The late Phil Hartman voiced two of the funniest characters on "The Simpsons." First, there was the ambulance-chasing lawyer Lionel Hutz, who's like Saul Goodman minus the competence, and then Troy McClure, a washed-up movie star reduced to hosting informational videos. With a trademark pink sweater and forced grin, McClure would always introduce himself with, "You may remember me from such movies as..."
Both characters debuted in season 2, Hutz in "Bart Gets Hit by a Car" and McClure in "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment." Hutz was the more prominent of the two, as the Simpsons were no strangers to lawsuits and Hutz was their go-to representation. McClure's parts tended to be simple cameos when characters watched his films, though he did have a starring role in "A Fish Called Selma." It turns out that McClure's had bad luck getting work because the public learned of his fetish for fish.
Both characters debuted in season 2, Hutz in "Bart Gets Hit by a Car" and McClure in "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment." Hutz was the more prominent of the two, as the Simpsons were no strangers to lawsuits and Hutz was their go-to representation. McClure's parts tended to be simple cameos when characters watched his films, though he did have a starring role in "A Fish Called Selma." It turns out that McClure's had bad luck getting work because the public learned of his fetish for fish.
- 1/8/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
There have been numerous examples in which “The Simpsons” seemingly predicted the future through gags on the show, ranging from Disney’s acquisition of Fox to Donald Trump being elected president.
In addition to those predictions, one longstanding conspiracy theory claims that “The Simpsons” had advance knowledge of the 9/11 terror attacks.
That particular fringe belief comes from a 1997 episode in which Homer takes the family to New York City, at one point brandishing an advertisement for a 9 NYC bus tour, with the Twin Towers seen in the skyline in the background in a manner that seemingly spells out “911.”
Read More: ‘The Simpsons’ To Feature Sign Language and Deaf Actor In New Episode
Now, one of the show’s producers is coming forward to explain the “unfortunate” truth behind the conspiracy theory.
“I can tell you the unfortunate 9/11 one was strictly because 9 dollars seemed like the funniest low bus fare and...
In addition to those predictions, one longstanding conspiracy theory claims that “The Simpsons” had advance knowledge of the 9/11 terror attacks.
That particular fringe belief comes from a 1997 episode in which Homer takes the family to New York City, at one point brandishing an advertisement for a 9 NYC bus tour, with the Twin Towers seen in the skyline in the background in a manner that seemingly spells out “911.”
Read More: ‘The Simpsons’ To Feature Sign Language and Deaf Actor In New Episode
Now, one of the show’s producers is coming forward to explain the “unfortunate” truth behind the conspiracy theory.
“I can tell you the unfortunate 9/11 one was strictly because 9 dollars seemed like the funniest low bus fare and...
- 1/6/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Former writer Josh Weinstein has been addressing fans questions on Twitter regarding early episodes of The Simpsons.
As well as being a writer on the long-running animation, Weinstein also served as co-showrunner alongside Bill Oakley throughout The Simpsons’ seventh and eighth seasons.
On Monday (2 January), he was asked about bizarre inconsistencies in early episodes of the show.
“Fun Simpsons discussion,” he replied. “People think we intentionally miscolored these shots as meta-joke about cruddy animation. We didn’t. They’re real mistakes and a great example of seeing extra jokes/references we didn’t intend.”
Weinstein was initially referring to the faded yellow colours of the characters in some scenes. In the same tweet, he invited fans of the show to ask about anything else they had spotted.
“Got any more examples/questions if something Is a reference?”
In one scene from season two, a fan spotted that the wrong voice...
As well as being a writer on the long-running animation, Weinstein also served as co-showrunner alongside Bill Oakley throughout The Simpsons’ seventh and eighth seasons.
On Monday (2 January), he was asked about bizarre inconsistencies in early episodes of the show.
“Fun Simpsons discussion,” he replied. “People think we intentionally miscolored these shots as meta-joke about cruddy animation. We didn’t. They’re real mistakes and a great example of seeing extra jokes/references we didn’t intend.”
Weinstein was initially referring to the faded yellow colours of the characters in some scenes. In the same tweet, he invited fans of the show to ask about anything else they had spotted.
“Got any more examples/questions if something Is a reference?”
In one scene from season two, a fan spotted that the wrong voice...
- 1/4/2023
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - TV
Before he was a household name, Seth Rogen was really determined to become one. Back when his only notable role was as Ken Miller in the cult hit "Freaks and Geeks," the up-and-coming actor had big ambitions to take over Hollywood -- if only so that, as he told Vanity Fair in 2012, he could "get girls to sleep with [him]". In fact, before he gained major fame for his role in early 2000s Judd Apatow comedies, Rogen said he was "incredibly angry and repressed," despite his reputation as a down-to-earth, slightly sarcastic nice guy.
Clearly the young Canadian had something to prove, and Apatow had taken notice. The soon-to-be king of blockbuster comedy was planning his takeover of the genre and was going to bring Rogen along for the ride if it killed him. As "Freaks" writer J. Elvis Weinstein put it, Apatow was seemingly on "a mission to make this kid a star.
