NPR’s “All Things Considered” had a story about it today.

Saturday, June 2, 8 p.m. Joel Hodgson (creator, writer and star of MST3K) and his students from Riff Camp 2012 are bringing some college-level movie riffing to the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, Pa., in a movie riffing battle royale. Four groups will compete on stage riffing some truly [...]]]> Well, this should be fun…

Saturday, June 2, 8 p.m.
Joel Hodgson (creator, writer and star of MST3K) and his students from Riff Camp 2012 are bringing some college-level movie riffing to the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, Pa., in a movie riffing battle royale. Four groups will compete on stage riffing some truly horrible short films, and the audience will decide who is the victor! Warm up act Harrison “Dr. Wizard” Lichtner and Dave “Drop Zone” Piccinetti will do battle in an experimental demonstration in the art of “movie clashing.” Also, Joel “The Creator” faces off with Chris “The Ultimate Authority Sampo” Cornell during “Talking MST3K” followed by an audience Q&A. To wrap it all up, Joel will screen one of his favorite MST3K episodes — I Accuse My Parents — and discuss it in a not so scholarly fashion after the live show.

Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors & students; $6 for members & children younger than 13.

There’s also a VIP package ($34) that includes reserved seating, backstage meet & greet with the cast at 7:30, event poster, free medium drink and medium popcorn.

This will be general admission seating (except for VIP Package tickets). Ticket prices do not include the $1 per ticket service fee. Fees will be calculated at check out. Tickets available with cash, check or credit card at the Colonial Theatre Box Office, or online. Just click on the “Buy Tickets” link at the upper right of any page of the website to buy your tickets online.

Event posters (11×17) will be on sale for $10 at the show.

There will be an opportunity to get autographs and pictures during intermission, between the live show and I Accuse My Parents.

Tickets available here:

I am delighted Joel has invited me to this, and I can’t wait.

Update: Here’s the poster. And that’s all me, ladies.

‘Chaos at the Colonial’ originally appeared on Satellite News on May 15, 2012.

He posted commentaries on May 4, May 7, May 11 and, most recently, on May 14.

Frank’s views are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Satellite News. We present these links because we are interested in anything former cast members are doing [...]]]> Since the beginning of May, Frank has been posting video commentaries on Salon.com.

He posted commentaries on May 4, May 7, May 11 and, most recently, on May 14.

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Franks’ Video Commentaries on Salon originally appeared on Satellite News on May 14, 2012.

Since we just did Warrior or the Lost World, we should discuss things you could do after the apocalypse. I mean, the world might end in 2012. SO we should be ready Just in case. First thing I would do after food, water and having some destruction fun: Burn every [...]]]> Longtime regular Jenny suggests;

Since we just did Warrior or the Lost World, we should discuss things you could do after the apocalypse. I mean, the world might end in 2012. SO we should be ready Just in case. First thing I would do after food, water and having some destruction fun: Burn every Michel Bay film. EVERY one. Oh, and trespass on those site that we can’t go: you know, The White house, Area 51 and my neighbor who I think is hoarder and doesn’t let ANYONE on his lawn.

Okay, so, say all the gummymints have colitis, um, I mean, all the governments have collapsed and it post-apocalyptic wasteland time. Whatever caused the depopulation, there’s food and the buildings are in tact. There’s no rules! What would ya do? (And keep it clean.)

Me, I’d go on a quest to reclaim all those Crows and Tom Servos that were donated to various Planet Hollywoods in 1996.

You?

Weekend Discussion Thread: What Would You Do After the Apocalypse? originally appeared on Satellite News on May 12, 2012.

I give BJD credit for writing out his questions in advance (something more interviewers should do), but his writing style is a little stilted and I’m afraid it comes off as a little bit like a cross-examination. Ease off, BJD.

Saturday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., the Irish American Heritage Center at 4626 North Knox Avenue, Chicago: “The Girl In Lovers Lane.”

More here.