Extended Preview: GYMKATA
Added 2020-10-16 16:03:50 +0000 UTCHey folks! As some of you heard at last night's Scener event, this morning I've pushed the "Publish" button on our much-anticipated Just the Jokes riff of GYMKATA!
Back in the glorious era before Hollywood discovered irony known as "The '80s", some coked-up lunatics decided that what action movies were missing were world class gymnasts. The result was "Rambo on a pommel horse" and its name is Gymkata.
The country of Parmistan is known for two things: its annual life-or-death obstacle course, and not actually existing. The U.S. Government has determined that it is an ideal location for a new communications satellite, and wisely decides not to focus on that insanely boring plot point for very long. To achieve their goal, they recruit gymnast Kurt Thomas, who manages to simultaneously pull off genuinely impressive feats of strength and agility while being a total dweeb. He’s assisted by a mute-when-it’s-convenient Princess and her father, the cruel despot leader of Parmistan who has more of a "guy putting on a free puppet show at the library" vibe.
This riff is free to our 2020 backers who pledged at the $75 level or higher. For everyone else it's a measly $3.99 and works with our automatic syncing app. Although I should mention that the first 3 1/2 minutes contain no dialogue, so you'll want to sync using the app's built-in media controls first. Don't worry; it's easy! Just follow Kevin's instructions.
You can download this extended preview here.
Yours in Gymkata,
Erik
Comments
I'm buying a big furry hat like the king of this nation.
david l shields jr
2020-10-26 02:06:59 +0000 UTCKevin: Ooh! I hope this is Coronet’s How to file your 1982 taxes film! ... Mike: 1982? Kevin: Yeah, I just have some, uh, catching up to do...
Justin Patchett
2020-10-23 19:46:11 +0000 UTCCoronet: Because your teacher forgot to record Bill Nye.
Justin Patchett
2020-10-23 19:45:18 +0000 UTCThere going to be a Talkin RiffTrax for this one?
David Pinkston
2020-10-18 04:33:59 +0000 UTCOkay, not really "fun," I'll admit.
Andrew Horn
2020-10-17 03:53:45 +0000 UTCFun fact: the Hercules "DISAPPOINTED" running gag was ripped off from Kevin Kline in A FISH CALLED WANDA.
Andrew Horn
2020-10-17 03:53:17 +0000 UTCGot it. Its on the menu for next week.
david l shields jr
2020-10-16 18:49:02 +0000 UTCBravo for the obscure but extremely funny Hercules riff..."Disappointed!"
Paul Rabogliatti
2020-10-16 18:33:04 +0000 UTCIt should theoretically work with that. Let us know if it does, and I'l add "VHS" to the metadata of compatible sources :)
RiffTrax
2020-10-16 16:40:52 +0000 UTCI know what I'm doing this weekend :D
Dr. Girlfriend Experience
2020-10-16 16:19:16 +0000 UTCThe riffers are on fire in this one!
Jason Joseph
2020-10-16 16:17:50 +0000 UTCLooks like I'm going to have to bust out my vhs copy of Gymkata 😁
Zerocool
2020-10-16 16:11:27 +0000 UTC
