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Post by Mike Flugennock on Sept 6, 2015 12:56:20 GMT -5
Scroll up a bit from this post, and you'll see where I have Hamlet for one of the underrated epiaodes of Season 10. Hamlet took years to grow on me -- years; even when in the midst of my flaming re-entry into the fandom about 4 years ago, Hamlet was in and out of rotation, constantly being bumped out by the likes of Girl In Gold Boots, Screaming Skull, and Tormented.Finally, about a year ago, for reasons I still can't figure out, Hamlet finally grabbed me by the po-po and wouldn't let go... probably something about how they seem to be riffing on two levels: the presentation -- that grim, dark, dour German Expressionist flavor it has, and the play itself. It was one thing to riff on the production, but I thought that riffing on Shakespeare's play itself took some real cajones. Yeah... I think Mike's final quip, something like 'Great play, Shakespeare...' really sums up a lot of what they were doing. On the one hand, you have to acknowledge that the story is regarded as one of the greatest pieces of literature by many... Well, you've heard about the recent revelations about Shakespeare having been a cannabis smoker, haven't you? Seems some archaeologists found an old clay pipe containing remnants of cannabis resin at the site of Shakespeare's house. This could explain a lot about some aspects of the Bard's work -- including why there are so many long-ass speeches in Hamlet.
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Post by Afgncaap5 on Sept 7, 2015 15:00:11 GMT -5
I don't know if Mike and company were familiar with those findings, though. Possible. Not sure it factors into the episode itself, but maybe.
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Post by CrowTrobotfan92 on Sept 20, 2015 15:56:57 GMT -5
I feel like an underrated episode personally would be Hamlet - it's not a personal favorite of mine, but I feel like the riffing wasn't horrible either. Some people just rag on it too much.
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Post by geminiman112 on Sept 23, 2015 14:29:13 GMT -5
Angels' Revenge is certainly underrated.
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Post by Cubey on Sept 25, 2015 2:23:32 GMT -5
I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure "The Starfighters" is highly underrated. It's boring as heck, yet it seems to go by fast. It literally stars no one; unlike Robot Monster, who at least has George Nadar. It's just such an obvious propaganda film for the Lockheed F104 and for the Air Force in general... but the riffing is pretty good. And it has poopie suits!! This thread about them is pretty funny: www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/military/read.main/24964/
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Post by zombiewhacker on Sept 25, 2015 16:17:06 GMT -5
I've sung the praises of Bloodlust many times on these boards, so I don't have much to add there. Also seconding the motion for Horrors of Spider Island. I'm surprised many don't consider that episode a classic already. Angels Revenge? Yes, definitely. The Corpse Vanishes! Finally, somebody else out there who enjoys this season 1 ep besides me. That said, here's my own contribution thrown into the mix: Wild Wild World of Batwoman. Admittedly, it's an endurance test for many viewers out there, but perhaps because of some deep, deep flaw within my character I've always able to sail through this film with flying colors. The riffing is great, the "Cheating" short which precedes it is MST3K heaven, and the host segments are some of the best ever.
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Post by Mr. Atari on Sept 25, 2015 17:42:17 GMT -5
When I think of underrated, I don't think of episodes commonly regarded as "bad" that ought to be regarded as "good", although there are plenty of those (like "Starfighters" or "Fu Manchu").
When I think of underrated, I think of episodes not commonly regarded at all. Very fun episodes like...
The Amazing Transparent Man-- an awesome mad scientist movie mixed with a trapped-in-the-house movie mixed with a cheesy effects B-movie. Presented with a top 3 all-timer short (gentle pressure!) and a top 1 all-timer host segment ("Don't you give Mikey no matches!").
Giant Gila Monster and Deadly Mantis-- Two amazing giant animal movies that should get way more love. Joel's monster voice in GGM and Corbett's riffs in DM are never not funny.
First Spaceship on Venus-- If you can get past Servo's annoying sarcasm sequencer, it's a fun movie with classic Joel-era riffing and references. I know I like it more than most because it's the episode that got me hooked, but I'm surprised it isn't liked more by more people.
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Post by Mod City on Sept 25, 2015 20:50:27 GMT -5
Stranded in Space is still one of my all-time favorites, but I rarely see it mentioned in best or worst lists. I love the made-for-tv feel to the feature and I think the guys are pretty decent in the theater. I still chuckle thinking of the scene in the hospital when he's suspicious he's been captured by the Russians.
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Post by pablum on Oct 9, 2015 21:07:59 GMT -5
Being From Another Planet (aka Time Walker) - If anybody brings up Ben Murphy and MST3K 99% of the time they're going to be talking about Riding With Death, which is admittedly far more goofy. Being From Another Planet is an old staple of mine with its weird alien/mummy hybrid plot and 80s slasher movie tropes. Its also the most Halloween themed episode I can think of including a haunted house host segment.
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