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Post by kmorgan on May 21, 2024 11:46:07 GMT -5
Well, I'm at work right now. ("What, again? Don't you have anything better to do?") I don't have time to put up the recap for last week, but I'll get to it tonight. I can post a partial look at the selections for Week 467. The off-rotation Outsider is... "Movie Jo Night: 'Killdozer'"... - I hope it wasn't made by John Deere. ... while the on-rotation Outsider and Original selections are... TO BE ANNOUNCED. - Who stars in that?
Stay tuned...
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Post by kmorgan on May 22, 2024 22:47:10 GMT -5
Okay, I'm one night late with the recap. I had to work late, got home just in time for "Killdozer!", and had some other stuff to see to. Hope you don't mind too much. Anyway, week 466...
Regarding “The Wizard of Mars”, I’ve heard it called one of the worst movies ever made. I have to agree with that assessment. I’ve heard it said it’s a sci-fi take on “The Wizard of Oz”. I suppose it is, in a very loose way. What it is, though, is boring. And that’s after at least fifteen minutes of it was cut for this showing. Our intrepid astronauts sort of wander around, vaguely on course for a way off of Mars, and things happen that don’t make much sense. About the best thing I can say about it is that John Carradine does OK. Yes, his appearance as a hologram near the end amounts to a very long monologue. However, like Bela Lugosi, he can’t just phone it in. He does a good job, well-worth what they paid him for, maybe, about ninety minutes of his time to film his scene. Trace & Frank, once again, did a great job with the riffing. And the post-show Q&A with Julie Klausner (whose work I’m not familiar with) was also good, with subjects ranging from the supposed “Wizard of Oz” parallels in the movie to the recent passing of Roger Corman.
As for the 1994 interview with Joel & Mike, the audio I have is from a rebroadcast NPR aired on the day the show had its second series finale (the one on TSNWSRN). It only lasts about ten minutes (I wonder if this was cut down from a longer segment), but it’s good to hear both Joel & Mike together. It was recorded when they were making “Attack of the Giant Leeches”, and we hear part of one of the writing sessions. It’s an interesting and fun segment, including the question of, “Will success spoil MST3K?” (The answer being, “We hope so, once we get success.”)
Regarding “Quest of the Delta Knights”, I’m sure the cast & crew meant well. They seem to be making an earnest effort. The problem is that the serious lack of production values and the off-kilter tone of the movie (when and where does this story take place, anyway?) is a big problem. Still, David Warner does very well with his double role. He’s very Ben Kenobi-ish as the mentor (thankfully without telling his apprentice lies “from a certain point of view”), and appropriately hams it up as the villain. It’s not really a good movie, but it’s enjoyable, I guess. The riffing was good, with MJ there for the first segment, giving a preview of her later CT and RT work. The host segments were also good, with another song from multiple Servos, and Bill as Leonardo Da Soprano.
OK, now for the remaining selections for week 467. The on-rotation Outsider is... "RT: Terror By Night"... - It's Bridget & MJ with another Sherlock Holmes movie, with Special Guest Star The Flying Scotsman! ... and the Originals selection is... "The Undead" (Show 806). - Rest in peace, Roger.
We now return to our regularly scheduled program...
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Post by kmorgan on May 28, 2024 11:44:08 GMT -5
OK, I'm at work again. I'll have the recap ASAP, and I can give you a partial listing of the selections for week 468. (I was in a hurry this morning and forgot to pull the cards.) Anyway, the off-rotation Outsider selection is... "The Mary Jo Pehl Show: Dollar Store Challenge Follow up!"... - For those in suspense about how the Spam single was. ... while the on-rotation Outsider and Original selections are... TO BE ANNOUNCED. - And the suspense continues!
Stay tuned...
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Post by kmorgan on May 30, 2024 14:55:16 GMT -5
Sorry about yet another delay. I get home from work, I check Facebook, I watch Barney Miller and Hogan, and next thing I know it's way past when I need to get some sleep. Anyway, I've got a few moments, so this week's on-rotation Outsider is... "CT: Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks"... - Not directed by Todd Browning.... while the Originals selection is... "Reptilicus" (Show 1101) - New host, new mads, new channel, new era.
Don't touch that dial...
