Snark, Critic and Pop!

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Here at SnarkCriticPop, we watch and talk a LOT of movies. Upon occasion watching a movie feels like an obligation for the sake of a good blog (see: Streets of Fire), and I can kind of see why some movie critics hate movies.  I don’t hate movies, but I would like to talk about a fine, seldom used alternative to movie watching, a little something I like to call: READING.

I did some quick research on Wikipedia, and I discovered some interesting facts regarding reading: Did you know that reading was invented by Thomas Edison as a method of exploiting his invention called papyrus, which we now refer to as paper?  Blind people had actually been reading lips for several years prior to Edison, but since they could not find the patent office until it was too late, Edison owns the trademark on reading which is why blind people and astute readers like me have to pay a fee to Edison’s estate any time we read something. (Okay Wikipedia’s not quite THAT bad, but any resource where Howie Mandel can be a contributor on John Adams I don’t trust . . .)

One book I’ve recently been reading is A Year At The Movies by Kevin Murphy.  Murphy, for those who don’t know, is one of the writers and stars of my favorite TV show of all time, Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K), playing the robot Tom Servo and Professor Bobo the Gorilla.  (continue reading…)

Just saw the Rifftrax Live version of Reefer Madness simulcast in theaters.  Incredibly hilarious, I laughed until I hurt until I cried until I stabbed the hobo seated next to me.  The film was preceded by three incredible short films, the first on (no lie) the dangers of housewives using gasoline to wash their clothes.  The second was teaching children the fun they can have with grass (it mostly involves creating hats!).  The third cannot be described, a bizarre animated short billed as being inspired by Aesop.   There will be an encore on Tuesday the 24th.  Check it out, it’s worth it! 

Now enjoy some youtube goodness from other Rifftrax projects: (continue reading…)