Podcast 263: Labyrinth
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You remind me of the babe! This week on 3 Guys and a Flick, we enter Jim Henson’s strange, musical, puppet-filled fantasy world as we review the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth.
This episode takes us through Sarah’s journey to rescue baby Toby from David Bowie’s mesmerizing Goblin King, Jareth. Along the way, we talk Bowie’s unforgettable presence, Jennifer Connelly’s early performance, Henson’s ambitious puppetry, the movie’s darker coming-of-age themes, the soundtrack, the creepy factor, the Bog of Eternal Stench, and whether nostalgia does a lot of heavy lifting for this beloved fantasy film.
Is Labyrinth a magical cult classic, an awkward 80s fever dream, or a technically impressive movie trapped somewhere between kids’ film and adult fantasy? Grab your crystal balls, watch out for helping hands, and join us as we review the good, the bad, and the absurd.
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- 1:39Bowie and Muppet Madness
- 5:35Creepy Age Gap Debate
- 7:56Bowie’s Musical Legacy
- 11:141986 Box Office Battle
- 13:58Dance Magic Dance
- 15:04Labyrinth Trivia Challenge
- 18:31Sarah’s Quest Begins
- 23:08Bedroom Clues Uncovered
- 24:51Toby Vanishes
- 28:37Jareth’s First Offer
- 29:53Hoggle and the Piss
- 33:13Dance Sequence Chaos
- 35:09The Helping Hands Trap
- 36:32Down to Hoggle
- 38:49Cleaner Beast Chase
- 40:40Ludo the Gentle Giant
- 43:09Peach of Forgetfulness
- 45:57Door Knockers and Bog
- 46:57Fire Gang Frenzy
- 50:05Crossing the Stench Bog
- 51:39Masquerade Ball Temptation
- 53:09Junk Lady Illusions
- 56:34Castle Gates Ahead
- 58:38Goblin Army Assault
- 1:00:12Sarah Faces Jareth
- 1:02:09Escher Castle Finale
- 1:06:08Home at Midnight
- 1:07:50Mirror Reunion
- 1:08:47Rating the Film