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Cult Classic Films
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Anaconda
Donnie Darko
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Major Payne
An Officer and a Gentleman
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1990s Horror Films
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Home For the Holidays
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Mr. Smith Goes To Washington
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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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With a screenplay by Dan Gilroy and a above average supporting cast, (Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, Mick Jagger, Jonathan Banks, Amanda Plummer, Frankie Faison) Freejack should have been a home run. But questional direction and a lackluster performanc... more

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Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean take over Marfa, TX in this film that would become a treasure for the state. For a film that spans 30 years and runs for 3 hours, it feels relevant as always...but there's always room for a revisitation. ... more

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It's EPISODE 300 and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than by honoring this symbol of 80s family cinema greatness, Harry and the Hendersons. In our 3rd season, a cinematic yo-yo going up and down film history's alphabet, we're doubling up ... more

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When Richard Stanley was a kid, he was enamoured by the bright red cover of a book on his parents' bookshelf, an original copy of H.G. Wells' 1896 science fiction novel, The Island of Dr. Moreau. What he didn't realize is that this very material woul... more

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Jon Richardson
Co-host and cinephile exploring classic films and their modern interpretations.
Dan
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 States6 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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Many appreciate how the hosts creatively brainstorm potential revamps of beloved classics, making this a unique take on the film critique genre.
The engaging discussions and witty banter make the experience enjoyable and entertaining for film lovers.
Listeners rave about the podcast's nostalgic charm and the hosts' ability to connect past films to the present.

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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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