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Ruined Childhoods
by Dan Wiener & Jon Richardson
Brothers/cinephiles Dan and Jon explore Hollywood’s trend of reviving franchises with long-awaited sequels, prequels, spin-offs, remakes, and/or reboots. On each episode, they talk through a film or franchise and imagine how it could be revisited.
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Copyright: Dan Wiener & Jon Richardson
Episodes
Orange County (2002)
1h 14m · PublishedDan and Jon have made it to California to experience the 2002 cult classic, Orange County. Aside from realizing that this film had more depth than previously considered, Dan and Jon also imagine how they would revisit this film over 20 years later.
Next episode: Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995) • Colorado
See what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as Caifornia
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Mud (2012)
57m · PublishedOn their journey through America, Dan and Jon have stopped along the Mississippi River in Southern Arkansas for the 2012 Jeff Nichols drama, Mud. Ideas are tossed around about how to keep the story of Ellis, Neckbone, and the whole gang alive - PLUS, Dan and Jon play the Matthew McConaughey Name Game!
Next episode: Orange County (2002) • California
See what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as Arkansas
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Tombstone (1993)
1h 2m · PublishedAfter a chilly week in Alaska revisiting the 1925 classic, The Gold Rush, Dan and Jon are down in Arizona with the likes of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, Virgil Earp, Morgan Earp, Curly Bill, Johnny Ringo and the rest of the characters in the 1993 western hit, Tombstone.
Next episode: Mud (2012) • Arkansas
See what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as Arizona
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The Gold Rush (1925)
53m · PublishedDan and Jon are up in Alaska (or down if you’re Santa Claus) and featuring Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 hit, The Gold Rush. Much like The Tramp himself, Dan and Jon are exploring the Yukon territory — except in their case, it’s cinematically. In addition to sharing thoughts and ideas for The Gold Rush, they also share some of their favorite iconic Alaska films.
Next episode: Tombstone (1993) • Arizona
See what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as Alaska
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Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
1h 4m · PublishedDan and Jon are traveling through each state in America in an alphabetically-ordered exploration of the movies that define the American experience. And to kick it off, they’re taking a look at the 2002 rom-com classic, Sweet Home Alabama, that takes us from New York City to the deep south. Dan and Jon share their thoughts about how it works through a 2023 lens and have a few ideas on how it could be brought back today.
Next episode: The Gold Rush (1925) • Alaska
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Revisiting Fletch
1h 18m · PublishedWrapping up the 200 episode celebration, Dan and Jon are looking back at what they had said in May 2021 about a new Fletch movie and then discuss the 2022 film Confess, Fletch starring Jon Hamm. Also, Dan and Jon do a lightning round of updates on news pertaining to other past episodes that are expecting reboots, sequels, prequels, stage plays, etc.
Next episode: Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
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Revisiting The Addams Family + Rocky IV
1h 4m · PublishedCelebrating 200+ episodes, Dan and Jon are back at it to revisit some of their older episodes that have since welcomed new properties to their franchises — The Addams Family & Rocky IV. The original Addams Family episode was released on 3/12/2019 and we have since gotten two new Addams Family animated films and the popular Netflix series, Wednesday. And although we certainly didn’t expect it, Sylvester Stallone released a freshly recut version of his 1985 classic.
Next episode: Revisiting Fletch (1985) + updates on films from the past 200 episodes.
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Episode 200 • Revisiting Bill & Ted + Indiana Jones
1h 17m · PublishedIt’s episode 200 and Dan & Jon are celebrating by revisiting two early episodes that have since had new films in each series - Bill & Ted + Indiana Jones! They listen back to their thoughts on any news about the future movies still in production and theorize how they would add to each franchise.
Next episode: Revisiting The Addams Family + Rocky IV
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Event Horizon (1997)
57m · PublishedA missing space vessel reappears after disappearing for 7 years and there’s nobody who can help solve the mystery better than the ship’s creator, Sam Neill’s Dr. Weir. And after 26 years, Dan and Jon have some ideas on how to keep the legend of Event Horizon alive.
Next episode: EPISODE 200! Dan and Jon look back at what did get made since their original episodes for Bill & Ted and Indiana Jones.
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Slap Shot (1977)
59m · PublishedWhen it comes to classic sports comedies, few are regarded as highly as Slap Shot, the third collaboration of Paul Newman and George Roy Hill. Dan and Jon explain why it appeals to them, how they would revisit this film with a 2023 perspective, and they also touch on the Fictitious Athlete Hall of Fame!
Next episode: Event Horizon (1997)
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Ruined Childhoods has 227 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 283:28:12. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on March 7th, 2024 13:42.
