Goodbye Studio DVDs, Hello Live DVDs?

[Edward J Grug III]

It'll be different for everyone, but I think my favourite is Legacy of Blood. Doomsday Machine is really great, though the ending is a hard slog.

My LEAST favourite one is Wasp Woman (I think Josh Way's version was better), although I haven't finished watching Blood of the Vampires yet as the first time I tried I fell asleep about 20 mins in.

[Crow T. Robot 666]

Blood of the Vampire is a hard one to watch.  Legacy of Blood on the other hand I almost have memorized.

Dead.

I would have gone with "Hello."

[FordPrefect]

I'm still kicking myself for missing the CT show in Philly not too long ago. I haven't gotten any of their DVDs yet, either. Which one do you all think is the best one to start with?

I'm a chronology enthusiast, so I would recommend watching The Oozing Skull first. I wouldn't say it's their best, but if you plan on watching all seven of the current releases, I think it would be better to see how the series evolves over time. Since they have plenty of feedback through their website and meeting fans at live shows, they grow aware of what the audience seems to like and what they don't. The way Joel is positioned in the theater changes not once but twice, the addition of the intro sketch, a reference to an unpopular bit from the pilot, and a joke about their early "wooden delivery" pop up. I'll be very curious to see what they come up with for episodes 8-10 whenever they come out.

[MrTorso]

I'm a chronology enthusiast, so I would recommend watching The Oozing Skull first. I wouldn't say it's their best, but if you plan on watching all seven of the current releases, I think it would be better to see how the series evolves over time. Since they have plenty of feedback through their website and meeting fans at live shows, they grow aware of what the audience seems to like and what they don't. The way Joel is positioned in the theater changes not once but twice, the addition of the intro sketch, a reference to an unpopular bit from the pilot, and a joke about their early "wooden delivery" pop up. I'll be very curious to see what they come up with for episodes 8-10 whenever they come out.

Yeah it is nice that in the later episodes you can't see Joel actually flipping the pages in his script. That one always bugs the crap outta me.

[TheUnabeefer]

I'm still kicking myself for missing the CT show in Philly not too long ago. I haven't gotten any of their DVDs yet, either. Which one do you all think is the best one to start with?

I'm a chronology enthusiast, so I would recommend watching The Oozing Skull first. I wouldn't say it's their best, but if you plan on watching all seven of the current releases, I think it would be better to see how the series evolves over time. Since they have plenty of feedback through their website and meeting fans at live shows, they grow aware of what the audience seems to like and what they don't. The way Joel is positioned in the theater changes not once but twice, the addition of the intro sketch, a reference to an unpopular bit from the pilot, and a joke about their early "wooden delivery" pop up. I'll be very curious to see what they come up with for episodes 8-10 whenever they come out.

Which unpopular bit is that?

[FordPrefect]

I'm still kicking myself for missing the CT show in Philly not too long ago. I haven't gotten any of their DVDs yet, either. Which one do you all think is the best one to start with?

I'm a chronology enthusiast, so I would recommend watching The Oozing Skull first. I wouldn't say it's their best, but if you plan on watching all seven of the current releases, I think it would be better to see how the series evolves over time. Since they have plenty of feedback through their website and meeting fans at live shows, they grow aware of what the audience seems to like and what they don't. The way Joel is positioned in the theater changes not once but twice, the addition of the intro sketch, a reference to an unpopular bit from the pilot, and a joke about their early "wooden delivery" pop up. I'll be very curious to see what they come up with for episodes 8-10 whenever they come out.

Which unpopular bit is that?

I'd guess the vomiting one?

Skip Brain of Blood, watch Doomsday Machine, which I had a hard time remembering was NOT MST3K.

You guessed correctly sir.

In the pilot episode, The Oozing Skull, the first "stop the movie" sketch is Frank Conniff's Hollywood Cavalcade. The premise is that Frank somehow has the ability to invite dead celebrities into the theater. Al Hirt is brought in to play trumpet, but unfortunately the sight of the oozing brain matter on screen causes him to vomit on every attempt. This sketch was repeatedly brought up in reviews as one of the weakest moments of the episode by several fans. In episode 3, The Wasp Woman, Frank does another Hollywood Cavalcade segment with Buddy Rich. He introduces it as one of the most "popular" segments on Cinematic Titanic, to which Josh responds, "You're not a big internet reader are you Frank?" 

[Discostick]

I would enjoy live DVD's more because I get to see SOME kind of physical personality with the delivery of the joke which makes it funnier.

