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Ruined Childhoods

Dan Wiener and Jon Richardson

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 the show -ruinedchildhoodspod@gmail.com Ruined Childhoods is produced and edited by Jon Richardson -

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All Episodes

52:48

9 to 5 (1980)

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2023/03/10

Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton are a perfect example of on-screen chemistry and the foundation they created on 9 to 5 goes down in history as a high bar for all comedies to attempt reaching. And although it had a Broadway musical and television series, Dan and Jon theorize how else to appropriately bring back this workplace masterpiece. Next Episode: Saturday Night Fever (1977)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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59:30

Rear Window (1954)

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2023/02/25

When it comes to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, a few films must be mentioned — The Birds, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, and the topic of discussion on this episode, Rear Window. Yes, it’s been remade and yes there have been movies made with the same basic plot, but the 1954 classic remains unique in its ability to capture the feeling of neurosis and curiosity, while also telling the tale of a man withholding his feelings, searching for any distraction to keep him from having an ordinary life

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58:47

The 'Burbs (1989)

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2023/02/12

Before he was 2-time Academy Award winning America’s Dad 2.0, Tom Hanks had a tendency to play a spastic put-upon grump. We reached peak grumpy-Hanks in 1989’s spooky comedy, The ‘Burbs. This 80s take feels like it could exist in any era, but perhaps Jon and Dan have some other ideas for it.Next episode: Rear Window (1954)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:11

Fatal Attraction (1987)

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2023/01/24

It’s the first episode of 2023 and you know what that means - Ruined Childhoods celebrates the thrillers of Michael Douglas! It’s impossible to cover this SPECIFIC territory without mentioning the 1987 classic Fatal Attraction. Dan and Jon celebrate the accidental genius of this film, even though its Director doesn’t see the beauty of what makes this movie work so well, despite its flaws.Next episode: The ‘Burbs (1989)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at

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1:02:36

The Sting (1973)

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2022/12/31

Are you not Entertainered?! Dan and Jon not only wrap up their exploration of Robert Redford’s career, but they also wrap up 2022 with the heralded 1973 classic, The Sting. Next episode: Fatal Attraction (1987)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:10:20

The Candidate (1972)

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2022/12/30

We may be past the 2022 election cycle, but it’s never the wrong time to watch this Robert Redford gem. But before getting into the film and deciding its fate, Dan and Jon talk a bit about some of their favorite movies from 2022 as the year draws to an end.Next episode: The Sting (1973)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:07

Sneakers (1992)

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2022/12/15

Even without such a stacked cast, Sneakers could have been a huge hit. But this team led by Robert Redford is simply unstoppable. And 30 years later, Dan and Jon sure have a lot of thoughts on how to honor this classic code-cracking heist movie.Next episode: The Candidate (1972)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:25

Barefoot in the Park (1967)

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2022/12/01

Dan and Jon continue their Robert Redford kick with one of his earlier films, Barefoot in the Park. This Jane Fonda collab is already an adaptation, but does it have a life beyond the 1967 classic film? Dan and Jon will decide.Next episode: Sneakers (1992)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:21:59

Quiz Show (1994)

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2022/11/02

Dan and Jon travel back in time for Robert Redford’s look at the 1957 Quiz Show scandal that rocked NBC. And while they’re at it, Jon recounts his experience on an unaired game show pilot back in 2007.Next episode: Barefoot in the Park (1967)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:10

The Natural (1984)

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2022/10/16

When it comes to baseball movies, it’s hard to find an enthusiast who won’t mention The Natural, despite its lack of very much baseball and an overabundance of home runs. Dan and Jon discuss this 1984 classic, giving their two cents on whether they think the praise is foul for fair, and then elaborate on a new path forward.Next episode: Quiz ShowContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:40

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

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2022/10/05

Name a more iconic duo. I’ll wait.On this episode, Dan and Jon theorize what could possibly be done with this famous duo of outlaws. What is loosely based on the true story of two bandits has lived on and their portrayals have propelled their legacies into cinematic history.Next episode: The Natural (1984)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:35

Newsies (1992)

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2022/09/25

Love it, hate it, or hate-love it, this 1992 Disney live-action musical defied the odds by finding success after its theatrical release. Newsies not only found its way to Broadway, but it taught us all a lesson about the newsboy strike of the late 1800s in New York City. Hooray for education! Jon and Dan take things a few steps further by attempting to decide a new direction for Newsies.Next episode: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at

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1:12:37

WarGames (1983)

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2022/09/11

Shall we play a game? Perhaps one where Dan and Jon have to figure out a way to resurrect WarGames after being untouched for nearly 40 years? But first, they discuss modern-day movie making and the safety of legacy reboots. Next Episode: NewsiesContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:14

Princess Mononoke (1997)

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2022/09/04

Hayao Miyazaki has redefined animation and helped put Japan on the animation world map in some very significant ways. And you can’t talk about the works of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli without talking about Princess Mononoke. Dan and Jon dip their toes into the animation world for the first time with this classic tale of humans vs nature vs human nature.Next Episode: WarGames (1983)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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50:04

Magic (1978)

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2022/08/07

With an all-star cast and one creepy puppet, Richard Attenborough’s 1978 psychological thriller/horror Magic shocked audiences and brought the horror of ventriloquism and severe mental illness into the 1970s spotlight. Dan and Jon look back on what could have been a pillar in the discussion of 1970s horror, but only lives on as a footnote in the careers of legends. But is there a chance to remind audiences about this forgotten gem?Next episode: Princess Mononoke (1997)Contact us, follow us on

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1:09:32

Wolf (1994)

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2022/07/31

In the 90s, some of Hollywood’s biggest names got together to make a werewolf movie and Dan and Jon have some ideas for how it could be brought back…and all they need is a full moon.Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoodsNext Episode: Magic (1978) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:10

One Crazy Summer (1986)

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2022/07/12

With a killer 80s cast and an innovative director, One Crazy Summer should have been a hit, but it may have just been too weird for audiences of the time. Still, it struck a chord for Dan & Jon, so 171 episodes in - why not cover it?Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoodsNext episode: Wolf (1994) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:33:42

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

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2022/06/25

Try and compare it with other films where a man has to pretend to be a woman or vice versa, but there is no other movie truly like Mrs. Doubtfire. This family comedy has so much more beneath the surface and Dan & Jon do their best to imagine how that could be explored further in new projects based on this 1993 young adult novel adaptation.Next episode: One Crazy Summer (1986)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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1:28:33

Back to the Future (1985)

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2022/06/15

No film trilogy has ever predicted and influenced sneaker fashion, sci-fi filmmaking, and hovercraft technology more than Back to the Future and it would be a shock if another could match the prowess of this series. Dan and Jon do their best to imagine a world beyond what we already have regarding the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown.Next episode: Mrs. DoubtfireContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:22:09

Flirting With Disaster (1996)

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2022/06/05

Before he was the neurotic guy in movies like Along Came Polly, Night at the Museum, Meet the Parents, and There’s Something About Mary, Ben Stiller was the neurotic guy in this mid-90s gem. But is there a future for the characters in this story? Dan and Jon decide.Next episode: Back to the Future (1985)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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