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It Takes TwoEpisode 107: Subversive SyllabusThis week we are comparing Dead Poets Society (1989) and Mona Lisa Smile (2003) - two films about inspiring teachers touching the lives of their students.-----The Movies:Dead Poets Society (1989)Directed by Peter WeirWritten by Tom SchulmaniMDb Rating: 8.1Mona Lisa Smile (2003)Directed by Mike NewellWritten by Lawrence Konner & Mark RosenthaliMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr...
2025-08-251h 10It Takes TwoEpisode 98: Remakes Vol. XIV - Disney's Lady and the TrampThis week, we are comparing Lady and the Tramp (1955) and Lady and the Tramp (2019) - two Disney films about dogs finding themselves and what home means to them.-----The Movies:Lady and the Tramp (1955)Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske & Jack CuttingWritten by Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright & Don DaGradi Based on the story by Ward GreeneiMDb Rating: 7.3Lady and the Tramp (2019)Directed by Charlie BeanWritten by Andrew Bujalski & Kari...
2025-04-2158 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 97: Remakes Vol. XIII - Disney's AladdinThis week we have another Disney remake episode with Aladdin (1992) and Aladdin (2019).-----The Movies:Aladdin (1992)Directed by Ron Clements & John MuskerWritten by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio iMDb Rating: 8.0Aladdin (2019)Directed by Guy RitchieWritten by John August & Guy RitchieiMDB Rating: 6.9-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook...
2025-04-0756 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 96: Remakes Vol. XII - Disney's One Hundred and One DalmatiansThis week we are returning to Disney live action remakes with One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) and 101 Dalmatians (1996)-----The Movies:One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske & Wolfgang ReithermanWritten by Bill PeetBased on the book by Dodie SmithiMDb Rating: 7.3101 Dalmatians (1996)Directed by Stephen HerekWritten by John HughesBased on the book by Dodie SmithiMDB Rating: 5.8-----Find us on:
2025-03-2450 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 95: Grand Theft InfantThis week, we are comparing Raising Arizona (1987) and Nobody's Baby (2001), two films about low-level criminals trying to raise a baby that doesn't belong to them.-----The Movies:Raising Arizona (1987)Directed by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenWritten by Ethan Coen & Joel CoeniMDb Rating: 7.3Nobody’s Baby (2001)Directed by David SeltzerWritten by David SeltzeriMDB Rating: 6.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @It...
2025-03-1049 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 94: Shiver My TimbersThis week, we are comparing Treasure Planet (2002) and Muppet Treasure Island (1996), two unusual adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel.-----The Movies:Treasure Planet (2002)Directed by Ron Clements & John MuskerWritten by Ron Clements, John Musker & Rob EdwardsBased on ‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis StevensoniMDb Rating: 7.2Muppet Treasure Island (1996)Directed by Brian HensonWritten by Jerry Juhl, Kirk R. Thatcher & James V. HartBased on ‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenso...
2025-02-2453 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 93: Taming of the ShrewsFor Valentine's Day, we're comparing romcom classic 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and Deliver Us From Eva (2003), two "modern" adaptations of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.-----The Movies:10 Things I Hate About You (1999)Directed by Gil JungerWritten by Karen McCullah & Kirsten SmithBased on ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ by William ShakespeareiMDb Rating: 7.3Deliver Us From Eva (2003)Directed by Gary HardwickWritten by James Iver Mattson, B.E. Brauner & Gary Hardwick
2025-02-1047 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 92: Remakes Vol. XI - CarrieIn this Remakes episode, we compare Carrie (1976) and Carrie (2013) - two films about an abused teenager with supernatural powers.-----The Movies:Carrie (1976)Directed by Brian De PalmaWritten by Lawrence D. CohenBased on the novel by Stephen KingiMDb Rating: 7.4Carrie (2013)Directed by Kimberly PeirceWritten by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Based on the screenplay by Lawrence D. Cohen and novel by Stephen KingiMDB Rating: 5.8-----Find us...
