MOVIE: Every national election year reminds us of that part in The Dark Crystal where the hideous Skeksis systematically drain the Gelfling’s “essence” and drink it to increase their power. If you don’t know the scene we’re talking about, you need to go see it on the big screen tonight – a regular-sized TV monitor just doesn’t do Jim Henson’s creepy masterpiece justice. The one-night-only screening will be introduced by one of the film’s puppet......

The Dark Crystal: 25th Anniversary Edition Labyrinth: Anniversary Edition (directed by Jim Henson) Mention either one of these children's fantasy films from the '80s to a certain kind of movie fan of a certain age bracket and you're guaranteed a nostalgic homage. Heck, even breathe that hallowed name "Jim Henson" and you're bound to get some fan love. Now, home viewers of the geek persuasion can gush over two new special edition versions of two......

So when it was unveiled that the designers on Project Runway would be making clothes for a Barbie doll last week the first thing that came to our mind was: "Man, it'd be so much hotter if they were making clothes for Miss Piggy." (Is that wrong?) Sadly, we are all just going to have to wait to see the Muppets tackle the reality genre. But if you're looking for something to do this......

Spiderman 3 Director Sam Raimi announced that lanky 70’s Show guy has just joined Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunset in the cast of Spider-Man 3. "Topher Grace is an extraordinarily talented actor," said Raimi, "and will be perfect for the complexities of the role we are developing." Columbia Pictures has not yet confirmed his specific role, but many speculate that in addition to Sideways' Thomas Haden Church as the Sandman, Topher will play a villain.......

This weekend Jim Henson will be paid tribute to in Brooklyn. As producer, puppeteer and visionary. A weekend of screenings that, as all of his works did, appeal to both children and adults alike. The weekend will also allow you to delve into the mind of Henson by creating your own puppets at a workshop and attending evening programs that focus on more rare Henson projects and ideas. A full itinerary can be found here.......

If you consider yourself a child of the '80s, chances are the Steven Spielberg movie The Goonies (1985) holds a special place in your heart. This Friday and Saturday, it's the Midnight Movie at the Sunshine Theater on Houston Street at First Avenue. The programmers at this weekly event have been going mach-ten on the nostalgia factor this summer with earlier showings of flicks like the Dark Crystal and the Muppets Take Manhattan, and Gothamist......