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Post by kmorgan on Jun 6, 2024 14:49:50 GMT -5
OK, first thing's first: getting caught up with recaps. We'll start with week 467:
Re: “Killdozer!” (don’t forget the exclamation point), the ABC Movie of the Week is about a formless alien being who “possesses” a bulldozer at a construction site on a remote island off the African coast. And it then starts killing the construction workers. That’s about it, and that’s all that’s needed. On the one hand, the low budget and limited cast kind of hamper the scope of the story. On the other hand, there are some good attempts at characterization, and the brief running time (75 minutes) keeps things focused. All in all, this cult classic is worth a watch. It’s no “Night Stalker”, but it’s one of the better TV movies of the era. MJ & Chris liked this one, though they did have a few questions about the story. And we all agreed that, after several “young woman powerless and endangered by darkly evil forces that rule unopposed” movies, “Killdozer!” was a great relief.
Re: “Terror By Night”, we’ve got Holmes, Watson, Lestrade and a bunch of suspects on a train to Inverness as a valuable diamond is stolen and it’s co-owner murdered. Again, a pretty simple set-up, as we discover that the theft has been engineered by the late Moriarty’s chief associate, Col. Moran. There are a couple of nods to the original stories (like Moran’s air pistol), and Basil Rathbone is great, of course. Unfortunately, Watson & Lestrade seem dimmer than usual, resulting in comic relief that doesn’t work too well. There are several red herrings that aren’t developed as well as they could’ve been, and the 65-minute runtime limits the mystery. Still, I do have a place in my heart for these movies, since I’d watch them with my Dad a lot. The riffing from Bridget & MJ was, of course, great. Once again, I enjoyed how they seem to have fun with the situation, with most of the jokes referencing how Watson manages to keep his job in this series of movies.
As for “The Undead”, yes, it’s pretty much a shameless attempt to capitalize on the Bridey Murphy (or was it Bridey Hammerschlagen?)/past lives thing. But the late, lamented Roger Corman gave it a good try. There’s a good attempt at making the story complex, in regard to how Diana’s past lives affect each other, and you have to give him credit for taking the story to a bittersweet conclusion. The actors also give it a good try, with varying results, and Corman always gets deserved credit for having strong female characters in his movies. Still, the story doesn’t make much sense, the low budget is a problem, Pendragon is a dolt, and Quintas is a jerk. (Hey, the presence of Smolken can only balance out so much.) The riffing was very good from Mike & the ‘bots. The host segments were OK, with Bridget doing a good job as Livia (briefly), and the Smolken LP playback as highlights. (Svengoolie did a similar bit when he showed the movie recently.) The closing bit with Bobo's sandwich-making has inspired divided reactions, but I laughed at it.
Now, on to week 468:
Turning to MJ’s show and the “Dollar Store Roundup”, I thought it turned out OK. On one side, there was MJ’s attempt to play back the Sammy Hagar CD (the format isn’t that outdated!), the unsuccessful use of the drug testing kit, and her outright refusal to try the Spam Single. Meanwhile, I winced when Chris tossed out the puzzle (for Pete’s sake, donate it to somebody!), thought the mini-pool table was interesting, and got a kick out of the last chapter of the paperback mystery (and MJ’s reaction to it). They even addressed an idea I posted for a future show (“MJ & Chris read the last chapter of the most recent book they’ve read”). All in all, a good show.
As for “Frankenstein’s Castle of Freaks”, this was one lousy movie. Gratuitous violence, gratuitous (hidden) nudity, poor acting, poor production values, a nonsensical story (since when is Baron Frankenstein a Count?), and a complete waste of Michael Dunn’s talents. Only the great riffing from the Titans made it watchable. Am I being too harsh with this flick? No, I’m not!
Re: “Reptilicus”, I now have an interesting reaction. The movie now reminds me of “Godzilla Minus One”. I mean about how Reptilicus’ regeneration abilities cause big problems when it comes to destroying it, and how a good shot in the mouth deals the fatal blow. Given that, the Godzilla movie is a truly classic film, while “Reptilicus” is a really bad one. The less-than-impressive creature, the animated gunk, the lack of characterization, the alleged “comic relief”… you get the picture. This first episode of the Netflix era (I haven’t given it a disparaging acronym) is a bit of a mixed bag. On the plus side, the set-up of the new situation is pretty good, the host segments are OK, they had a great song with “Every Country Has a Monster”, and the guest appearances by Will Wheaton and Erin Grey were nice. (Oh, and who else caught the Ernie Kovacs reference in the distress call scene?) On the other hand, the riffing wasn’t as good as it could have been. Yes, it was funny, but the rhythm was off. In a reverse of the KTMA days, they were making too many jokes too fast. The guys were nearly stepping on each other’s lines. This would be a problem throughout this season, and it really wouldn’t be until the Gizmoplex season that they’d get things fully in order. Still, it was good to have the show back.
