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Post by Torgo on Mar 30, 2019 10:09:15 GMT -5
I'll try and give it a looksee after work. I'm prepared to type a post too.
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Post by Torgo on Mar 29, 2019 0:16:16 GMT -5
ICWXP is back to teach us the importance of healthy teeth and how they help you get a job in the power industry in Ohio. Thrill as Cylon films his directorial debut of "Fahrenheit Cine-A-Sorrow," which is the subject of our latest review! And when you're done with that, join me for a little Coffeehouse Rendezvous and we'll review today's BONUS SHORT!
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Post by Torgo on Mar 27, 2019 21:57:31 GMT -5
So I'm watching Aquaman for the second time on it's gorgeous 4K disc (complete with beautiful IMAX scenes I apparently missed out on), and I was reflecting on how successful this movie surprisingly was when I had something of an epiphany. I started comparing this film to the failure of Green Lantern, and I realized that the smartest thing that Aquaman did was it embraced the lore of the character and told a story through it, which was something Green Lantern didn't have the balls to do and instead told a generic superhero tale. Aquaman created something sumptuous out of the character's world and let the audience dig in, and the audience embraced it.
Aquaman isn't a great movie, but it's fun to watch, probably for that very reason.
I'm hearing Shazam is pretty good too. The bonus clip on the blu-ray disc is pretty fun, so I'm looking forward to it.
BTW, 4K disc updates: Disney have set Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War to be released on April 23. Warner will release all four Burton/Schumacher Batman movies in June. Universal will release Ang Lee's Hulk in July.
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Post by Torgo on Mar 25, 2019 23:08:04 GMT -5
That's awesome!
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Post by Torgo on Mar 25, 2019 21:53:34 GMT -5
I might cover these on my blog if I get a chance. I wish them the best of luck!
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Post by Torgo on Mar 23, 2019 21:47:48 GMT -5
::slowly puts machete away::
You survive another year, Rifftrax.
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Post by Torgo on Mar 22, 2019 23:00:44 GMT -5
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Post by Torgo on Mar 22, 2019 15:13:48 GMT -5
Another month and another new MST3K comic! We get to check in on all three of our leads this month, so get ready for the "Iron Doom", the latest issue review at MST3K, Rifftrax, and Beyond!
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Post by Torgo on Mar 21, 2019 15:33:51 GMT -5
Well....he has blonde hair. I'm thinking he's more Cabbage Patch Dolph Lundgren. I was legit going to say Cabbage Patch Ivan Drago before you beat me to it. "I must break you." ::smoulders::
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Post by Torgo on Mar 20, 2019 0:01:34 GMT -5
Into the Spider-Verse hit home media today. Your body is not ready.
The blu-ray actually has an "extended cut" that's about 25 minutes longer. The added and alternate scenes are mostly storyboards, but it's interesting to see what the full pitch to this movie was. The only things I might have kept were Miles' training montage playing simultaneously with a "Spider Man: The Movie" where the movie Spidey gets the hang of everything in an instant but Miles keeps messing up, and a scene at the Spider-Man dinner party where the Spider-Verse group is cornered by Tombstone. I also liked the scene of Doc Ock diving into the portal at the end, but I'd argue it's best to keep her around for the inevitable sequel. But overall the theatrical cut is a leaner and stronger movie.
Also Nick Cage as Noir...god I love it.
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Post by Torgo on Mar 19, 2019 17:06:20 GMT -5
Whew boy we got a rough movie today. Get ready for today's Rifftrax review of R.O.T.O.R., the thrilling prequel to R.O.O.T.E.R! And if a robot cop on a rampage isn't scary enough for you, check out the terrifying clown in today's BONUS SHORT Story-Telling: Can You Tell It In Order?
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Post by Torgo on Mar 18, 2019 16:55:28 GMT -5
On one hand, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is way more enticing a riff than Ready Player One last year. On the other... 10,000 Backers: It's A Wonderful Life Just The Jokes riff! All backers get it for FREE! ::slowly pulls out machete and sharpens it:: You were warned, Rifftrax.
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Post by Torgo on Mar 17, 2019 22:09:57 GMT -5
So I breezed through all three of those episodes.
Young Justice hasn't missed a beat since it was canceled. Still the best DC show since Justice League Unlimited. The one thing that caught me by surprise is that they PG-13ed it up for this season, and they made it more like the DTV animated fare they've been doing, no longer catering to the Cartoon Network kiddies. I'm of mixed feelings on this, as I've one day wanted to go through Young Justice with several young children I help take care of, but now I might have to wait until a much later date. But still, Young Justice has better writing than most of those DTV movies, and seeing such a good animated superhero show displayed with mature storytelling is pretty exciting to me.
Titans wasn't as bad as I feared, but that doesn't really mean it's any good. The tone of the show is bleak and very angry, and I don't think that suits the Titans very well. The one that comes off the best is Raven, because the tone of the show matches her personality, but she should be the exception and not the rule. The other Titans should be the friendly popular kids that try to be inclusive for her, but they shouldn't be just as depressed. This isn't to mention Starfire's really bad Ronald McDonald wig makes it hard for me to take her seriously. And then when Beast Boy showed up with his green hair I felt like I was watching a higher budget version of Power Rangers: Time Force.
And finally is Doom Patrol, which is made up of characters I am not familiar with, but holy hell was this fun. Think Hellboy meets Mystery Men with a hint of Monsters vs. Aliens. It was so much fun, and I'm loving the characters.
Yep. I'm definitely signing up for DC Universe once I dump Netflix. Doom Patrol and Young Justice are worth it.
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Post by Torgo on Mar 16, 2019 16:46:15 GMT -5
Ed Wood. He tampered in God's domain. Let us tamper in God's domain as well with today's review, Bride of the Monster! Next Time: The Atributing-His-Own-Faults-To-Other-People Man!BUT FIRST: Rifftrax vs. Robocop vs. Terminator and I give ICWXP yet ANOTHER chance.
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Post by Torgo on Mar 16, 2019 10:36:31 GMT -5
Heads up to all superhero fans: DC Universe is streaming the first episodes of Titans, Young Justice: Outsiders, and Doom Patrol free for non-members all week. All you need is a device that the app works on. I'm all over that Young Justice preview, and I'm hearing great things about Doom Patrol. Titans I hear isn't as bad as it looks, but most people say in retrospect it's not that great. I might as well give it a go anyway though.
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