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PODCAST

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 -

tv & film

All Episodes

1:09:30

Death at a Funeral (2007 & 2010)

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2022/05/27

Daniel vs. Aaron? Simon vs. Oscar? Peter vs. Frank? These two versions of the same movie offer interesting takes on the same dysfunctional family at the funeral of a loved one, but their slight differences stick out like a naked guy tripping balls on a rooftop. But what happens next?Next episode: Flirting with DisasterContact 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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57:16

Stuart Saves His Family (1995)

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2022/05/20

Before Al Franken did the right thing after doing the wrong thing in his stint as US Senator, he was a comedian and SNL cast member known best for his character Stuart Smalley. Stuart is a 12-Step Program enthusiast and the main character of one of the less successful SNL films. But Dan and Jon want to celebrate it for what it does well, especially considering its all-star cast. But what do you do with a movie like this in 2022?Next episode: Death at a Funeral (2007 & 2010)Contact us, follow us

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1:12:19

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

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2022/05/12

As Dan and Jon take a closer look at films about interesting families, they hop on the yellow VW bus and talk about the 2006 quirky indie classic, Little Miss Sunshine. This film, which also spawned a stage musical, has a lot of potential for a revisit 14 years later. This is also Dan and Jon’s 2nd look at a movie touching on the world of pageants.Next episode: Stuart Saves His FamilyContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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1:32:19

Parenthood (1989)

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2022/05/04

For Dan & Jon, few movies compare to Ron Howard’s personal ode to one of life’s greatest challenges, Parenthood. This film spawned two television series, but Dan and Jon know that this is a deep well from which to draw water. And if you look at the cast list, you have to wonder how we can get these talents to reprise their roles.Next episode: Little Miss Sunshine (2006)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:06:22

Aerosmith Music Videos

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2022/04/29

When it comes to MTV in the 1990s, you know you were getting served a healthy dose of Aerosmith, especially after their 1993 release, Get A Grip, which brought us the Alicia Silverstone trilogy of music videos that Dan and Jon discuss on this episode. Additionally, they go over the David Fincher-directed music video for Janie’s Got a Gun.Next episode: Parenthood (1989)Contact 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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1:12:59

Jim Steinman Music Videos

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2022/04/19

Few songwriters have a legacy like Jim Steinman. Having written some of the biggest hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Steinman managed to pen hits for some of the biggest artists of the time and even inspired music videos that live in infamy for their over-the-top cinematic qualities. Dan and Jon are here to try to figure out how to recapture the magic.Meat Loaf - I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the HeartAir Supply - Making Love out of Nothing at All (alt

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55:10

Little Women (1994 & 2019)

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2022/04/02

When it comes to women, few are as little as the March sisters. On this episode, Dan and Jon dish on both the 1994 and 2019 adaptations of the Louisa May Alcott classic, Little Women.Next episode: The cinematic music videos of Jim SteinmanI’d do Anything for Love by Meat LoafTotal Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie TylerMaking Love out of Nothing at All by Air SupplyContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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56:55

Inherit the Wind (1960)

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2022/03/22

When it comes to movies that have a vaguely March theme, you can’t go wrong with the Fredric March classic, Inherit the Wind. A story that’s always relevant, this film also features an actor with whom Jon has a strange personal connection.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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1:06:30

The Ides of March (2011)

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2022/03/15

Less of a political thriller and more of a thrilling moving about politics, The Ides of March gathers some of the hottest actors of the era for a brilliant poster design. And when all is said and done, Dan and Jon also have some pretty cool ideas on how it could be brought back 11 years later.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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1:23:27

The Fugitive (1993)

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2022/03/10

When it comes to vaguely-March-related movies, few nail the vibe of a Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade the same way as The Fugitive and Dan & Jon are here to give their takes on how this film adaptation of a tv series could be brought back today.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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1:07:14

Lions for Lambs (2007)

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2022/03/05

When it comes to vaguely March movies, you can’t miss Lions for Lambs, which isn’t a reference to the old idiom, but who cares? Panned by critics at the time, this film is certainly worthy of discussion when it comes to the political motivations behind tragic wartime decisions. So why not discuss how it could be brought back?!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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1:04:53

Miss Congeniality (2000)

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2022/02/24

In the early-mid 2000s, Sandra Bullock was hot shit in a cool toilet and this film could be her most popular. But with a less successful sequel, is there still lifeblood for a future telling of Gracie Hart’s story?SPECIAL GUEST: Molly GottliebContact 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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1:30:13

Point Break (1991)

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2022/02/15

I can’t believe it took us 155 episodes to cover Point Break.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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56:05

FEDS (1988)

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2022/02/10

This one may have flown past some radars, but when it comes to a simple story about women winning in a traditionally men’s game, few do it like FEDS. And this episode marks possibly the first time a podcast has ever devoted this much brain-space to this 1988 law enforcement comedy.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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1:24:23

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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2022/02/02

There are few characters as chilling as Hannibal Lecter, but many have portrayed the infamous cannibal psychiatrist. This episode details each adaptation of the Thomas Harris novels, focusing specifically on the 1991 classic thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. 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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41:25

Who's That Girl (1987)

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2022/01/28

Much like Hook (1991), some movies exist in our memories with fondness not because they are great, but because they came into our lives at just the right moment. For Jon & Dan, one of them is this week’s film, Who’s That Girl. Though this film underwent many changes once it signed on its star, Madonna, it should be noted for introducing us to a modern-day acting and food-tasting legend, Stanley Tucci.Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on

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1:02:59

The Haunting (1999)

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2022/01/19

1999 was a huge year for movies; American Beauty, Magnolia, The Matrix, The Sixth Sense. But one movie may have missed the mark, perhaps because of its use of CGI where practical effects would have made for a scarier experience. That movie is 1999’s The Haunting, directed by this month’s hero, Jan de Bont. 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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57:55

Twister (1996)

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2022/01/11

The mid-90s were surely a treasure trove of disaster movies and you can’t talk about them without mentioning Twister. This star-filled cast is only shadowed by the incredible effects, both digital and practical, that hold up at the time of this episode’s release in 2022. And with direction from this month’s Ruined Childhoods Hero, Jan de Bont, Twister is certainly one to revisit.Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See

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1:13:16

Basic Instinct (1992)

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2022/01/05

It’s JANuary where we’re celebrating the films of Jan de Bont - both as a Cinematographer and as a DirectorWhat makes a classic isn’t necessarily rave reviews, but sometimes it’s the shockwave it sends through the zeitgeist. Such is the case with Basic Instinct, as Jon and Dan discuss on this episode, and then theorize how it could be brought back today.Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:01:43

Married to the Mob (1988)

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2021/12/28

The Summer of 1988 gave us a lot of really fantastic movies and one that’s flown a bit under the radar was Jonathan Demme’s Married to the Mob, starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Dan and Jon talk about this movie and some of the other hits from 1988, many of which feature Alec Baldwin. Does Married to the Mob deserve a new life or should it sleep with the fishes? Dan and Jon figure it all out.Next episode: Basic Instinct (1992)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at

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