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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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1:27:38

Quick Change (1990)

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2020/09/15

What happens when Bill Murray, Geena Davis, and Randy Quaid attempt to escape New York after a daring bank robbery? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Dan and Jon revisit the offbeat comedy as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. In addition to celebrating its outstanding cast, which also includes Jason Robards, Tony Shalhoub, Phil Hartman, and Stanley Tucci, they delve into what might have prevented the movie from being a bigger hit back in 1990, as well as how it nonetheless managed to gain a following

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1:07:23

The Party (1968)

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2020/09/08

Ain’t no party like a Peter Sellers party cause a Peter Sellers party is CONTROVERSIAL! In 1968’s The Party, Peter Sellers plays Hrundi V. Bakshi, an actor from India trying to make his way in Hollywood. Dan and Jon review his performance and puts it in context with other work by Sellers and director, Blake Edwards, to encourage others to watch first and judge later. Does The Party have a place in the world of a modern revisit?Next Episode: Quick Change (1990) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:37:49

Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

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2020/09/01

Lewis, Gilbert, and the gang address nerd persecution in the first of this series of films that lives on as a cult classic, but is certainly not without its problems. Followed by one theatrical sequel and two made-for-TV movies (the fourth features an all-star cast), Revenge of the Nerds has been on the back burner for a reboot for years - Dan & Jon weigh in.Next episode: The Party (1968) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:59

The Bad News Bears (1976)

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2020/08/25

The Bad News Bears (1976)Everyone’s favorite fictional Little League team (and the inspiration for many others) has been featured in three films, a short-lived TV series, and a remake made for the PC era. Where do they go from here? Dan and Jon attempt to answer this question while discussing what made the 1976 original so special, how its sequels failed to recapture the magic, and why the 2005 remake didn’t quite work.Next episode: Revenge of the Nerds (1984) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:37:51

The Wizard (1989)

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2020/08/18

The Wizard (1989)Our third episode “Child Star Month” features Dan and Jon’s hometown homie Jeff Rubin (The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show, College Humor, Buzzfeed), who joins them to reminisce about their childhoods and discuss The Wizard, also known as “the Nintendo movie” (which ironically does not focus much on Nintendo). They discuss how stars Fred Savage and Jenny Lewis have both transitioned from being child stars to successful adults with vibrant careers in directing, and music, but Jackey

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1:15:07

Heavyweights (1995)

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2020/08/11

Dan and Jon are joined by hometown homie Brian “Box” Brown, author of the new graphic novel, Child Star, to talk about the 1995 classic, Heavyweights. This film is the 2nd in our month-long series of films celebrating child stars, in honor of the release of Brown’s book. Heavyweights features child stars Kenan Thompson, Aaron Schwartz, and Shaun Weiss, all of whom we whole-heartedly salute!Brian and the guys go over their histories with summer camps and the moments in the film that really hit

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1:19:41

Explorers (1985)

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2020/08/04

It was director Joe Dante’s follow up to his blockbuster hit, GREMLINS, and the screen debuts of Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix, two young actors who would each leave his mark on cinema despite the quite different (and, in Phoenix’s case, tragic) trajectories their careers would take. So why exactly wasn’t this movie a huge hit 35 years ago? Dan and Jon dig in and explore its troubled path to the big screen, and what might’ve been if Dante’s complete vision had made it to the final cut. Also, in part

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2:43:13

The Client (1994) & A Time to Kill (1996)

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2020/07/28

In the final, sweat-drenched episode of “JOEL-ly”, we take an extended look at two of Joel Schumacher’s biggest hits, both adaptations of novels by bestselling author John Grisham. Joining us is attorney Laura Richardson, who shares some stories from her days working in Memphis and tells us what the novels and films capture best about practicing law in the southeast USA. Also, Dan shares his tangled web of possible connections between Grisham’s legal novels (“The Grishamverse”), while Jon sees

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1:24:12

Flatliners (1990)

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2020/07/21

Flatliners (1990)What happens when you bring yourself to death’s door and turn back right before crossing the threshold? Joel Schumacher and a cast of impressive young Hollywood talent explore the consequences of experimentation in this psychological thriller, which Dan and Jon discuss in this episode, the third in our month of episodes celebrating the legacy of the late director. Also, Jon shares his take on the 2017 remake, and Dan speculates about the Schumacher Batman movie that could’ve been

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1:18:06

Falling Down (1993)

