October 2011
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A while back I read that apparently 'most' fans of...
katiesnape:
That possibility has never crossed my mind and I still refuse to accept it.
I can’t believe I’ve just read a psychodynamic explanation of the characters in Labyrinth.
Am I forever alone in my hope delusion assumption that Jareth and the castle beyond the Goblin City existed?
Jim Henson believed the film was Sarah’s dream, but crucially left it up to the viewer to make up...
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Labyrinth The Critical Reception
Below is an article on the critical reception of Labyrinth written by myself for the Labyrinth Wiki, which you can reach here. I hope you find it interesting. Poor Jennifer Connelly received terrible reviews for her performance, some of them bordering on mean-spirited.
Labyrinth was met with mixed reviews upon its North American release in June 1986, with critics singling out various aspects...
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Labyrinth Wiki - Re-Vamped! →
I am now a full blown admin of the Labyrinth wiki, and have been working hard to bring it up to scratch! It’s got over 50 pages now and features 100s of photos. It’s also got a neat new look, so if you’re interested check it out, explore the site and add to it where you find gaps!
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Sarah - Behind the Brat
Again, this is material written for the Labyrinth wiki I’m working on. Check it out!
Early concept paintings by Brian Froud produced to provide inspiration for the look of the film feature a beautiful young woman with long brunette hair, and she is the girl who formed the basis for the character.
Director Jim Henson told Starlog magazine that “We began with the idea of a young girl...
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Jareth - The Story Behind The Goblin King
The following is material I have written for Jareth’s page on my Labyrinth wiki. Please check the wiki out, and build on it if you can.
The character was significantly different in the early script produced by Terry Jones and Laura Phillips. In the early script, Jareth first arrives at Sarah’s house in the guise of Robin Zakar, the playwright who wrote the play Meander’s...
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Labyrinth Wiki →
Who knew Labyrinth has a wiki? Well, it does, however it’s currently in a very sorry, under-developed state and desperately needs some new contributors. I can’t build it up on my own! If you are willing to help build up the wiki, click on the link and start contributing!