RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party
RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party

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RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party

2017
Movie
120 min
English

Join Mike, Kevin and Bill, along with guests Bridget Nelson, Mary Jo Pehl, the Mads from MST3K Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff, and special guest Paul F. Tompkins and relive this amazing summer-themed night of riffing and comedy!

Insights

Director: Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, Kevin MurphyGenres: Comedy, Live Performance, Sketch

Plot Summary

RiffTrax Live brings its signature comedic commentary to a collection of vintage summer-themed short films. Host Michael J. Nelson, along with his long-time riffing partners Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy, dissects and pokes fun at these often bizarre and unintentionally hilarious educational and industrial shorts, creating a unique live comedy event.

Critical Reception

As a live comedy event based on riffing short films, critical reception typically focuses on the humor and chemistry of the RiffTrax team. Audiences familiar with RiffTrax generally find these live shows to be highly entertaining, appreciating the timely and often absurd jokes made at the expense of the source material.

What Reviewers Say

  • The RiffTrax team delivers their trademark witty and fast-paced commentary.

  • The selection of bizarre vintage shorts provides ample material for comedic dissection.

  • The live format adds an extra layer of energy and spontaneity to the performance.

Google audience: Audience response to RiffTrax Live events, including this Summer Shorts Beach Party, is overwhelmingly positive. Fans consistently praise the comedians' ability to find humor in the mundane and obscure, highlighting the fun and laughter the shows provide.

Fun Fact

The RiffTrax live shows are broadcast simultaneously to hundreds of movie theaters across North America, allowing fans to experience the comedy event as a community.

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