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2020/07/14

Anyone who has seen and remembers this film probably doesn’t need to be told how relevant it is to today’s world. In their analysis of Falling Down, Dan and Jon discuss how the themes of the film and the character of “D-Fens” (Michael Douglas) resonate today, 27 years after the film’s release. As this is also the second film of “JOEL-ly”, they also continue answering the question, “What are the signature elements in a Joel Schumacher film?”, bringing forth some unlikely connections between Falling

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1:08:13

The Lost Boys (1987)

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2020/07/07

Much like a vampire that can never age, Dan and Jon can’t seem to leave 1987 behind! In the first installment of their month-long tribute to director Joel Schumacher, they explore the world of fictional beach town Santa Carla, the setting of his horror-comedy, The Lost Boys. Dan shares his distaste for certain sparkly teen vampires while Jon sings the praises of shirtless saxophonist extraordinaire, Tim Cappello. We’ve got the Coreys Haim and Feldman in their first film together, Kiefer Sutherland,

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1:35:48

The Running Man (1987)

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2020/06/30

The Running ManTake another trip back to 1987 with Dan, Jon, and special guest Laura Richardson, and join them as they discuss the past, present, and future of The Running Man. In discussing this adaptation of the Richard Bachmann novel, they note the many similarities between the 2017 of the film and the 2020 in which we are currently living, as well as the various theories related to the film, including all those involving Fleetwood Mac.Also: More on the cultural ripple effects of Hollywood

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1:04:12

Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

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2020/06/23

1987 saw the release of one of the few films of the decade to be written, produced, directed by and starring Black artists. Hollywood Shuffle, co-written by Keenan Ivory Wayans, is Robert Townsend’s satirical take on being a Black actor in Hollywood (who is not Eddie Murphy). How much has changed, if anything? Dan and Jon seek the answer to that question, as well as what role satire can play today in the ongoing struggle for equity in America, as they discuss this landmark film and the lasting

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1:10:09

Throw Momma from the Train (1987)

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2020/06/16

Dan & Jon & Owen & Larry…& MommaOn this episode, Dan and Jon imagine a new life for this remake of an adaptation.Next episode: Hollywood Shuffle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:42

Hiding Out (1987)

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2020/06/09

Keith Coogan joins Dan & Jon to talk about his 1987 cult classic, Hiding Out. Keith tells stories from the set and from other career highlights, such as Adventures in Babysitting and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.But first, Dan & Jon go over their thoughts and reflections on current world events and one of their plans for taking action. For more information, visit PODliceaCASTemy.comNext Episode: Throw Momma from the Train Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:06:15

Three Men and a Baby (1987)

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2020/06/03

What happens when 3 career bachelors are left in charge of a baby? They have to bust a group of heroin smugglers - that’s what! On this episode of the podcast, Dan and Jon go over Three Men and a Baby & Three Men and a Little Lady. And don’t worry, they talk about the ghost.Next episode: Hiding Out (1987) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:05

The Exorcist (1973)

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2020/05/26

We certainly hope that the curse isn’t true because this episode is all about The Exorcist. That’s right, we’re talkin’ Merrin. We’re talkin’ Karras. We’re talkin’ Regan. We’re talkin’ Pazuzu. Jon & Dan talk about the whole gang, including everyone from the entire Exorcist universe.But what else do you do with this well-covered property? Dan & Jon have some ideas.Next episode: Three Men and a Baby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:12:05

Head (1968)

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2020/05/19

The same year their family television show was taken off the year, The Monkees released a film that tanked in the theaters, but has found a cult following for all the right reasons. On this episode of Ruined Childhoods, Dan and Jon draw parallels for the Monkees releasing Head to Young Sheldon releasing a statement about King Jong-Un.Next episode: The Exorcist (1973) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:31

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

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2020/05/12

Ivan Reitman’s 1990 classic Kindergarten Cop may have gotten a straight-to-VOD sequel, but that doesn’t mean that Dan & Jon aren’t going to come up with some new fresh ways to revisit this Arnold Schwarzenegger gem.Big thanks to Millie De Chirico for suggesting this masterpiece.Next episode: Head (1968) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:14

The Cutting Edge (1992)

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2020/05/05

Dan and Jon are joined by Millie De Chirico. Don’t be fooled by Millie’s clout as Programming Manager for Turner Classic Movies and Programmer for TCM Underground - she’s here to talk about figure skating classic, The Cutting Edge. This movie defies all of the odds and stands the test of time as possibly the best pairs figure skating film, next to its 2007 spiritual parody, Blades of Glory.And the month of May features films curated by Millie! Next episode: Kindergarten Cop (1990)Follow Millie on

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