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News for Northeastern Pa. MSTies

If you’re a MSTie in Northeastern Pa., you might be interested in this press release, which is going out today.

Some Movies are So Bad, You Just Have to Watch Them!

The Scranton Cultural Center Announces New Series: Bad Movie Thursdays with Mystery Science Theater 3000

Listing Information:

WHAT: Bad Movie Thursdays with Mystery Science Theater 3000 hosted by Christopher Cornell

FEATURED FILM: “MST3K: The Shorts”

WHEN: Thursday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m.; Cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, Fourth Floor, Shopland Hall

TICKETS: $10 per person

Scranton, Pa – Calling all fans of “Mystery Science Theater 3000!” Fresh off a visit from Joel Hodgson in February, the Scranton Cultural Center is thrilled to announce a brand new series this season: Bad Movie Thursdays with Mystery Science Theater 3000! Hosted by Christopher Cornell of Satellite News (mst3kinfo.com), the series will feature a different MST3K episode each month. The first installment will be on September 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Center’s Shopland Hall and will feature “MST3K: The Shorts.”

“MST3K: The Shorts” is a collection of dubious educational short films and hilarious commentary by the cast of “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” Featured films include: “What to Do on a Date,” “Once Upon a Honeymoon” and “A Case of Spring Fever.”

Show tickets are $10. A cash bar and light fare will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased at the SCC Box Office, by calling (570) 344-1111, at www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at select Wal-Mart, Boscov’s or Gallery of Sound locations. Visit the SCC’s website, www.ScrantonCulturalCenter.org, for more information and our complete schedule of events.

This basically happened in the wake of Joel’s visit here last spring. I suggested the idea (it’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time) and to my delight they thought it was a great idea.

So, if you’re in the area, join us, won’t we?

Weekend Discussion Thread: MSTie Personal Ads

Alert regular Susan suggests:

If you were writing a single’s ad for yourself and wanted to attract another MST3K fan, what would you say? I remember in some older thread that one guy said he once literally wrote an ad using the “Creepy Girl” song lyrics…. and, predictably, got no replies.

I’m not single nor have any wish to be, but this is what I’d say: “SF seeks SM MST3K fan for leisurely episode-watching and Rowsdower-style drinking. Must love Joel and Mike equally. No smoking unless you are channeling Vicki from ‘The Deadly Bees.’ Don’t have to be handsome but don’t be the dog’s meat — have you seen it? — either.”

Have at it!

New RiffTrax VOD Title and Some Reminders

A new VOD title:

SilentRage

Download it and see a sample here.

Also, don’t forget that the encore showing of RiffTrax’s riff of “Starship Troopers” will be shown Thursday, Sept. 12. Get tickets here.

AAAANNNDDD, tickets for the Halloween-season RiffTrax Live show, featuring the Zombie classic “Night of the Living Dead,” on Thursday, Oct. 24, are now available.

Joel Interviewed by TCM

Looks like when Joel was recently in Atlanta he got together with the Turner Classic Movies people for a nice long interview. Here’s part 1.

Thanks to Ken for the heads up.

Update: ‘MST3K: The Movie’ Blu-Ray/DVD Reviews

Update: Scott Tobias at thedissolve.com offers his take.

Update: Erich Asperschlager at DVDVerdict.com has taken the case.

Ian Jane at rockshockpop.com reviews Shout’s “MST3K: The Movie” release.

Also, our pal Bruce Westbrook has a review.