
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 303 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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
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
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
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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Love reliving these movies through this podcast!
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
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!
Reliving childhood movies with two hilarious brothers - what could be better! Please do Earth Girls Are Easy.
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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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