2025-01-271h 15It Takes TwoEpisode 91: Family Before FreedomThis week, we are comparing Captain Fantastic (2016) and The Glass Castle (2017), two films about families raised in unconventional ways.-----The Movies:Captain Fantastic (2016)Directed by Matt RossWritten by Matt RossiMDb Rating: 7.8The Glass Castle (2017)Directed by Destin Daniel CrettonWritten by Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew LanhamBased on the memoir by Jeannette WallsiMDB Rating: 7.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg...
2025-01-1357 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 90: Bah HumbugJoin us this week for a classic child-friendly Christmas episode as we compare Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) and A Christmas Carol (2009).-----The Movies:Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)Directed by Burny MattinsonWritten by Burny Mattinson, Tony Marino, Ed Gombert, Don Griffith, Alan Young & Alan Dinehart Based on the novel by Charles DickensiMDb Rating: 8.0A Christmas Carol (2009)Directed by Robert ZemeckisWritten by Robert ZemeckisBased on the novel by Charles Dickens...
2024-12-3050 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 89: My Heritage HolidayJoin us this week for another Hallmark Christmas episode as we compare My Christmas Family Tree (2021) and Love, Lights, Hanukkah! (2020) - two films about women discovering a family they never knew through DNA test results at Christmas.-----The Movies:My Christmas Family Tree (2021)Directed by Jason BourqueWritten by Mark HeftiiMDb Rating: 7.6Love, Lights, Hanukkah! (2020)Directed by Mark JeanWritten by Karen BergeriMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:
2024-12-161h 13It Takes TwoEpisode 88: Christmas Dreams and Royal SchemesWe're back with our Hallmark Christmas episodes - this week we are comparing A Royal Winter (2017) and A Princess for Christmas (2011), two films about American women travelling to continental Europe and meeting handsome princes.-----The Movies:A Royal Winter (2017)Directed by Ernie BarbarashWritten by Ernie Barbarash & Mark AmatoiMDb Rating: 6.4A Princess for Christmas (2011)Directed by Michael DamianWritten by Janeen Damian & Michael DamianiMDB Rating: 6.3-----Find us...
2024-12-0251 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 87: Remakes Vol. X - Dawn of the DeadIn this week's episode, we are returning to our Remakes series with Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Dawn of the Dead (2004).-----The Movies:Dawn of the Dead (1978)Directed by George A. RomeroWritten by George A. RomeroiMDb Rating: 7.8Dawn of the Dead (2004)Directed by Zack SnyderWritten by James GunniMDB Rating: 7.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPod...
2024-11-181h 00It Takes TwoEpisode 86: Digging for TroubleThis week, we are comparing Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) and The Ladykillers (2004), two films about suspicious goings on in the houses (and cellars) of elderly women.-----The Movies:Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)Directed by Frank CapraWritten by Julius J. EpsteinBased on the play by Joseph KesselringiMDb Rating: 7.9The Ladykillers (2004)Directed by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenWritten by Joel Coen & Ethan CoenBased on the original screenplay by William Rose
2024-11-0448 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 85: Science-Fiction Double FeatureThis Hallowe'en, we are comparing The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Phantom of the Paradise (1974) - two cult classic sci-fi horror parody rock musicals of the 1970s.-----The Movies:The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)Directed by Jim SharmanWritten by Richard O’Brien & Jim SharmaniMDb Rating: 7.4Phantom of the Paradise (1974)Directed by Brian De Palma Written by Brian De Palma & Louisa RoseiMDB Rating: 7.3-----Find us on:...
