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Ruined Childhoods

Ruined Childhoods

By: Dan Wiener and Jon Richardson
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 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 - https://www.jrmediaservices.netDan Wiener and Jon Richardson Art
Episodes
  • Killer's Kiss (1955)

    Killer's Kiss (1955)
    Aug 21 2025

    Stanley Kubrick's 2nd feature film may not be perfect, but it's a fascinating look at how one of the 20th century's most iconic directors went from scrappy run-and-gun filmmaking to larger-than-life productions like The Shining, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and A Clockwork Orange. Dan and Jon don't just celebrate the birth of a genius, they also theorize fun ways to revisit this 1955 classic 70 years later.

    Watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Next episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Jerk (1979) • The 3rd season of Ruined Childhoods is a year-long cinematic/alphabetic yo-yo, taking listeners from A-Z and then Z-A.

    Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RuinedChildhoodspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ruined Childhoods is produced & edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jon Richardson
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Labyrinth (1986)

    Labyrinth (1986)
    Aug 13 2025

    Episode 296 of Ruined Childhoods is a celebration of Jim Henson and his true cult classic, Labyrinth. Dan and Jon celebrate the genius of Henson, memories of his other projects, and imagine new possibilities for this absolutely unforgettable 1980s gem.

    Watch on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Next episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Killer's Kiss (1955) • The 3rd season of Ruined Childhoods is a year-long cinematic/alphabetic yo-yo, taking listeners from A-Z and then Z-A.

    Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠RuinedChildhoodspod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Ruined Childhoods is produced & edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jon Richardson
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Matchstick Men (2003)

    Matchstick Men (2003)
    Aug 6 2025

    This Ridley Scott hidden gem from 2003 is the perfect blend of crime, comedy, and style. It also features fantastic performances from its three leads, Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, and Alison Lohman. Dan and Jon also share their thoughts on how to revisit this film, Matchstick Men, with contemporary twists.

    Watch on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠

    Next episode: ⁠⁠⁠Labyrinth (1986) • The 3rd season of Ruined Childhoods is a year-long cinematic/alphabetic yo-yo, taking listeners from A-Z and then Z-A.

    Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠RuinedChildhoodspod.com⁠⁠⁠

    Ruined Childhoods is produced & edited by ⁠⁠⁠Jon Richardson
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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