Shoshin on 28/7/2006 at 17:44
So if anyone here loves the Mystery Science Theater 3000 like I love the Mystery Science Theater 3000 (that is to say, a slightly obsessive but ultimately harmless kind of love), then you might be interested in Mike Nelson's RiffTrax.
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http://www.rifftrax.com/)
Apparently what it is is Mike Nelson's commentary on movies (currently "Road House", with "The Fifth Element" coming later) in an mp3 file that you can download and then sync up with the movie as you watch it.
Near as I can tell, it's basically MST3K, with only Mike Nelson, and you have to make your own silhouette cutouts and rent the movie yourself.
Finally, a reason to get an iPod.
Turtle on 30/7/2006 at 03:19
I plan on trying it out, but A) the fact that it's only Roadhouse, so far and B) the fact that it's a couple bucks makes me iffy.
As soon as it's a movie that I have though, I've got the Paypal cocked and loaded.
Shoshin on 8/8/2006 at 01:44
And now The Fifth Element is available. So I'm going to give it a try to see what it's all about.
OnionBob on 8/8/2006 at 10:09
i actually think this could be good - mystery science theater was quite funny at times, although it had a rabid quote-hungry nerd fanbase that would put monty python to shame - but the clunkiness of the whole thing is putting me off. I know it's the only way he can rip the piss out of big hollywood movies without getting sued but somehow the number of editions of movies, different releases in different countries which might have subtle differences in the cut would fuck it all up very easily.
Shoshin on 8/8/2006 at 15:14
I watched The Fifth Element last night, and it was pretty funny. It was a little clunky to get set up, mainly due to the fact that my mp3 player is a laptop computer with built-in speakers and as such was nearly drowned out by the movie through my home theater system. With something that goes louder, it would have been fine.
Also, pausing to go to the bathroom or something is a little tough, since it's hard to get things back into sync. But overall it was most definitely worth $1.99.
Scots Taffer on 8/8/2006 at 23:45
Quote Posted by OnionBob
i actually think this could be good - mystery science theater was quite funny at times, although it had a rabid quote-hungry nerd fanbase that would put monty python to shame
Joe: You know what my kids would say?
Crow T. Robot: YOU'RE NOT MY REAL FATHER!!
Shoshin on 9/8/2006 at 02:50
Quote Posted by OnionBob
mystery science theater was quite funny at times, although it had a rabid quote-hungry nerd fanbase that would put monty python to shame
OnionBob, I just don't think you're ready for some FOOTBALL!
Phydeaux on 25/2/2007 at 01:00
Sorry to bump an ancient thread, but in case some of you might be interested (and have forgotten about this new project), Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett have joined back up with Mike. I was only semi-interested when it was just Mike, but now the $2.99 sounds worth it.
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http://www.rifftrax.com/catalogue.php?view&release=new)
BEAR on 25/2/2007 at 05:43
This kicks ass, I used to be a big fan of mst3k and recently started re-watching them.
My friends are somewhat of fuckers, they would probably torrent these or somthing, and while I love a good torrent as much as the next guy I try to have my scruples.
I'll have to buy em, but then we will just dl the movie :)
greypatch3 on 3/3/2009 at 04:31
Bumping this for two reasons: some info and a shameless plug.;)
I think it was within the past few months or so, but Rifftrax opened the doors on something called iRiffs. Essentially, anyone who has the ability to do so can create a riff of their own, on whatever subject they want. They can then (and this is the cool part) post it up on the Rifftrax website and sell it to the public. Most are around one to two bucks, but some are attached to public domain videos (or videos with skits attached, just like MST3k) for around four to five bucks. Not all are comedic, either; a seller actually sells a riff-type thingie for foreign language educational purposes (though that one is a bit pricey). But the seller gets 50% profit from each riff sold.
I found out about the iRiffs because I found out they were offering a contest; make a riff, post it up, and you could win $1000 and have Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy help you create a Rifftrax Presents (an official Rifftrack, but with special guest stars).
I didn't win the contest, but I did get a riff up there. It's for the movie an American Werewolf in Paris, and if you go to the iRiff section and scan by title, you can see a sample of it on YouTube, and if you'd like (I promise, I won't beg...except after this PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE ;)) purchase mine for a dollar. I'm working on another one at this time which should be going up soon: Mortal Kombat.
There are some great iRiffers who DID make the contest; they all have great samples, and if you like 'em, you can vote for 'em.
On a separate note, I do not work for Rifftrax or anything. I'm just telling everybody about what I made. It's like being in a 3rd grade art class all over again.:cheeky: But I'm also encouraging anybody here who's interested in trying it out; it's harder than it looks, but it's very rewarding.
