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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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Episodes
9 to 5 (1980)
52m · PublishedJane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton are a perfect example of on-screen chemistry and the foundation they created on 9 to 5 goes down in history as a high bar for all comedies to attempt reaching. And although it had a Broadway musical and television series, Dan and Jon theorize how else to appropriately bring back this workplace masterpiece.
Next Episode: Saturday Night Fever (1977)
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Rear Window (1954)
59m · PublishedWhen it comes to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, a few films must be mentioned — The Birds, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Psycho, and the topic of discussion on this episode, Rear Window. Yes, it’s been remade and yes there have been movies made with the same basic plot, but the 1954 classic remains unique in its ability to capture the feeling of neurosis and curiosity, while also telling the tale of a man withholding his feelings, searching for any distraction to keep him from having an ordinary life. But perhaps there is another way, and that’s what Dan and Jon set out to discuss.
Next episode: 9 to 5 (1980)
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The 'Burbs (1989)
58m · PublishedBefore he was 2-time Academy Award winning America’s Dad 2.0, Tom Hanks had a tendency to play a spastic put-upon grump. We reached peak grumpy-Hanks in 1989’s spooky comedy, The ‘Burbs. This 80s take feels like it could exist in any era, but perhaps Jon and Dan have some other ideas for it.
Next episode: Rear Window (1954)
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Fatal Attraction (1987)
1h 13m · PublishedIt’s the first episode of 2023 and you know what that means - Ruined Childhoods celebrates the thrillers of Michael Douglas! It’s impossible to cover this SPECIFIC territory without mentioning the 1987 classic Fatal Attraction. Dan and Jon celebrate the accidental genius of this film, even though its Director doesn’t see the beauty of what makes this movie work so well, despite its flaws.
Next episode: The ‘Burbs (1989)
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The Sting (1973)
1h 2m · PublishedAre you not Entertainered?! Dan and Jon not only wrap up their exploration of Robert Redford’s career, but they also wrap up 2022 with the heralded 1973 classic, The Sting.
Next episode: Fatal Attraction (1987)
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The Candidate (1972)
1h 10m · PublishedWe may be past the 2022 election cycle, but it’s never the wrong time to watch this Robert Redford gem. But before getting into the film and deciding its fate, Dan and Jon talk a bit about some of their favorite movies from 2022 as the year draws to an end.
Next episode: The Sting (1973)
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Sneakers (1992)
1h 5m · PublishedEven without such a stacked cast, Sneakers could have been a huge hit. But this team led by Robert Redford is simply unstoppable. And 30 years later, Dan and Jon sure have a lot of thoughts on how to honor this classic code-cracking heist movie.
Next episode: The Candidate (1972)
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Barefoot in the Park (1967)
1h 2m · PublishedDan and Jon continue their Robert Redford kick with one of his earlier films, Barefoot in the Park. This Jane Fonda collab is already an adaptation, but does it have a life beyond the 1967 classic film? Dan and Jon will decide.
Next episode: Sneakers (1992)
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Quiz Show (1994)
1h 22m · PublishedDan and Jon travel back in time for Robert Redford’s look at the 1957 Quiz Show scandal that rocked NBC. And while they’re at it, Jon recounts his experience on an unaired game show pilot back in 2007.
Next episode: Barefoot in the Park (1967)
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The Natural (1984)
1h 5m · PublishedWhen it comes to baseball movies, it’s hard to find an enthusiast who won’t mention The Natural, despite its lack of very much baseball and an overabundance of home runs. Dan and Jon discuss this 1984 classic, giving their two cents on whether they think the praise is foul for fair, and then elaborate on a new path forward.
Next episode: Quiz Show
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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.
