tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post2743406886065883614..comments2023-09-05T09:06:09.136-05:00Comments on Atop the Fourth Wall: Santa Claus Conquers the MartiansLewis Lovhaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06724769374732321363noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-75289994818022570292015-02-03T03:58:22.214-06:002015-02-03T03:58:22.214-06:00There used to be a theater troupe in Fullerton, CA...There used to be a theater troupe in Fullerton, CA, The Hunger Artists Theater, that put on stage versions of both Night of the Living Dead and this movie. It's a shame they aren't an active company anymore.SonofMrPeanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414222986270728245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-47000493398514487582012-10-19T01:17:04.334-05:002012-10-19T01:17:04.334-05:00That completely improved my mood. Thank you :)
L...That completely improved my mood. Thank you :)<br /><br />Linkara+ MST:3K for the win.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09139941818637196445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-20973067103540999122011-09-13T20:15:42.721-05:002011-09-13T20:15:42.721-05:00So, low on conquest, high on creepy laughs is how ...So, low on conquest, high on creepy laughs is how Santa rolls on Mars?enigmus20https://www.blogger.com/profile/07342398525612663696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-18716184644818557342011-04-24T14:50:57.591-05:002011-04-24T14:50:57.591-05:00Er, left out, specifically kidnapping children.Er, left out, specifically kidnapping children.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535021061176533697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-16838883302933684052011-04-24T14:46:25.737-05:002011-04-24T14:46:25.737-05:00I'm amazed nobody posted about this. I can tel...I'm amazed nobody posted about this. I can tell you why they changed the thing where the aliens take the kids against their will: Comics Code Authority.<br /><br />Aliens taking children is kidnapping, something expressly forbidden under the Comics Code.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06535021061176533697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-44845499113890963112011-01-20T23:35:36.604-06:002011-01-20T23:35:36.604-06:00This better be good, you did the opening right. :P...This better be good, you did the opening right. :P<br /><br />Wait, the robot is Torg? Is that like Torgo? Is there some great confluence of bad movies that demands they reference each other?<br /><br />Splat. I'm not sure I want to know.<br /><br />Actually, it looks like the kids could fit into that air duct. Though, apparently, the Martians actually read the Evil Overlord List. That's worrying.<br /><br />...that is a disturbing laughing scene. Although if you really wanted to turn it up a little, you should have shifted to the Mechakara reverb.Nightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-51900348507249898102010-12-29T06:55:15.044-06:002010-12-29T06:55:15.044-06:00I remember this movie, though I didn't actuall...I remember this movie, though I didn't actually think it was one of their funniest episodes (which is by no means the same as not funny, it IS Mystery Science Theatre). And now I'm inspired to go rewatch MST3K again.<br /><br />Is it just me or is Santa reminiscent of Mark Hamill's Joker in that creepy laughing scene?shikome kido mihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081507123236685452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-67965907342160302942010-12-28T02:43:56.683-06:002010-12-28T02:43:56.683-06:00When it comes to the kids with the knowledge of ad...When it comes to the kids with the knowledge of adults thing, knowledge does not equal maturity. Being geeky I will pull another fictional character out. Ivy, or the Archive, from The Dresden Files has all written knowledge stored in her mind. That said, she wrote a contract for a duel to the death to end a war in crayon and is distracted by kitties. I'm not saying that this comic wasn't stupid for doing it, just that I'm willing to accept it in other stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-65862813590873443222010-12-27T16:17:38.225-06:002010-12-27T16:17:38.225-06:00I watch the movie (as well as the MST3K Santa clau...I watch the movie (as well as the MST3K Santa claus) every year with my dad. He reminds me that not only did he see it in theaters, but he saw in theaters at least three times. It would seem that here in St. Louis they would bring the movie back every Christmas.<br /><br />Hope you had a good christmas Linkara, great videoGregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-44093595227551941412010-12-26T21:55:17.091-06:002010-12-26T21:55:17.091-06:00This is supposed to be one of the worst movies eve...This is supposed to be one of the worst movies ever made? Sorry, I've seen stupider, nastier stuff with far worse production values. It might not even be the worst Christmas movie ever!