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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 -

tv & film

All Episodes

1:11:39

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

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2021/12/22

By this point, everyone has at least heard of The Shawshank Redemption and knows the visual of Tim Robbins free in the rain. Though the ending of the movie is on the poster, this film is not about the prison break - it’s more about creating community in an unexpected place, though there are hundreds of other theories. On this episode, Dan and Jon discuss the ins, outs, and what-have-yous about this modern-day classic.Next episode: Married to the Mob (1988)Contact us, follow us on social media, or

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1:01:29

Young Guns (1988)

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2021/12/14

In the late 80s and early 90s, cinema audiences were treated to some of their favorite young actors in a duo ensemble of western tales. On this episode, Jon and Dan explore the world of Young Guns and try to figure out how this could be done today in a way that honors the originals, for better or worse.Next episode: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)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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55:12

Tommy Boy (1995)

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2021/12/07

There are some movies that are simple and cliche, but when the lead actors have unparalleled chemistry, a simple movie just works. That’s the case with Tommy Boy, the simple story of a screw-up trying to save his family business at all costs. But for a podcast like this where the mission is to imagine a future for a movie, how do you do it when the legendary lead actor is no longer alive? Dan and Jon do their best to crack the code while honoring the legacy of the late, great Chris Farley.Next

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1:00:22

Amadeus (1984)

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2021/11/30

Adapted from a stage play, this historical fan fiction is ripe for new ways to imagine the life and death of one of the most famous classical composers. Are Dan & Jon up to the task?Referenced: https://youtu.be/GsTZ0eFJMLYNext episode: Tommy Boy (1995)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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1:07:24

Last Action Hero (1993)

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2021/11/23

Finding yourself inside of a movie sounds incredible, but not in the middle of a high-speed chase scene. On this episode, Dan and Jon find themselves considering Last Action Hero in a whole new way, largely with the support of a particular Gizmodo article. But what they come up with as ways to bring this movie back might make you think of new ways to appreciate this 1993 meta gem.Next episode: Amadeus (1984)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted

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1:13:55

Getting to Know Your Armed Assailants

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2021/11/16

On this outlier episode, Dan and Jon talk about their personal histories with film, go over some remake/reboot/sequel/prequel news, and ask each other about some of the iconic elements of movies that are often overlooked or under-appreciated.Next episode: Last Action Hero (1993)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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1:08:57

The 39 Steps (1935)

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2021/11/09

On this episode, Dan and Jon get into Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy thriller, The 39 Steps, and ruminate on how it could be brought back today. PLUS, Dan details how he has worked with this story as a stage adaptation for the students at West Seattle High School.Next episode: Getting to Know Your Armed AssailantsContact 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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1:17:56

The Abyss (1989)

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2021/11/02

James Cameron wasn’t always a bananas director with an obsession with traveling to the bottom of the ocean. First, he was just plain ol’ bananas. On the set of The Abyss, he was abusive and reckless and learned a thing or two about exploring the ocean and visual effects that would shape the rest of his life and career.Next episode: The 39 Steps (1935)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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1:11:17

Love Me Tender (1956)

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2021/10/26

In this bizarre pro-Confederacy love-triangle run-from-the-law double-crossing western, we see the film debut of Elvis Presley and the dawn of rock stars making their turn as actors. Dan and Jon have a few thoughts, to say the least.Next episode: The AbyssContact 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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1:07:46

Hook (1991)

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2021/10/19

BANGARANG! Dan and Jon are excited to talk about the 1991 fantasy classic, Hook, and how it could be brought back today. Big shout-out to the TriStar Pictures pegasus!Next episode: Love Me Tender (1956)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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57:40

SpaceCamp (1986)

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2021/10/12

Not too many people think about SpaceCamp these days, but the actual camp was raging with popularity in the 80s and 90s due to brilliant marketing tie-ins with Nickelodeon game shows. But for those of us who grew up with this movie, we typically remember it with fondness. With an all-star cast and a totally unreal plotline, looking back at SpaceCamp is a great way to imagine new ways to bring it back.Next: Hook (1991)Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at

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1:27:26

Multiplicity (1996)

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2021/10/05

On this episode, Dan and Jon posit the idea that Michael Keaton’s post-Multiplicity career perhaps improves Multiplicity. This is a movie that has gotten a lot of flack over the years, most of which is probably deserved, but how does hindsight factor into some of the larger themes of this movie? Also, Dan and Jon think up some ideas that could bring Multiplicity back to life and also celebrate one version of this story that actually did work.Next episode: SpaceCamp (1986)Contact us, follow us on

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51:09

Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

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2021/09/28

In 1986, Kurt Russell released his 26th movie - his 3rd with director John Carpenter - a modern supernatural western taking place in San Francisco’s Chinatown called Big Trouble in Little China. Dan and Jon celebrate the good, the bad, and the weird about this cult classic and theorize how it could appropriately be brought back today.Next episode: Multiplicity (1996)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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1:26:34

Grease (1978) & Grease 2 (1982)

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2021/09/21

Few films have had a much of a cultural impact as Grease. And Grease 2 carved its own path to become a true cult classic. On this episode, Dan and Jon break them down and talk about where Grease came from and where it’s going, making sure to take a pit stop to discuss their ideas of where it could go.Next: Big Trouble in Little China (1986)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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1:17:54

Being There (1979)

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2021/09/14

After a career of slapstick antics and a few zany character moves, Peter Sellers caps off his career with Being There, the story of an emotionally stunted gardener who finds himself advising the president, living in a mansion, and appearing as a guest on late-night TV. It’s one of the most iconic and analyzed satirical political dramedys of the 70s and Dan & Jon are ready to share their thoughts about bringing this back in 2021.Next episode: Grease (1978)Contact us, follow us on social media, or

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55:39

Bangkok Dangerous (2008)

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2021/09/07

Nicolas Cage is the actor who best straddles the worlds of schlocky movies and high-brow art cinema. His work in films like Raising Arizona, Adaptation, and Moonstruck is acting on a higher level. His work on films like A Score to Settle, Kill Chain, and Pay the Ghost feels like quick money-grabs. And his work on Face/Off, Mandy, and The Wicker Man lie somewhere in the middle. This remake of a Thai film by the same name and directors finds Nic Cage trying to bridge his many worlds. And although it

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1:17:58

Back to the Beach (1987) with Ray DeJohn

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2021/08/31

1960s teen sweethearts Frankie & Annette ruled the silver screen’s representation of the chill California surfer vibe. 20 years later, they brought us Back to the Beach, an odd meta cameo-filled romp. It may not be a classic, but it certainly goes down in history for Dan, Jon, and their guest, Ray DeJohn. Next episode: Bangkok Dangerous (2008)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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1:09:02

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

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2021/08/24

Dan & Jon go back to 1955 to explore this classic. Though it’s inspired MANY films, actors, and filmmakers, but perhaps one of these ideas to bring it back would be one that makes as much of an impact as the original.Next episode: Back to the Beach (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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1:12:11

Scarface (1983) with Cesar Gracia

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2021/08/17

Comedian & Actor Cesar Gracia joins Jon and Dan for a thorough conversation about both Scarface (1983) and Scarface (1932) and how they could be brought back today. Next episode: Rebel Without a Cause (1955)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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1:32:25

1980s Body Swap Movies

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2021/08/10

Body swap movies have been around since the days of early cinema, but there was a major resurgence in the 1980s and Dan & Jon break each one down. They cover All of Me (1984), Like Father Like Son (1987), Vice Versa (1988), 18 Again! (1988), and Dream a Little Dream (1989).Next episode: Scarface (1983)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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