Mystery Science Theater 3000

If someone asked me to trace my personal development as a cinephile, I’m pretty sure that Mystery Science Theater 3000 would be one of the most important stops along the way. I grew up watching the show; it instilled in me an appreciation for pointless pop culture knowledge as well as an affection for so-called bad movies. Mike, Joel and the bots may have spent their time mocking ’70s and ’80s films, but there was always an undercurrent of good cheer and low-budget kinship that I admired.

There are a lot of made up, BS holidays. On average, there about 2-3 each and every day. And as much as I hate and despise these stupid things, today's made up holiday is pretty cool. Apparently, today is National Science Fiction Day.

I loved Mystery Science Theater 3000 growing up. Absolutely loved it! It's probably part of the reason why I'm such a dick. But, at least for the past few years, it seems like MST3k have disappeared. The last Full Episode of MST3K aired on Sci-Fi in 1999. But, alas, with get to ride with the guys one more time because Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett will be back to make fun of Sc