I understand Rifftrax and CT are not MST3K and this is a new concept, but part of the whole charm of MST3K and this type of comedy (to me) is also SEEING the jokes delivered from something that is not supposed to have a personality or a mind of it's own. I really miss the puppet robots and their personalities being part of the joke and the concept because the comedian delivering the line also operated the robot. Seeing an antic of expression and who it's coming from, however slight or ridiculous it may be, developed a likable character. Just hearing the voice without seeing the joke physically delivered by someone or something is far less funny to me but I still enjoy it only because of being a MSTK fan since it came out and I yearn for more any way I can get it, so I'm glad I still get to listen to their writing while watching a bad movie. Seeing them perform the jokes live with a face to the comedy is probably as close as the old MST3K it will get for me so live dvd's all the way. Seeing them live with robot puppets and their smart ass personalities....I would pay $100 bucks a ticket to see AND buy the video, but that's just me.

[FordPrefect]

I would enjoy live DVD's more because I get to see SOME kind of physical personality with the delivery of the joke which makes it funnier.

I understand Rifftrax and CT are not MST3K and this is a new concept, but part of the whole charm of MST3K and this type of comedy (to me) is also SEEING the jokes delivered from something that is not supposed to have a personality or a mind of it's own. I really miss the puppet robots and their personalities being part of the joke and the concept because the comedian delivering the line also operated the robot. Seeing an antic of expression and who it's coming from, however slight or ridiculous it may be, developed a likable character. Just hearing the voice without seeing the joke physically delivered by someone or something is far less funny to me but I still enjoy it only because of being a MSTK fan since it came out and I yearn for more any way I can get it, so I'm glad I still get to listen to their writing while watching a bad movie. Seeing them perform the jokes live with a face to the comedy is probably as close as the old MST3K it will get for me so live dvd's all the way. Seeing them live with robot puppets and their smart ass personalities....I would pay $100 bucks a ticket to see AND buy the video, but that's just me.

Did you get to see the Rifftrax Live showing of Plan Nine From Outer Space? Fathom occasionally showed their faces on the screen while they were riffing the movie. If you didn't get a chance to see it, there's another showing on October 8th. There was also a segment on the Rifftrax Shorts Vol. 1 DVD where 3D animated versions of Mike, Kevin, and Bill riffed on "Shake Hands With Danger."

[RVR II]

*sigh*

Hey Everyone,

Well, we know what we're doing for New Year's Eve this year, do you?  We'll be performing a 3 MOVIE MARATHON live at the Keswick Theatre in Philadelphia (more specifically, Glenside, PA).   Tickets go on sale this Saturday!


Those of you who attended our sold-out shows at the Trocadero earlier this year needn't worry about repeats, we're coming back with 3 different movies than last time:

"War of the Insects"
"Samson and the Seven Miracles"
Then we'll ring in the New Year and after midnight,
"Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks"

Is that some marquee or what?  You can make elaborate New Year's Eve plans that will undoubtedly turn out to be a letdown, or you can come plant your butt in one place and proceed to laugh it off with us.

And Don't Forget:

10/25-10/29 – L.A.,CA - Five Nights/Five Movies live at Largo at the Coronet – See Largo Calendar for movie schedule -


11/21 – CT Live at the Family Arena – "War of the Insects"


Best,
Los Titans

don't care.. Don't Care.. DON'T CARE!! 

I Really Don't Care to hear about anymore Live Shows there Los Titans

DVD's is All I'm concerned with and until I hear about the next CT DVD release, I Will UNSUBSCRIBE from your email list!

[Edward J Grug III]

Man, three in a row would probably kill me... And to start one of them after midnight?

[Piobman]

So for anyone whose seen they're live shows do they ever explain what the hell the story is with the spaceship/time capsule thing. Seems like an unfinished idea they're working on as they go. Its getting a little tiresome.

[mrbasehart]

I don't celebrate New Year, so that sounds pretty awesome, though I can imagine that it'd be pretty tough for not just the performers but the audience too.  Let's hope the place serves alcohol.

God damn, some company needs to put out a Riffed feature.  Come on Rifftrax! There's a bajillion public domain movies that are worthy!

[FordPrefect]

So for anyone whose seen they're live shows do they ever explain what the hell the story is with the spaceship/time capsule thing. Seems like an unfinished idea they're working on as they go. Its getting a little tiresome.

I went to the "Blood of the Vampires" Ohio performance back in February. They didn't talk much about the premise. That seems to be exclusive to the DVD series. It's certainly a very loose premise, but I don't mind them choosing to keep it "mysterious".

God damn, some company needs to put out a Riffed feature.  Come on Rifftrax! There's a bajillion public domain movies that are worthy!

I assume none of the iRiffers are fulfilling that desire?

[MrTorso]

I thought the premise was already established. They are riffing movies and preserving them for future generations. Each episode gives a little more background  or more bits about where they are. Do we really need another theme song spoon feeding you plot points?

[TheUnabeefer]

I thought the premise was already established. They are riffing movies and preserving them for future generations. Each episode gives a little more background  or more bits about where they are. Do we really need another theme song spoon feeding you plot points?

But how do they eat and breathe!?