2024-10-211h 04It Takes TwoEpisode 84: Live, Laugh, LoopFor our first Spooktober episode this year, we are comparing Happy Death Day (2017) and Before I Fall (2017) - two movies about young women stuck in a time loop on the day they die.----The Movies:Happy Death Day (2017)Directed by Christopher LandonWritten by Scott LobdelliMDb Rating: 6.6Before I Fall (2017)Directed by Ry Russo-YoungWritten by Maria Maggenti & Lauren OliveriMDB Rating: 6.4-----Find us on:
2024-10-0753 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 83: Remakes Vol. IX - Death at a FuneralThis week we are returning to our Remakes series with Death at a Funeral (2007) & Death at a Funeral (2010).-----The Movies:Death at a Funeral (2007)Directed by Frank OzWritten by Dean CraigiMDb Rating: 7.3Death at a Funeral (2010)Directed by Neil LaButeWritten by Dean CraigiMDB Rating: 5.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo...
2024-09-2349 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 82: Run Boy RunFor this week's episode, we have compared Logan's Run (1976) and The Island (2005) - two films about men living in a controlled society discovering that something sinister is happening behind the scenes.-----The Movies:Logan’s Run (1976)Directed by Michael AndersonWritten by David Zelag GoodmanBased on the novel by William F. Nolan & George Clayton Johnson iMDb Rating: 6.8The Island (2005)Directed by Michael BayWritten by Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci iMDB Rating: 6.8...
2024-09-0948 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 81: With No Powers Comes No ResponsibilityThis week we are comparing Kick-Ass (2010) and Super (2010), twin films about average people taking on superhero identities to fight crime in their local neighbourhoods.-----The Movies:Kick-Ass (2010)Directed by Matthew VaughanWritten by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn Based on the comic book by Mark Millar & John Romita Jr.iMDb Rating: 7.6Super (2010)Directed by James GunnWritten by James GunniMDB Rating: 6.7-----Find us on:Discord - https...
2024-08-2659 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 80: Buddy BoyJoin us this week for our third anniversary of podcasting, as we pit Ireland versus New Zealand by comparing Boy (2010) and Belfast (2021).-----The Movies:Boy (2010)Directed by Taika WaititiWritten by Taika WaititiiMDb Rating: 7.5Belfast (2021)Directed by Kenneth BranaghWritten by Kenneth BranaghiMDB Rating: 7.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_pod
2024-08-121h 07It Takes TwoEpisode 79: Schroedinger's BabyThis week, we are comparing Sliding Doors (1998) and Look Both Ways (2022) - two films about young women's lives taking different paths depending on one change that is out of their control.-----The Movies:Sliding Doors (1998)Directed by Peter HowittWritten by Peter HowittiMDb Rating: 6.7Look Both Ways (2022)Directed by Wanuri KahiuWritten by April ProsseriMDB Rating: 6.3-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552
2024-07-2944 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 78: Neighbourhood WatchFor this week's episode, we are comparing Rear Window (1954) and Disturbia (2007) - two films about men stuck inside who start watching their neighbours and suspect one of them is up to something sinister...-----The Movies:Rear Window (1954)Directed by Alfred HitchcockWritten by John Michael HayesBased on the short story by Cornell WoolrichiMDb Rating: 8.5Disturbia (2007)Directed by D.J. CarusoWritten by Christopher Landon & Carl Ellsworth iMDB Rating: 6.8...
2024-07-151h 04It Takes TwoEpisode 77: Remakes Vol. VIII - The Day the Earth Stood StillThis week we return to our remakes series with The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008).-----The Movies:The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)Directed by Robert WiseWritten by Edmund H. North Based on the short story by Harry BatesiMDb Rating: 7.7The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)Directed by Scott DerricksonWritten by David ScarpaiMDB Rating: 5.5-----Our friends:...
2024-07-0153 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 76: Leave Those Kids AloneThis week, we are comparing But I'm a Cheerleader! (1999) and The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018), two films about teenage girls being sent to conversion camps for LGBTQ+ youth.-----The Movies:But I’m a Cheerleader! (1999)Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Brian Wayne Peterson & Jamie BabbitiMDb Rating: 6.8The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)Directed by Desiree AkhavanWritten by Desiree Akhavan & Cecilia FrugiueleBased on the novel by Emily M. DanforthiMDB Rating: 6.6...
