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...bring the toys in the store to life. And while the toys themselves aren’t outrageously original or imaginative (in fact, the film features several commercial toys that already exist) they add a quiet charm to the film’s colorful construction. A guest appearance by Kermit the Frog, who visits the store for some shopping, also serves as one of the more exciting scenes—a bittersweet triumph that speaks to the film’s overall lack of creativity. In addition to its triteness, “Mr. Magorium” sometimes overestimates...

Author: By Jenny J. Lee, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium | 11/30/2007 | See Source »

...call a child: according to the Social Security Administration--which has time for this sort of thing--the name Edsel has ranked only as high as 400th on the top 1,000 names for boys, and that was in 1927. More popular names that year included the soaring Kermit, Buford and Elvin...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Edsel Agonistes | 9/7/2007 | See Source »

Recognizing that television was going to be an electronic babysitter whether anyone liked it or not, Jim Henson and his Muppets provided a friendly haven that spoofed the media world kids were immersed in when the show wasn't on. From Kermit's news reports and Guy Smiley's game shows to "Elmo's World," Sesame Street has been filled with shows within shows, which take the commercial-TV world's come-ons and apply them to educational building blocks. Along the way, kids have learned about friendship, cooperation and even (through Mr. Hooper) death. The show's format...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 17 Shows That Changed TV | 9/6/2007 | See Source »

Andrew B. English ’07 Associate editorial chair Seeking a president who will not offend women, American Indians, “soft” social scientists, or people, the presidential search committee will appoint Kermit the Frog. Kermit will promptly be deemed sexist for calling his girlfriend...

Author: By Michael B. Broukhim, Piotr C. Brzezinski, Andrew B. English, May Habib, Sahil K. Mahtani, William C. Marra, and Matthew S. Meisel, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERSS | Title: Predictions | 1/22/2007 | See Source »

...Raposo’s “Bein’ Green,” originally written for Kermit the Frog, ironically falls into the ballad category as well. While this track may seem like a pander on an album built for mainstream acceptance, it actually showcases McDonald’s versatility, coming off as a meditation about self-acceptance. Time will tell if she crosses over successfully, but it’s hard to imagine a better album to bring her to the masses...

Author: By Kyle L. K. Mcauley, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: CD Review: Audra McDonald, "Build a Bridge" | 10/12/2006 | See Source »

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