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Title: Mike Nelson's Mind over Matters by Michael J. Nelson ISBN: 0-06-093614-2 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 05 March, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.21 (47 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Mike proves it!
Comment: Michael J. ('Mike') Nelson first soared to international super-stardom in the galactic mega-hit TV show 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,' in which men and bots made fun of bad movies. Striking out on his own, Mike then rocked the world with 'Movie Megacheese,' a collection of essays in which he ... made fun of bad movies. And now, Mike boldly draws us out of our comfort zones with 'Mind Over Matters,' in which he makes fun of (and this is important) things that *aren't movies*!
And he does it really well.
I was a little nervous at first. Movies, after all, exist to be criticized. It makes sense for them to be reviewed. But why would someone sit down and write a short article about meat? Or deconstruct a trip to Radio Shack or an afternoon moving a buddy's couch? Because they're funny, that's why.
I found myself laughing aloud almost from the very beginning. I had to hide my head under a pillow when I read the line about 'eating women and chasing grapes,' so as not to wake my sleeping bride. Mike's analysis of the Fonz, from TV's 'Happy Days,' was hilarious -- but also an insightful puncturing of an inherently implausible TV premise ('I never believed the Fonz could beat up a wood duck, let alone the much larger thugs he often bested or frightened away with lackluster feints.'). The description of a college English professor in 'Did He Say "Meep"?' was unforgettable, and 'Yes, I Have Never Been Mellow' was a moving ode to the Seventies.
With this book, Mike Nelson moves beyond the 'any MSTie will love this' category and into the larger (and I hope more remunerative) one of 'any humor fan will love this, period.' Way to go, Mike. We knew you could do it.
Rating: 4
Summary: Another bullseye from Mike Nelson.
Comment: Mike Nelson, the sorely-missed former host and head writer for the uproariously funny television program, MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000, returns to the literary field once more with his follow-up to 2000's MIKE NELSON'S MOVIE MEGACHEESE. Like that book, MIND OVER MATTERS is a collection of sometimes bizarrely stream-of-consciousness essays, but does not confine itself to the discussion of film. Instead, MATTERS is broken up into a handful of (sort of) related topics, from work to family.
Many find Mike Nelson's writing to be an acquired taste, as the humor in his essays often depends on sticking with him through a series of interlinked digressions that may, or may not, have any sort of real point. As a result, casual readers might be put off by Nelson's skewed approach to the essayist's craft, particularly if they aren't ready for it. However, fans of Nelson's writing, and his MST3K work, will be thrilled with this latest release, and will doubtless have to wipe tears and stop to catch their breath more than once.
Rating: 5
Summary: Absolutely hilarious
Comment: Bottom line: if you like MST3K, you will love this book. Mike Nelson has never been funnier. His essay topics range from the hell that is shopping at Radioshack to a hilarious account of his ill-fated theater career. I would recommend this to any MST fan and everyone, in general. My wife has only watched the show a few times and she absolutely loved this book.
Kudos, Mr. Nelson.
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Title: Mike Nelson's Movie Megacheese by Michael J. Nelson ISBN: 0380814676 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 20 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Mike Nelson's Death Rat! : A Novel by Michael J. Nelson ISBN: 0060934727 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 15 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: A Year at the Movies : One Man's Filmgoing Odyssey by Kevin Murphy ISBN: 0060937866 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Amazing Colossal Episode Guide by Trace Beaulieu ISBN: 0553377833 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 April, 1996 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title:Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 4 ASIN: B0000TAYWA Publisher: Wea Corp Pub. Date: 18 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $59.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $50.99 |
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