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Night Of the Hunter
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Think that a movie reboot or remake can ruined your childhood? Brothers/cinephiles Dan and Jon beg to differ! Join them each week as they talk through a cult or classic film or franchise and imagine how it could be revisited, exploring Hollywood’s trend of reviving franchises with long-awaited sequels, prequels, spin-offs, remakes, and/or reboots. Do YOU have a movie you want them to cover Email t... more

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It's the penultimate episode of Ruined Childhoods SEASON THREE and this one's a banger. Dan and Jon celebrate the 1988 comedy sensation, Big, the story of a boy who becomes an adult overnight and the grown ups he impacts while he and his best friend ... more

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The mid-90s were a huge era for the presence of serial killers in pop culture. With this element combined with the star power of Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, and Harry Connick, Jr, the film Copycat would certainly be a smash box office hit. Dan an... more

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We are almost through our third season, a 52-episode year-long journey up and down the cinematic alphabet. This episode is our final D episode and we are thrilled to discuss 1990's Darkman, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Liam Neeson. Dan remember... more

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RIP Robert Redford (1936-2025)

Dan and Jon pour one out for legendary actor, Robert Redford AKA Fort Red Border (iykyk). They honor his life by celebrating his career and gabbing about Sydney Pollack's 1979 anti-capitalist film, The Electric Horsema... more

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Jon Richardson
Co-host and cinephile exploring classic films and their modern interpretations.
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Co-host and cinephile discussing film adaptations and their cultural relevance.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Nostalgia!

    Love reliving these movies through this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cycle4cupcake
    United States5 years ago
  • These Guys are Bonkers

    I'm baffled at how much I love this podcast. Dan and Jon's recaps of the original movies are so rich with sentiment I started getting flashbacks of the tracking lines on the VHS copy I watched as a kid. But they don't leave it as a recap podcast; they go the extra mile to fantasize about bringing the properties into the present. Dan's memory for where he was when he first saw each movie is upsetting and Jon's ability to thoughtfully cast imaginary reboots and remakes is uncanny. I listen intentl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickCarterMasterDetective
    United States7 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    These guys know more about my childhood than I do! I really enjoy hearing Dan and Jon’s take on the films they discuss. And their ideas for remakes, sequels, and prequels are very entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D-C-D-1977
    United States7 years ago
  • Not ruined at all

    Reliving childhood movies with two hilarious brothers - what could be better! Please do Earth Girls Are Easy.

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    5
    2LiveLaur
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the clever and humorous analysis of classic films and their potential remakes.
The hosts' insights into the cultural implications of these films resonate well, making the discussions both entertaining and educational.
Fans enjoy the nostalgic journey through their childhood favorites, often connecting deeply with personal anecdotes shared by the hosts.

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The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Q: Dan, what is your knowledge of The Night of the Hunter?
I remember it was very cinematography based, and I remember the sequence where, like, the kids are running along the riverside. What I remembered about the movie was Robert Mitchum as a scary, like, con man posing as a preacher, chasing these two kids because of money.
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
Q: Did you have a teacher that was a Mrs. Tingle type?
I did have a high school science teacher who was a Mrs. Tingle type.
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
Q: Dan, was this your first time watching Teaching Mrs. Tingle?
It was indeed my first time all the way through.
Willow (1988)
Q: Do you remember the first time you saw Willow?
Yes, I remember watching it with our grandmother after taking a taxi to the movie theater and enjoying the great special effects.

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Engaging in discussions centered around popular cult and classic movies, this podcast thoroughly explores the possible reboots, remakes, and sequels that could revive beloved franchises. The hosts, with their deep familiarity of film history and culture, critically analyze how these films resonate today, alongside the nostalgia they evoke in listeners. Audiences are treated to a blend of insightful commentary and humor as the hosts share personal anecdotes and creative pitches for modern interpretations of classic cinema, making the podcast not only a celebration of film but also a thoughtful critique of the industry's trends in reviving old properties.

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