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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

1:08:57

The 39 Steps (1935)

Ruined Childhoods ·

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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1:54:31

Caddyshack (1980)

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2021/08/02

After 1978’s Animal House, National Lampoon co-founder Douglas Kenney and friends created one of the most famous and bizarre sports comedies of all time. On this episode, Jon & Dan look back at the Caddyshack movies and figure out ways that it could be brought back today. Dan also has an opportunity to chat with Chris Nashawaty, who penned Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, to talk about his history with these movies, his book, and how he could imagine a new life for this

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1:09:42

Rock Star (2001)

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2021/07/27

A tribute band singer gets plucked from obscurity to replace his idol - Dayenu!On this episode, Dan & Jon talk about the September 2001 metal spectacle, Rock StarNext episode: Caddyshack (1980)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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1:02:31

Vertigo (1958)

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2021/07/20

Go up the stairs! On this episode, Jon & Dan explore the Hitchcock classic, Vertigo, and imagine how it could be brought back today.Next episode: Rock Star (2001)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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1:26:39

Beetlejuice (1988)

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2021/07/13

Dan & Jon summon the ghost with the most to celebrate this star-packed 1988 classic. But with a broadway musical, theme park live shows, an animated series, video games, and more, Dan & Jon attempt to find new ways to exorcise this film from beyond the grave.Next episode: Vertigo (1958)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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1:24:34

Dirty Harry (1971)

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2021/07/06

Dan & Jon are feelin’ lucky as they cover the 5-film Dirty Harry series. Though there are issues with depictions of race, sex, law enforcement, and Clint Eastwood that are certainly problematic, Dan and Jon focus on what these films did well, notably coining phrases that are ripe for parody.Next episode: Beetlejuice (1988)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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1:29:53

UHF (1989)

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2021/06/30

No idea why it’s taken so long to cover this Weird Al classic on the podcast.Next episode: Dirty Harry (1971)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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