Master Pancake Takes on Roar For Alamo on Demand

Movie mockers to savage the world's wildest film

"...alcoholic milkshakes, then you'd probably nominate Austin's film riffers Master Pancake and insane kids-and-animals movie Roar. Now, the inevitable..."

May 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Master Pancake Says Goodbye to Owen Egerton With Special Show

Original member exits with a mini-marathon of movies

"...Master Pancake Theater, those adorable homegrown loonies who lampoon the..."

May 19, 2023 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Comedy: Doug Benson & Master Pancake: Leprechaun 5

Beloved pot and movie buff is back at SXSW with signature shows

"...the now 5-year-old SXSW tradition of Doug Benson joining Master Pancake to mock a Leprechaun movie...."

March 17, 2017 Arts Post by Carina Magyar

Master Pancake Flattens 'Road House'

For love (of Swayze) and money (for cancer research)

"...Erler (late of Mister Sinus) and his newest troupe, Master Pancake Theater, needed an appropriate movie for their Ritz..."

May 16, 2008 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

Luv Doc Recommends: Master Pancake Christmas Show

Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, Friday, December 18, 2009

"...ask for a better way to do it than Master Pancake's Christmas Show, a Christmas-clip extravaganza featuring commentary and..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Master Pancake Theatre

Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, Friday, November 2, 2007

"...enough, this Friday at the Alamo at the Ritz, Master Pancake Theater is spoofing Roadhouse, the classic Eighties bouncer..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Trickery Flickery Mock

Master Pancake makes the movies hurt so good

"...cover band Odyssey, and the more towering half of Master Pancake Theater. Now, the less towering and more abundantly..."

May 1, 2009 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Follow

Austin's own Owen Egerton directs his first movie

"...2015’s Fantastic Fest was no different, with author and Master Pancake host Owen Egerton unveiling his directorial debut, Follow...."

Sept. 30, 2016 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

San Andreas

This is how the world ends, not with a bang, but with a guffaw

"...As future fodder for Austin’s snarky Master Pancake Theater, this newest entry in the perennial "California..."

May 29, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stag Party

Stag Comedy wants to shower you in laughs

"...whose members have shattered funny bones as part of Master Pancake and KOOP's Mascot Wedding Show, among other comedic..."

Feb. 16, 2011 Arts Post by Audra Schroeder

Comedian Chris Cubas Gets His 'Movie Interruption' On

The stand-up star leaves Austin for the Alamo Drafthouse Kansas City

"...Chris Cubas: Well, they went to the Master Pancake people first, and they – I guess John..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Show Goes On For SXSW-Selected Films

Cinemas step up to provide Austin screenings

"...• 7pm Master Pancake: Leprechaun Returns Movie Riffing: Every year the Pancake..."

March 12, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Won’t Stop Announcing Awesome Stuff

May the Schwartz be with all of us

"...appearing at both the Spaceballs Quote-Along and a special Master Pancake presentation of Independence Day...."

Sept. 8, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Holiday Happenings

'Tis the season

"...The Master Pancake X-Mas Show December 16-17th Alamo Drafthouse..."

Dec. 12, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...found a guitar club as a way to bring master guitarists to the school to give concerts and master..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Owen Egerton, Austin's Man of Letters, Leaves the Community He Loves

An increasingly unwelcoming Texas leads to a big goodbye

"...is word-witty. The previous Saturday, he bid farewell to Master Pancake, the film-spoofing troupe that secured his reputation as..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Returns to Celebrate Itself

Global genre gathering announces streaming lineup

"...to make the virtual jump for such mainstays as Master Pancake (making a retro leap-back for one of their..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...with a double appearance from Steven Kostanski of Canadian splattermasters Astron-6. Not only is he bringing his newest rubber..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...establish the reputation it deserved, while local cinema baiters/haters Master Pancake will join with stoner-comedy king Doug Benson for..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Comedy: Doug Loves Movies

More high times talking cinema with Benson and friends

"...(Funniest Person in Austin winner), and John Erler (of Master Pancake). The podcast followed the usual format, complete with..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Comedians With Theatre Damage

The fourth annual Austin Sketch Fest scripts itself silly

"...Austin is home to such longtime sketch institutions as Master Pancake Theater (who are part of this fest) and..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Lyric Opera's Stampede

The opera launches a festival to celebrate Austin's musical diversity

"...the Wheel with Willie Nelson along for the ride, Master Pancake Theater mocking Pretty Woman, and, oh yes, even..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wrong

Quentin Dupieux, the director of Rubber, is back with another film brimming with encounters with the bizarre and surreal.

"...of a botched conspiracy planned by the Zen guru Master Chang (Fichtner). From here, Dolph sets out to channel..."

March 29, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Five Movies to See in Austin This Week

Your weekly film guide for Feb. 23 through March 1

"...Master Pancake Robert Rodriguez digitally adapts Frank Miller's noir graphic..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

Austin Goes Classical

This week of musical events expanded our sense of what classical guitar can be

"...theatre: an adaptation of Cervantes' novel. The music, played masterfully by the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, and the text,..."

July 2, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...cards down, down, down, down.   – Carys Anderson Master Pancake: Road House..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...Former Alamo South Lamar seats!   – James Scott Master Pancake: Road House..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How the SXSW Cancellation Has Impacted Austin Movie Theatres

Film theatres scramble to add new programming and give SXSW filmmakers a shot at still getting their movies seen

"...By," and so they have kept Doug Benson and Master Pancake vs Leprechaun Returns, with plans to add extra..."

March 13, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Good Places to Eat in Pflugerville? Easily.

Austin’s growing neighbor to the north gets cookin’ for real

"...at the rapidly growing suburb by those madcaps of Master Pancake Theater. In fact, even for a dedicated citizen..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Films to See in Austin This Week

Your weekly film guide for Feb. 2 through Feb. 8

"...Master Pancake Who would have thought that George Bernard Shaw's..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

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