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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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1:30:55

Dave (1993)

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2021/02/02

Kevin Kline plays duel roles in the 1993 cameo-filled presidential body-swap movie, Dave. Dan & Jon talk about what this movie means to them and discuss if this film could have been made at all after the time of its release. And, of course, they talk about fake Melania.Next episode: Air Force One (1997)E-Mail: RuinedChildhoodsPod@gmail.comInstagram: @RuinedChildhoodsPodTwitter: @Ruined_PodSupport us by buying MERCH! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:42

Better Off Dead (1985)

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2021/01/26

It’s the 100th episode and the listeners have voted for today’s episode to feature the 1986 Savage Steve Holland cult classic, Better Off Dead. Dan & Jon talk about their own theories behind what is really happening in this surreal high school comedy and the scenes/quotes that make it a favorite film for so many people.Next episode: Dave (1993)E-Mail: RuinedChildhoodsPod@gmail.comInstagram: @RuinedChildhoodsPodTwitter: @Ruined_PodSupport us by buying MERCH! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:32:59

Bowfinger (1999)

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2021/01/19

For episode 99, we’re covering 1999’s Bowfinger. This movie is a brilliantly written and performed story of fulfilling one’s dreams at all costs. Written by Steve Martin and directed by Frank Oz, Bowfinger stands the test of time and Dan & Jon are so excited to express their appreciation and imagine a world in which this movie can be brought back…especially if it involves Christine Baranski.Next episode: Better Off Dead (1985)E-Mail: RuinedChildhoodsPod@gmail.comInstagram:

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1:41:06

Deep Impact & Armageddon (1998)

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2021/01/12

Fill my eyes with that double vision! The summer of 1998 was met with TWO movies about giant space rocks hurtling toward Earth: Deep Impact and Armageddon. Though they have slight differences, these two films are seldom mentioned without referencing the other, and this episode is no different.Next episode: Bowfinger (1999)E-Mail: RuinedChildhoodsPod@gmail.comInstagram: @RuinedChildhoodsPodTwitter: @Ruined_PodSupport us by buying MERCH! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:24

The Game (1997)

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2021/01/05

For episode 97, we explore the 1997 thriller The Game, in which Michael Douglas is forced to question what is real and what is part of an elaborate game, gifted to him by his brother, Conrad. Dan & Jon discuss their ideas to bring this timeless classic into the 2020s and compare it to other cultural success stories.Buy our shirt inspired by The Game on TeePublic.com!Next Episode: Deep Impact & Armageddon (1998) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:22:28

The First Wives Club (1996)

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2020/12/29

Goldie, Bette, and Diane - name a more iconic trio. We’ll wait.On this episode, Dan and Jon celebrate the 1996 classic, The First Wives Club, and decide once and for all how it should be (and has been) brought back in modern times.Buy or merch at Teepublic.com!Next episode: The Game (1997) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:15:50

Waterworld (1995)

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2020/12/22

Most moviegoing audiences in 1995 were turned off enough by the disaster stories coming from the set of Waterworld that, by the time it was released that July, few people were still ready to give it a fighting chance. Dan and Jon have put on the swim trunks, waited at least 30 minutes, and dived back in to revisit the film and its many controversies. Were they able to find anything salvageable in this shipwreck of a blockbuster? Might the tale of a drowned planet and the search for dry land see new

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1:24:12

The Paper (1994)

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2020/12/15

When it comes to films about journalism, you needn’t go further than one co-written by the Executive Editor of Time Magazine. Written by David and Stephen Koepp. But this podcast features a different set of brothers, Dan & Jon, and they set out to celebrate 1994’s The Paper and imagine how it could be brought back today.Next Episode: Waterworld (1995)BUY OUR MERCH ON TEEPUBLIC.COM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:27

Grumpy Old Men (1993)

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2020/12/08

Find our Merch on TeePublic.comJack Lemmon and Walter Matthau may go together like peanut butter & jelly, but they also go together like orange juice & toothpaste, or such is the case in the Odd Couple or this week’s movie duo, Grumpy Old Men and Grumpier Old Men. Dan & Jon go over their history with the franchise and imagine new opportunities and old ideas for ways to bring this type of property back.Next episode: The Paper (1994) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:19:09

Under Siege (1992)

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2020/12/01

Say what you will about Steven Seagal (go ahead, we’ll wait), but the guy definitely brought the goods for 1992’s “Die Hard on a Battleship”, Under Siege, and to a lesser extent, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. Dan & Jon discuss this anomaly of a man while celebrating these two utterly enjoyable movies. And perhaps there’s room for a 2nd life for the franchise.BUY OUR MERCH ON TEEPUBLIC.COMNext episode: Grumpy Old Men (1993) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:38:13