Well, I think I'm caught up. So, let's see about what's left of week 469. The off-rotation Outsider is... "The Mary Jo Pehl Show: Chit Chat and Tid Bits"... - That's live on-line tomorrow night for those of us lucky Clubhouse members. ... while the on-rotation Outsider is... "ConventioCon II Highlights: Keynote"... - I'll look for myself among the attendees. ... and the Originals selection is... "Deathstalker and the Warriors of Hell" (Show 703). - Have they re-booted this series yet?
We'll be right back...
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Post by kmorgan on Jun 11, 2024 13:26:36 GMT -5
OK, I'm back at work. I don't have time to put up the recap now, but I can post the selections for week 470. This week, we have two off-rotation Outsiders. The first one is... "The Mads are Back LIVE: 'The Manster'"... - That's live on-line tonight with special Q&A guest Bonnie Burton of "Star Wars Insider". Maybe she knows when "The Mandolorian" will be on DVD. ... and the second Outsider is... "Movie Jo Night: 'Pray for the Wildcats'"... - That's live on-line this Friday. Starring Marjoe Gortner, Robert Reed, Andy Griffith, and Shatner. What a cast! ... and the Originals selection is... "Blood Waters of Dr. Z" (Show 1005). - Is it now legal to buy the weed of deceit in NJ?
Stay tuned...
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Post by kmorgan on Jun 24, 2024 19:46:18 GMT -5
Okay, this time my lateness is due to an actual problem. To make a long story short, my old car's transmission had reached terminal phase, and I'll be paying Hyundai for the next few years until I own the new car. So, I'm going to, once again, combine two weeks, if that's OK. So, for the postponed week 471, the first Outsider selection is... "CT: Legacy of Blood"... - Supposedly, John Carradine called this his worst movie. I believe him. ... and the second Outsider selection is... "The Masked Reviewer with Mike & Kevin (2003)"... - Another audio interview. I think this is from after RT launched. ... and the Originals selection is... "Gamera vs. Zigra" (Show 316). - Let's see how much they improved on the KTMA version.
And here are the choices for week 472. The off-rotation outsider is... "The Mary Jo Pehl Show: Mary Jo & Chris Watch Weird Vintage Movie Trailers"... - That's live on-line tomorrow night, and I'm interested in what they consider "weird". ... and the on-rotation Outsider selection is... "RT: Attack of the Super Monsters"... - I can't imagine how the kaiju and anime genres survived this. ... and the Originals selection is... "Bloodlust" (Show 607). - a.k.a. "The Somewhat Less Dangerous Game Than You Were Hoping For".
Please stand by...
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 4, 2024 9:38:22 GMT -5
Yes, I'm way behind on recaps, and I'm late on postings. There have been a few situations I've had to take care of. (No, I'm not dying.) I'll do the recaps by the end of the week; I swear it on my Tossable Foam Brain, bought during the BBI prop auction. Anyway, I can, at least, post the selections for week 473. The off-rotation Outsider is... "RT: Patriotic Shorts"... - That's my own gathering of shorts to celebrate our nation's founding. Featuring Bob Crane. ... while the on-rotation Outsider is... "CT: Blood of the Vampires"... - Not featuring Bela, Christopher, Ingrid or even Adam Sandler. ... while the Originals selection is... "Fugitive Alien" (Show 310). - Yes, Ken gets to see Ken not kill Ken, with, I'm sure, several other Kens in the background.
Sit down, John!
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 6, 2024 18:41:13 GMT -5
Well, I can start getting the recaps done ("Which should've been done long ago, youngster," you're now saying), so we'll start with week 469.
