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Through Dangers Untold

Through Dangers Untold

By Through Dangers Untold

Emily and Elwood breakdown Jim Henson's classic fantasy film "Labyrinth" one dvd chapter at a time.
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Chapter #17 - Chilly Down

Through Dangers UntoldDec 08, 2021

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Chapter #17 - Chilly Down

Chapter #17 - Chilly Down

It's time for another musical moment but is it a Big lipped alligator moment in the film? Why was the 80's so obsessed with eye trauma? Just some of the questions being asked on this latest installment of our chapter by chapter breakdown of Labyrinth with Sarah meeting the Firey's while a young audience got thier first taste of body horror in this unforgettable scene.

Dec 08, 202134:23
Chapter #16 - The Door Knockers

Chapter #16 - The Door Knockers

Emily and Elwood's chapter by chapter breakdown of Labyrinth hits an especially eventful chapter this time as Sarah and Ludo must figure out a way to get past a pair of chatty door knockers, while Jarrod tests Hoggle's loyalty to him by having him give her a very special peach.

It's an episode filled with questions about Jarrod's true intentions for Sarah, magical fruit and costume changes.

Nov 10, 202145:35
Chapter #15 - Ludo

Chapter #15 - Ludo

Our chapter by chapter breakdown of the fantasy classic Labyrinth on this episode sees the arrivals of another key member of Sarah's party as she meets the magnificent beast Ludo. 

We look at the role he plays aswell as the design of this memorable creation.

Oct 26, 202134:46
Chapter #14 - The Wiseman

Chapter #14 - The Wiseman

Our chapter by chapter breakdown of Labyrinth continues as having escaped the cleaners, Hoggle and Sarah seek advice from The Wiseman while Hoggle makes a realisation about his friendship with Sarah. 

Oct 07, 202121:25
Chapter #13 - The Cleaners

Chapter #13 - The Cleaners

Back from our recent break we continue our Chapter by Chapter breakdown of "Labyrinth" as this time Sarah and Hoggle have to escape The Cleaners, we question Jareth's motivations aswell as Hoggles.

Sep 16, 202135:57
Chapter #12 - False Alarms

Chapter #12 - False Alarms

As our chapter by chapter journey continues we come to the False Warnings, the giant stone faces designed to turn back travellers. We look at how suprisingly serious they take this role, while Emily provides another Jareth costume breakdown

Aug 14, 202134:18
Chapter #11 - The Oubliette

Chapter #11 - The Oubliette

Emily and Elwood's chapter by chapter breakdown of the fantasy classic Labyrinth reaches Emily's favourite scene in the film, so needless to say on this episode she's has the same giddy excitment as a child chasing a balloon. 

We talk magic doors, question if Jarrod cheaped out on his lair and explore the actual purpose of an oubliette.

Jul 27, 202128:35
Chapter #10 - Helping Hands

Chapter #10 - Helping Hands

Todd Liebenow (Forgotten Films / Walt Sent Me) joins us for to breakdown another chapter of Labyrinth as Sarah meets the Helping Hands. We look at how just using hands Jim Henson manged to still create another set of memorable characters. 

Jul 17, 202137:01
Chapter #9 - The Four Guards

Chapter #9 - The Four Guards

Our chapter by chapter breakdown of "Labyrinth" continues as Sarah is faced with the puzzling four guards. Will she choose the right door or face certain doom!!
Jul 05, 202122:53
Chapter #8 - Magic Dance

Chapter #8 - Magic Dance

Our chapter by chapter breakdown of "Labyrinth" hits one of it's big musical numbers with "Magic Dance" a techically complex scene for the puppetters and a standout number for Bowie. To Help us in break down the scene we are joined by Vicky Gaskin (Gaskin and Healy / No Small Rolls) .

On this episode we also are introduced to a new theory on Jareth aswell as an alternative ending, Emily breaks down another Jarrod costume change and much more!!
May 22, 202101:03:51
Chapter #6: Left Or Right? + Chapter #7: The Worm

Chapter #6: Left Or Right? + Chapter #7: The Worm

On this episode we breakdown not one but two chapters of the classic fantasy movie Labyrinth as Sarah takes her first steps into the Labyrinth and soon learns that everything is not as it seems before help comes from an suprising source.

Also on this episode we question how can a worm make a cup of tea, British accents and ask what would have happened if Sarah had just gone stright to the goblin castle?

Come on feet!!

May 13, 202142:49
Chapter #5 - Hoggle

Chapter #5 - Hoggle

Jay Cluitt (Life Vs. Film / The Deep Blue Sea Podcast) joins us for the introduction to the lovable grouch and Sarah's first ally Hoggle. We question his role within the Labyrinth aswell as the behind the scenes magic which brought him to life. 

Plus Jay shares his love for Jurassic Park, Page to screen adaptations, Gilbert Gottfried's singing ability and more!!

May 06, 202158:40
Chapter 4 - The Goblin King

Chapter 4 - The Goblin King

Continuing our chapter by chapter breakdown of "Labyrinth" we are finally introduced to Jareth The Goblin King. We look at his memorable introduction aswell as David Bowie's approach to the role.

We also look at how they pulled off the crystal ball juggling, Sarah's role as a heroine and what makes Bowie as Jareth such a memorable antagonist.

Apr 29, 202146:15
Chapter #3 - I Wish

Chapter #3 - I Wish

On this episode we finally get to meet the goblins as Sarah continues to despair about being left to look after her baby brother Toby, but an ill advised wish could soon change all that....providing she can find the right words first. 

Also on this episode Emily reveals her favourite movie trope, Elwood gets traumatised by upset children and Sarah's dramatics examined plus more!!

Apr 22, 202149:24
Chapter #2 - Underground

Chapter #2 - Underground

Continuing our chapter by chapter breakdown of Labyrinth we arrive at Sarah's bedroom as we breakdown the many refrences to the journey ahead, aswell as spotting many of the easter eggs hidden within it's walls. We also question if Sarah's stepmother is really as wicked as Sarah portrays her as?

All this plus Emily shares her tips for re-creating Sarah's bedroom, dino chat and is it all actually just in Sarah's head?

Apr 08, 202145:40
Chapter #1 - Start

Chapter #1 - Start

We kick off our chapter by chapter breakdown of the classic fantasy movie "Labryinth" as we are introduced to Sarah, while we also look at the pre-production that lead Jim Henson and Brian Froud to create this memorable follow up to "The Dark Crystal" aswell as the first use of a CGI animal!

Apr 01, 202147:17