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Herc's Seen Joel Hodgson’s
MST3K Follow-Up:
CINEMATIC TITANIC!!

MITCHELL! by Osmosis Jones	Jan 24th, 2008 10:07:29 AM
Sidewalk kinda looks like ice cream if you squint at it.
may have to check this out by Bloo	Jan 24th, 2008 10:10:02 AM
I've always been a fan of MST3K, but I haven't purchased any of the latter day crew stuff (i.e. rifftrax, etc) but I may have to check this out
Joe Don Baker is Mittens! by JustSomeguy1	Jan 24th, 2008 10:12:41 AM
Please bring back MST3K, accept no substitutes...
Ah, I remember seeing Mitchell on the big screen by chrth	Jan 24th, 2008 10:14:39 AM
MST3K showed it at Boston University before it aired on cable. My friends and I hung out in front of the theatre for 8 hours so we'd be first. Good times, good times.
You can't grow steaks! by Osmosis Jones	Jan 24th, 2008 10:18:10 AM
Andy Kaufman? "You're so stooopeed!"
Won't be as playful without "characters" by Mullah Omar	Jan 24th, 2008 10:31:07 AM
I don't know about this idea. I never really got into the "plot" and backstory of MST3K and focused on the films, but for whatever reason, it seemed good-natured PRECISELY because these guys were forever stuck on a spaceship being used as lab rats and had a reason to be disgruntled at these bad films. This will just be a collection of real people mocking a film, which is less of a fun premise. I don't know how this will work.
rifftrax is pretty good by logicalnoise01	Jan 24th, 2008 10:35:12 AM
If these hit netflix I'll check them out but until then rifftrax has been doing very well at keeping the flame going for MST3k fans and mary jo did a rifftrax as well.
FRED willard too. by logicalnoise01	Jan 24th, 2008 10:35:24 AM

CT RULES!! by FuckMichaelBay	Jan 24th, 2008 10:41:27 AM
Mainly because my boys directed it!!!!! GO STONEY & TIM!!!!!!!
Saw this last week by Spikes Brain	Jan 24th, 2008 10:48:52 AM
Very good stuff--Joel and especially Frank are in top form. The Al Hirt bit alone makes it worth seeing. Plus, dwarves = funny!
I laughed out loud several times. by SpikeTBB	Jan 24th, 2008 11:04:07 AM
Trace's very last joke could also be a call back the "Daddy-o"'s classic "Want some?" host segment. Or maybe just a funny joke.
"Want some...?" by Osmosis Jones	Jan 24th, 2008 11:08:58 AM
[smack, thump] "I want an answer!"
finally, some recent jokes by mrgreentheplant	Jan 24th, 2008 11:25:16 AM
the thing that always bugged me about MST3K was the obscure outdated early-90's references, when you knew the joke would have been funny, it just never was because I had no idea who the fuck yahoo serious is. i'm really excited about this. watch out for snakes
Joel, Trace and Frank?...SOLD by Head In A Box	Jan 24th, 2008 11:27:58 AM
Already a fan of Rifftrax and the Film Crew. So it'll be great to get some REALLY old school MST-style love from Joel and crew. Can't wait. I just wish CT and FC could find a home somewhere on broadcast TV
can anyone tell me why mst3k is off the air? by freydis	Jan 24th, 2008 11:30:54 AM
it used to come on saturday mornings with reruns and was pretty much the only reason I woke up. did a license or something run out? what gives?
This will be a 'must buy'... by LordPorkington	Jan 24th, 2008 11:45:42 AM
For my bride-to-be. She's an MST3K fanatic and I can't wait to see it myself!
freydis... by OBSD	Jan 24th, 2008 11:51:52 AM
Well, Comedy Central cancelled it because it wasn't as 'cutting edge' as South Park and Crank Yankers. SciFi Channel picked it up, but they cancelled it because they needed mor room in their budget for 'Mansquito2". Originally, Joel wanted to bring back MST3K, but Jim Mallon wouldn't let him (only god knows why) so now we have Cinematic Titanic. Also, check out Jim's half-assed answer to actually having more episodes, mst3k.com. It sucks so bad, you don't know weather to laugh or cry. But mainly it's there to put even more money (that he won't share with the rest of the mstie crew) in Jim Mallon's pocket.