Clearly the young Canadian had something to prove, and Apatow had taken notice. The soon-to-be king of blockbuster comedy was planning his takeover of the genre and was going to bring Rogen along for the ride if it killed him. As "Freaks" writer J. Elvis Weinstein put it, Apatow was seemingly on "a mission to make this kid a star.
- 12/14/2022
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Plot: On October 28th at 8 pm Et / 5 pm Pt, join Jonah and the bots for the premiere of The Mask 3D, a 1961 horror film about a cursed skull mask, and the first time the crew of the Satellite of Love will be subjected to a 3D movie! Filmed in iconic anaglyph 3D, the episode will be viewable with any pair of red and blue 3D glasses. A non-3D version of the episode will also be available.
Review: Anyone familiar with the history of Mystery Science Theater 3000 will know that the holidays of Christmas and Thanksgiving have been regularly celebrated by the movie mocking crew of the Satellite of Love in their past 12 seasons over the past 33 years on Comedy Central, The Sci-Fi Channel and Netflix. But with the show’s 13th season now airing all this year long on the show’s crowdfunded indie streaming platform The Gizmoplex, Jonah...
Review: Anyone familiar with the history of Mystery Science Theater 3000 will know that the holidays of Christmas and Thanksgiving have been regularly celebrated by the movie mocking crew of the Satellite of Love in their past 12 seasons over the past 33 years on Comedy Central, The Sci-Fi Channel and Netflix. But with the show’s 13th season now airing all this year long on the show’s crowdfunded indie streaming platform The Gizmoplex, Jonah...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jesse Shade
- JoBlo.com
Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 13 officially premiered on May 6, but Kickstarter backers were given early access to the first episode, “Santo in the Treasure of Dracula,” on March 4. The live event, the first hosted by MST3K’s own app, the Gizmoplex, opened with 20 minutes of technical difficulties. A black screen with a white dot sporadically gave updates as the audience waited. Once the movie started, there was terrible sound quality. The end credits weren’t done yet, either.
And it was the most fun MST3K has been in a long time.
Everyone behind the scenes seemed to feel it too – the adrenaline of a near-disaster. The live post-show chat was filled with jokes about the difficulties of getting the episode to air, with the production team reveling in the mishaps and the occasionally jury-rigged solutions to their newly pared-down budget.
“We always gotta make sense out of it,...
And it was the most fun MST3K has been in a long time.
Everyone behind the scenes seemed to feel it too – the adrenaline of a near-disaster. The live post-show chat was filled with jokes about the difficulties of getting the episode to air, with the production team reveling in the mishaps and the occasionally jury-rigged solutions to their newly pared-down budget.
“We always gotta make sense out of it,...
- 9/27/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Olivia Newton-John died today at the age of 73, prompting an outpouring of love for the singer from friends, peers, family and famous admirers.
The singer’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, who has been by her mother’s side through her battles with cancer, was among the first to pay tribute. She posted a photo gallery of herself and her mother together from the time she was a baby until now. There was no caption.
Newton-John’s friend and co-star John Travolta wrote in part, “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Mia Farrow admitted that she’d never met the Grease star, but called her “lovely, talented, brave” and noted that “everyone says she was wonderful – always kind.”
Yvette Nicole Brown wrote, “That’s it. I’m done guys. Heartbroken doesn...
The singer’s daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, who has been by her mother’s side through her battles with cancer, was among the first to pay tribute. She posted a photo gallery of herself and her mother together from the time she was a baby until now. There was no caption.
Newton-John’s friend and co-star John Travolta wrote in part, “We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Mia Farrow admitted that she’d never met the Grease star, but called her “lovely, talented, brave” and noted that “everyone says she was wonderful – always kind.”
Yvette Nicole Brown wrote, “That’s it. I’m done guys. Heartbroken doesn...
- 8/8/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
After three and a half decades and nearly as many cancellations, cult favorite comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000 proves that sometimes a premise is just too damned good to die. To promote the fifth iteration of the beloved series, the cast – including creator Joel Hodgson, returning host Jonah Ray, and newcomer Emily Marsh – recently appeared Rolling Stone’s Twitch channel to discuss latest revival.
Originally airing on local Minneapolis station Ktma-tv from 1988-1989, MST3K has always been scrappy at heart. The show’s premise saw creator Joel Hodgson play the character Joel Robinson,...
Originally airing on local Minneapolis station Ktma-tv from 1988-1989, MST3K has always been scrappy at heart. The show’s premise saw creator Joel Hodgson play the character Joel Robinson,...
- 5/10/2022
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.com
"Mystery Science Theater 3000" officially ended its run in 1999, but never really went away.
The "watching bad movies with several funny friends" premise was simply too good to leave behind, and every cast member on the show participated in "MST3K"-like projects for years thereafter. The show's creator, Joel Hodgson, teamed up with Mary Jo Pehl, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, and J. Elvis Weinstein to create "Cinematic Titanic," a riffing show wherein the cast was seen in silhouette, like on "MST3K," and were beholden to an evil, ill-defined corporate entity. Meanwhile, Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy formed "The Film Crew" wherein the...
