Introduction to the weekly episode discussions

Paul Pain · **Reply #425 on:** June 28, 2019, 10:15:46 AM

I am trying to catch up on the Buster Keaton shorts. After that (which should be about two weeks), I plan to resume short reviews focusing on Stooges, their supporting cast, and other Columbia comedy series. It will be a mix of laughs, groans, tears, and WTFs!

metaldams · **Reply #426 on:** July 04, 2019, 10:09:04 PM

Review for Abbott and Costello’s KEEP ‘EM FLYING is now up. There is a YouTube link to watch the film as well in case you need it.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6500.new#new

Paul Pain · **Reply #427 on:** July 10, 2019, 08:58:53 AM

I have run out of Buster Keaton shorts to review as the remaining two for me, MIXED MAGIC and HAYSEED ROMANCE, aren't available on the internet at the present moment.

I have, instead, posted a review of the Andy Clyde short HOME ON THE RAGE, which co-stars Shemp Howard.

metaldams · **Reply #428 on:** July 12, 2019, 09:46:26 PM

Next Laurel and Hardy review as well as my thoughts on Home on the Rage will be delayed until Monday or Tuesday. Had a very busy week last week and got out of state family visiting this weekend.

metaldams · **Reply #429 on:** July 16, 2019, 02:09:25 PM

JITTERBUGS from Laurel and Hardy is up, complete with YouTube link to watch the movie.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6502.new#new

Paul Pain · **Reply #430 on:** July 17, 2019, 08:50:12 AM

MONEY SQUAWKS from Andy Clyde is now posted. You can watch and review it here: http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6503

metaldams · **Reply #431 on:** July 21, 2019, 10:36:00 PM

Review for Abbott and Costello’s RIDE ‘EM COWBOY is now up.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php/topic,6505.0.html

Paul Pain · **Reply #432 on:** July 27, 2019, 02:58:08 PM

It's sad to see this forum die down so much. Many posters who were extremely active when I joined haven't been on in years. I guess I thought the futzes like me preferred forums to social media and would find ways to keep things going strong.

I have my PhD comprehensive exam this Thursday. I plan to post the thread for BOOBS IN THE WOODS soon, and my review of it will come sometime hopefully shortly after my exam.

metaldams · **Reply #433 on:** July 27, 2019, 03:29:07 PM

Quote from: Paul Pain on July 27, 2019, 02:58:08 PM

It's sad to see this forum die down so much. Many posters who were extremely active when I joined haven't been on in years. I guess I thought the futzes like me preferred forums to social media and would find ways to keep things going strong.

I have my PhD comprehensive exam this Thursday. I plan to post the thread for BOOBS IN THE WOODS soon, and my review of it will come sometime hopefully shortly after my exam.

Forums in general have died down over the years because of so much social media competition. It is sad.

I’m about to finish up Laurel and Hardy and am currently doing Abbott and Costello, which should take me roughly a year. When that year is up, barring a sudden huge interest in new posters, I’ll probably stop after that. These reviews tend to get more views than comments.

Good luck on your PHD exam!

Paul Pain · **Reply #434 on:** July 27, 2019, 03:51:09 PM

Quote from: metaldams on July 27, 2019, 03:29:07 PM

I’m about to finish up Laurel and Hardy and am currently doing Abbott and Costello, which should take me roughly a year. When that year is up, barring a sudden huge interest in new posters, I’ll probably stop after that. These reviews tend to get more views than comments.

I'm amazed more because of how fast the decline was. I intend to continue doing reviews for a while, even if it's just a handful of us!

Dunrobin · **Reply #435 on:** July 27, 2019, 06:05:08 PM

Quote from: Paul Pain on July 27, 2019, 02:58:08 PM

It's sad to see this forum die down so much. Many posters who were extremely active when I joined haven't been on in years. I guess I thought the futzes like me preferred forums to social media and would find ways to keep things going strong.

I have my PhD comprehensive exam this Thursday. I plan to post the thread for BOOBS IN THE WOODS soon, and my review of it will come sometime hopefully shortly after my exam.

And yet the forum really isn't all that dead; take a look at the forum stats in the attached image. We don't have the activity of the forum's heyday, but that was also back when we were plagued with spammers and the posts were often nonsense. We may have fewer posts these days, but the quality of those posts skyrocketed over the years, and looking at the stats the page views are very definitely up. Your posts are being read, even if people don't often chime in.