<br /><br />Still, it IS pretty bad and deserves to be made fun of. So thanks for that Linkara, it was a nice Christmas Episode. :)<br /><br />Btw, call me crazy, but I think a new version of Santa Claus Conquers The Martians, with a better story and effects (possibly animated) could work out. Heck, next year we are getting Mars Needs Moms! (yes, seriously) so...Sijohttp://Sijoy2k5@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-33171639366865738892010-12-22T00:50:30.643-06:002010-12-22T00:50:30.643-06:00Hi. Been watching AT4W (is that acceptable) for th...Hi. Been watching AT4W (is that acceptable) for the past few months, and this is my first comment. I kinda wish that the people who produce the MST3K DVDs bundle <i>Santa Claus Conquers The Martians</i> and <i>Santa Claus</i> together, instead of charging a lot for four episodes. Even if they had to throw in, say, Crow with a red nose, it would still be cheaper.<br /><br />And I think Santa would've gone to Mars on his own. It's all of a part of Santa Inc., financed by reclusive billionaire Kristopher Kringle. Members include Father Christmas (England), Babbo Natale (Italy), Tomten (Sweden), Père Noël (France), Julenissen (Norway), and Joulupukki (the Finnish "Yule Goat"). Their greatest foe? Mexican Satan. See how it all ties together?Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852575772594932966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-13185028674470500142010-12-21T19:01:00.506-06:002010-12-21T19:01:00.506-06:00I never did make it through that episode of MST3K....I never did make it through that episode of MST3K. Right around when the Martians pick up the kids my brain just said "Buhhhh". But I'm thinking I should try again, with some friends this time.<br /><br />I don't know how you find these things! A lot of fun this week. While, as Mountain King says, you can't huddle a group around the comic so much, we CAN get together to watch the latest Atop the Fourth Wall. So that's something.<br /><br />Again, Merry Christmas to you and Liz! (And Tom, Pollo, and Bear)<br /><br />-OracleLizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453159150310128680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-42092232069698484362010-12-21T15:08:33.155-06:002010-12-21T15:08:33.155-06:00I grew up watching this movie every single Christm...I grew up watching this movie every single Christmas. It is infamous in my family. Why, dear God, did I not know THIS existed?!Entertainer13http://www.centurycitygames.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-86426879835881365472010-12-21T14:04:03.319-06:002010-12-21T14:04:03.319-06:00Thank you for an awesome show. I am a huge mst3k ...Thank you for an awesome show. I am a huge mst3k fan and that christmas special is my favorite episode. I especially loved the ending with their special song. You rock and hope you have both a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.Sierradragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200727091594442810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-45584145738130477592010-12-21T10:58:15.278-06:002010-12-21T10:58:15.278-06:00Showed your review to my dad, who is both a MST3K ...Showed your review to my dad, who is both a MST3K fan and saw Santa Claus Conquers the Martians in theaters.<br /><br />He actually said that his brother had a copy of the comic. It came with a free record of the song from the movie.<br /><br />Great review. Merry Christmas.samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-22009363301548070382010-12-21T09:30:21.335-06:002010-12-21T09:30:21.335-06:00"hey linkara i was just wondering when you wi..."hey linkara i was just wondering when you will post a link to your riff of the power rangers/tmnt episode anyway this episode was good and have a mary christmas "<br /><br />The audio is too difficult to make out, so releasing it would just leave a lot of people frustrated that they can't hear it.Lewis Lovhaughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724769374732321363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-32113573577414948972010-12-21T09:20:53.117-06:002010-12-21T09:20:53.117-06:00hey linkara i was just wondering when you will pos...hey linkara i was just wondering when you will post a link to your riff of the power rangers/tmnt episode anyway this episode was good and have a mary christmasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-17041245225691954942010-12-20T23:18:11.638-06:002010-12-20T23:18:11.638-06:00Same issue I had with the movie: Santa doesn't...Same issue I had with the movie: Santa doesn't really "conquer" the Martians as much as he wins them over with charm and mildly annoys a military leader.<br /><br />Now "Santo vs. The Martians" (the alternate is "El Santo Conquers the Martians")? Now there we see the martians get legitimately conquered.<br /><br />Once a masked mexican wrestler grinds your elite guard to dust and then body slams your leader like a sack of potatos, yeah, you've been conquered.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you, Linkara!Yogurtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-42278897289340390282010-12-20T23:08:18.995-06:002010-12-20T23:08:18.995-06:00Just pulled out my DVD of the MST3k episode right ...Just pulled out my DVD of the MST3k episode right now. Holds upreally well.Paul S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13522335321552647450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-41173787137922679032010-12-20T22:22:00.200-06:002010-12-20T22:22:00.200-06:00Ha HA! Another with the same annual routine?
