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Matrix Reloaded as the new Rocky Horror/MST3K

22:37 / 29.05.03

I'd put this in the movie section if it wasn't so much of a conversation/idea thing.

And just so you guys know, I've yet to see the picture, but I've heard it to be extremely horrid from plethoras of sources.

So ya, Reloaded seems like a wonderful candidate for the postmodern future freaks to have some fun with, know what I mean? An unintentional cult classic. Anyone see where I'm going with this? But then again I've never seen Reloaded (and I really don't want to: I'm putting it off and off) and you guys will probably be predictable and ask me to explain "postmodern future freaks" before you discuss the issue at hand.

The issue being a perfect answer to the Hollywood marketing of ideas invented by the fringe decades and decades ago: finally pacakged to the masses as this hip new version of the "take the red pill" future: the idea being to play the commentary on this issue as the new Rocky Horror/MST3K for the cynical/twisted/jaded/cyborg generation.

Flame on, brothers and sistas. But don't take "postmodern future freaks" seriously, because this whole new flesh thing is all about being aware of its ironic/marketed silliness and twisting it around into new craziness.

Let's start now! You're either with us or you're with the terrorists. I declare Matrix Reloaded, which I have yet to see, the new unintentional cult classic.

22:56 / 29.05.03

Oh go on, see it. Sneak in through the side door or something.

Then record it all on a 3G videophone, edit it realtime in the cinema and broadcast a cut-up fuck-up version to the world, splicing Cronenberg and Kronenbourg. Bunnies And Burroughs. Restream the mainstream. No, don't do that, that's what I did. You had to be there.

23:37 / 29.05.03

Horrid/wonderful thought just came to me... naked Lunch..the Musical.

00:02 / 30.05.03

What do I do now? My brother,
Has become some sort of centipede or other!

Hang him! Hang him! And you will see,
His glistening boy-cum spurting free-ee-ee...

00:21 / 30.05.03

-I've got an apple. A lovely apple.
And I see you have no apple resting on your head.

-You have a bullet, in a gun barrel.
I see where this is going and fear I may end up quite dead.

-But I've been snorting and with bugs carvorting
now please stand still, enjoy the thrill, enjoy the rush...

- My head will gush

-Hush! Just be a dear, just do not fear. One quick shot. Thats all I've got. Stand right there. On that spot.

00:38 / 30.05.03

I have some junk, some lovely junk, it goes into the vein...

CHORUS: Aaaaaahh.... (fall to floor, pause)

But now I have awoken, how can I more junk obtain?
I must go see a poor croaker, with a fake case of neuralgia...

DOCTOR: No! You shall not have more morphine! I have only just prescribed ya! (wags finger)

I have burnt out all the doctors, what's a junky now to do?
I am junk-sick! I am weary! I must buy some, but from who?
I shall steal this suitcase since I have no ready cash to buy...
It's leather but (gasp) it's full of legs! My goodness, my oh my!

00:56 / 30.05.03

Thats it! Im gonna get some cash and tour this production right up broadways ass!

Spare Ass Annie...whats a guy to do?
At least your ass isnt smarter than you!!!
Mine did tricks..it paid the bills.
Then started ranting about free will.
Now I think Im fading away...
As my ass grows stronger each daaaaaaaaaay!

01:38 / 30.05.03

There once was a man/woman who wouldn't accept the Real world when they were shown it even though the alternative meant their 'lifeforce' being gradually used for alternative machine purposes while they slept which probably was some fiends up to no good I'll be bound , from Nantucket...

who kept all their eggs in a bucket

while Neo did dance

with Home & Away's Lance

the world carried on around him regardless. (until the next time)

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

10:02 / 30.05.03

I'm Captain Clark and I welcome you aboard
I'm Captain Clark; I trust you won't be bored
MrBradleyMrMartin, your berth awaits
We're cruising through the Bering Straits

This is Dr Benway, our ship's medic
Did you want Thai food or Ayurvedic? (sorry)
I'm Captain Clark and I welcome... yooooo... a-BOARD!!!

lord nuneaton savage

11:10 / 30.05.03

Funnily enough there were actually plans for Frank Zappa to produce a musical version of Naked Lunch in the 70's. It never happened and now we can see why.

Matthew Fluxington

13:17 / 30.05.03

It's an unintentional cult film?

It seems to me that they did everything they could to make the Matrix movies into a cult "trilogy"...

14:23 / 30.05.03

Well I know I've wanted sacrifice a few people at the Matrix Reloaded.

05:41 / 31.05.03

Any movie that tries to be a cult movie (or trilogy) doesn't end up making the soccer team.

The reason Reloaded would be a good cult movie would be the RHPS/MST3K touch, not the movie itself. ::hands you some candy:: Reloaded could be an event.

I actually might go to see the shit now, partially because of these songs here. You guys are hilarious.

ONLY NICE THINGS

07:48 / 31.05.03

This is a lovely idea - anyone mind if I whack it over to the Films/Movies/TV, and maybe throw it open to any musical treatments of cult cinema?

12:56 / 31.05.03

Haus.... you just said "lovely idea". This is a Rage thread. Are you okay? Are you... you?

* doppelganger patrol go go go! *

ONLY NICE THINGS

22:57 / 31.05.03

As ever, Bill, I refer you to the Haus guide to successful tackling:

Attack the balls, not the man

I think that this is a top idea, and deserves lengthy addition in the slower world of the Spectacle.

Now, try again, with this line:

Have you betrayed us? Have you betrayed...........me?

Bonus points for reference to Zoey Passmore. Meanwhile, anyone mind if I move to move?

07:34 / 01.06.03

As far as I remembered, Cult Film != Bad Film. But hey, let's not get into that argument again.

STOATIE LIEKS CHOCOLATE MILK

21:12 / 01.06.03

If everyone's gonna be adding to their own fictitious librettos, then maybe the Creation, Haus? Cos then there'd be books 'n' comics 'n' stuff in there too!

ONLY NICE THINGS

21:21 / 01.06.03

That's a very good idea, Maominstoat. It can nestle with the Matrix Rebranded. And schnooogle. Schnoooogle....

20:55 / 06.06.03

Bumpity.

Just got kicked out halfway through last night for sparking up a bowl in the theater. Sneaking into the show has become a hobby, now. Wonder when enough people will cult it. Gotta get the word out. Anyone want to help post flyers?

Mister Six, whom all the girls

15:59 / 21.06.03

"Have you betrayed us? Have you betrayed...........me?"

Huzzawha? A Blakes 7 ref?? You guys just woke me up.