Anyone can take the piss out of old movies by Mysterious Yobo	Jan 24th, 2008 11:59:17 AM
although if youve got no mates MST3K is funny.
Too many on-screen by aboriginal	Jan 24th, 2008 12:38:21 PM
I've missed this show tremendously as it kept me alive late nights in college and after repeats and all. To have them back is great, but something is missing and the warmth and familiarity is lacking even though I remember them all. Some tuning and get this fucker back on the air and I'll be a happy camper. And, send in the 'bots. There ought to be 'bots. Fewer folks too, maybe trading off or something would do the trick.
Trumpy you can do stupid things.. AGAIN. by Baron Karza	Jan 24th, 2008 01:12:35 PM
Ok, I'm on board. I wonder if they cuss in these? MST3K was pretty G rated with a few undertones of R.
"BABY OIL, NOOOOooooo!!!" by Sir Loin	Jan 24th, 2008 01:19:02 PM
Joe Don Baker. Linda Evans. A bottle of baby oil on the nightstand while Joel and the bots shriek in terror. Good times...
Rifftrax Rocks! by abulafia24	Jan 24th, 2008 01:23:27 PM
I can't wait to see the CT stuff. But I also would highly recommend Rifftrax to anyone out there. Frakkin' hilarious. In fact, I caught them live last week doing Plan 9 From Outer Space (which is actually kinda atypical of the movies they choose). Be sure to watch all of their Star Trek riffs. Brilliant. It's good to have all the MSTers back in action.
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CT better than "Film Crew?" by Eternal Watcher	Jan 24th, 2008 01:51:16 PM
Well, in this case it is. I think it's because of more people slamming bad movies, but this is great. I am hoping that this will lead to friendly competition, better efforts to mock bad cinema, and maybe even the Oscars and Golden Globes in the future. Imagine that!
just bought it online..waiting for it by zom-bot.com	Jan 24th, 2008 01:55:02 PM
nothing but good reviews...5 or 4 1/2 stars all the way from everyone. helluva lot cheaper than buying those $60 mst3k dvds. i'm psyched.
Cussing by Spikes Brain	Jan 24th, 2008 02:00:42 PM
So far the Film Crew is a little saltier than CT. Some mild cussing, mostly from Kevin Murphy. CT has more gross-out stuff, mainly due to the content of the movie. The Al Hirt thing I mentioned earlier is rather gross...
I am here to chew sushi and kick butt by Osmosis Jones	Jan 24th, 2008 02:06:41 PM
And I'm all out of sushi
just watched the clip.... by rikazodrac	Jan 24th, 2008 02:12:20 PM
god i missed those guys!
BTW, Jim Mallon... by Spikes Brain	Jan 24th, 2008 02:27:23 PM
... also (allegedly) kept the Film Crew guys tied up in court for almost a year before they could release their DVD's.
yay! by BigTexas42	Jan 24th, 2008 02:28:45 PM
I miss the series terribly - been watching the few episodes I taped that didn't get destroyed when my basement flooded. ALso, comedy groups all over have picked up the format - notably the Sinus Crew (formerly mr. sinus theater)are freakin HI-LAR-I-OUS. It's the only way to watch "showgirls" and "dirty dancing". Nothing's better than the original MST3K, though. favorite episode=Mano:Hands of Fate does anyone know if Rifftrax are on Itunes?
I'm on Team Mike Nelson by heavenlykid	Jan 24th, 2008 02:53:48 PM
Nothing against Joel, but Mike is da man. Check out the MST3K of 'Red Zone Cuba'. I'm still freaking laughing at it and it's been a few years.
"...and dwarf Angelo Rossitto" by thegreatwhatzit	Jan 24th, 2008 03:10:10 PM
"It star Grant Williams ('The Incredible Shrinking Man' and dwarf Angelo Rossitto..." I'm sure the late Mr. Rossitto would be proud that you abridged his film legacy into one word ("dwarf"). Jesus, couldn't you have parenthetically appended FREAKS to his name?
