tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post8646148853062357385..comments2024-03-05T19:50:31.497-08:00Comments on World O' Crap: MST3K Meets The Mommy Of The FutureScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02798340582589737829noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-40151124069017823732012-08-14T22:11:13.852-07:002012-08-14T22:11:13.852-07:00Best part is that Paul Anka gets to punch Mel Torm...<i>Best part is that Paul Anka gets to punch Mel Torme in the nose, striking a blow for lounge lizardry. Take that, scatboy!</i><br /><br />That scene includes one of my favorite riffs in <i>Girls Town</i>: "The age old battle between Pop and Jazz!"Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798340582589737829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-61089807575147709792012-08-12T20:00:35.182-07:002012-08-12T20:00:35.182-07:00Having reviewed the tale a couple of times, along ...Having reviewed the tale a couple of times, along with previous descriptions of the kid, I'm now leaning toward the belief that Wes was well aware of Mom's Joelism, and couldn't resist puttin' in a screw and giving it a couple turns, and before you say wait he's only seven, I'll say, yeah, so was I and I was capable of behavior at least this devious, and to me at least this much fun.<br /><br />In other words, I think he knew what he was doing, and I like this kid.<br /><br />Wes, feel free to comment. Ya little scamp.Chris Vosburgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-61446313553819328042012-08-12T14:49:14.818-07:002012-08-12T14:49:14.818-07:00You couldn't pay me to watch Rifftrax.
There ...<i>You couldn't pay me to watch Rifftrax.</i><br /><br />There is (at least) one Rifftrax that's entirely worthwhile, "Casablanca". Mike and the Scabs are uncharacteristically respectful of the film, and make generally hilarious jokes without maligning the sexual orientation of the cast. For once.<br /><br />Usually with Rifftrax, I find myself turning off the commentary so I can enjoy the film.<br /><br />And in the event some of you don't already know, there's a heap of Cinematic Titanic available on Hulu now.Doc Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-3742377500667509392012-08-12T14:34:18.227-07:002012-08-12T14:34:18.227-07:00We like whoever was there when we decided we liked...We like whoever was there when we decided we liked the show. <br /><br />I came in late to <i>Sealab 2021</i>, so while I understood later why fans loved Cpt. Murphy, I didn't have the same resistance to Tornado Shanks. Likewise with <i>MST3K</i> I am always delighted to see Pearl, Prof. Bobo and Brain Guy, while the Dr. F/TV's Frank shtick doesn't hold up well. <br /><br />Joel was funny enough, but his inability during host segs to complete two lines coherently turned many a sketch into a disaster. (Was Robinson supposed to be a f**ked-up stoner or something?) Mike was sharp, witty, had an almost needy sense of self-depreciation, and best of all <i>had his head in the game.</i><br /><br />But now Mike's doing the bitter, joyless <i>Rifftrax</i> (Mention Roger Corman for a free lengthy diatribe about why he should be executed by firing squad! Everything sucks! Everyone's stupid! YOU'RE stupid! <i>Huh huh huh huh huh!</i>) while a far more coherent Joel is doing <i>Cinematic Titanic</i> along with Trace and Frank, and my references are completely turned. You couldn't pay me to watch Rifftrax.BillyWitchDoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311279565432013472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-39209456831222472002012-08-12T14:18:19.582-07:002012-08-12T14:18:19.582-07:00"Mom, I prefer the Mike episodes."
&quo..."Mom, I prefer the Mike episodes."<br /><br />"What?!?"<br /><br />"Just kidding! I just totaled the car."<br /><br />"Oh, what a relief."Doc Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-72052093563533440812012-08-12T13:03:09.323-07:002012-08-12T13:03:09.323-07:00I have some headphones, just like the ones in the ...I have some headphones, just like the ones in the picture.Fearguthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18424358658004747702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-90377121624290755912012-08-12T10:35:40.473-07:002012-08-12T10:35:40.473-07:00I liked Monk" first assistant ("Why do I...I liked Monk" first assistant ("Why do I always hafta be the corpse?") better than the bland blond who replaced her. Sad days. Joel was funnier during the intermissions... That kid is looking down the path to indigence.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176801494652946278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-44115098062863189002012-08-12T08:21:51.780-07:002012-08-12T08:21:51.780-07:00And Rachel, if you're reading, you're thin...And Rachel, if you're reading, you're thinking of "Girls Town", episode #601 (sixth season, first ep). <br /><br />Best part is that Paul Anka gets to punch Mel Torme in the nose, striking a blow for lounge lizardry. Take that, scatboy!Chris Vosburgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776456473941522431.post-47827967069681358852012-08-12T08:14:24.344-07:002012-08-12T08:14:24.344-07:00Oh man, Joel v Mike, right outta the gate. It'...Oh man, Joel v Mike, right outta the gate. It's a valid part of the oeuvre of the show, and wait'll he gets a load of the flaming madness it entailed, turning brother against brother, father (or mother!) against son, fan against fan, in a "civil war" that was anything but. The wounds never healed for many, and he probably is wise to get it out of the way early on.<br /><br />Like that kid, by the way.Chris Vosburgnoreply@blogger.com