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?