Mondo Baltimore: Embracing the Weird and Wonderful World of Bad Movies with Ros Paris and Michael Ridgaway

Discover the magic of artistic expression with 'The Truth in This Art,' where Rob Lee uncovers the hidden truths within art with today's guest: Ros Paris or Rosalind Paris, a local comedian who cohosts Mondo Baltimore as Frau Ankenstein. An avid lover of bizarre pop culture, she’s been a part of the Mondo Committee for 3 years. Prior to Mondo, she was a founding member of Free Range Improv in Annapolis. On the other hand, Michael Ridgaway is a cohost of Mondo Baltimore. With Ros, Michael is doing monthly Mondo Baltimore shows and other screenings. During the pandemic lockdowns, Michael helped launch a weekly Mondo movie stream.

Mondo Baltimore film series shows horrible and bizarre cult films.

Ros Paris and Michael Ridgaway are the hosts of Mondo Baltimore, a movie night in the city that is devoted to bad movies. They have been co-hosting and on the committee for Mondo Baltimore for several years, taking over from the original hosts. Ros has a background in comedy and improv, while Michael has degrees in physics and theater. They both bring their unique skills and personalities to the Mondo Baltimore events, creating a fun and entertaining experience for the audience.

During this special feature:

• Discover the unique charm of Mondo Baltimore, a movie night that celebrates the endearing appeal of "so bad, they're good" films.
• Delve into the immersive world of Mondo Baltimore's hosts, who transform into horror hosts, sparking audience engagement through participation and heckling.
• Explore the realm of obscure and delightfully weird movies showcased at Mondo Baltimore, offering an unusual and captivating cinematic experience.
• Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Mondo Baltimore's events, where hosts orchestrate fun with drinking games, skits, and exciting raffle prizes.
• Uncover the allure of watching movies that may be considered failures, yet remain entertaining and enjoyable in the context of Mondo Baltimore.
• Understand the skillful approach of the hosts in addressing sensitive or problematic content in the movies, fostering open discussions with the audience to provide valuable context.

Tune in and be amazed as Ros and Michael discuss their experiences hosting a movie night dedicated to bad movies. They talk about the origins of Mondo Baltimore and how they became involved in the organization. They also share their interests outside of Mondo Baltimore, including Ros's background in comedy and improv and Michael's work in the science and theater fields. They explain what Mondo Baltimore is all about and how they create a unique and entertaining experience for the audience. They discuss the challenges of hosting niche programming and how they navigate sensitive or problematic content in the movies they show. Overall, they provide insight into the world of Mondo Baltimore and the joy of watching and discussing bad movies.

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Mondo Baltimore

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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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