This episode of MST3K is rather stand-apart from the others. It isn't American, Japanese, or even Canadian, but a "Russo-Finnish Co-production," that has been (naturally) poorly dubbed. However, as far as bad dubs go, the voice acting is rather good, especially when you compare it to the English voice-acting for "Prince of Space" (which I cannot complain about, because the cwappy dub-acting is part of what makes it so funny)
"Jack Frost" is based on a Russian fairy tale about a Cinderella-esque unappreciated beauty forced to serve her ugly stepmother and stepsister. She is granted all her wishes in the end not by a fairy godmother, but rather the age-old Russian archetype Father Winter, aka, "Jack Frost" who, as Mike and The Bots point out, makes his appearance about "four hours" into the movie, and uses his "flocking gun"/staff to make winter appear by magically reversing the film.
Which brings me to what is probably the funniest "bad" aspect of Jack Frost: the hilariously-bad special effects, often accompanied by sound effects that sound like they're done by one guy in a sound booth.
Mike and The Bots' riffs range from poking fun at odd-looking extras to possible Soviet-related subliminal messages. Host segments prove to be funny even by themselves, as Crow tries to shed a intellectual light on the movie-watching experience by hiring pricey Russian personalities to lecture futilely at Mike's expense.
My favorite riffs:
Crow: "...Now start runnin, shroom."
Tom: "That's a girl! I thought I was a girl!"
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Episode Summary
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The crew watches another Russo-Finnish movie while Bobo and Observer argue over who's in charge while Pearl is returning the space children.
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GUEST STAR
Paul ChaplinEarl Torgeson
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Kevin Murphy
Tom Servo [2-10], Professor Bobo [8-10] & Cambot
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Jim Mallon
Gypsy [1-8]
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Bill Corbett
Crow T. Robot [8-10] & Observer aka Brain Guy [8-10]
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Michael J. Nelson
Mike Nelson [5-10]
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Patrick Brantseg
Gypsy [8-10]
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Mary Jo Pehl
Magic Voice [4-7] & Pearl Forrester [7-10]
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QUOTES (35)
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Crow: (describing the bandits) It's the seven dwarves: Filthy, Rotting, Lousey, Skanky, Scabby, Septic, and…Doc.
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Mike: (after Nastinka wakes up) So she sleeps forever only in a relative sense.
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Tom: (as the dog leads Ivan to Jack Frost's house) I don't wanna go to church, Fido, I'm agnostic!
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Tom: (as Jack Frost leaves Nastinka at his house) Is this true love, or just a kidnapping?
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Crow: (as Ivan chases the pig) Yes, every culture's mythology features the young hero chasing a pig-sleigh.
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Tom: (as Ivan the bear growls and staggers) Hornets don't make honey, I found out the hard way!
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(over a forest shot where no one appears for several seconds) Mike: How not to be seen. Crow: So, what, are we looking for Waldo here, what?
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Mike: (after Ivan is turned into a bear) Every time I meet a man, he's either gay or a bear!
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(Ivan shoots the bow and the arrow barely sticks in a tree) Mike: Wow! It barely works!
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(as Ivan looks for Father Mushroom) Crow: If disappearing elf hide-and-seek were in the Olympics, Finland would be in great shape! Mike: (as Ivan) I gotta go toss a cudgel.
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Crow: You know, Mike, I think I just don't like evil Russo-Finnish grandmas.
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Mike: (as the sleigh arrives) It's Prokofiev, and this time he's pissed!
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Mike: So the first plot point involves knitting socks. I think we're in for quite a ride, guys!
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Mike: (seeing a sleigh on a turntable) The New 1976 Chevy Sleigh!
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Tom: (describing the wedding) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Wedding.
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Mike: (as Ivan approaches the robbers) This is the early version of Snow White called Snow White and the One Normal Sized Person.
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Crow: (as Ivanushka, the bear, picks up the old lady on his back) It's light bear transit.
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(as Father Mushroom first appears) Mike: So what does a mushroom eat for hallucinations? Crow: I think they lick toads.
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Crow: (as the robbers go for Ivanuska's bag) You know, I think I'd rather be hog piled by actual hogs.
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Mike: (seeing Marfushka sleeping) Danny Bonaduce is 'Sleeping Beauty'.