MST3K; baby, you're the greatest by thegreatwhatzit	Jan 24th, 2008 03:16:48 PM
I remember returning home, very depressed, from a funeral. I tuned-in MST3K's spin on SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS and it was extremely therapeutic. I miss the guys, Pearl and the Bots. Goddamn the Sci-Fi Channel for the show's cancellation; the network obviously prefers their in-house slop (giant snakes, more giant snakes and MANSQUITO...which comparatively made ORGY OF THE DEAD look like THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI.
Rifftrax is better by GrandMuffTarkin	Jan 24th, 2008 03:17:38 PM
The fact that they do current movies is the best part. I highly recommend the riff on 300. "I wonder if on July 4th, Leonidas says 'This, is, a SPARKLER!'"
I will buy this by Manos	Jan 24th, 2008 03:18:58 PM
A bad day with Joel and company is better than the best of anything else Comedy Central has to offer. Hands Of Fate...out.
Push the button, Frank. by ManosTHOF	Jan 24th, 2008 03:29:37 PM
I'll definitely pick this up.
Gamera is really neat. He is filled with turtle meat! by Meglos	Jan 24th, 2008 04:12:15 PM
I was addicted to this show in college. Seriously, I would end dates early because the Mystery Science Theater Hour would be coming on in 5 minutes and I had to hurry back to my dorm to catch it. Hmm, not sure how proud I should be in admitting that...
thanks OBSD by freydis	Jan 24th, 2008 04:24:58 PM
sad, but good to know there's at least someone to blame. that'll make me feel better. well, that and Mr. B Natural on youtube.
Space Mutiny by Guy Gaduois	Jan 24th, 2008 04:33:54 PM
Watched 'Space Mutiny' while recovering from my vasectomy. That wasn't a good idea. All the different ridiculous lead character names resulted in a split testicle. I think I'm generally a Mike Nelson guy, but I'll check this out fer sure, man.
Punch Rockgroin by Guy Gaduois	Jan 24th, 2008 04:37:17 PM

Too crowded! by wash	Jan 24th, 2008 04:38:20 PM
Haven't watched the whole thing yet, but I'm thinking 5 riffers at a time is a bit much, visually and aurally.
Blast Hardcheese by 100Proof	Jan 24th, 2008 06:21:51 PM
It's great having all of the guys (and girls) back doing what they do best, but it's just not the same. MST's ultra low budget and lovable characters gave it a common-man charm that the successors have so far been unable to match. [p] Don't get me wrong... I'm incredibly grateful to be getting new material from the old MST crew (except for the god-awful mst3k.com shorts). I'm just disappointed that while the new stuff makes me laugh, all it REALLY does is make me long for more MST.
CRUD BONEMEAL by Craiggers	Jan 24th, 2008 07:04:48 PM
Just showing my love of mst3k and "Space Mutiny";-)
Torgo's Pizza Delivery by Sylvia Fowler	Jan 24th, 2008 07:28:25 PM
I was so excited about Cinematic Titanic I nearly cried. I am that screwed up.
CT is better by Creamery Butter	Jan 24th, 2008 07:33:47 PM
The fact that they do old movies is better. I don't want to watch Rifftrax do recent blockbusters and think "I was an idiot for seeing this in the theater." Hell, even when they do Raiders of the Lost Ark, I think, "Fuck, I've already seen this movie a thousand times," but give me some obscure dreck called "The Oozing Skull" and I'm all over that.
RiffTrax of "The Wicker Man" is hysterically funny.... by JackIsLost	Jan 24th, 2008 07:47:51 PM
I've listened to several RiffTrax and while it's not as good as MST3K, THE WICKER MAN one is to die for.
Mitchell! Fuck yeah! by MC-909	Jan 24th, 2008 08:03:04 PM
"Mitchell" was required viewing in my Air Force days. The liquid-metal jokes, the Johnny Mathis jokes...damn, that episode was the best. Had no idea it was Joel's last episode. Good one to go out on.