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The "watching bad movies with several funny friends" premise was simply too good to leave behind, and every cast member on the show participated in "MST3K"-like projects for years thereafter. The show's creator, Joel Hodgson, teamed up with Mary Jo Pehl, Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, and J. Elvis Weinstein to create "Cinematic Titanic," a riffing show wherein the cast was seen in silhouette, like on "MST3K," and were beholden to an evil, ill-defined corporate entity. Meanwhile, Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy formed "The Film Crew" wherein the...
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- 3/23/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Refresh for updates…Early exuberance in Hollywood surrounding news of a new IATSE contract has dimmed somewhat, as more details about the deal negotiated with the AMPTP have emerged.
Among those walking back or contextualizing their initial reactions on Saturday evening was Yvette Nicole Brown, who initially tweeted “#UnionStrong!”, along with emojis depicting a raised fist and heart.
“And let me add,” the Emmy-nominated actor and comic later wrote, “I’m excited if @IATSE members are excited. This is their new contract potentially. They get to decide if what’s being offered is what they need to feel safe, well-paid and respected.”
Writer-producer Gennefer Gross originally tweeted: “Congrats to the #IATSE for striking a deal! This is what happens when you stand united for fairness and equality in an industry that far too often puts profit over people. Thank an assistant or crew member today for their tireless efforts and...
Among those walking back or contextualizing their initial reactions on Saturday evening was Yvette Nicole Brown, who initially tweeted “#UnionStrong!”, along with emojis depicting a raised fist and heart.
“And let me add,” the Emmy-nominated actor and comic later wrote, “I’m excited if @IATSE members are excited. This is their new contract potentially. They get to decide if what’s being offered is what they need to feel safe, well-paid and respected.”
Writer-producer Gennefer Gross originally tweeted: “Congrats to the #IATSE for striking a deal! This is what happens when you stand united for fairness and equality in an industry that far too often puts profit over people. Thank an assistant or crew member today for their tireless efforts and...
- 10/17/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Mystery Science Theater 3000” is coming back strong.
The beloved cult series will be back with more original episodes and a custom online distribution platform thanks to another successful Kickstarter campaign. The campaign, which concluded May 7 after 30 days, raised over $6.5 million with over 36,000 backers.
Series creator Joel Hodgson will use the money to fund 13 new episodes, including the show’s first 3-D episode, 12 new short film riffs, a holiday special that will feature Hodgson, Jonah Ray and Emily Marsh as co-hosts, and to build The Gizmoplex, new virtual theater and online community hub that will be the exclusive home of the next season for its initial run.
Each new episode will be released one at a time as they are ready for release, rather than holding them until the entire season is complete. The Gizmoplex is also expected to host live episode premieres, watch parties, and special events. The most...
The beloved cult series will be back with more original episodes and a custom online distribution platform thanks to another successful Kickstarter campaign. The campaign, which concluded May 7 after 30 days, raised over $6.5 million with over 36,000 backers.
Series creator Joel Hodgson will use the money to fund 13 new episodes, including the show’s first 3-D episode, 12 new short film riffs, a holiday special that will feature Hodgson, Jonah Ray and Emily Marsh as co-hosts, and to build The Gizmoplex, new virtual theater and online community hub that will be the exclusive home of the next season for its initial run.
Each new episode will be released one at a time as they are ready for release, rather than holding them until the entire season is complete. The Gizmoplex is also expected to host live episode premieres, watch parties, and special events. The most...
- 5/10/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Sometimes a long-running TV show finds itself linked to a certain holiday. Community had Christmas. The Simpsons has Halloween. Brooklyn 99 had Halloween, then changed it to Cinco de Mayo for scheduling reasons. Saturday Night Live has…Election Day, I guess? I probably should have thought this through a bit more.
While Mystery Science Theater 3000 has done a handful of Christmas-themed episodes, the series has a much deeper relationship with Thanksgiving. Turkey Day is essentially its legacy. It started on Thanksgiving and it always comes back to that one Thursday in late November, whether the show is on the air or not.
Back in 1988, Joel Hodgson created a new show idea inspired by a random image from the liner notes of an Elton John album, wherein a couple of silhouettes sit in front of a movie screen. He and some robot puppets would watch bad movies and crack jokes. While the...
While Mystery Science Theater 3000 has done a handful of Christmas-themed episodes, the series has a much deeper relationship with Thanksgiving. Turkey Day is essentially its legacy. It started on Thanksgiving and it always comes back to that one Thursday in late November, whether the show is on the air or not.
Back in 1988, Joel Hodgson created a new show idea inspired by a random image from the liner notes of an Elton John album, wherein a couple of silhouettes sit in front of a movie screen. He and some robot puppets would watch bad movies and crack jokes. While the...
- 11/25/2020
- by Gavin Jasper
- Den of Geek
From British nobility to posh schoolboy to glam rocker to addict to actor and everything in between, Michael Des Barres has lived more than his share of lifetimes — an existence perhaps best exemplified by his hit 1983 song, “Obsession.”
Rolling Stone has an exclusive acoustic performance of the song Friday, an outtake from Des Barres’ recent documentary, Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?, directed by J. Elvis Weinstein.
“That clip was supposed to be the climax — which is my favorite word — of the film,” Des Barres tells Rolling Stone.
Rolling Stone has an exclusive acoustic performance of the song Friday, an outtake from Des Barres’ recent documentary, Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?, directed by J. Elvis Weinstein.
