The Wilder Ride

Dr. Frankenstein's creature begins to win audience after walking forward and then back. Inga is very happy to see the performance is going well. The doctor addresses the crowd and tells them he is going to impress them even more by presenting a sophisticated, cultured, man about town. The lights go down and then, in the blackout, we hear, "Hit it!" The lights come up and reveal both Dr. Frankenstein and his creature in tuxedos. Music for Puttin on the Ritz begins and so, too, does the song and dance number.

Joining us again as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Matt Gray, former private detective and current land surveyor.

We begin the minute with the audience still freaking out at the stumbling monster. Dr. Frankenstein immediately chides them and reminds them they are scientists! We assures them there is nothing to fear. Once they calm down, he gives his creation a command to walk forward, heel to toe. The monster takes a few steps forward. At this sight, the audience claps. The doctor then instructs his creature to do it backwards. The creature immediately returns to his starting position, this time walking toe to heel. The audience is delighted and applauds. Dr. Frankenstein pops what looks like a dog treat into the monsters mouth. After all, dogs love treats! The last second of the episode reveals Inga clapping delightedly in the wings.

Joining for the last time as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Eric Nash, co-host of Watchmen Minute and a huge devotee of the movies-by-minutes format. He has been a guest on dozens of other MxM podcasts.

Dr. Frankenstein continues on the stage, addressing the audience of some distinction. He assures them that bringing something to life would be an accomplishment. However, what he is about to reveal is going to go straight to the heart of immortality itself. As the audience, including the Monopoly guy, scoffs at his boast, Dr. Frankenstein presents the creature, who stumbles through the curtain to the shock of the audience. Didn't we see this before in the movie King Kong?

Joining for the first time as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Eric Nash, co-host of Watchmen Minute and a huge devotee of the movies-by-minutes format.

As we begin today's episode, the camera continues to pan across the theatre, full of patrons. While they patiently sit, waiting for the show to start, the police make an entrance. Because of the possibility of something going wrong, Inspector Kemp has guards on hand. After one of the officer fixes his outstretched arm, a spotlight hits the stage. The emcee addresses the audience and then introduces someone who is both fahmeese and infamous -- Baron Freidrich von Frankenstein. Because of his family's reputation, there is no other applause save for the emcee's.

Joining for the first time as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Eric Nash, co-host of Watchmen Minute and a huge devotee of the movies-by-minutes format. He has been a guest on dozens of other MxM podcasts.

We begin with Dr. Frankenstein telling his monster he will show him how much he is loved. He promises to teach him to walk and talk and to prove to the world just what an amazing contribution to science he will be! Inga asks if Frederick is okay and he acknowledges by claiming his name is FRANKENSTEIN! We close with a marquee displaying a gathering of notable scientists to see a one-night-only presentation of The Creature.

Returning to us as a guest on the Wilder Ride is Sean German, host of Groundhog Minute, co-host of Spinal Tap Minute and creator of Five Minutes of Mime. Sean was last with us during minutes 26-30, where we went from the candle in the bookcase to a freshly dead Igor sitting on the shelf. If you thought he gave a thorough explanation of immortality on the Indiana Jones minute, you haven't heard anything. Today, he delivers his full-on doctoral thesis on the subject.

We continue today's episode with Dr. Frankenstein telling his creature to look at that sweet smile. Once the creature is taken off guard, Frederick continues to flatter the monster until he eventually ends up sitting on his lap. By the end of the minute, it seems as though the young Dr. Frankenstein is building up to a huge revelation about his own existence.

Returning to us as a guest on the Wilder Ride is Sean German, host of Groundhog Minute, co-host of Spinal Tap Minute and creator of Five Minutes of Mime. Sean was last with us during minutes 26-30, where we went from the candle in the bookcase to a freshly dead Igor sitting on the shelf.

Dr. Frankenstein begs to be let out of the room, resorting to both cursing and calling for his mommy. It is evident that none of his compatriots are going to break their promise to not unlock the door. Turing to face the creature, who has broken free from his bonds, the young Dr. Frankenstein first mutters something under his breath and then goes for the only play he has -- flattery.

Joining us for the first time as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Jody Stancil, pastor at Riverside Community Church, who is a huge fan of the work of Gene Wilder.

At the start of this episode, Dr. Frankenstein is still giving out his very specific and detailed instruction to Frau Blucher, Inga and Igor. He demands, under no circumstances are they to open the locked door once he steps inside. As he makes his way into the private library, now a prison for his creature, he accidentally bumps the table. This causes the monster to awaken with a roar. Dr. Frankenstein immediately tries to make a u-turn for the door.

Joining us again today as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Jody Stancil, pastor at Riverside Community Church, who is a huge fan of the work of Gene Wilder.

The Young Dr. Frankenstein, still in disguise, yells, "Now!" and a giant cargo net falls on the monster. Then the doctor, joined by Inga and Igor, wrestle with the creature allowing Inga to give him a sedative. Once back in the secret laboratory, Dr. Frankenstein has decided on a new course of action to try to save his poor creation.

We discuss the original script and how much of the motivations were left on the cutting room floor. In the script, Frau Blucher pulls out a gun to force the doctor to figure out a way to save his creature. The discussion turns toward one of economy instead of so much extraneous dialogue.

Joining us for the first time as our guest on the Wilder Ride is Jody Stancil, pastor at Riverside Community Church, who is a huge fan of the work of Gene Wilder and a good fried of co-host Walt Murray.

We continue with the door to Harold's cottage being decimated and then find out that the final line of the blind man had been in the script this whole time. We then see the hulking shadow of the creature roaming the late-night streets of Transylvania when he is suddenly drawn to the sound of a violin playing a familiar tune. As he is lured, a bearded man in an over-sized hat yells, "Now!"

Returning for one more day here on the Wilder Ride, Doug Greenberg of Rocky Minute, will help to close out the last moments of the scene between Harold and Frankenstein's monster.