Even though it was -13 degrees this morning... by 433	Jan 24th, 2008 08:12:23 PM
...man, I'm glad I live in Minneapolis! My house is a 5 minute walk from the original KTMA 23 studios (now a FedEx depot), and I got tickets this afternoon to the Feb 12 show at Acme! Sweet!
HIKEEBA by Prossor	Jan 24th, 2008 08:33:00 PM

this movie should be called Screming, Semicolon, Skull by Kloipy	Jan 24th, 2008 09:03:03 PM
God I miss Misty
Wow. by Mockingbuddha	Jan 24th, 2008 09:53:23 PM
I just now discovered Rifftrax, just this second, and of course my bank account is overdrawn. The free samples were very funny though. 'sigh' I remember once, about eight years ago being drunk at a party in my home and just screaming at everybody about why Joel was better than Mike. Nobody was arguing, but I was screaming nonetheless. My memory is hazy but I clearly remember some girl saying, "Why is he so angry?" Those were the days. I'm tearing up a little, I had no idea the guys were still actively making fun of movies. It's a brand new day!
Mockingbuddha, nice shout out to... by JackIsLost	Jan 24th, 2008 10:01:46 PM
"Overdrawn at the Memory Bank"! Great episode: "Mom, my nuts?"
The Gods to not approve of this inept car chase sequence! by Osmosis Jones	Jan 24th, 2008 10:04:38 PM

"Want Some? slap! bang! by uss cygnus	Jan 24th, 2008 10:22:31 PM
Daddy-O....
"At this point, my lungs were aching for air." by uss cygnus	Jan 24th, 2008 10:23:49 PM
Ah, Rocketship X-M
Other People Need This Ladder You Know... by skoobyx	Jan 24th, 2008 11:40:37 PM
God, that still is cracking me up. Of course that was Mike and not Joel...actually was it Trace?
Woo! by chumpmonkey	Jan 25th, 2008 01:11:15 AM
RiffTrax, The Film Crew AND Cinematic Titanic? It's like an awesomeness salad! And I'm gonna toss it! ...wait.
Rifftrax and this need to do a dance off by skywalkerfamily	Jan 25th, 2008 02:28:20 AM
Or a comedy off.
"Knew your father, I did!" by Dr.Poots	Jan 25th, 2008 07:26:32 AM
You leave my father out of this!!!
Jim Mellon, please be a good melon and let MST3K come back. by SnapT	Jan 25th, 2008 07:30:15 AM
Cinematic Titanic and Rifftrax are both great, but I want MST3K back.
Oh, the Japanity by Mr Sparks	Jan 25th, 2008 07:40:07 AM
As good as Rifftrax is (and CT too, I'm sure)they just make me pine for more MST3K. I converted my wife to it with a double whammy of Hobgoblins and Puma Man
Leather coat... by Purgatori	Jan 25th, 2008 08:54:43 AM
dish of ice cream... Oh Joel, how I have missed thee. No one can top Manos.
Sampo? by DocMHumphrey	Jan 25th, 2008 09:14:21 AM

Original Crow? TVs Frank? JOEL? COUNT ME IN! by ricarleite	Jan 25th, 2008 10:25:50 AM
I guess he and Mike have a little feud going on, eh? Oh well I will try to get one of those.
"Normal view... Normal view... NORMAL VIEW!!" by ricarleite	Jan 25th, 2008 10:31:04 AM
"Torgo you're missing the fight, put on your dress and get in there!"
HOT MERGING ACTION by Skilly McRailnob	Jan 25th, 2008 10:53:28 AM
Booze is good food.
Why the schism? by GenericGeek	Jan 25th, 2008 10:57:53 AM
I would hate that there were a Joel vs. Mike feud or something, and I don't mean between the fans but among projects. They're all genii, so can't they all play along? A Mike/Joel riff would be bliss. Also, a tip to fans: I often rip the audio off the (official, legally purchased) DVDs and load them on the iPod; then, I let the audio play at night, and as the voices filter through the unconscious mind, my dreams are often infused (and perhaps constructed) with the comments of the misties. Last night "experiment": Touch of Evil. It's really a weird but wonderful experience.