“That clip was supposed to be the climax — which is my favorite word — of the film,” Des Barres tells Rolling Stone.
- 9/4/2020
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
For a laid-back, ultra-chill, good-natured Comic-Con panel, Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator and original host Joel Hodgson and former cast members Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot #2) and J. Elvis Weinstein (Tom Servo #1) got together to reminisce about the past. There were no shocking revelations to be had. No surprise announcements. No gossip. And yet, to […]
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- 7/24/2020
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Comic-Con@Home starts today and there are plenty of events for genre fans to take part in! Here's a look at what Shout! Factory has in store for the virtual edition of this convention:
From the Press Release: Pop culture fans rejoice! Although the traditional San Diego Comic-Con will not be held this year, Shout! Factory is pleased to announce it will be participating in the convention’s official virtual event, Comic-Con@Home, as well as programming supplementary content for the company’s streaming channel, Shout! Factory TV. Comic-Con@Home will be held on the same dates as the previously canceled Comic-Con, July 22-26, 2020. All aspects of Comic-Con@Home 2020 are free and there are no limits to how many can attend a panel. MSTies worldwide can tune into the Comic-Con@Home channel on Thursday, July 23 at 6 pm Pt, for Mystery Science Theater 3000 – A Panel Panorama. Join Erik Adams (The Av Club...
From the Press Release: Pop culture fans rejoice! Although the traditional San Diego Comic-Con will not be held this year, Shout! Factory is pleased to announce it will be participating in the convention’s official virtual event, Comic-Con@Home, as well as programming supplementary content for the company’s streaming channel, Shout! Factory TV. Comic-Con@Home will be held on the same dates as the previously canceled Comic-Con, July 22-26, 2020. All aspects of Comic-Con@Home 2020 are free and there are no limits to how many can attend a panel. MSTies worldwide can tune into the Comic-Con@Home channel on Thursday, July 23 at 6 pm Pt, for Mystery Science Theater 3000 – A Panel Panorama. Join Erik Adams (The Av Club...
- 7/22/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Gavin Jasper Nov 27, 2019
In 1988, an oddball comedy experiment hit a certain Uhf station on Thanksgiving and as it grew, so did the MST3K connection to the holiday.
Sometimes a long-running TV show finds itself linked to a certain holiday. Community had Christmas. The Simpsons has Halloween. Brooklyn 99 had Halloween, then changed it to Cinco de Mayo for scheduling reasons. Saturday Night Live has...Election Day, I guess? I probably should have thought this through a bit more.
While Mystery Science Theater 3000 has done a handful of Christmas-themed episodes, the series has a much deeper releationship with Thanksgiving. Turkey Day is essentially its legacy. It started on Thanksgiving and it always comes back to that one Thursday in late November, whether the show is on the air or not.
Back in 1988, Joel Hodgson created a new show idea inspired by a random image from the liner notes of an Elton John album,...
In 1988, an oddball comedy experiment hit a certain Uhf station on Thanksgiving and as it grew, so did the MST3K connection to the holiday.
Sometimes a long-running TV show finds itself linked to a certain holiday. Community had Christmas. The Simpsons has Halloween. Brooklyn 99 had Halloween, then changed it to Cinco de Mayo for scheduling reasons. Saturday Night Live has...Election Day, I guess? I probably should have thought this through a bit more.
While Mystery Science Theater 3000 has done a handful of Christmas-themed episodes, the series has a much deeper releationship with Thanksgiving. Turkey Day is essentially its legacy. It started on Thanksgiving and it always comes back to that one Thursday in late November, whether the show is on the air or not.
Back in 1988, Joel Hodgson created a new show idea inspired by a random image from the liner notes of an Elton John album,...
- 11/24/2019
- Den of Geek
In the not too distant past — November 24th, 1988, A.D. — a moderately successful stand-up comedian named Joel Hodgson slipped on a jumpsuit. He then spent a few hours on a Minneapolis Uhf station making fun of the terrible movies Invaders from the Deep and Revenge of the Mysterions from Mars, alongside a couple of handmade robot puppets. Only a handful of lucky Minnesotans were watching Ktma that Thanksgiving night, exactly 30 years ago. They all saw the birth of a pop culture phenomenon: a charmingly cheap-looking show that, no joke, changed television.
- 11/24/2018
- by Noel Murray
- Rollingstone.com
Cinematic Titanic is the live movie riffing show from the creator and original cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and they’re bringing their show to St. Louis this Saturday October 12th for what they’re calling their ‘Farewell Tour’ which I guess means this is the last time you’ll be able to see these guys riff on movies. Like MST3K, the show was created by Joel Hodgson and features the same team that first brought the Peabody award winning cult-classic series to life: Trace Beaulieu (Crow, Dr. Forrester), J. Elvis Weinstein (Tom Servo, Dr. Erhardt), Frank Conniff (TV’s Frank), and Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester), Cinematic Titanic continues the tradition of riffing on ‘the unfathomable’, ‘the horribly great’, and the just plain ‘cheesy’ movies from the past.
Four years ago when Cinematic Titanic came to the St. Louis area’s St. Charles Family Arena, they riffed on...
