Ruined Childhoods

Dan Wiener & Jon Richardson
Ruined Childhoods

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. M (1931)

    21 HR. AGO

    M (1931)

    Fritz Lang's first sound film may also be his most complex, despite having released Metropolis in 1927 to much acclaim. M is the story of a city that is worked into a frenzy when an elusive child murderer is on the loose and nobody can be trusted. The cops are determined to find the murderer and bring him to justice, but the city's criminal underworld wants to get to him first and serve their own justice so they can back to their life of crime without the cops always on their tail. Dan and Jon come up with fun ways to celebrate the 1931 classic in ways that feel appropriate given this is an important film not just in the world of film, but also when it comes to the rise of the Nazi party. Next episode: North by Northwest (1958) Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  2. The Landlord (1970)

    DEC 18

    The Landlord (1970)

    Director Hal Ashby's first film is a clear prototype for what he has to come with films like Being There, Shampoo, & Harold and Maude, all satires with a focus on class inequality. The Landlord is a brilliant portrayal of upper classes whites gentrifying a Black neighborhood in Brooklyn, essentially looking into Prospect Park's actual future. Dan and Jon celebrate its place in cinema history and theorize how it could be reenvisioned today, years after life imitated art. Next episode: M (1931) Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Listen to Micheaux Mission Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  3. Klute (1971)

    DEC 5

    Klute (1971)

    Dan and Jon GUSH over the 1971 Alan J. Pakula Neo-noir Klute and they are NOT shy about it! They also celebrate the amazing Jane Fonda, the tactile audio of 70s cinema, and the lost art of a slow pace. They also share their thoughts on how Klute could be revisited in the modern era. Next episode: The Landlord (1970) Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m
  4. Jack and Jill (2011)

    NOV 27

    Jack and Jill (2011)

    We've been building up to this one for a few weeks and now it's time to talk about Jack and Jill, Adam Sandler's attempt at a dual role/gender comedy. It may be a disaster and a dark spot on Sandler's filmography, but it gives us one of the great Al Pacino performances. Next episode: Klute (1971) Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  5. Insomnia (1997 + 2002)

    NOV 20

    Insomnia (1997 + 2002)

    Stellan Skarsgård and Al Pacino each star in their own version of the same story - a talented but troubled homicide detective may be forced to sway the results of an investigation to save his own ass. What makes it even more challenging? They're a fish out of water in a region where the sun never sets. Erik Skjoldbjærg and Christopher Nolan each give their take on Skjoldbjærg's original story resulting in two equally fascinating films. Dan and Jon share Al Pacino anecdotes and admire each film's strengths before chiming in with their own ideas on how Insomnia could be revisited. Next episode: Jack and Jill (2011) Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  6. Home for the Holidays (1995)

    NOV 13

    Home for the Holidays (1995)

    Marketed as a dysfunctional family romp, 1995's Home for the Holidays is actually a witty drama focusing on different generations' views on keeping up appearances, generational trauma, and minding your own damn business. Perhaps also overshadowed by a challenging production due to Robert Downey, Jr.'s substance abuse issues, this Thanksgiving film marks Jodie Foster's 2nd directorial effort, showing a strong perspective on family life when you're all the black sheep. Dan and Jon share their thoughts on how this film could be revisited 30 years later. Next episode: Insomnia (1997) / Insomnia (2002) • I Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  7. Glen or Glenda (1953)

    NOV 6

    Glen or Glenda (1953)

    In the 1950s, nobody paid too much attention to the films of Edward D. Wood, Jr, but his films hit cult status when they were rediscovered in the 70s & 80s. While some are simply low-budget b-movie schlock, one film is an ultra-personal exploration of his own gender identity. Now, Glen or Glenda is looked upon as an important landmark in queer cinema, specifically for the transgender community. Glen or Glenda also got additional attention after it was featured in the 1994 film Ed Wood, directed by one of Wood's admirers, Tim Burton. Dan and Jon celebrate the aspects of Glen or Glenda that make it special and imagine new ways to revisit this cult classic in the modern era. Next episode: Home for the Holidays (1995) • H Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  8. F for Fake (1973)

    OCT 31

    F for Fake (1973)

    Early in his career, Orson Welles was a master of storytelling, after the wild successes of Citizen Kane and War of the Worlds, Welles fell out of favor with Hollywood. After a handful of actor-for-hire jobs and independently released flops, Welles scrambled to hit it big with another hit film. And sometime during the meandering production of The Other Side of the Wind, Welles completed his pseudo-documentary about hoaxes, F for Fake. Dan and Jon celebrate the film's weirdness while celebrating Welles' freak flag which he proudly flew and give their 2 cents about how the film could be brought back for a modern audience. Next episode: Glen or Glenda 1953) • G Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify Subscribe to The WALT! Contact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods & RuinedChildhoodsPod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dan Wiener & Jon Richardson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    269
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan Wiener & Jon Richardson
  • Show Website
    Ruined Childhoods

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