Ruined Childhoods

By: Dan Wiener & Jon Richardson
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  • Summary

  • 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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    Dan Wiener & Jon Richardson
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Episodes
  • Donnie Darko (2001)

    Donnie Darko (2001)
    Oct 16 2024

    It's the breakout role for Jake Gyllenhaal. It reminded us why Smurfette was created and by whom. It introduced the world to Sparkle Motion. When Donnie Darko was released in 2001, few could have anticipated its rapid rise to cult classic status, but this cerebral film spawned a theatrical adaptation, an unofficial sequel, and there are plans for an alleged official sequel. But perhaps Dan and Jon have some other ideas.

    Next episode: Election (1999) • E

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • C.C. and Company (1970)

    C.C. and Company (1970)
    Oct 9 2024

    When we set out to cover a movie for every letter of the alphabet, we had plenty of great options for C. However, we chose C.C. and Company instead. This film is a bizarre combination of football star Joe Namath, Ann-Margret, and Motocross. Not a single transfer of the film looks good, there are no fewer than 3 versions of the film on streaming services, but it's still highly enjoyable and best watched with friends.

    Next episode: Donnie Darko (2001) • D

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    56 mins
  • Big Business (1988)

    Big Business (1988)
    Oct 2 2024

    Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Bette Midler, and Lily Tomlin?!?!?! That's right - this 1988 comedy, directed by legend Jim Abrahams features Midler and Tomlin as two sets of identical twins mixed up at a West Virginia Hospital. It doesn't matter if it gets messy at times, it's a load of fun. The movie also features baby Seth Green, Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann, Michael Gross, and Mary Gross. Dan and Jon have a blast discussing the film and have some ideas on how it could be revisited in the 21st century.

    Next episode: C.C. & Company (1970) • C

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    1 hr and 1 min

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