The Con II keynote was a great start to the proceedings. We got Jim introducing the cast (with Trace getting chants of "Four more years!"), a tribute reel for Trace as Dr. F (to the tune of "My Way" by Sinatra), an intro for Barry Schulman, the head honcho of TSNWSRN (back before Bonnie "I'm going to kill that f-----g puppet show" Hammer took over and I started using the acronym); a look at upcoming events (like the Mall excursion and Doom playing, both of which I missed), and the world premiere of the riffed "Assignment: Venezuela". The fan-made video & quality wasn't great, but it was still a nice reminder of a good time when I had better health and more disposable income.
The "Chit Chat & Tid Bits" episode was another good one, opening with the most relaxing countdown in today's media. It featured an update on the ongoing case of "Lawler vs. JerkJudge", an update on some matters involving Twitch's MJ channel, a few schedule changes, and questions from the chat (like me asking if Chris really threw away a perfect good jigsaw puzzle). These informal shows are always good to watch; I'm glad they started them. And if they want to do similar stuff with the Mads, I'd be interested.
As for "Deathstalker", the hero is just too big a jerk, the production is too low grade, and the villain is too ineffectual. I just couldn't get into the movie. The episode, itself, was OK, but it's not one I revisit very often.
You'll have to excuse me a moment; Sven will be on in a few minutes, and it's "Angry Red Planet" tonight. Back later.
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 6, 2024 22:08:33 GMT -5
Where was I? Oh, yes...
Moving to week 470, I’ve known about “The Manster” for years. I first saw it, back when I was a kid, one Saturday on Channel 11 in the “Chiller Theater” days, and I reviewed it for the old Even Deeper Blurting site years later. Pretty much, a well-dressed Japanese scientist with serious ethical issues decides to inject an American reporter with some scienterrific serum for…reasons. This makes the reporter a hedonistic jerk with homicidal urges, and then…it’s pretty ridiculous, especially the ending. Suffice it to say, this one is perfect riffing material. The jokes from the Mads were great, and the post show Q&A with former Lucasfilm correspondent Bonnie Burton was even better. She had a lot of stories about her days there (like the mice at the Presidio story), and had a good discussion with Chris & the Mads about “Star Wars” in general. She even answered my question about the OT and the National Film Registry. As for “Pray for the Wildcats”, it’s an ABC movie of the week from the early 70s about a big-shot company owner who convinces/forces three ad execs to go with him on a motorcycle trip into Baja. The execs all bring a variety of personal baggage with them, which is soon overshadowed by the fact that the big-shot is a psycho. I’d seen this one back when it was first shown, and I hadn’t seen it since. It’s surprisingly effective, though a bit slow moving. (Chris fast-forwarded through a couple of riding sequences.) There’s good work from Marjoe Gortner, Robert Reed, and Shatner as the execs (though the gray at Shatner’s temples is…variable), and Andy Griffith was very scary as the big-shot. He’s like Lonesome Rhodes, fifteen or so years after the cancellation. Chris & MJ thought this was one of the better “Movie Jo Night” offerings. And they were also unnerved with Andy Griffith as a villain, especially a psycho one.
As for “Blood Waters of Dr. Z”, it has a pretty off-putting low budget, early 70s look & vibe to it. Plus the standard mysogany, the dim characters (what’s with the Banana Splits car?), and the downbeat ending you’d expect to go with it. This is another one that I usually don’t seek out too often. The riffing was good, though, and I liked the fishing sketch.
I'll pick this up again ASAP.
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 8, 2024 13:26:59 GMT -5
Continuing my ongoing efforts to be up to date, let’s take a quick look back at week 471, shall we?
“Legacy of Blood” is, to be blunt, about the most repellent family on Earth and their equally repellent servants who get offed one by one. And the audience can find no real downside to this. John Carradine is briefly in this and does his usual professional job in a movie far, far beneath him. And there’s a twist ending that makes the viewer even more annoyed. This was one of the early, studio-made CT entries, and they do a good job with the riffing. But the movie, itself, drags things down.
As for Kevin & Mike’s interview with “The Masked Reviewer”, I’m not sure of when this was recorded. There is mention of their books, but nothing about RT or the Film Crew. The only real problem is that the audio is poor, as though they used only one microphone positioned some distance away from all three participants. Still, it was a good interview, covering items like their views on talking in movie theaters (non-professionally, I guess), which movies they regretted not riffing on MST3K (like “Charro” and “Baffled!”), the colorization of movies, and how, it seems, Rob Schneider makes any movie unwatchable. I do have to compliment the host, though, for using part of the “Remo Williams” score as his theme jingle.
