Finally watched Reptilicus yesterday.
Haven't read the thread but is it bothering anyone else that the riffs come too soon... i.e. It's obvious they know what's coming in advance.
Obviously they need to prepare for maximum lols but I really wish the timing on the riffs was delayed by a second to give the illusion that it is all happening live. It's really jarring at the moment.
That said... "how about Reporticus Shutupicus?" riff is still making me giggle a day on.
Checking IMDB, Elle had a pretty prolific voice actor. Gizmoduck!
I'm up to Ep10, and later episodes this does not appear to be much of a problem.
Some rare cases of being just a hair early to make a riff fit, but nothing like the first episode I've noticed. Probably just issues with the pilot.
Also, Elle from Starcrash deserves his own movie.
I've gone back and rewatched pretty much every episode a few times now. I think it's honestly a cadence that you become accustomed to hearing. When I watch Reptilicus now, I don't feel like the riffs are coming too fast.I'm up to Ep10, and later episodes this does not appear to be much of a problem.
Some rare cases of being just a hair early to make a riff fit, but nothing like the first episode I've noticed. Probably just issues with the pilot.
I don't think I can watch this Christmas episode. The movie is so terrible and boring that the riffs aren't saving it.
That's not a bad idea. He could really liven up Moon 13.Totally agree...he looks like some robot from an 80's Japanese tokusatsu program. I'd love if the gang remake the suit and add him to Season 12 as a reoccurring character, like they did with Torgo in the old show.
I think the increased sight gags showcase this even more; Crow or Servo might get in position for something about to happen. I think they spent a little too much time around the Miss Cleo commercials in the Sci-Fi Channel days.Finally watched Reptilicus yesterday.
Haven't read the thread but is it bothering anyone else that the riffs come too soon... i.e. It's obvious they know what's coming in advance.
Obviously they need to prepare for maximum lols but I really wish the timing on the riffs was delayed by a second to give the illusion that it is all happening live. It's really jarring at the moment.
I still haven't finished this season but it seems like Gypsy is actually doing something in the theater? She seems to be dropping off or picking up some containers. Is there some sort of payoff with what she's doing in the theater in the finale?
What avalanche? There was an avalanche?I can't even hate Carnival Magic. It's not a good movie by any stretch but it feels like a solid try on a shoe string budget. It feels a lot more earnest than fucking Wizards of the Lost Kingdom or Avalanche
That movie was so bad. It was like the middle of an episode in the middle of a soap opera story line where they are getting ready to kill a character off, but you don't know the characters and the resolution happens in the next episode.What avalanche? There was an avalanche?
I think it happened off screen during a skitWhat avalanche? There was an avalanche?
I can't even hate Carnival Magic. It's not a good movie by any stretch but it feels like a solid try on a shoe string budget. It feels a lot more earnest than fucking Wizards of the Lost Kingdom or Avalanche
I've gone back and rewatched pretty much every episode a few times now. I think it's honestly a cadence that you become accustomed to hearing. When I watch Reptilicus now, I don't feel like the riffs are coming too fast.
I still think it is one of the lesser episodes because the movie isn't great and the riffing gets better in other episodes but the cadence was something I overcame pretty easily.
Thus far Yangary is easily the worst episode of the season a boring movie that led to boring riffs.
I can't even hate Carnival Magic. It's not a good movie by any stretch but it feels like a solid try on a shoe string budget. It feels a lot more earnest than fucking Wizards of the Lost Kingdom or Avalanche
Opinions vary, I guess. I just finished it and would put it up with Cry Wilderness at the top of the season so far. I also kind of liked the way the movie looked. Usually when I see bad monster movies with obviously fake models it's all very low quality, but it's novel to see it fairly crisp in HD.Thus far Yangary is easily the worst episode of the season a boring movie that led to boring riffs.
the only real difference i've noticed is the references aren't off the wall obscure and random like they used to be. old mst3k was like reading a thomas pynchon novel, you'd need an encyclopedic knowledge on pop culture to understand every single riff
Wizards of the Lost Kingdom had me crying within the first 15 minutes. The screaming gargoyle puppet, Gulfax's murmurs, and the "Crabby" hat all made for great riffs.
the only real difference i've noticed is the references aren't off the wall obscure and random like they used to be. old mst3k was like reading a thomas pynchon novel, you'd need an encyclopedic knowledge on pop culture to understand every single riff
not that that's a good or bad thing, just something i noticed. otherwise great season, movie selection could've been better here and there but whatever, i'm just glad it's back
I'm not super far in yet, but so far The Land That Time Forgot has the best jokes for me!
Should have saved that joke for At the Earth's Core.Hi I'm Doug McClure. You may remember me from really crappy movies like The Land That Time Forgot...
Thus far Yangary is easily the worst episode of the season a boring movie that led to boring riffs.
Should have saved that joke for At the Earth's Core.
Yes though I recommend skipping #1 (Manos: The Hands of Fate) until you have seen a number of the other ones. Manors is so bad that it's just not that much fun for me.The Christmas movie was actually pretty cute---it's not Year Without a Santa Clause (but then, what is?), but I kind of liked it.
The songs were weird because it seemed like when they started one they just gave up after a minute or so.
I only have one episode left and I'm a bit sad---but there's like 20 "Fan Pick" episodes of the old series on Netflx right? I've only watched a few of the original so that'll be fun.
Yes though I recommend skipping #1 (Manos: The Hands of Fate) until you have seen a number of the other ones. Manors is so bad that it's just not that much fun for me.
I've actually watched Manos, and like six others...otherwise I'm fairly new to MST3K.