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The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

Plot Summary: A young boy named Omri discovers that his ordinary cupboard and a simple key have the power to bring small plastic toys to life. When his miniature toy Indian, Little Bear, comes to life, Omri embarks on a journey of friendship, responsibility, and understanding as he learns the true weight of caring for a living being. A heartwarming story of adventure and growth unfolds, combining the wonder of childhood imagination with meaningful life lessons. Director: Frank Oz Producer: Kathleen Kennedy Screenplay: Melissa Mathison, based on the novel by Lynne Reid Banks Starring: Hal Scardino as Omri Litefoot as Little Bear David Keith as Boone Rishi Bhat as Patrick Lindsay Crouse as Jane Richard Jenkins as Victor Steve Coogan as Tommy Atkins   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Frank Oz: What Happened Here? Here we are again, exploring m...

The Dark Crystal (1982)

Plot Summary: On the alien world of Thra, a young Gelfling named Jen embarks on a perilous quest to heal the fractured Dark Crystal and restore balance to his world, facing the sinister Skeksis and uncovering ancient truths along the way. Director: Jim Henson and Frank Oz Producers: Jim Henson, Gary Kurtz Screenplay: David Odell Starring: Stephen Garlick as  Jen Lisa Maxwell as  Kira Billie Whitelaw as Aughra Barry Denne  as the Skeksis Chamberlain Jerry Nelson as the Skeksis Emperor   ***SPOILER ALERT*** A Monumental Feat of Imagination and Craft We begin our journey through the filmography of Frank Oz with The Dark Crystal, an awe-inspiring achievement that epitomizes dedication and creativity. Five years of painstaking effort brought to life a cinematic marvel brimming with intricate animatronics, puppetry, and surreal alien lands...

Dancing Mary (2019)

Dancing Mary is a 2019 Japanese fantasy film directed and written by Sabu. It stars Naoto, alongside a supporting cast featuring Aina Yamada, Nozomi Bando, Ryo Ishibashi, and Kaito Yoshimura. After its world premiere at Sitges Film Festival on October 9, 2019, the film was set to be released on November 5, 2021, in Japan, after it won several awards including Jury's Special Award at Fantasporto in 2020. source: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Dancing_Mary When a faded dancehall is slated for demolition, civil servant Kenji is assigned the task of exorcising the spirit of its former owner, the eponymous Mary. source: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12825596/ ***SPOILER ALERT*** K: Hey Freddy! Well, today we complete our 10-day marathon dedicated to the talented director SABU and we close it with the 2019 film - Dancing Mary. Again, we had a fusion in front of us. SABU made a cocktail of drama and action movies, seasoning it all with light horror an...