Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. the Tall Old Man, His Dwarf Helpers, and the Shiny Balls (1995) with Bones and DK
Dead Formats: An Obscure Movie Podcast
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Show Notes
Chris is joined by returning guests Bones of 5 Day Rentals and DK from Nerds, Geeks, and the Kitchen Sink/DK & Dan Like Bands to discuss a bizarre 1995 Russian bootleg book called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. the Old Man, his Dwarf Helpers, and the Shiny Balls (Черепашки Ниндзя против Длинного Старика его помощников карликов и блестящих шаров). The trio navigate through the bizarre narrative that combines elements of the TMNT franchise with the Phantasm films, highlighting the book's peculiarities, awkward translations, and missed opportunities for creativity. They also riff on the novel's cultural context, its surprising lack of original content, and have an extensive tangent about pizza in honor of National Pizza Day. The episode wraps up with reflections on potential mashup ideas and upcoming projects.
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