This week on episode #143 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we made Marvin watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) for the first time. While Superman (1978) and Batman (1989) are usually credited with shaping the comic book movie genre, TMNT deserves to be part of that conversation. We debate whether this “cult classic” was really a pioneer hiding in plain sight, a film that bridged gritty comic book adaptations with mainstream success.

Along the way, we break down James Gunn’s plans for the Superman Saga, why South Park feels sharper than ever, and our reviews for Alien: Earth episodes 1 & 2, and the latest Friday the 13th short film, Sweet Revenge.

📌 Chapters
00:00 - We're Too Terminally "Online"
04:13 - Is Alien: Earth Adding To The Franchise?
30:41 - Jason's Return is Better Than We imagined
42:45 - Daniel Day Lewis Coming Out of Retirement
44:48 - James Gunn Announces the Superman Saga
53:34 - South Park is Better Than Ever
56:17 - The Duffer Brothers Leave Netflix
59:00 - Marvin's First Time Watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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