I have been a die hard fan of the original series since the 90's. When I heard about the reboot I was happy to hear that creator Joel Hodgson would be involved but also very nervous that it couldn't possibly live up to my nostalgic wishes. I am happy to say I was wrong!
I have watched 6 episodes of the new season and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite but have to say they were right to start with "Reptilicus". They are all excellent. The comedic banter of the bots and the new "Joel", Jonah, is as good as ever and makes even the worst movie entertaining. One of the most remarkable things about the banter, to me, is that the new cast is all relatively young and, even though I know the writing is a group project that includes Hodgson, it frequently includes pop culture references based in the 60's and 70's. The young cast deliver these references with an insider's confidence that doesn't miss a beat. Very clever!
The reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000 has pulled off a very difficult task and they have done it well. Making a cherished memory relevant again and still maintaining the familiar vibe. I'll be watching and re-watching this season for a very long time!
I have watched 6 episodes of the new season and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite but have to say they were right to start with "Reptilicus". They are all excellent. The comedic banter of the bots and the new "Joel", Jonah, is as good as ever and makes even the worst movie entertaining. One of the most remarkable things about the banter, to me, is that the new cast is all relatively young and, even though I know the writing is a group project that includes Hodgson, it frequently includes pop culture references based in the 60's and 70's. The young cast deliver these references with an insider's confidence that doesn't miss a beat. Very clever!
The reboot of Mystery Science Theater 3000 has pulled off a very difficult task and they have done it well. Making a cherished memory relevant again and still maintaining the familiar vibe. I'll be watching and re-watching this season for a very long time!