2024-06-171h 35It Takes TwoEpisode 75: The Whatever BagelFor our first Pride Month episode of 2024, we have a fun episode comparing Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) and Muppets From Space (1999) - Two movies about LGBTQ+ characters feeling isolated and searching for meaning, acceptance, and connection from otherworldly sources.-----The Movies:Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)Directed by Daniel Kwan & Daniel ScheinertWritten by Daniel Kwan & Daniel ScheinertiMDb Rating: 7.8Muppets From Space (1999)Directed by Tim HillWritten by Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino & Ken Kaufman
2024-06-031h 18It Takes TwoEpisode 74: Remakes Vol. VII - Planet of the ApesThis week we are returning to our Remakes series with Planet of the Apes (1968) and Planet of the Apes (2001)-----The Movies:Planet of the Apes (1968)Directed by Franklin J. SchaffnerWritten by Michael Wilson & Rod SerlingBased on the novel by Pierre BoulleiMDb Rating: 8.0Planet of the Apes (2001)Directed by Tim BurtonWritten by William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner & Mark RosenthalBased on the novel by Pierre BoulleiMDB...
2024-05-201h 29It Takes TwoEpisode 73: Time Travel Has Not Yet Been InventedThis week's episode compares The Terminator (1984) and Looper (2012) - two films about men protecting women named Sara(h) from a time traveling assassin bent on preventing her son from growing up and changing the world in the future---------The Movies:The Terminator (1984)Directed by James CameronWritten by James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd & William WisheriMDb Rating: 8.1Looper (2012)Directed by Rian JohnsonWritten by Rian JohnsoniMDB Rating: 7.4
2024-05-061h 13It Takes TwoEpisode 72: Murder She RodeThis week we are comparing Basic Instinct (1992) and Body of Evidence (1992) - two erotic thrillers about women who use sexuality to manipulate the people around them in the midst of a murder investigation.-----The Movies:Basic Instinct (1992)Directed by Paul VerhoevenWritten by Joe EszterhasiMDb Rating: 7.1Body of Evidence (1992)Directed by Uli EdelWritten by Brad MirmaniMDB Rating: 4.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552
2024-04-2255 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 71: Don't Sand So Close to MeThis week we have a sequel to our 2022 Dune episode, comparing Dune: Part Two (2024) with the last 40 minutes of Dune (1984).-----The Movies:Dune: Part Two (2024)Directed by Denis VilleneuveWritten by Denis Villeneuve & Jon SpaihtsBased on the novel by Frank HerbertIMDb Rating: 8.8Dune (1984)Directed by David LynchWritten by David LynchBased on the novel by Frank HerbertiMDB Rating: 6.3-----Find us on:
2024-04-081h 27It Takes TwoEpisode 70: Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me...For this week's fun episode, we are comparing Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Minority Report (2002) - two films about corrupt businesses that are dependent on exploiting children, and the star employee who takes them down with the help of a kidnapped girl.-----The Movies:Monsters, Inc. (2001)Directed by Pete Docter, David Silverman & Lee UnkrichWritten by Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson, Pete Docter, Jill Culton, Jeff Pidgeon & Ralph EgglestonIMDb Rating: 8.1Minority Report (2002)Directed by Steven SpielbergWritten by Scott Frank...
2024-03-251h 08It Takes TwoEpisode 69: Remakes Vol. VI - Disney's The Lion KingWe've got another in our Disney Remakes series this week with The Lion King (1994) and The Lion King (2019).-----The Movies:The Lion King (1994)Directed by Roger Allers & Rob MinkoffWritten by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts & Linda WoolvertonIMDb Rating: 8.5The Lion King (2019)Directed by Jon FavreauWritten by Jeff NathansoniMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr...
