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
  • Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

    Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
    Jan 15 2025

    Before there was Rocky Horror, Tommy, or The Wall, director Brian De Palma and Paul Williams teamed up to bring us a genre-defining rock opera that continues to stun audiences, further cementing its cult classic status. Phantom of the Paradise tells the story of a singer-songwriter whose opus is stolen from him by Swan, the one man who controls the world's popular music, and his descent into madness. Dan and Jon celebrate the music, the stunning visuals, and brilliant direction by De Palma. They also imagine ways that this film could be revisited for a modern audience.

    Next episode: Q: The Winged Serpent (1982)

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    58 mins
  • O (2001)

    O (2001)
    Jan 8 2025

    Actor Tim Blake Nelson took a few breaks from acting to direct films starting in the 1990s. And with the surge in popularity of teen heartthrob Shakespeare adaptations like Romeo + Juliet (1996), it was an obvious choice to adapt Othello for a contemporary audience. Jon and Dan celebrate this overlooked token of its time and admire the talents that brought it to life, even if it is a little over the top at times.

    Next episode: Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • North by Northwest (1959)

    North by Northwest (1959)
    Jan 1 2025

    One of Alfred Hitchcock's few adventure films also may be his most influential, which is saying a LOT. North by Northwest defined the look and feel for spy movies, gave us iconic set pieces, and may change the way you shave your face. Dan and Jon also have some ideas for how it can be brought back in 2025.

    Next episode: O (2001)

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    1 hr and 10 mins

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