My Take on CT

[stansimpson]

Can this be!?  A sensible discussion about CT without provoking a flame-war?     This has been the most informative thread discussing CT in that my expectations were much like yours, thinkmatic.  And based on the available samples, I imagine my reaction would be the same.  Personally, I'm waiting for the one ep that will get everyone saying, "Hey... they were slow the first [whatever] but they're reeeally hitting their stride now."  SCCtM has come close.  Quick question tho... wasn't the "fake beard" joke the same one in the MST3k ep?

Anyway, I think Hebs is from Boston (or somewhere near there).  You might try offering the tix to her.  Despite never having seen a CT ep, I still couldn't pass up the chance to see those guys in person, riffing or not (preferably riffing tho).  I'd be even more stoked to realize I had a girlfriend who gave me such an awesome present.  I'm gonna go cry in a corner now.

[Thrifty]

Can this be!?  A sensible discussion about CT without provoking a flame-war?   

Your favorite band, movie, and TV show suck.

[SmilinJackRoss]

I would highly recommend keeping your tickets and see them live, I had a blast at their Minneapolis show.

[dangfish]

Santa Clause Versus The Martians was definitely the best. 

Agreed.   The Santa episode is the only one I've really enjoyed. The other episodes all had their moments but overall they struck me as average at best. Nonetheless, I too will continue to buy them all. Pleading guilty of obsessive/complusive DVD collecting when it has anything to do with movie riffing.

[stansimpson]

Can this be!?  A sensible discussion about CT without provoking a flame-war?   

Your favorite band, movie, and TV show suck.

No they don't.  You suck.

[Thrifty]

Can this be!?  A sensible discussion about CT without provoking a flame-war?   

Your favorite band, movie, and TV show suck.

No they don't.  You suck.

No, you do, Mister Poopypants.

[thinkmatic]

I posted this same message on the CT website forum and they were all very pleasent.  They had various angles on my issues with CT, but they also said that I should see the live show.  I'm going to go.  In any case it should be fun and since my Lady friend is into it I'd hate to disappoint her. 

I'll watch Santa vs the martians soon and see if it's funny.  I least I'm happy that they're working on something that involves humor and skanky old films. As for Josh I'm sure he's a wonderful guy and he did a great job writing the theme song for CT, but I don't find him very funny. 

Lastly, it's Mr. Joel Hodgson's 48th birthday on the day of the show I'll be seeing, so that seems like the perfect show to go to.  I think I'll give him a present. 

Roy. G. Biv @ Thinkmatic

[Edward J Grug III]

Keep in mind thinkmatic that this is a new project in progress; and only 6 episodes have been released to date. MST didn't get the machine really rolling until Season 3, so give them some time to develop things. I guess what I'm saying is...don't give up on them yet! I have a feeling CT is only going to improve with time. 

Yeah but I mean, the guys were still new to public movie riffing back then.  Now, they've got years of MST3K experience behind them

Well, sure, but they've been away from it for how long now? I think it is really worth giving them a chance to grow into what they are doing. Having followed them from the start I have found almost every release to be better than the previous, which is a great sign that they are getting better and will hopefully continue to.

Personally I went from thinking Cin Tit was OK to absolutely loving them.

[dalem]

I agree that the delivery and character interaction is really sub-par for the first couple, but to me, Wasp Woman was right up there with a decent MST episode.  I think that they'll really start hitting their stride this year and am very psyched for more product.

-dale

[CM916]

One of two people who recently begged to see my copy of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (MST3K) was just too tired and fell asleep during it. Anyway, while I told him that wasn't my problem, I also loathe to watch it again any time soon. I knew CT had re-done it and I've even heard it was really funny. However, I really don't recall ever paying $15 for one of these.

It's possible I did but I also once vowed to buy them all and I have fallen drastically short. Anyway, my question is wether or not I can get more than just a caseless DVD shipped in a plain envelope should I pay the expense again? It is a real pain making sure no harm comes to my original Oozing Skull copy, stored in the very same envelope it shipped in. How is the shipping situation and the highest cost of all riffing projects working out a year later? If I have to see this for the twentieth time, I'd like some new and more rapid-fire riffs.

[bettertomorrowamy]

One of two people who recently begged to see my copy of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (MST3K) was just too tired and fell asleep during it. Anyway, while I told him that wasn't my problem, I also loathe to watch it again any time soon. I knew CT had re-done it and I've even heard it was really funny. However, I really don't recall ever paying $15 for one of these.

It's possible I did but I also once vowed to buy them all and I have fallen drastically short. Anyway, my question is wether or not I can get more than just a caseless DVD shipped in a plain envelope should I pay the expense again? It is a real pain making sure no harm comes to my original Oozing Skull copy, stored in the very same envelope it shipped in. How is the shipping situation and the highest cost of all riffing projects working out a year later? If I have to see this for the twentieth time, I'd like some new and more rapid-fire riffs.

Get a plastic case to put the Oozing Skull in, the latest CT's come in plastic cases with cover art just for whiners like you so enjoy.

[ManUnderMask]

Get a plastic case to put the Oozing Skull in, the latest CT's come in plastic cases with cover art just for whiners like you so enjoy.

My copy of Oozing Skull came in a case. So nyah.

[bettertomorrowamy]

Get a plastic case to put the Oozing Skull in, the latest CT's come in plastic cases with cover art just for whiners like you so enjoy.

My copy of Oozing Skull came in a case. So nyah.

I guess you weren't an early adopter like us.

[Bob]

I hold out for the pressed copy of the DVD, but I still make thinpak covers for them to save space.   

Hmmmm, maybe I should go the download route.

[oddstocks]

One of two people who recently begged to see my copy of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (MST3K) was just too tired and fell asleep during it. Anyway, while I told him that wasn't my problem, I also loathe to watch it again any time soon. I knew CT had re-done it and I've even heard it was really funny. However, I really don't recall ever paying $15 for one of these.

It's possible I did but I also once vowed to buy them all and I have fallen drastically short. Anyway, my question is wether or not I can get more than just a caseless DVD shipped in a plain envelope should I pay the expense again? It is a real pain making sure no harm comes to my original Oozing Skull copy, stored in the very same envelope it shipped in. How is the shipping situation and the highest cost of all riffing projects working out a year later? If I have to see this for the twentieth time, I'd like some new and more rapid-fire riffs.

Where are you shopping? I bought all the single MST3K movie releases at Amazon back in the day, and they were all 14.99 (still are). It was the same price for The Film Crew (although some of those were 17.99). You can do a little better at Deep Discount, but not by much. The Oozing Skull was CT's pilot episode. They didn't know they'd be continuing after that one - it was a test - and I'm sure that was why they distributed it through EZTakes. They're distributing everything themselves now (in cases), and they're still self-funded. Cut 'em some slack. They're not priced any higher than anyone else for the same type of product.