"there you have it" A letter opener by Kloipy	Jan 25th, 2008 11:13:32 AM

Does anyone know why by skimn	Jan 25th, 2008 11:41:27 AM
practically all the seasons are available on DVD, but The Movie can still only be found on VHS? I have an old, old copy off of HBO, but its aging badly...
DVD Info by Spikes Brain	Jan 25th, 2008 11:59:56 AM
skimn, a new version of The Movie on DVD is due out in May (there was a cheapo version released a few years back). This story has details on that, and on the show DVD's moving to Shout! Factory (home of The Film Crew): http://tinyurl.com/yo ol49
"Where'dja hide the Cuervo?" by ebonic_plague	Jan 25th, 2008 12:07:41 PM
Certain lines from the original MST3K can still make a few of my old friends and I drop to the ground from laughter. If this is anywhere as good as the old MST, I'm there.
"Hot Merging Action" by ScreamingPenis	Jan 25th, 2008 12:51:23 PM
Mitchell car chase FTW
Drink it all. Sometimes the poison's on the bottom. by ManosTHOF	Jan 25th, 2008 01:24:49 PM
I bet the words "Where's my cocaine?" were heard a lot on this film.
mrgreentheplanet by troutpencil	Jan 25th, 2008 01:34:02 PM
That makes you a noob. One of my greatest joys in watching MST3K is being able to flex the depths of the truly weird and worthless shit I know, and to hear people such as that bastard Yahoo Serious get a little bit of comeuppance.
Normal view Normal view NORMAL VIEW!!! by skywalkerfamily	Jan 25th, 2008 02:00:06 PM

As Joel once said.. by SpikeTBB	Jan 25th, 2008 03:37:43 PM
when it came to their jokes, they never asked them selves "Who will get this?" they always knew the right people would get it. "Sandy Fraaank Sandy Fraaank, dubs crappy movies from Japaaaaan! Sandy Fraaank Sandy Fraaank, likes to crap in his haaaand!!"
My my my my—GOD!!! NO!! by darthvedder81	Jan 25th, 2008 04:32:58 PM
So when and where is this "launch party"? I live the Twins Cities so I'd love to be there. I used to like Mike ("Mind Over Matters" is the funniest book ever written), but he and RiffTrax have gotten caustic and angry (and less funny) recently. Joel was the original and I always enjoyed his sleepier, gentler riffing—a good counterpoint to the more sarcastic bots.
What's in Superman's secert room? by Kentucky Colonel	Jan 25th, 2008 04:45:05 PM
A lot of Kryptonian Jelly and a big assed box of tissues, I betcha!
why not bring MST3K back? by mr_sinister7381	Jan 25th, 2008 05:34:48 PM
those Thanksgiving marathons from the early 90s are sorely missed.
BTW- The show died when Joel left. Sorry. by mr_sinister7381	Jan 25th, 2008 05:35:13 PM
tis true.
"Manos II: Torgo's Revenge" by Uncapie	Jan 25th, 2008 06:09:10 PM
The Master will be pleased. Would you like your free "Crazy Bread" now?
Naw it was cool w/ Mike Nelson. by TomBodet	Jan 25th, 2008 07:27:59 PM
Both editions were fine.
hehehe by haggardatbest	Jan 25th, 2008 07:34:11 PM
A talkbacker somewhere up there made mention of Yahoo Serious and I damn near pissed myself laughing at the mere thought of him. Oh Yahoo, where art thou? Surely you could land a role in "Wild Hogs Go Down Under"
"Have you seen my Record-?" by TomBodet	Jan 25th, 2008 07:36:07 PM
It's a best-seller!! Ah yes, those Neptune Men...
"What we're doing...why we're here." by Osmosis Jones	Jan 25th, 2008 09:41:00 PM
TOM: And why do I have a picture of a burger on the wall?
Anybody going to the launch party? by Spifftacular Squirrel Girl	Jan 25th, 2008 11:06:11 PM
I'd love to go, just need to find out where it's happening in Minneapolis.