MST...Ha HA! Another with the same annual routine? <br /><br />MST3k is a family standard here (possibly the only thing my mother, brother,and I agree on when we're together), so "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" is obligatory for us (Cinematic Titanic's only made it worse... now we have to watch it -twice- every holiday season :P). Mostly because I'm the only one who can sit through the Mexican 'Santa Claus', and otherwise because my tone-deaf mother likes to sing along with the 'Hooray for Santa Claus' song. Ow!<br /><br />Still, awesome review! When you mentioned a special Christmas comic that was probably unheard of, I didn't see this one coming. I was half expecting something along the lines of last year's nightmare *shudder*.<br /><br />It's kind of sad that a comic, designed to make a film made with more cardboard sets than "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" look good, can't even tell a simple joke right ('Martian Marshmallow'... really?!). Still, it makes for a nice bit of riffing.<br /><br />And I was almost worried you'd missed out on the 'ventilation shaft in the airlock' issue... That one's bugged me ever since I was five!Literate Deadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857084555580377043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-53077137775708567242010-12-20T22:04:08.277-06:002010-12-20T22:04:08.277-06:00This was a big surprise! I didn't think there ...This was a big surprise! I didn't think there would be a comic of THIS movie... ever. How you got it is unknown to me but I'm glad you did.<br /><br />Yeah, Santa conquers the Martians may be a stupid movie but it's a harmless movie. Its meant for little kids, so really if you can't laugh at it and enjoy yourself there is something wrong with you. Of course it helps when Joel and the Bots are laughing along with ya.<br /><br />Great little Christmasy review Linkara, I enjoyed the new old guy voice too and thanks for sharing one of your own holiday traditions with us, that was nice.<br /><br />You know what would've been a good companion piece for this review? that short comic of Santa fighting his way through Apokolips just to deliver Darkseid some coal. Most badass depiction of Santa ever.<br /><br />Anyway, great job sir.Lizard-Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724337299350786016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-17943476487074189492010-12-20T21:54:07.660-06:002010-12-20T21:54:07.660-06:00*has not started watching video just yet/sees what...*has not started watching video just yet/sees what today's comic is/bursts up laughing*<br /><br />Seriously?! They made a comic version? This ought to be good...SailorCardKnightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-182770201372066242010-12-20T21:31:55.891-06:002010-12-20T21:31:55.891-06:00Well, I must say. That was quite a lot of fun.
A...Well, I must say. That was quite a lot of fun.<br /><br />And a rather excellent birthday gift.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your loved ones Lewis, and here's to the future.<br /><br />Justin S HarrisonJSNionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272698678080051397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-83470860572368100482010-12-20T21:19:36.640-06:002010-12-20T21:19:36.640-06:00If the Martians didnt want their kids watching Ear...If the Martians didnt want their kids watching Earth Programs, why would they make a machine that is capable of doing it?Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-18290699254484667842010-12-20T20:48:03.045-06:002010-12-20T20:48:03.045-06:00I love the MST3K version of this movie, in fact th...I love the MST3K version of this movie, in fact this is my 3rd year watching it. One major difference I noted about the comic is that the Martian ship looks like a flying saucer instead of the "cricket lighter". The movie also has my favorite MST3K quote.<br /><br />Kimar: Voldar, this is another one of your delaying tactics! You've been opposing me at every turn! I'm warning you, change your attitude!<br />Crow: (backsassing) I'm warning you, change your attitude!Rhomeganoreply@blogger.com