AboutBarbara L. Baker Expertise I am a professor of communication at a midwest university, who has expertise on subjects related to film. I can answer general questions on film comedy (especially in the United States) and comic theory. I have a particular interest in satirical comedy, especially of the 1960s and 1970s. I also could answer questions related to specific comic genres, such as comedian comedies, screwball comedies, "stupid" comedies, and so forth. The more specific you can make your question, the better (e.g. main plot details, main characters, possible character names, how you viewed the show, etc.). I also need to have a release date (or range of dates, or at least the year you viewed the film).
I am less able to answer questions about TV shows and series, and recent comic films and actors (although I would do my best to find out). I cannot answer questions about specific "Our Gang" episodes, anime/magna or about film collectables. I generally cannot provide movie recommendations, since what I find funny others may not. Nor will I answer obvious homework (although I will point you to resources to help answer the question, if asked). I also can't help you find movie stars, or where to buy movie memorabilia, or tell you how to break into the business.
Experience Course work in comedy films along with teaching about comedy films for several years; I've also conducted research into comedy films and TV shows.
Education/Credentials Ph.D. in Communication, emphasis in film and rhetoric
Question please can someone answer me this. this movie is about a man and 2 animated characters sitting in the cinema watching various b movies and they are doing comentary on the movies they are watching and hilarious voiceovers. please help!
Answer Nikkie, this sounds like the movie version of the cult TV show "Mystery Science Theatre 3000" which ran for ten seasons in the 1980s. The film, "Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Movie" came out in 1996. The only reason I'm not 100% certain that it is the film you remember is is that the 2 characters with the man are not animated, but puppets made to look like robots. There is only one film spoofed in the film, although the TV show had a different film each week (along with short subjects). If this is not the film you are looking for, then I'm sorry, but I hope that it is.