2024-03-111h 09It Takes TwoEpisode 68: Remakes Vol. V - Disney's MulanIn our next installment of our Remakes series, we are comparing Mulan (1998) and Mulan (2020)-----The Movies:Mulan (1998)Directed by Tony Bancroft & Barry CookWritten by Robert D. San Souci, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, Raymond Singer & Eugenia Bostwick-SingerBased on the poem by Guo MaoqianiMDb Rating: 8.2Mulan (2020)Directed by Niki CaroWritten by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth MartinBased on the poem by Guo Maoqian...
2024-02-261h 46It Takes TwoEpisode 67: From Highbury to the Hills of BeverlyFor Valentine's Day, we are comparing two quite different adaptations of Jane Austen's Emma - Clueless (1995) and Emma. (2020), two films about a vain young woman with a penchant for getting involved in others' love lives.-----The Movies:Clueless (1995)Directed by Amy HeckerlingWritten by Amy HeckerlingInspired by “Emma” by Jane AusteniMDb Rating: 6.9Emma. (2020)Directed by Autumn de WildeWritten by Eleanor CattonBased on the novel by Jane AusteniMDB Rati...
2024-02-121h 09It Takes TwoEpisode 66: Remakes Vol. IV - OldboyThis week in our remakes series we are comparing Oldboy (2003) and Oldboy (2013). Warning: Discussions cover many disturbing and potentially triggering topics, and major spoilers for these films.-----The Movies:Oldboy (2003)Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Park Chan-wook, Joon-hyung Lim & Jo-yun HwangBased on the manga by Garon Tsuchiya & Nobuaki MinegishiiMDb Rating: 8.2Oldboy (2013)Directed by Spike LeeWritten by Mark ProtosevichiMDB Rating: 5.8-----Find us on:...
2024-01-291h 41It Takes TwoEpisode 65: Catch a Falling StarThis week we are comparing Howl's Moving Castle (2004) and Stardust (2007), two fantasty films based on novels with characters who fall in love during magical adventures together.-----The Movies:Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)Directed by Hayao MiyazakiWritten by Hayao MiyazakiBased on the novel by Diana Wynne JonesiMDb Rating: 8.2Stardust (2007)Directed by Matthew VaughanWritten by Matthew Vaughan & Jane GoldmanBased on the novel by Neil GaimaniMDB Rating: 7.6-----...
2024-01-151h 02It Takes TwoEpisode 64: Hustle BrothersThis week we are comparing Rain Man (1988) and The Wizard (1989), two films about brothers travelling together to Chicago and discovering that one of them has a special ability connected to an Autism Spectrum Disorder that can help them earn some money on their travels.-----The Movies:Rain Man (1988)Directed by Barry LevinsonWritten by Barry Morrow & Ron BassiMDb Rating: 8.0The Wizard (1989)Directed by Todd HollandWritten by David ChisholmiMDB Rating: 6.1-----Find...
2024-01-011h 30It Takes TwoEpisode 63: He's a Mean OneHappy Christmas! This week we are comparing two adaptations of a Dr. Seuss classic - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)-----The Movies:How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)Directed by Chuck Jones & Ben WashamWritten by Irv Spector & Bob OgleBased on the book by Dr. SeussiMDb Rating: 8.3How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)Directed by Ron HowardWritten by Jeffrey Price & Peter S. SeamanBased on the book by...
2023-12-1859 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 62: Home is where the Christmas isJoin us this week for one of our infamous Hallmark Christmas specials where we compare Christmas in Homestead (2016) and Christmas in Notting Hill (2023) - two films about developing relationships between civilians and famous people when one visits the other's home town for Christmas.-----The Movies:Christmas in Homestead (2016)Directed by Steven R. MonroeWritten by Rick GarmaniMDb Rating: 6.6Christmas in Notting Hill (2023)Directed by Ali LiebertWritten by Alex YonksiMDB Rating: 6.5-----...
