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Category: Humor

Films can be funny, but this is humor about films: parodies, satires, and more.

The Hobbit trailer, real and literal

Posted on Jan 11, 2012Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Peter Jackson returns to Middle-Earth this December with JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit. Here's the actual trailer and a parody with literal lyrics.

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Cello Wars

Posted on Dec 6, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

The Piano Guys, including Steven Sharp Nelson and Tel Stewart, present the dueling Cello Wars, featuring variations on John Williams' Star Wars soundtrack.

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Duck Tape TRON

Posted on Aug 22, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Jay Maynard, aka TRON Guy, recreates the light cycle scene from the classic Disney sci-fi film TRON in this commercial for Duck Tape.

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The Netflix Relief Fund

Posted on Jul 28, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Netflix has raised its DVD and streaming subscription plan prices. Customers are outraged. Jason Alexander asks that you donate to the Netflix Relief Fund.

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The Avengers' Backup

Posted on Jul 27, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

What if Nick Fury from the Marvel films recruited from non-superhero movies for the Avengers team? Hilarity ensues.

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Ode to Spot Rap

Posted on May 28, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Data is one of my favorite characters in all of Star Trek lore. He's so sincere and earnest, yet he often falls short in his attempts to become more human. The best that others can do is patiently appreciate the effort and be encouraging. A prime example is in the TNG episode "Schisms", in which…

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Star Trek Voyager Turns 16

Posted on Jan 16, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Star Trek: Voyager debuted on this day in 1995. Here's a breakdown of the formula every episode followed.

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RiffTrax Shines on Twilight

Posted on Jun 30, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse comes out today. As a hardcore fantasy fan and a guy, I'm excited — to see what RiffTrax will do with it!

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