth to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST!
“We might spend the most time on fart jokes.”
-P.T.
Much like the topic of this episode, the conversation is a collection of twists, turns, deceptions, off-color fart jokes, confusion about David Bowie’s tights, and hallucinations. The gang goes into their love of Henson’s use practical effects, they talk about all the memorable characters, the film's lasting impact on cinematic history, and did we say fart jokes. They also touch on the announcement of a sequel directed by Robert Eggers, is Gremlins 2 better than the OG, the influence of David Bowie's performance, and the broader legacy of Jim Henson's creations like The Dark Crystal. It wouldn’t be an episode of The Nostalgia Test without all the tangents, memories of Matt Antoniou, and Manny ignoring Dan trying to end the podcast, though he had help from P.T.
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APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW:
00:00 Welcome to the Nostalgia Test Podcast
00:34 Introducing the Hosts and Guests
01:16 Diving into the Labyrinth
02:27 First Impressions and Reactions
04:31 Memorable Scenes and Characters
08:15 The Darker Side of Labyrinth
10:51 Behind the Scenes and Fun Facts
12:38 Creepy Moments and Theories
37:12 Favorite Characters and Final Thoughts
38:45 Frozen's Inspiration and Ludo Fun Facts
39:13 Princess Diana Meets Ludo
39:33 The Magic of Muppets and Puppetry
44:31 Hoggle's Complex Puppetry
48:59 Jim Henson's Dedication and Craft
54:42 The Bog of Eternal Stench
58:53 Labyrinth's Video Game-Like Structure
01:09:58 David Bowie's Role and Casting Choices
01:15:06 Potential Sequel and Final Thoughts
01:15:20 Discussing the Labyrinth Sequel
01:16:25 Casting Concerns and Potential Actors
01:16:53 Robert Eggers' Vision for the Sequel
01:23:33 Nostalgia and Legacy Sequels
01:26:14 Does Labyrinth Pass the Nostalgia Test?
01:34:37 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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