Four years ago when Cinematic Titanic came to the St. Louis area’s St. Charles Family Arena, they riffed on...
- 10/7/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Freaks and Geeks Episode 15 ‘Noshing and Moshing’
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Aired 10/17/2000 on Fox Family
On a macro level, Freaks and Geeks is a show about acceptance. There are a lot of facets to this idea; accepting identity, acceptance of the shit piles life starts handing us in high school (and continues to do for the rest of life), and most importantly, accepting the fact that there are some things in life we can’t change. People die, people judge others by stereotypes – the world is a shitty place, and Freaks and Geeks is about coming to terms with that, and finding the moments of joy in life and holding onto them dearly.
Through this lens, ‘Noshing and Moshing’ stands as one of the strongest thematic pieces the show ever did – from Lindsey to Neal and even his brother Barry (a one-off character we’ll...
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Aired 10/17/2000 on Fox Family
On a macro level, Freaks and Geeks is a show about acceptance. There are a lot of facets to this idea; accepting identity, acceptance of the shit piles life starts handing us in high school (and continues to do for the rest of life), and most importantly, accepting the fact that there are some things in life we can’t change. People die, people judge others by stereotypes – the world is a shitty place, and Freaks and Geeks is about coming to terms with that, and finding the moments of joy in life and holding onto them dearly.
Through this lens, ‘Noshing and Moshing’ stands as one of the strongest thematic pieces the show ever did – from Lindsey to Neal and even his brother Barry (a one-off character we’ll...
- 8/9/2013
- by Randy
- SoundOnSight
Freaks and Geeks Episode 2 ‘Beers and Weirs’
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein & Judd Apatow
Aired 10/2/99
The problem with most second episodes of television shows is they spend too much time re-establishing the story beats and relationship dynamics between characters from the pilot, just in case there’s a few million extra people tuning in after hearing about the first episode (spoiler: this very rarely happens… these days, most shows are lucky to maintain an audience through the second episode). ‘Beers and Weirs’ has a much better way of handling the second episode of a series: throw all the characters in the same location and observe their interactions. It’s a really organic way of adding complexities to the relationships on the show, all under the conceit of a high school trope – partying when the parents go way – with an absolutely ingenious twist.
The funny thing about...
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein & Judd Apatow
Aired 10/2/99
The problem with most second episodes of television shows is they spend too much time re-establishing the story beats and relationship dynamics between characters from the pilot, just in case there’s a few million extra people tuning in after hearing about the first episode (spoiler: this very rarely happens… these days, most shows are lucky to maintain an audience through the second episode). ‘Beers and Weirs’ has a much better way of handling the second episode of a series: throw all the characters in the same location and observe their interactions. It’s a really organic way of adding complexities to the relationships on the show, all under the conceit of a high school trope – partying when the parents go way – with an absolutely ingenious twist.
The funny thing about...
- 5/1/2013
- by Randy
- SoundOnSight
Cinematic Titanic is the live movie riffing show from the creator and original cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and they.re bringing their show to St. Louis on Saturday November 17th. Like MST3K, the show was created by Joel Hodgson and features the same team that first brought the Peabody award winning cult-classic series to life: Trace Beaulieu (Crow, Dr. Forrester), J. Elvis Weinstein (Tom Servo, Dr. Erhardt), Frank Conniff (TV’s Frank), and Mary Jo Pehl (Pearl Forrester), Cinematic Titanic continues the tradition of riffing on ‘the unfathomable’, ‘the horribly great’, and the just plain ‘cheesy’ movies from the past.
Three years ago when Cinematic Titanic came to the St. Louis area.s St. Charles Family Arena, they riffed on the deliciously riffable 1964 gem Santa Claus Conquers The Martians. The next year they chose a 1968 Kaiju I was unfamiliar with called War Of The Insects (aka Genocide) but...
Three years ago when Cinematic Titanic came to the St. Louis area.s St. Charles Family Arena, they riffed on the deliciously riffable 1964 gem Santa Claus Conquers The Martians. The next year they chose a 1968 Kaiju I was unfamiliar with called War Of The Insects (aka Genocide) but...
- 11/5/2012
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
I was going through all my bookmarks and I came along this one that I have not shared with you all yet! Shame on me! Courtesy of GeekDad.
Whether you’ve been using Twitter since 2006, are determined never to use it unless dragged kicking and screaming, or are somewhere in between, you probably know that it’s wildly popular with all sorts of people. In addition to the celebrities who make a big deal about Twitter (e.g., Ashton Kutcher), there are tons of people, both famous and not, who tweet about lots of interesting things.
Here's a updated list of people to follow on Twitter.
Name Twitter ID Why They’re Listed Here Phil Plait BadAstronomer The Bad Astronomer himself; a source for great space-related info and a dose of healthy skepticism. James Urbaniak JamesUrbaniak The voice of Dr. Venture on The Venture Brothers, and a very funny tweeter.
Whether you’ve been using Twitter since 2006, are determined never to use it unless dragged kicking and screaming, or are somewhere in between, you probably know that it’s wildly popular with all sorts of people. In addition to the celebrities who make a big deal about Twitter (e.g., Ashton Kutcher), there are tons of people, both famous and not, who tweet about lots of interesting things.