And good luck on the PhD exam!

metaldams · **Reply #436 on:** July 27, 2019, 06:59:56 PM

Quote from: Dunrobin on July 27, 2019, 06:05:08 PM

And yet the forum really isn't all that dead; take a look at the forum stats in the attached image. We don't have the activity of the forum's heyday, but that was also back when we were plagued with spammers and the posts were often nonsense. We may have fewer posts these days, but the quality of those posts skyrocketed over the years, and looking at the stats the page views are very definitely up. Your posts are being read, even if people don't often chime in.

And good luck on the PhD exam!

Well how do you like that? Thanks for sharing that Rob, it’s quite encouraging.

Paul Pain · **Reply #437 on:** July 29, 2019, 08:48:39 AM

Quote from: Dunrobin on July 27, 2019, 06:05:08 PM

And yet the forum really isn't all that dead; take a look at the forum stats in the attached image. We don't have the activity of the forum's heyday, but that was also back when we were plagued with spammers and the posts were often nonsense. We may have fewer posts these days, but the quality of those posts skyrocketed over the years, and looking at the stats the page views are very definitely up. Your posts are being read, even if people don't often chime in.

And good luck on the PhD exam!

That's awesome to see! Thanks for sharing, Rob!

metaldams · **Reply #438 on:** July 29, 2019, 10:27:44 AM

Review for Laurel and Hardy’s THE DANCING MASTERS, complete with YouTube video, is up. This one’s a treat, hope you enjoy.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6508.new#new

metaldams · **Reply #439 on:** August 04, 2019, 05:57:09 PM

My review for Abbott and Costello’s RIO RITA is up. Going to have a hard time watching it without going onto some sites I’m not too sure of, so buy the DVD.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6511.msg55199#msg55199

Paul Pain · **Reply #440 on:** August 06, 2019, 08:54:45 AM

My next Shemp Howard review will come this week. Bring lots of alcohol to this and the one that follows.

EDIT: I must note that all reviews are subject to me finding a link to the short.

metaldams · **Reply #441 on:** August 12, 2019, 04:44:38 PM

Next Laurel and Hardy review should be coming tomorrow. Sorry for the delay,

metaldams · **Reply #442 on:** August 13, 2019, 11:34:58 AM

Review for Laurel and Hardy’s THE BIG NOISE is now up, with link to film included.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6517.0

metaldams · **Reply #443 on:** August 20, 2019, 11:34:05 AM

Review for Abbott and Costello’s PARDON MY SARONG is up complete with YouTube video. We got a good one this week.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6522.msg55256#msg55256

metaldams · **Reply #444 on:** August 24, 2019, 02:13:17 PM

Review for Laurel and Hardy’s NOTHING BUT TROUBLE is now up. Enjoy.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6523.new#new

metaldams · **Reply #445 on:** September 02, 2019, 06:09:35 PM

Review for Abbott and Costello’s WHO DONE IT? is ready.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6526.msg55335#msg55335

metaldams · **Reply #446 on:** September 08, 2019, 01:07:56 PM

Review for Laurel and Hardy’s THE BULLFIGHTERS, complete with YouTube video to watch the movie, is now up. In two weeks, we do ATOLL K, which will wrap up our Laurel and Hardy discussion. Been quite a ride. From then on, it will be Bud and Lou every week.

http://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6527.msg55364#msg55364

Paul Pain · **Reply #447 on:** September 11, 2019, 08:43:03 AM

Just posted a review for SALT WATER DAFFY, a 1933 short featuring Jack Haley and Shemp Howard.

metaldams · **Reply #448 on:** September 14, 2019, 03:49:32 PM

Review for Abbott and Costello’s IT AIN’T HAY is up. Go to it quickly, a YouTube link is included and who knows how long it will be up.

https://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6531.new#new

metaldams · **Reply #449 on:** September 22, 2019, 01:41:30 PM

Review for Laurel and Hardy’s UTOPIA is now up and with that, I’m done reviewing Laurel and Hardy. Straight Abbott and Costello from now on.

https://moronika.com/forums/index.php?topic=6539.msg55472#msg55472