As for the TFNWSRN version of “Gamera vs. Zigra”, the plot is still nonsensical, but the riffing is better. And the host segments were good, with Bridget’s first on-screen appearance, and the different approaches to Gamera’s theme song. And the guys were partially right; it was the last time Joel had to face a Gamera movie. Jonah & the ‘bots, on the other hand… (I know I’m treading on the whole “Are they the same ‘bots as in the earlier episodes?” thing. I’ll leave that question to smarter people than I.)
Don’t worry, I’m getting there...
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 9, 2024 10:08:08 GMT -5
Slight pause in my recap catch-up, so I can pass along the selections for week 474. The off-rotation Outsider selection is... "The Mads are Back LIVE: Night of Shorts 16"... - That's live on-line tonight. And they'll have a Mads semi-reunion with MJ, Kevin, Bill and Felicia as guests for the Q&A. ... and the on-rotation Outsider is... "RT: Dressed to Kill"... - It's the Sherlock Holmes movie, not the Hitchcock rip-off from DePalma. ... and the Originals selection is... "Castle of Fu Manchu" (Show 323). - Uh oh.
Stay cool, folks...
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 9, 2024 11:49:52 GMT -5
Like I said, I’m working on the recaps. Now I’m up to week 472…
Last month’s “Mary Jo Pehl Show” had a bit of a substitution. Instead of another recipe show (that was pushed back to this month), she & Chris watched a bunch of movie trailers assembled by Matt. They ran the gamut from kids stuff (“The Magic Christmas Tree”), horror (“Werewolves on Wheels”), giant monster movies (some Yeti movie in German), and more kids stuff (“Secret of Magic Island”, with an all animal/bird cast). The main takeaway from this was that Chris & MJ wanted to find some of the movies for actual viewing. Matt later showed up for a few words on finding all this stuff. And the pre-show included some apparently 80s music video “Space Cowboy”, clips from the “Buck Rogers” TV show pilot, and a segment from a British newsreel from the 50s (or maybe early 60s) on a fancy new “robot”. Great show, I thought.
Re: “Attack of the Super Monsters”, the word “silly” doesn’t even begin to describe it. You’ve got hand-puppet kaiju, very crude 2-D animated people, low-grade model work, and sub-“Speed Racer” dubbing. Plus a chief villain/dinosaur who sounds like Randy “Macho Man” Savage, and a team of heroes who seem to be frequently off their game. I have to wonder if any other episodes of “Dinosaur War Izenborg” (that’s the English title of the Japanese series this “movie” is taken from) are available. Based on the hilarious riffing the guys delivered from this one, I think more of this might be worth a try.
As for “Bloodlust”, as noted it’s yet another try at adapting “The Most Dangerous Game”, which pretty much everyone has ripped off (including “Gilligan’s Island”). It’s a great plot, but this version doesn’t work. The hunted protagonists are too boring and the villain is, too. This is another one I don’t watch too often. The riffing is good (and I think there’s only one “Brady Bunch” joke directed towards Robert Reed), but I couldn’t get into the movie. On the other hand, “Uncle Jim’s Dairy Farm” is one of the better shorts. My Mom’s family were dairy farmers, so I can appreciate the viewpoint. I do have to say, though, that the movie is wrong: COW BARNS ARE NOT THAT CLEAN! There’s a reason why, after helping out at my Uncle Bruce’s farm in the summer, I needed new sneakers every September. As I said, the riffing was good, and I liked the host segments, including the suddenly dark square dance. And we got to meet Pearl for the first time. And Dr. F’s last scene inspired one of the funnier Poopie! Tape moments.
To quote Red Leader, "Almost there..."
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 16, 2024 11:00:07 GMT -5
OK, I'll have the outstanding recaps done by tomorrow. But, I lost track of the schedule, so I've got to do this first. Namely, the selections for week 475. I'm at work, so I'm not exactly prepared. Anyway, both Outsiders selections are off-rotation this time. And the first selection is... "Movie Jo Night: 'Night Slaves'"... - That's live on-line tonight. It's another ABC Movie of the Week, and I believe it's a sci-fi story. ... while the second one is... "Secret Jo Night: ?"... - That's live on-line on Friday. She & Chris will be watching a one-time only livestream of a movie, the identity of which is being kept in a hermetically-sealed envelope in a mayonaise jar on Funk & Wagnalls' front porch. ... while the Originals selection is... To Be Announced. - Told you I'm not exactly prepared.