Here's a updated list of people to follow on Twitter.
Name Twitter ID Why They’re Listed Here Phil Plait BadAstronomer The Bad Astronomer himself; a source for great space-related info and a dose of healthy skepticism. James Urbaniak JamesUrbaniak The voice of Dr. Venture on The Venture Brothers, and a very funny tweeter.
- 8/23/2011
- by Mars
- GeekTyrant
Encino - One of the joys of life is not in the getting, but the ability to give. For the longest time I thought that sentiment was bullshit. It sounded more like the excuse of plague carrier. How can giving a trophy be better than receiving it? I found myself overblissed while handing hardware to a certain star.
In case you tuned in late to the Icon Celebration special on the Dumont network, that was me on the podium announcing that 2011’s Spirit of Bob Crane Award winner was Charlie Sheen. Tears of joy were shed on the trophy that’s a bronzed Sony Portable camera from ‘77. Who knew Charlie was capable of emotion - especially anyone who bought the DVD of Navy Seals.
Charlie continues the legacy of the late great of Bob Crane. Both starred in completely absurd sitcoms. Crane played Col. Hogan on Hogan’s Heroes. We...
In case you tuned in late to the Icon Celebration special on the Dumont network, that was me on the podium announcing that 2011’s Spirit of Bob Crane Award winner was Charlie Sheen. Tears of joy were shed on the trophy that’s a bronzed Sony Portable camera from ‘77. Who knew Charlie was capable of emotion - especially anyone who bought the DVD of Navy Seals.
Charlie continues the legacy of the late great of Bob Crane. Both starred in completely absurd sitcoms. Crane played Col. Hogan on Hogan’s Heroes. We...
- 3/17/2011
- by UncaScroogeMcD
It’s that time of year again, when sites the web-over compile helpful holiday shopping lists to guide you into the deepest, darkest pits of retail with a map that will hopefully get you out alive. Here now, without further ado, is the 2010 Fred Holiday Shopping Guide.
(If you see anything you like, please support Fred by using the links below to make your holiday purchases - it’s appreciated!)
It’s been over 10 years since cultural icon Stephen Fry released his first memoir, Moab Is My Washpot, which left leaders with only a portion of the story, ending as it did in his teenage years, just released from a prison sentence for credit card fraud, with college - the legendary Cambridge - and fame still before him. Well, he picks it all right back up in the same warm, witty, candid style with The Fry Chronicles (Penguin, £20.00 Srp), a must-read volume that,...
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It’s been over 10 years since cultural icon Stephen Fry released his first memoir, Moab Is My Washpot, which left leaders with only a portion of the story, ending as it did in his teenage years, just released from a prison sentence for credit card fraud, with college - the legendary Cambridge - and fame still before him. Well, he picks it all right back up in the same warm, witty, candid style with The Fry Chronicles (Penguin, £20.00 Srp), a must-read volume that,...
- 12/16/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
Pahrump - Call it Hof Vegas. Dennis Hof of HBO’s Cathouse no longer wants me to warn readers that his Bunny Ranch empire is in only Reno and not Las Vegas. He’s bringing his style of adult fun to the outskirts of Sin City. He called up the hotline from the middle of Crystal, Nevada to spread the news. The sounds of hammering and drills came from his end of the phone.
“We’re moving around here and getting some things done,” Dennis Hof said. “I bought two 35 year old rundown, rat trap brothels. What you’re buying is the licenses.”
The two old names were Cherry Patch Ranch and Mabel’s Whore House. The new places are Love Ranch and Dennis Hof’s Cathouse. “Those are name that are synonymous with good times.”
There are no good times for the former owner. He got arrested for bribing a county official.
“We’re moving around here and getting some things done,” Dennis Hof said. “I bought two 35 year old rundown, rat trap brothels. What you’re buying is the licenses.”
The two old names were Cherry Patch Ranch and Mabel’s Whore House. The new places are Love Ranch and Dennis Hof’s Cathouse. “Those are name that are synonymous with good times.”
There are no good times for the former owner. He got arrested for bribing a county official.
- 11/16/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Fred Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…
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It was with some trepidation that fans entered the 5th season of Doctor Who (BBC, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$89.98 Srp) - Not only were we losing fan-favorite David Tennant as the 10th Doctor, but the 11th Doctor would be the ridiculously young unknown Matt Smith. Surely this would be when the new series stumbled. Well, no. No it didn’t. In fact, Matt Smith is a wonder in the role,...
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It was with some trepidation that fans entered the 5th season of Doctor Who (BBC, Not Rated, Blu-Ray-$89.98 Srp) - Not only were we losing fan-favorite David Tennant as the 10th Doctor, but the 11th Doctor would be the ridiculously young unknown Matt Smith. Surely this would be when the new series stumbled. Well, no. No it didn’t. In fact, Matt Smith is a wonder in the role,...
- 11/12/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
This week, Shout! Factory releases Mystery Science Theater 3000 Vol. Xix (yes, that's 19), featuring four more classic episodes from the show that made it Ok to talk back to the screen: Devil Doll, Devil Fish, Ed Wood's Bride of the Monster, and Phil Tucker's infamous Robot Monster. A writer for most of the show's run, Mary Jo Pehl (who played the evil Mrs. Forrester during the SyFy run of MST3K), sat down to talk about her history with the cult cable classic as well as her current movie-riffing project Cinematic Titanic, which teams her with MST3K creator Joel Hodgson and fellow show vets Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, and J. Elvis Weinstein on live shows and DVD releases.
