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Song Fu 2, Round 3

The third challenge in Round 3 of Quickstop Entertainment second “Song Fu” competition was to write a country ballad called “The Ballad of Rufus Amos Adams”.

Here’s how “The RiffTones” (Mike, Kevin and Bill) responded.

Weekend Discussion Thread: Sleeping Pill Episodes

This one’s going to be a little different. Which episodes put you to sleep and why?
Here’s my list and I have to say I got a little drowsy just compiling it.
For this, I picked one from each season.

• 103- MAD MONSTER (with short: COMMANDO CODY PT 2)–I think it’s just the bad print, the dark, gray scenes and the slow pace. I’m usually snoring by the second host segment.
• 209- THE HELLCATS–I’m not sure why this one puts me out. Maybe it’s the dull sameness of the movie.
• 303- POD PEOPLE–It one may surprise some people, but this is my all-time No. 1 sleeping pill. I don’t think I’ve ever made it all the way through without falling asleep. The host segments are terrific, but the movie, ugh. Maybe it’s the new age music and all the fog, but I’m snoring in no time.
• 413- MANHUNT IN SPACE (with short: GENERAL HOSPITAL PT 1)–The short’s pretty sleepy all by itself, and the movie is just gray and dull, with endless takeoffs and landings and long conversations. Zzzz…
• 508- OPERATION DOUBLE 007–I think this may have more to do with the fact that I can’t follow the plot. My mind wanders and the next thing I’m curled up on the couch.
• 624- SAMSON VS. THE VAMPIRE WOMEN–This one starts well, and of course the segments, with Frank’s departure, are memorable. But the movie just drags.
• 705- ESCAPE 2000–Another movie i can’t make head or tail of, and soon I’m in dreamland. And believe me, you don’t want this movie playing while you’re half asleep…
• 807- TERROR FROM THE YEAR 5000–Talky, gray and tiresome.
• 908- THE TOUCH OF SATAN–Another movie with a very leisurely pace. Just doesn’t hold my interest.
• 1009- HAMLET–I like this episode more than a lot of people do, but the static filming and the dark, blank sets make my eyes droop.

I need a cup of coffee. What are yours?

Reminder – CT Crew at Archon 32

This is a reminder that the entire Cinematic Titanic crew…Frank, Joel, Josh, Mary Jo and Trace…will be appearing at Archon 32 this Oct. 3-5 in Collinsville, IL (a suburb of St. Louis, MO). Tickets for the entire 3-day convention are $60. Check the web site for more info.

I’ll be at the convention, doing my usual stalking coverage of the CT gang. If you happen to see me, step up and say hi, won’t you?

Now Available from RiffTrax Presents…

Dirtydancing

The riffers are Cole Stratton and Janet Varney, co-founders and co-creative directors of SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival (www.sfsketchfest.com).

Download it here. Free sample here.

Weekend Discussion Thread: Most Disgusting Movie Moments

What we’re looking for are the moments that make you go “ewwww!”

Here are my top ten, in episode order:
• 312- GAMERA VS. GUIRON: Gaos gets carved into cold cuts. Weird and hideous.
• 405- BEING FROM ANOTHER PLANET: T.A. puts his hand in Egyptian hand killing junk–Effective makeup, effectively icky.
• 418- ATTACK OF THE THE EYE CREATURES: Any scene with two leering peepers–Ugh!
• 506- EEGAH!: the shaving scene–The horrible giant tongue puts it over the top.
• 512- MITCHELL: the love scene–I often wonder if the filmmakers were trying for sexy or nauseating?
• 513- THE BRAIN THAT WOULDN’T DIE: Zippy disarms the doctor–Probably the most splatter of any MSTed movie.
• 704- THE INCREDIBLE MELTING MAN: the ear on the bush–effective, drippy Rick Baker makeup, brings out the “eww!” factor.
• 812- THE INCREDIBLY STRANGE CREATURES WHO STOPPED LIVING AND BECAME MIXED-UP ZOMBIES: any scene with Ortega–He just looks nasty is what I’m sayin’.
• 1003- MERLIN’S SHOP OF MYSTICAL WONDERS: any shot of Borgnine’s giant midsection–It’s got a mind of its own!
• 1012- SQUIRM: the first time the worms overwhelm a character–I give them credit, that is genuinely creepy.

What are yours?