BAD SONG OF THE WEEK: Sexy Can I
“Bad Song of the Week” has been away for several, on summer vacation from bleeding ears. We now bring it back as my bad-savvy niece Laurel (and now several of you) continue to supply us with what’s the...
View ArticleGREAT Song of the Week
While combing the infotainment ultraspeedway for it’s flattened musical turds, invariably a gem or two shows up. We’ll try to keep a good supply on hand, and invite you to send your faves as well....
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BAD SONG OF THE WEEK: Deluxe Edition Volume 1
It was easy to focus on Devendra Banhart as bad artist of the week; his songs could fill out an entire calendar. But to pick one single song as our week’s portion of yuck was excruciating. Witness for...
View ArticleBAD SONG OF THE WEEK: “Lonely”
Once again, we comb the airwaves to bring you the music you don’t want to hear. This week: AKON: Lonely Yo…all. This one goes out to all my players out there, who sleep too heavily to hear their...
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Rogenomics 101
Folks, success in Hollywood is not as much a matter of blind luck and cult membership as some people would like to think. Regarding the seemingly mercurial nature of the box office, screenwriting...
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Rogenomics 101 Part 2: The Hill Curve
One of the most exciting aspects of Rogenomics is its ability to adapt to new Hollywood trends yet remain the most accurate predictor of their outcome. Last time we observed some basic principles; now...
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BOOMER’S MOVIE REVIEWS: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Occasionally my dog Boomer feels compelled to review a movie, generally when that movie includes a dog or dogs, and this fall’s releases promise to keep him busy. BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA: No Paws (out...
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TASTING NOTES: Budweiser American Ale
POUR – presents medium-amber, resembling a well worn baseball glove. Pale head starts large then disappears quickly, but with a firm pledge to be back in 2012. NOSE – Initially sweet and malty, mild...
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A Truckload of Respite, Anyone?
I’m preparing this weekend to see the latest Bond film, Quantum of Solace, at my local googleplex.* And I’m a little concerned that I may not take away from it any measurable quantity of comfort...
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Amount of Something Winner!
Congratulations and thank you to all who sent in their Amounts of Something in response to the title of the new Bond Film. Your responses gave me a demijohn of elation. For me, the one that put it...
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Bad Song of the Year
it’s a daunting task, chasing down a song that will plainly and commonly be considered bad by peoples of all cultures, ages, races, sexes and nationalities. I find I must leave my own eclecticisms...
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In Solidarity
Having just returned from a retreat to Mexico, I’m delighted to see that Michael J. has kept his word and embarked on a solid month of bacon stupidity. All week I broke my fast con tocino, and this...
View ArticleLocal Media Recognition!
It was a red letter here day at RiffTrax HQ last week! While media accolades have unceasingly poured in* over our 2.5+ year run here at RiffTrax, our local San Diego media has maintained an eerie,...
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Fraud! Scandal! Shame!
By now you probably know about the discovery of a painting which is alleged to be the only portrait of William Shakespeare (Mel Gibson’s Hamlet, Romeo+Juliet, Shakespeare in Love) to have been finished...
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Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rifftones
Sparkly vampires! Sexy Stooges! Mambo-ing zombies! Bowie-ing Nelson! They’re all here, and more! Ever since Rifftrax started, people have asked, “When are you guys going to do more music? What’s...
View ArticleWhat’s so Damn Funny?!
Jonathan Coulton is what’s so damn funny. Paul and Storm are what’s so damn funny. Put them together, on a Rifftrax Presents Super-Cool Special Riff of the iconic geekwork TRON, and the funny risks...
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Kevin’s New Look
As Comic-Con looms, we’re packing our bags and heading out to San Diego with ENTIRELY NEW LOOKS!* We’ve already made Bill and Mike over, now to the real trouble spot- Mr. K.W. Murphy. Kevin’s owned a...
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What To Do When Twitter Tanks
So Twitter is down, big time. Last word is that they’re defending themselves against a “denial-of-service attack” Not sure what that is, or if it involves orcs, but it sounds bad. And now Facebook is...
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Winter Sports Advisory
Okay, so you’re snowed in. You have so much snow in your driveway you’re thinking of putting it in the trunk, maybe stopping at your ma’s for some meatballs and gravy then dumping the snow somewhere...
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