Dog City and Storyteller (Shorts)
Ages 6+. 70 min.
Sponsored by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
- Tue, Nov 3, 4:00 pm
Originally shown on the Jim Henson Hour, Dog City (1989) features one of the most fully realized Muppet universes—an entire 1940s film noir city populated entirely by dogs (all incredibly detailed and realistic puppets). With Muppet favorite Rowlf the dog (voiced by Henson) narrating from a piano, the action and in-jokes come at a furious pace. The Soldier and Death (1987) is one of the finest episodes produced for Henson’s landmark TV series, The Storyteller. It recounts the tale of a soldier returning home from war being given three magic objects, which he uses to outwit a pack of demons, leading to his encounter with Death himself. Written by Oscar-winner Anthony Minghella.
This screening is included with ticket purchase to see The Muppet Movie.