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Crow: (as Ivan karate kicks a bandit) Jackie Chan is Ivanuska.
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Mike: (seeing Jack Frost's house) It's the Crystal Cathedral North.
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Tom: (describing Nastinka's father) Martin Balsam as Trotsky.
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Tom: (as the Hunchback Fairy paces) Apparently there's no Finnish word for 'subtle.'
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Mike: (as Jack Frost berates himself) I enjoy watching people's mental illness.
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Crow: Well, Mike, I guess this is just a magical land. I hate magical lands!
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Crow: (seeing a spider web) How do you like my website?
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Tom: (as the dog, as Father pets it) Hey, I get more than you and I've been neutered.
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Crow: (describes Nastinka) She makes Olivia Hussey look like Thelma Ritter.
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Stepmother: (to Nastinka) Get in there, you little viper! Crow: Somebody needs viping.
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Crow: I thought Jerry Garcia was Father Mushroom.
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Crow: (as roosters crow) This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast Chicken.
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Mike: (seeing Russian names in the opening credits) Those names are all Russian for Alan Smithee.
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Crow: (as villagers laugh at Marfuska) Proving again that slightly unattractive people are evil!
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Tom: (after Crow and Mike can't understand him cute) Oh, can it will ya! Man, I need a belt and a smoke, I'm startin' to sweat right through the damn babushka!!
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ALLUSIONS (10)
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Prokofiev: As a sleigh is about to arrive, Mike says, 'It's Prokofiev, and this time he's pissed!' Sergrei Prokofiev was a Russian composer from the late 1800's who used a lot of jingle bells in his music. He is most famous for the popular Christmas tune Sleigh Ride and other songs that evoke images of sleighs and Russian winters.
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Flashdance: As Nasktinka talks to Ivan, Tom says, 'I'm a welder by day and a dancer by night!' This is referencing the popular movie Flashdance. The story centers around a woman who was, like Tom said, a welder by day and a dancer by night.
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Alan Smithee: Seeing all the Russian names in the opening credits, Mike said, 'All the names are Russian for Alan Smithee. Alan Smithee is the pseudonym filmmakers use to disown movies they're ashamed of making and don't want their name associated with.
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Pale Horse: Over a shot of the horses, Mike says, 'Hi. Behold a pale horse.' This refers to the 1991 conspiracy theory book, Behold a Pale Horse, in which former navy intelligence man William Cooper uncovers numerous (though questionably true) secrets about our government including UFOs, the JFK assassination, and the war on drugs.
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Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome: When the stepmother slaps her daughter, then hands her a lollipop to pacify her, Mike says, 'Classic case of munchausen by proxy syndrome.' MBPS is a form of child abuse that occurs when a deeply caring mother fabricates or exaggerates illnesses in her child. Maybe not a classic case, but an intelligent reference on Mike's part.
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Take On Me: When Ivan sees the sleeping Nastinka, he says, 'Won't you forgive me?' Crow then replies, 'And my A-Ha hairdo?' The 'bots then quote the lyrics from their biggest hit, 'Take On Me.'
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Beggin' Strips: As the magical self-propelled pig-sleigh cruises through the forest, Mike exclaims, "I'm bacon! Bacon, bacon, bacon...' This refers to the Beggin' Strips dog treat commercials in which a dog chases through a house crying, 'It's bacon!'
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Alright, OK, You Win: Tallking to the flowers, Nastinka says, 'It's all right?' Crow responds with, 'It's okay, you win, I'm in love with you.' These are lyrics from the chorus of the song 'Alright, OK, You Win.'
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In describing Nastinka, Crow said, 'She makes Olivia Hussey look like Thelma Ritter.' This is a double allusion: Olivia Hussey: Best known for playing Juliet in the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, she also appeared as the Mannerjay in the season 9 episode Quest of the Delta Knights Thelma Ritter: A character actress who appeared in movies such as Rear Window, All About Eve and The Misfits, she is best known for being nominated for six Academy Awards for supporting actress and never winning.
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Lord Of The Rings: As Father Mushroom teleports around, Mike says, 'Hey-doll merry-doll Tom Bombadil-o!' This is a reference to the forest-dwelling character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring. Another time when Father Mushroom teleports, Mike says, 'Frodo gets drunk and screws around with his neighbors.' This refers to the Ring of Power.
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