Cinematic Titanic

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  • 2008
  • 1 Season
  • 7.9  (239)

Cinematic Titanic is an American television show that premiered in 2007 on American Pop Classics. The show was created by Joel Hodgson, who is best known for creating the classic cult favorite TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000. Hodgson was joined by Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, and J. Elvis Weinstein, who all served as writers and performers on the original MST3K. The show was produced by Shout! Factory, a company devoted to preserving and releasing classic and cult films on DVD and Blu-ray.

Cinematic Titanic was structured similarly to Mystery Science Theater 3000, with the cast providing commentary and jokes over a B-Movie that they were watching. However, there were some key differences in the format that set it apart from its predecessor. For one, the show was filmed in front of a live audience, giving it a more interactive and energetic feel. Additionally, the cast members sat at a table instead of in front of a movie theater screen, and the movie they were watching was projected on a large screen behind them.

The show featured a wide variety of B-Movies, ranging from obscure and forgotten titles to well-known classics like Santa Claus Conquers the Martians and The Wasp Woman. The movies were typically low-budget and cheesy, with poor acting, special effects, and production values. This provided ample fodder for the cast to riff on throughout the show.

The cast of Cinematic Titanic was made up of some of the most beloved and talented performers from the original Mystery Science Theater 3000. Joel Hodgson, who played the lovable "Joel Robinson" on MST3K, served as the ringmaster for the show, leading the cast in their commentary and banter. Trace Beaulieu, who played the original "Crow T. Robot" and "Dr. Clayton Forrester" on MST3K, lent his dry wit and sarcastic tone to his performance on Cinematic Titanic.

Frank Conniff, who played the "Mad Scientist" on MST3K, brought his irreverent humor and sharp writing skills to his role on Cinematic Titanic. Mary Jo Pehl, who played the role of "Pearl Forrester" on MST3K, lent her quick wit and impeccable timing to her performance on Cinematic Titanic. Finally, J. Elvis Weinstein, who played the original "Tom Servo" on MST3K, brought his unique perspective and deadpan humor to his role on the show.

One of the standout features of Cinematic Titanic was the chemistry between its cast members. The performers had worked together for years on Mystery Science Theater 3000, and their camaraderie and familiarity with each other was evident in the way they bounced off each other's jokes and played off each other's performances. Their comedic timing and delivery were impeccable, making even the most groan-worthy jokes land with aplomb.

Overall, Cinematic Titanic was a hilarious and enjoyable continuation of Joel Hodgson's legacy of riffing on bad movies. While it may not have had the same level of mainstream success as Mystery Science Theater 3000, it was beloved by fans of the original show and helped to solidify the legacy of some of its most iconic performers. If you're a fan of cheesy B-Movies and irreverent commentary, Cinematic Titanic is well worth a watch.

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Seasons
Danger On Tiki Island
10. Danger On Tiki Island
June 7, 2010
An atomic bomb test in the South Pacific creates an isolated world of terror. Strange things are happening on this remote island in the Pacific, where a Peace Corps volunteer, a researcher and his lady arrive to find that the plants have been mutated.
Alien Factor
9. Alien Factor
February 23, 2010
Warning: Baltimore is no longer safe. Meet Leemoid, Zagatile and Interbyce. They're the three aliens whose spaceship has crashed in a small town outside of Baltimore. Soon the town folk are turning up mutilated and dead - and even in polyester pants.
East Meets Watts
8. East Meets Watts
December 16, 2009
Kung Fu hits the streets! Young Larry Chin arrives from China looking for his long lost brother and stumbles into some shady characters that'd just as soon see him go home or get dead. He crosses paths with Stud Brown, and the two become an unlikely duo.
Blood of the Vampires
7. Blood of the Vampires
March 19, 2009
The Escodero family is cursed! The mother, who the Escodero children assumed to be dead, is actually an undead vampire who lurks in a secret basement/dungeon hidden from the rest of the house. When the kids discover this dark truth, all hell breaks loose.
Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks
6. Frankenstein's Castle of Freaks
January 8, 2009
Things get a bit randy in this updated version of Mary Shelley's immortal classic about immortality. Why can't Dr. Frankenstein get a break? Just as our mad scientist is about to bring his creature back to life, he is forced to use a sub-standard brain.
Legacy of Blood
5. Legacy of Blood
October 9, 2008
The Dean family patriarch has died and left a fortune to his children and servants. The occasion soon turns grim when they discover they must all must spend an entire week at the family estate - together.
The Wasp Woman
4. The Wasp Woman
August 7, 2008
Janice Starlin, purveyor of her own line of cosmetics, finds herself nearing middle-age (in a time when 38 was the new 94). A stranger with an accent and an unnatural love of wasps enters her life and promises her the elixir that will prolong her youth.
Doomsday Machine
3. Doomsday Machine
June 19, 2008
American spies discover the Chinese have built a weapon capable of destroying planet Earth, a "doomsday machine" if you will, and that they plan to use it within a matter of days.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
2. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
January 1, 2008
The children of Mars are in a funk, and nothing on the red planet seems to be able to cheer them up. Martian King Kimar comes up with the only reasonable solution: kidnap Santa Claus from Earth's North Pole and bring him to their planet to make toys.
The Oozing Skull
1. The Oozing Skull
January 1, 2008
In the far-off land of Khalid, President Amir lies on his deathbed. If this revered head-of-state dies, the brutal dictatorship that he has so lovingly cultivated will fall into a dark age of uncertainty and chaos.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2008
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (239)