# Project: ALF (1996) with Waxing the Porpoise

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Podcast: [Dead Formats: An Obscure Movie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dead-formats-an-obscure-movie-podcast-7208988)
Published: 2025-09-08T06:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://deadformats.podbean.com/e/project-alf-1996-with-waxing-the-porpoise/
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## Resource

Chris is joined by Jim and Steve from Waxing The Porpoise to discuss the 1996 made-for-TV movie Project: ALF. They delve into the movie's plot, its standing as a series finale for the ALF TV show, and share personal anecdotes about the franchise. The conversation explores various facets, including Martin Sheen's surprising role, the film's humor (or lack thereof), and ALF's cultural impact, particularly in Germany. The episode includes a humorous game segment in which Jim and Steve compete to answer geography questions based on an the MS-DOS computer game, ALF's U.S. Geography. Buy your tickets to Pulgasari 3D at the Guild Cinema on July 31st @ 10:30pm Follow Us: Bluesky // Instagram // Letterboxd Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/CJWWRQUmEJ

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