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mirrormask / dave mckean. 2005

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When Jim Henson Productions and Sony wanted to make something along the lines of Jim Henson’s “The Dark Chrystal” or “Labyrinth” they approached graphic novelist Neil Gaiman and illustrator Dave McKean, who had previously collaborated on the graphic novel series “Black Orchid” (1988), “The Sandman” (1989-1996) and children’s book “Coraline” (2002). The result was this very artful journey through a fantasy world. Almost every scene is chock-full of imaginative designs and special effects for which about 15 young animators were hired, almost all of them just graduated from the local art school.

The songs in the soundtrack are “(They Long To Be) Close to you” (a cover of the classic written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David), sung by Josefine Cronholm, and “If I Apologise” (written by Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman) sung by Josefine Cronholm & Ashley Slater.

You can listen to the oddly captivating soundtrack for “MirrorMask” (2005) by British composer & Saxophonist Iain Bellamy with additional work from vocalist Josefine Cronholm and Fatboy Slim collaborator Ashley Slater for free here (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL572B489B7C6D1D41&si=k9sUTLoaav23ntYw)
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask #IainBellamy #DaveMcKean

Despite considerable praise for its visual and sound design, “MirrorMask” (2005) didn’t do well at the box office (made just under $1mil) but it’s gone on to become a quirky cult classic even with the slightly deflated story and script.
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask

I love the design of the cats/sphinixes and weird bird-gorilla things in this
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask

A few of the physical prop masks used in “MirrorMask” (2005)
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask #DaveMcKean

“MirrorMask” (2005) is a combination of stop motion animation, CGI, rotoscope animation, intricate costuming & live action. The nearly 18 month production cost a staggering $4mil. You can watch some \ behind the scenes stuff here (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Zslnc5XTfvnpKrDpWo8oW5-2wZ_uMaD&si=1G5IVJasIq1v_5qQ)
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask

And of course, Helena is played by our English- Greek leading lady Stephanie Leonidas, who #TVMysteries fans will remember from series 7 of “Endeavour”
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask #StephanieLeonidas

Fans of UK Comedies and/or impressions of Michael Caine will be familiar with the actor playing Helena’s father Morris: it’s Welsh comedian Rob Brydon
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask #RobBrydon

RE: https://mastodon.social/@analgesicsleep/115929921886600672

Unfortunately, both the story and screenplay for “MirrorMask” features the work of disgraced, abusive, rapist POS Neil Gaiman. Again, if this isn’t for you please see my alternative recommendation ⤵️
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask

And now our feature presentation: “MirrorMask” (2005) directed and co-written by English multi-media artist Dave McKean (https://youtu.be/kbHgfCwXqVU?si=eH9y7Q5dPplo3SdY)
#LaEsoterica #MirrorMask #animation #DaveMcKean

Strong Giants Orbiting vibe

#MirrorMask @neilhimself

Watching #Mirrormask for the first time in ages...

More mimes in customer services roles!

Who else hated #MirrorMask and thinks the mother was being selfish, neglectful & not even realistically considering her daughters future and that Circus jobs can in fact get people injured?

Mum and daughter never even work out their issues, we just get a very unearned happy ending but she'll probably be stuck with a job she hates, not much thought was put into that movie.

When I searched in 2020, for the Dave McKean/Neil Gaiman film MIRRORMASK (2005), it was not available on VOD. But now 2.5 years later, the movie is available.
#DaveMcKean #NeilGaiman #MirrorMask #StephenFry #WizardofOz

This remains my favourite reharmonisation of any tune ever. And I now note from one of the comments that apparently Iain Ballamy, the composer, was one of Jacob Collier's teachers.

#Music #Mirrormask #Cinema #MusicTheory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re-6eOhrejE

Thank you to the two people who responded to my late night #film posting last night.

Still want to know all of your comfort #movies so I have good things to watch on break, but maybe I should offer my own:

#ConantheBarbarian
#Stardust
#MissPettigrewLivesforaDay
#Willow
#CountofMonteCristo
#TheNiceGuys
#Horns
#Tremors
#PrideandPrejudice
#ScottPilgrim
#MrRight
#SpiritedAway
#KillBill
#Amelie
#MirrorMask
#HotFuzz