Ruined Childhoods
Dan Wiener and Jon RichardsonThink 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 | 311 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Gus Van Sant may be better known from films like Good Will Hunting, Milk, My Own Private Idaho, or Drugstore Cowboy. But nesteled in his early career, Gus made a strange movie about a woman with such long thumbs, she knew it was her destiny to hitchh... more
Since the 1930s, Hammer Films has produced and distributed dozens of mystery and horror films, providing cinema lovers fresh alternatives to the big Universal monster movies. One of Hammer’s biggest stars was Grand Moff Tarkin himself, Peter Cushing.... more
Known for a knockout performance from then newcomer Leonardo DiCaprio, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? became synonomous with his portrayal of an intellectually disabled teen living in rural America and the older brother who is responsible for him, famo... more
After his 1980 Popeye film didn’t wow critics or audiences, Robert Altman did a run of stage dramas-turned-films. The first is his 1982 drama, Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, and on this week’s episode, Jon and Dan celebrate the fi... more
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Apple Podcasts5cycle4cupcake
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 Podcasts5NickCarterMasterDetectiveUnited 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 Podcasts5D-C-D-1977United States7 years ago - Not ruined at all
Reliving childhood movies with two hilarious brothers - what could be better! Please do Earth Girls Are Easy.
Apple Podcasts52LiveLaurUnited States7 years ago
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This show offers a unique and nostalgic exploration of cult and classic films, with hosts Dan and Jon examining how these beloved movies and franchises could be reinterpreted through modern lenses. Each episode features the duo humorously discussing various aspects of films, from plot points to character developments, while suggesting imaginative remakes or adaptations. The interplay of personal anecdotes and in-depth analysis not only provides entertainment but also invites listeners into a thoughtful conversation about film history, cultural impact, and cinematic innovation. This podcast is likely to captivate those interested in film culture and the evolution of stories that shaped their childhoods.
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