2023-12-041h 19It Takes TwoEpisode 61: Dinosaurs Are CoolJoin us for a child-friendly episode this week as we compare Jurassic Park (1993) and We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993) - two films about scientists bringing dinosaurs into the 20th Century!-----The Movies:Jurassic Park (1993)Directed by Stephen SpielbergWritten by David Koepp & Michael CrichtonBased on the novel by Michael CrichtoniMDb Rating: 8.2We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)Directed by Phil Nibbelink, Simon Wells, Dick Zondag & Ralph ZondagWritten by John Patrick ShanleyBased on t...
2023-11-2057 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 60: Candy for the RoadThis week we are comparing Home Alone (1990) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) - two John Hughes films about John Candy helping displaced parents get home to their kids in Chicago in time for the holidays.-----The Movies:Home Alone (1990)Directed by Chris ColumbusWritten by John HughesiMDb Rating: 7.7Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)Directed by John HughesWritten by John HughesiMDB Rating: 7.6-----Find us on:Discord...
2023-11-061h 01It Takes TwoEpisode 59: All Work and No SlayFor this Hallowe'en episode, we have compared The Shining (1980) and The Amityville Horror (1979), two films about families moving in to locations where supernatural occurrences push the patriarch towards becoming an axe murderer!-----The Movies:The Shining (1980)Directed by Stanley KubrickWritten by Stanley Kubrick & Diane JohnsonBased on the novel by Stephen KingThe Amityville Horror (1979)Directed by Stuart RosenbergWritten by Sandor SternBased on the book by Jay Anson
2023-10-231h 06It Takes TwoEpisode 58: Remakes Vol. III - The Evil DeadFor our first Spooktober episode of 2023, we are returning to our Remakes series with The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead (2013)-----The Movies:The Evil Dead (1981)Directed by Sam RaimiWritten by Sam RaimiIMDb Rating: 7.4Evil Dead (2013)Directed by Fede AlvarezWritten by Fede Alvarez & Rodo SayaguesBased on the story by Sam RaimiIMDb Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord...
2023-10-091h 27It Takes TwoEpisode 57: Hail to the Chief('s Daughter)This week, we are comparing Chasing Liberty (2004) and First Daughter (2004), two films about the teenage daughter of the US President trying to find some freedom and fall in love.-----The Movies:Chasing Liberty (2004)Directed by Andy CadiffWritten by Derek Guiley & David SchneidermanIMDb Rating: 6.1First Daughter (2004)Directed by Forest WhitakerWritten by Jessica Bendinger, Kate Kondell & Jerry O’ConnellIMDb Rating: 5.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----
2023-09-2555 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 56 - Are You Watching Closely?This week we are comparing The Prestige (2006) and The Illusionist (2006), two films about magicians in the late 1800s who create illusions that may be too real.-----The Movies:The Prestige (2006)Directed by Christopher NolanWritten by Christopher Nolan & Jonathan NolanBased on the novel by Christopher PriestIMDb Rating: 8.5The Illusionist (2006)Directed by Neil BurgerWritten by Neil BurgerBased on the short story by Steven MillhauserIMDb Rating: 7.5
2023-09-111h 33It Takes TwoEpisode 55: Seeing RedFor this week's fun episode we are comparing John Wick (2014) and Mandy (2018), two films about men going on murderous rampages after the unjust killing of a beloved family member.-----The Movies:John Wick (2014)Directed by Chad Stahelski & David LeitchWritten by Derek KolstadIMDb Rating: 7.4Mandy (2018)Directed by Panos CosmatosWritten by Panos Cosmatos & Aaron Stewart-AhnIMDb Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Discussions of violence, gore, death, gun violence, weaponry, alcohol, drug use, animal cruelty
2023-08-281h 02It Takes TwoEpisode 54: Remakes Vol. II - The Wicker ManJoin us for the second episode in our Remakes series, where we have compared The Wicker Man (1973) to the 2006 remake starring Nicolas Cage.-----The Movies:The Wicker Man (1973)Directed by Robin HardyWritten by Anthony Shaffer & Robin HardyBased on the novel by David PinnerIMDb Rating: 7.5The Wicker Man (2006)Directed by Neil LaButeWritten by Neil LaButeBased on the screenplay by Anthony Shaffer & Robin HardyIMDb Rating: 3.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Mentions of death, violence, gaslighting and manipulation
2023-08-141h 20It Takes TwoEpisode 53: Extinction Level EventFor our second anniversary episode, we are finally comparing Armageddon (1998) and Deep Impact (1998), two films about manned space missions to intercept asteroids on a trajectory to impact earth and wipe out all surface life.----The Movies:Armageddon (1998)Directed by Michael BayWritten by Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams, Tony Gilroy, Shane Salerno & Robert Roy PoolIMDb Rating: 6.7Deep Impact (1998)Directed by Mimi LederWritten by Bruce Joel Rubin & Michael TolkinIMDb Rating: 6.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Mentions of suicide, death...
