Ruined Childhoods

Inspired by the story of a true crime, Badlands takes the audience on a journey through the vastness of South Dakota and into rural Montana. Dan and Jon celebrate the film, the astonishing direction by rookie Terrence Malick, and the breathtaking performances by big-screen freshmen Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek.

Next episode: Nashville (1975) • Tennessee

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Capture the vibe of coastal South Carolina with an all-star 80s cast. Dan and Jon share their experiences watching The Big Chill and imagine how its legacy could be extended today.

Next episode: Badlands (1973) • South Dakota

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When it comes to Rhode Island cinema, accessing the work of the Farrelly Brothers is a good start. This film may not be directed by Peter or Bobby, but was co-written by the duo based on Peter's novel. The movie may have its flaws, but they were likely implemented due to studio notes and a particularly evil executive.

Next episode: The Big Chill (1983) • South Carolina

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Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum! Who are we? JOHNNY DEPP??? On this episode, Jon and Dan are in Puerto Rico featuring a movie filmed and set on the Island of Enchantment, The Rum Diary.

Next episode: Outside Providence (1999) • Rhode Island

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Before there was Dr. Richard Kimball, Henry Turner, or Dutch Van Den Broeck there was John Book. In this Peter Weir classic, Harrison Ford is a Philadelphia detective who is uncovering a murderous plot within his own precinct, but the only way to stay safe and expose the crooked cops is to hide out in Amish Country with the boy who witnessed a murder (Lucas Haas) and his hot mom (Kelly McGillis).

Next episode: The Rum Diary (2011) • Puerto Rico

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HEY YOU GUYS! Jon has a thorough chat with Behman Zakeri, owner of the Walsh's house from the Goonies! Listen to their chat about what it takes to own a piece of film history. ALSO, this BONUS episode is released on GOONIES DAY, which occurs every year on June 7, which was the original release date of The Goonies in 1985.

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Next episode: Witness (1985) • Pennsylvania

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HEY YOU GUYS! It's finally time for Dan and Jon to talk about The Goonies, the Richard Donner classic and share how they would bring back this adventure classic in 2024.

Next episode: Witness (1985) • Pennsylvania

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Oklahoma cowboys may be a dime a dozen, but ones that are eternal and nocturnal? Katheryn Bigelow's Near Dark covers that territory with what may be the only vampire western. The film features an amazing cast (Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein) and score (Tangerine Dream), and Dan and Jon have some thoughts on how it could be properly brought back.

Next episode: The Goonies (1985) • Oregon

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The town of Clyde, OH may be real, but this story that takes place there is too strange to be true. On this episode, Dan and Jon celebrate Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael, the tale of a quirky teenage adoptee imagining a better life with the celebrity she believes is her biological mother. The cast features Winona Ryder and Jeff Daniels.

Next episode: Near Dark (1987) • Oklahoma

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Hold onto your GOLD because we're in North Dakota talking about the 1993 cult horror classic, Leprechaun! This film defied the odds of being a throwaway release, but the impending star-power of Jennifer Aniston catapulted the film into the annals of film history. It also didn't hurt that it featured the Willow star, Warwick Davis.

Next episode: Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990) • Ohio

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