- 11/10/2010
- Movieline
"Freaks and Geeks" is now airing on IFC, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to revisit the show that launched a thousand bromance movies. Every week, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore will be offering their thoughts on that night's episode.
Episode 15
Noshing and Moshing
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein
Directed by Jake Kasdan
"I'm leaning towards undeclared." -- Barry Schweiber
Matt: Sadly, we're all leaning toward "Undeclared" at this point; we've got just three more episodes left before we all graduate to Judd Apatow's "Freaks and Geeks" follow up set in the world of college. In the meantime, we do get a small taste of university life from guest star David Krumholtz, who plays Neal's older brother Barry, back on a break from college. Everyone seems to like Barry, but no one more than Lindsay, who decides to attend the Schweiber's annual party just to spend some time with him.
Episode 15
Noshing and Moshing
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein
Directed by Jake Kasdan
"I'm leaning towards undeclared." -- Barry Schweiber
Matt: Sadly, we're all leaning toward "Undeclared" at this point; we've got just three more episodes left before we all graduate to Judd Apatow's "Freaks and Geeks" follow up set in the world of college. In the meantime, we do get a small taste of university life from guest star David Krumholtz, who plays Neal's older brother Barry, back on a break from college. Everyone seems to like Barry, but no one more than Lindsay, who decides to attend the Schweiber's annual party just to spend some time with him.
- 10/8/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
It’s back (again)! On November 9, Shout! Factory is dropping the next installment of the cult classic Mystery Science Theater 3000. This new release, Volume 19 (or Xix if you want to go off the Roman numerals on the box), is a four-disc set which contains four previously unreleased episodes, a bunch of special features, and a limited-edition Gypsy figurine that’s now sitting on my desk as I write this. Let’s enjoy the mayhem, shall we?
The Show
Oh, MST3K, how I missed you. Like many of you out there, I’m sure, I spent a lot of time when I was younger watching this show and crying with laughter as Joel, Mike and the robot crew of Crow, Tom Servo and Gypsy lampooned some utterly horrible films. What they did has since been referenced or imitated countless times in pop culture. MST3K is a great example of how...
The Show
Oh, MST3K, how I missed you. Like many of you out there, I’m sure, I spent a lot of time when I was younger watching this show and crying with laughter as Joel, Mike and the robot crew of Crow, Tom Servo and Gypsy lampooned some utterly horrible films. What they did has since been referenced or imitated countless times in pop culture. MST3K is a great example of how...
- 10/6/2010
- by Brittany Frederick
- TVovermind.com
Many have asked to know exactly what panels I’ll be guesting on and MCing this coming weekend (September 3-6) during Atlanta’s supermegamassivegeekorama DragonCon.
Below, you’ll find a list of the panels, the official DragonCon descriptions of said panels, and my commentary on what actually may or may not be happening.
Please Note: I will not only have copies of my children’s book There’S A Zombie In My Treehouse with me and available for sale, but I will also have a handful of Super-rare CDs with a “fan”-chosen selection of Crapoke tracks. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. All you have to do is have cash on hand, come up to me, and say, “Hey Ken. Where’s that CD of Crapoke? I’d like to buy one.” And with those magic words, A CD Shall Appear, we shall exchange your cash for it,...
Below, you’ll find a list of the panels, the official DragonCon descriptions of said panels, and my commentary on what actually may or may not be happening.
Please Note: I will not only have copies of my children’s book There’S A Zombie In My Treehouse with me and available for sale, but I will also have a handful of Super-rare CDs with a “fan”-chosen selection of Crapoke tracks. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. All you have to do is have cash on hand, come up to me, and say, “Hey Ken. Where’s that CD of Crapoke? I’d like to buy one.” And with those magic words, A CD Shall Appear, we shall exchange your cash for it,...
- 8/30/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
"Freaks and Geeks" is now airing on IFC, and we thought we'd take this opportunity to revisit the show that launched a thousand bromance movies. Every week, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore will be offering their thoughts on that night's episode.
Episode 2: Beers and Weirs
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein & Judd Apatow
Originally aired October 2, 1999
"I prefer to get high on life." --Millie
Matt: Geeks love to world-build. They love stories with complicated mythologies and intricate continuity like Tolkien novels or X-Men comics. And they -- oh fine, we -- treasure that stuff because those are the kinds of narratives that reward the sort of intelligence and advanced reading skills that help make a geek a geek. "Beers and Weirs," the second episode of "Freaks and Geeks," is the one where we begin to see that this isn't just a show about geeks, it's a show by geeks as well.
Episode 2: Beers and Weirs
Directed by Jake Kasdan
Written by J. Elvis Weinstein & Judd Apatow
Originally aired October 2, 1999
"I prefer to get high on life." --Millie
Matt: Geeks love to world-build. They love stories with complicated mythologies and intricate continuity like Tolkien novels or X-Men comics. And they -- oh fine, we -- treasure that stuff because those are the kinds of narratives that reward the sort of intelligence and advanced reading skills that help make a geek a geek. "Beers and Weirs," the second episode of "Freaks and Geeks," is the one where we begin to see that this isn't just a show about geeks, it's a show by geeks as well.
