Every week, Kristopher Pollard from Milwaukee Film and Radio Milwaukee’s Dori Zori talk about movies — because that’s what you do when you’re Cinebuds.
Are you prepared to step inside Goblin King’s maze?
No? That’s OK. We’d much prefer you enjoy the return of Cinebuds Live, which once again descended on the Oriental Theatre during the Milwaukee Film Festival — this time to celebrate the 40th anniversary (and 4K) restoration of the fantasy classic, Labyrinth.
For this very special occasion, Dori and Kpolly enlisted some help from Steve Horton, Eisner-winning author of the graphic novel Bowie: Stardust, Ray Guns, and Moonage Daydreams. He shared a few fascinating insider stories about Labyrinth from his research, including how Bowie would use a puppet off-camera to charm baby Toby into staying calm during filming. The trio also dive into:
- Why Bowie was the perfect Jareth (and which other '80s icons almost got the part).
- Jim Henson’s timeless practical effects and the lovable "gentle giant," Ludo.
- Hilarious behind-the-scenes secrets, from the infamous "codpiece" to Jennifer Connelly’s real reaction to the Bog of Eternal Stench.
And it wouldn't be a live event without getting the audience involved, including a few brave souls who offer their questions and "hot takes." Enjoy the full episode using the player at the top of the page, and consider subscribing to Cinebuds wherever you listen to podcasts so you can follow all of our exploits ahead of next year’s live event!
