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Crave: Todd Berger says they're aiming for a full-on R for Happytime Murder [HPTMR] Paul2k Jun 23, 09:07

then the film would get limited release in US at best, no matter how great it is. {nm} Peterlee Jun 23, 09:20

if it even obtains a distributor. {nm} Oleg Max Jun 23, 09:33

R-rated puppets: Team America: World Police, TED. It's been R since the project's announcement. Antibody Jun 23, 09:47

Jim's gotta be rolling in his grave. He gives us Rainbow Connection, Brian gives us puppet sex and murder. {nm} Dave3626 Jun 23, 10:09

I think it's ok, but only that they dont use any Muppets/Sesame St ones at all, even hidden or cameos islander Jun 23, 10:42

I tend to agree with you. Thing is, though, with Henson's name attached, associations will be made no matter what. Dave3626 Jun 23, 10:46

re: your IM islander Jun 23, 11:04

Hmm, Batman with no Batman.... This is getting too existential for me ;-) {nm} Dave3626 Jun 23, 13:36

Nothing special. Just another perverted movie made by perverted people. elchan Jun 23, 12:06

just curious...if someone asks a child who Elmo is, I think they would know...what happens if you ask them who Jim Henson was? Catzan Jun 23, 12:37

Dunno, but wouldn't it be a shame, if the Henson name became associated with a perverted puppet movie? {nm} elchan Jun 23, 13:03

Yes, it would. I'm with you on this one El Chan-0. I'm also still in agreement on the whole butlers-with-mind powers thing. {nm} Dave3626 Jun 23, 13:37

I am struggling with the "perverted" part... they are making an R rated movie with puppets. All R rated movies perverted? "Heat"= perverted? Catzan Jun 23, 14:56

Pervert is defined, as follows, "to use wrongly or badly". Using the name of Henson's name in connection with puppets elchan Jun 23, 15:06

Gotcha...when using the word rooted in pervert, creates some other connotations. Are they trying to create a sensation just for the sake of? Catzan Jun 23, 15:13

Or is Brian Henson exploring other creative opportunities that Jim Henson never thought to? Catzan Jun 23, 15:16

If he had any respect for what Jim Henson achieved, he would not use the name Henson in connection with such a movie. {nm} elchan Jun 23, 15:24

Jim always focused on the positive, and the heartfelt. Not that he and Oz and the rest were completely goody-goody, but Dave3626 Jun 23, 17:13

I don't know if Henson would really be disappointed... LanceStorm22 Jun 23, 19:22

I haven't got a problems with using puppets in an R rated movie. Just don't start associating the Henson name with it. elchan Jun 24, 06:21

But the thing is, you started out talking about the movie being perverted because of Puppets as much or more than mentioning Henson, then LanceStorm22 Jun 24, 21:05

But we already have Meet The Feebles. How could you top that? {nm} Jane_Citizen Jun 23, 17:49