- 7/19/2010
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
"Are you ready to watch a really s--ty movie?" So asked Joel Hodgson, creator and original host of Mystery Science Theater 3000, before a packed Saturday-night house at New York City's Nokia Theatre. The occasion: a live performance of Cinematic Titanic, his MST3K follow-up project with fellow castaways from the Satellite of Love. Primed after a decade of Mst deprivation, the 2,100-strong crowd roared its assent. Before Hodgson came on stage to announce the celluloid craptacular du jour, the night's proceedings kicked off with Mary Jo Pehl, f.k.a. Pearl Forrester, who introduced Ct's guest Mc, David "Gruber" Allen.
- 4/18/2010
- by Ben Spier
- EW.com - PopWatch
I’m Ken Plume, and soon you’ll be listening to “A Bit Of A Chat” with me, Ken Plume.
In this episode, I have a bit of a chat with a writer, producer, one of the original cast members of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and now one-fifth of Cinematic Titanic, J. Elvis Weinstein.
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In this episode, I have a bit of a chat with a writer, producer, one of the original cast members of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and now one-fifth of Cinematic Titanic, J. Elvis Weinstein.
Hope you enjoy…
Download “A Bit of a Chat with Ken Plume & J. Elvis Weinstein“:
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Drop Ken a line Here.
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You can also find more of my interviews at Fred by clicking Here, and my personal interview archive at Tibby’s Bowl by clicking Here.
- 3/9/2010
- by UncaScroogeMcD
Take one barely skilled Chinese martial artist. Add a beefy hunk of traditional blaxploitation, and top off with a complete selection of Asian actors who played bad guys on M*A*S*H. Stir rigorously.
Bake for two hours under the high heat of Mystery Science Theater 3000-inspired quips, and you end up with the new live DVD from Cinematic Titanic, "East Meats Watts."
This latest release from MST3K veterans Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Josh Weinstein, Mary Jo Pehl and Frank Conniff features a clunky 70's mess on celluloid mocked before an affectionate live audience. While Cinematic Titanic's earlier DVD releases all pack more than the U.N.-mandated share of laughs, the energy provided by the comics' interactions with the crowd make this the comic troupe's most successful DVD release so far.
Continue reading Cinematic Titanic goes live with East Meets Watts on DVD
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows,...
Bake for two hours under the high heat of Mystery Science Theater 3000-inspired quips, and you end up with the new live DVD from Cinematic Titanic, "East Meats Watts."
This latest release from MST3K veterans Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Josh Weinstein, Mary Jo Pehl and Frank Conniff features a clunky 70's mess on celluloid mocked before an affectionate live audience. While Cinematic Titanic's earlier DVD releases all pack more than the U.N.-mandated share of laughs, the energy provided by the comics' interactions with the crowd make this the comic troupe's most successful DVD release so far.
Continue reading Cinematic Titanic goes live with East Meets Watts on DVD
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows,...
- 12/23/2009
- by John Scott Lewinski
- Aol TV.
I am a huge fan of bad movies. Let's just say a nerd for bad B-budget/cult flicks. I used to watch theses guys religiously and I am very pleased to bring news of the 20th Anniversary of Mystery Science Theater 3000, some shaky video (Below) from S.D. Comic Con 08 (that I am sure the guys would make fun of ) and a new brand new 20th edition set from Shout! Factory. Who can forget Manos: The Hands Of Fate MST3K style. Note: Manos is hands in spanish. So the title is Hands: The Hands Of Fate. Okay... My jokes are bad! Torgo would say, "The Master Would Not Approve!" But, He would approve this great box set.Torgo's Revenge: Techno Remix (Below)
Multiple Emmy®-nominated and Peabody Award-winning Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) is a true cult classic. Its high-camp rendition of B-movies from every genre to the small...
Multiple Emmy®-nominated and Peabody Award-winning Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) is a true cult classic. Its high-camp rendition of B-movies from every genre to the small...
- 7/27/2008
- ZombieFriends.com
I am a huge fan of bad movies. Let's just say a nerd for bad B-budget/cult flicks. I used to watch theses guys religiously and I am very pleased to bring news of the 20th Anniversary of Mystery Science Theater 3000, some shaky video (Below) from S.D. Comic Con 08 (that I am sure the guys would make fun of ) and a new brand new 20th edition set from Shout! Factory. Who can forget Manos: The Hands Of Fate MST3K style. Note: Manos is hands in spanish. So the title is Hands: The Hands Of Fate. Okay... My jokes are bad! Torgo would say, "The Master Would Not Approve!" But, He would approve this great box set.Torgo's Revenge: Techno Remix (Below)
Multiple Emmy®-nominated and Peabody Award-winning Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) is a true cult classic. Its high-camp rendition of B-movies from every genre to the small...
Multiple Emmy®-nominated and Peabody Award-winning Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) is a true cult classic. Its high-camp rendition of B-movies from every genre to the small...
- 7/27/2008
- ZombieFriends.com
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