Purgatori I nearly pissed myself when I read that... by GrlzonFilm	Jan 25th, 2008 11:23:26 PM
Duck-billed hair...Call me wild...Oscar Wilde! I don't care...Sideburns don't need your sympathy. God I haven't thought of that in ages!! lol
Anybody call IXII? by GrlzonFilm	Jan 25th, 2008 11:24:10 PM
IXII?
It was pretty great to see MST3K done live by skywalkerfamily	Jan 25th, 2008 11:34:40 PM
I went to one with Joel and another one with Mike. Just fantastic to see the funny guys in action. After one of the shows, I even got Joel's autograph. He was very down to Earth.
Rifftrax blows! by MaxTheSilent	Jan 26th, 2008 02:07:43 AM
DVDPodblast is the first, best and ONLY alternate DVD commentary podcast you should ever bother yourself with. It's live off-the-cuff and fuckin' funny.
Minneapolis show by 433	Jan 26th, 2008 02:18:34 AM
It's at Acme Comedy Company in the Warehouse District. Tickets are $20 for the show, more if you want dinner too. 8pm on Tuesday, Feb 12. A fine pre-Valentine's Day date for a geek couple!
433 by Spifftacular Squirrel Girl	Jan 26th, 2008 04:18:35 AM
Thanks for the info and it would be an awesome pre-Valentine's Day date.
"Good...?" by JackSack	Jan 26th, 2008 07:05:38 AM
"He's the best"
"Must...get to...crappy...special effect!" by MrMysteryGuest	Jan 26th, 2008 08:48:23 AM
I want MST3K back on the air!
Please mock 300 or Transformers... by quintana007	Jan 26th, 2008 09:14:02 AM
hehe
Both Already Mocked. by BathTub	Jan 26th, 2008 11:02:12 AM
http://tinyurl.com/2s9yqh http://tinyurl.com/2tjr42
The reason why MST3K won't come back by Pi-Rate	Jan 31st, 2008 07:32:09 AM
Several reasons. First off, finding a network willing to open a TWO HOUR BLOCK for the show is near impossible. Comedy Central (formerly The Comedy Channel) had NO programming at the start, so they were taking anything at the time. It was a hit, so the kept it until the network bastards got greedy and started cheaping out the gang. Then Sci-Fi got it, and when the guy in charge left (the guy who LIKED the show), it got canned. Then there's the fact that NONE of the sets (and practically all the props) don't exist anymore. Just after the cancellation, Jim Mallon (the voice of GYPSY in the Comedy Central era - and the current owner of the MST franchise) sold EVERYTHING off via ebay (and I now own Dr. Forrester's and TV's Frank's lab coats as a result). Plus, Jim and Joel don't really get along so well. Joel tried to reconcile with Jim before the CT project took flight, but there was no mending the rift. Then there's the fact that Jim is really the only person getting ANY royalties from MST3K (he managed to cut everyone from the cast out of that deal) so for the most part, EVERYONE has a bit of a mad-on for Jim Mallon. Then there's Mike Nelson, who with Kevin and Bill (the latter day Servo and Crow) formed "The Film Crew", currently marketing their DVD riffs of bad movies via SHOUT FACTORY (a project originally set to go out via Rhino - but Jim Mallon got word, and strong-armed Rhino basically saying that Film Crew was too much like MST3K, and if you market them, I'll take MST3K and leave - so they caved and it took about 3 more years for The Film Crew to find a home). Mike then started RiffTrax, brought in Kevin and Bill to work there with him. He's making out nicely with that deal. Then lat last year, Joel announces Cinematic Titanic. Almost immediately after that announcement, Jim Mallon announces the launch of MST3K.com stating "The Bots are BACK" (but they're only back in the form of very badly written and even more poorly flash animated "adventure" by themselves - no Mike or Joel). But the Bots haven't been "back since early December, and there's speculation that Jim only did this to cash in on the new-found success of EVERYONE ELSE that he's managed to alienate. But there's been no "new" content for almost two months now, and folks are wondering if that site is doomed to fail... So in a nutshell, the reason there'll never be a return of MST3K is: Jim Mallon.

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