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Every Sunday night, we nestle down in Chat and watch an episode of the cult TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K for short) while spamming up the Chat box. Don't worry - we use episodes available on streaming sites so that we can all watch simultaneously.
What's MST3K?
A comedy show that ran from 1988-1999, it's like watching a movie with running commentary. Joel Robinson or Mike Nelson, along with 'bots Tom Servo and Crow, are forced to watch terrible films as part of a mad scientist's bid for world domination. To keep their (and our) sanity, they talk back to the movies and riff on them. A more detailed explanation can be found up at the SoL.
Next Episode
It's 1948. A pair of poor, pasty pilots working in the African bush learn that the Dutch millionaire father of long-missing Greta Vanderhorn has offered a substantial reward for his daughter's return. She was lost when her plane went down somewhere in "the dark continent" just as the second World War began. After improbably landing their two-engine plane on the jungle floor, they begin a search, wisely carrying with them into the wilderness only a gun and a compass. They soon come across the missing Greta and the tribe that's taken her in, and because this is 1940s Hollywood, every racial stereotype you want is exploited.
Before that we've got a short, "The Phantom Creeps - Chapter 1: The Menacing Power". The evil Dr. Zorka, having discovered the secrets of suspended animation and invisibility, is plotting to rule the world. There's something about a killer mechanical spider and government treason, but you get the idea enough.
Host Segment Highlights
Joel and the 'bots play hide-and-seek with the universe, put on an infomercial based on Bela Lugosi, show off some different variations on binocular effects, and get visited by a pair of "white devils" on the Hexfield. Also, Joel has his own sitcom. Go fig'.
Whether a seasoned vet or new meat, we invite you all to come on down! Movie starts at 8pm EST/5pm PST, room opens at the :30 beforehand.
The password for the room is art. Rejoice, we've got the whole video for watching!
We're rollin' rollin' rollin'...
4/17 - Episode 1008 - Final Justice
4/24 - Episode 417 - Crash of the Moons (w/short, "General Hospital" Part 3)