The Fisher King (1991)

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2020/11/24

Travel back with Dan and Jon to a simpler time, a time when knights chivalrously rescued trampled cabaret singers and engaged on quests to retrieve Holy Grails from Upper East Side fortresses - 1991, which we learn was a great time for movies, including this Oscar-nominated release. With the disclaimer that director Terry Gilliam has shown himself to be a pompous misogynist, they reveal all of the magical details that make The Fisher King not only his best film, but one of the very best of the

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1:14:07

Harold and Maude (1971)

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2020/11/17

Gratitude month continues on RCP as we step back into the world of Hal Ashby’s cult classic Harold & Maude. Jon shares his ongoing love for a film that he discovered years ago and continues to revisit, while Dan shares his struggle to stay awake through evening viewings despite genuinely appreciating it.Next episode: The Fisher King (1991) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:51:29

Fargo (1996)

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2020/11/10

Schmucks, and Schmos, and Nogoodnicks - OH MY! On this episode of Ruined Childhoods, we’re thankful for Fargo, the 1996 Coen Brothers masterpiece that was eventually adapted into a successful FX anthology series. Jon breaks down his list of categories for Coen Brothers characters, recounts his first time seeing the film, and imagines a new way to tell crime stories from unexpected places. Dan also shares his memories from his first time viewing the film and his impressions on the FX series.Next

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1:12:23

Death to Smoochy (2002)

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2020/11/03

What would it be like if children’s entertainers were all corrupt…except one? How long would it take for them to break? On this episode, Dan & Jon break down the 2002 dark-as-hell comedy, Death to Smoochy, and celebrate its absurdity, astonishingly funny performances, and the brilliance of Danny DeVito’s direction.Next episode: Fargo (1996) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18:49

Nothing But Trouble (1991)

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2020/10/27

When two NYC yuppies and a pair of sibling Brazilianaires accidentally find their way into a house filled with bizarre execution machines and a maniacal Judge with a hatred for bankers and love for Digital Underground, you have the perfect recipe for an episode of Ruined Childhoods. Nothing But Trouble (1991) is a punchline to most, but to Dan and Jon, it’s an overlooked effort straight from the mind of the man of the month, Dan Aykroyd. Is there a case for a new life for this property or should it

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1:09:00

Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

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2020/10/20

The Academy called it 1989’s best picture, but Dan and Jon have some other thoughts on what should have happened with this film and what could happen with this film. This Ayktobyr, we celebrate Driving Miss Daisy for what it was - the film that got Dan Aykroyd his Oscar nomination.Next episode: Nothing But Trouble (1989) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:21

Trading Places (1983)

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2020/10/13

The second episode of “Ayktobyr” delves into the hit comedy that helped rocket Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy to superstardom and showed that Jamie Lee Curtis was capable of doing more than running from Michael Myers. Dan and Jon note the relevance of the movie's themes, such as white privilege and systemic racism, while appreciating the intelligence of the underappreciated screenplay and nuanced performances from its aforementioned stars as well as Don Ameche, Ralph Bellamy, and Denholm Elliott. Does

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1:39:31

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

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2020/10/06

Welcome to AYKTOBYR! It’s our month-long celebration of actor, writer, director, producer, and purveyor of fine vodka, Mr. Dan Aykroyd. We begin with Aykroyd at his villainous best as John Cusack’s fast-talking, labor-organizing, rival (and mentor?) hitman Harry Grocer in Grosse Pointe Blank.Next episode: Trading Places (1983) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:24:56

The Apartment (1960)

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2020/09/29

In 1960, Billy Wilder perplexed audiences with an adultery comedy that swept the Oscars. Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, and Fred MacMurray star in The Apartment, a tale of institutionally accepted infidelity, a peon who enables it for personal gain, and a woman caught in the middle. And 60 years after its release, Dan and Jon discuss its legacy, debate the motives of the main characters, and imagine a new life for this classic film.Next Episode: Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Hosted on Acast. See

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2:06:48

Sister Act (1992)

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2020/09/23

Dan and Jon devote an episode to their favorite sisters - Sister Mary Clarence, Sister Mary Patrick, Sister Mary Robert, Sister Mary Lazarus, and the entire St. Katherine’s Convent! Sister Act was a huge hit in 1992, due in no small part to the performances of its phenomenal cast as well as some rousing musical numbers. While its 1993 sequel is remembered fondly, particularly for its introduction of Ms. Lauryn Hill, it was not nearly as successful as its predecessor. On this episode, Dan and Jon

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