Please Stand By...
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Post by kmorgan on Jul 18, 2024 7:22:14 GMT -5
Sorry, I had a few interruptions last night. Anyway, let’s get up to date with the recaps (like I should’ve been weeks ago!), starting with week 473…
I know I could’ve watched “Independence Day” on the 4th, and the guys did a good job riffing on it. But I prefer the shorter running time of the “Patriotic Shorts” I usually watch, and they’re just as funny. And they allow viewers to focus on the important things that make our country great: Freedom of Speech (“The Bill of Rights in Action”), fruit farms (“What It Means to Be an American”), beer (“As We Like It”), and Bob Crane (“Patriotism”). And, of course, riffing away at all of them. Makes you proud to be an American, doesn’t it?
As for “Blood of the Vampires”, it’s a Phillipine-made horror movie, set in Spain (I guess), about the carnage that results when one family member is a vampire and the matter isn’t dealt with. It’s not a good horror movie, though. The characters aren’t very bright, the ending makes you think, “Why didn’t they do this at the start?”, and the inexplicable use of blackface for the servants is very off-putting. I remember seeing CT riff on this live at the State Theater in Minneapolis (back when I could afford such a trip), but the DVD version is the studio version. The riffing is still good, but I prefer the live shows. (By the way, whatever did happen to the electron scaffolding?)
And regarding “Fugitive Alien”, what more needs to be said? Great episode, lesser “movie”. We had Joel as a farmer (coming from a family of dairy farmers, I could relate to that), a Syd Fields analysis of the screenplay, and we got to see Mike’s debut as Jack Perkins. That’s what I call good TV!
Moving on to week 474, “Night of Shorts 16” was great. It opened with “Happy Anniversary” messages from a bunch of Trace & Frank’s co-stars (including Beez, Kevin, Bill, and Bridget & Mike), several of their Q&A guests (like Dave Hill, Jackey Neyman Jones, and Carolina Hidalgo), and even Svengoolie. There was a good selection of shorts, like “How Quiet Helps in School” (strictly regimented quiet, that is), “Boy & Girl of Britain” (two kids go on a trip to London and, unusually for a British short, don’t get hurt or killed), “City Pets: Fun & Responsibility” (cute animals!), “Rumplestiltskin” (starring very scary-looking marionettes), and “Understanding Your Ideals” (as always, it’s the cover-up that gets you). Afterwards, there was an enjoyable Q&A with a near-full Mads reunion (Trace, Frank, MJ, Kevin, Bill and Felicia), with questions ranging from their favorite Laurel & Hardy movie to their go-to comfort movie. We even got to hear Kevin recount how he once saw Mel Gibson throw up. And, at the end, we had a surprise: the guys are taking a break from the monthly shows, but will be back later in the year. Hey, after four years, they’ve earned a rest.
As for “Dressed to Kill” (I’m not sure why they used that title), this was the last of the Rathbone/Bruce Holmes movies. It’s one of the less-known ones, what with no Moriarty, no Lestrade and no World War II background. It’s also not one of the more interesting plots, with a somewhat low-grade attempt to steal printing plates from the Bank of England. Still, there are a few good touches (like a mention of Irene Adler), one of my favorite movie lines (“Praise from you is indeed gratifying.”), and Mrs. Courtney being a pretty smart antagonist. I prefer “Pearl of Death” or “The Secret Weapon”, but it’s OK. Bridget & MJ, once again, do a great job with the riffing, including the running gag over wondering how Watson keeps his job. Their work is always fun to listen to.
And, re: “Castle of Fu Manchu”, about all I can say is Christopher Lee gives it a good try as Fu, but it’s a lost cause. The villainous plot is unfocused, nominal hero Nayland Smith does little to affect the outcome, I’m still not really sure how Fu’s plan is foiled, the production values (beyond the location work) are pretty low, and the print used on MST3K is staggeringly bad. It makes one actually prefer “The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu”, if only for a moment. Still, Joel & the ‘bots did a good job with the riffing. And the host segments are great, with the Mads gloating and our heroes on the ropes. So, I suppose it kind of balances out, I guess.
Well, I guess we’re just about up to date. Let’s see how long this lasts.
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