2023-07-311h 39It Takes TwoEpisode 52: Delusions of GrandeurThis week we are comparing Joker (2019) and American Psycho (2000) - Two films about men with mental illnesses and personality disorders suffering from delusions and resorting to violence.-----The Movies:Joker (2019)Directed by Todd PhillipsWritten by Todd Phillips & Scott SilverBased on DC comics by Bob Kane, Bill Finger & Jerry RobinsonIMDb Rating: 8.4American Psycho (2000)Directed by Mary HarronWritten by Mary Harron & Guinevere TurnerBased on the novel by Bret Easton EllisIMDb Rating: 7.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Discussions of violence...
2023-07-1757 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 51: Hey, I'm plumbin' here!This week we are comparing The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and Super Mario Bros. (1993), two film adaptations of the popular Nintendo video game series-----The Movies:The Super Mario Bros. Move (2023)Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc & Fabien PolackWritten by Matthew FogelBased on the Nintendo video game seriesIMDb Rating: 7.3Super Mario Bros. (1993)Directed by Annabel Jankel & Rocky MortonWritten by Parker Bennett, Terry Runte & Ed SolomonBased on the Nintendo video game seriesIMDb Rating: 4.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----
2023-07-031h 09It Takes TwoEpisode 50: Dude Looks Like a LadyFor this week's pride episode, we have compared The Birdcage (1996) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) - two films about middle aged men dressing as women in a misguided attempt to help their children-----The Movies:The Birdcage (1996)Directed by Mike NicholsWritten by Elaine MayBased on the play by Jean PoiretIMDb Rating: 7.2Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)Directed by Chris ColumbusWritten by Randi Mayem Singer & Leslie DixonBased on the novel by Anne FineIMDb Rating: 7.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Mentions of suicide, homophobia, and...
2023-06-191h 15It Takes TwoEpisode 49: Perfect the ReflectionFor this week's episode, we are comparing Black Swan (2010) and Perfect Blue (1997), two films about performers who are plagued by perfectionism, obsession, and delusions.----The Movies:Black Swan (2010)Directed by Darren AronofskyWritten by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz & John J. McLaughlinIMDb Rating: 8.0Perfect Blue (1997)Directed by Satoshi KonWritten by Sadayuki MuraiBased on the novel by Yoshikazu TakeuchiIMDb Rating: 8.0-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Discussions of mental illness, trauma, sexual assault, body horror, injury, violence, death
2023-06-051h 09It Takes TwoEpisode 48: Escape from RealityThis week we are comparing Escape from L.A. (1996) and Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021), two films about convicts being forced to follow a government official's daughter into a dystopian wasteland on a time limit-----The Movies:Escape from L.A. (1996)Directed by John CarpenterWritten by John Carpenter, Debra Hill & Kurt RussellIMDb Rating: 5.7Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)Directed by Sion SonoWritten by Reza Sixo Safai & Aaron HendryIMDb Rating: 4.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Violence, gun violence, mentions of sexual...
2023-05-2258 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 47: Escape from OriginalityThis week, we are comparing Escape from New York (1981) and Lockout (2012), two maybe too similar films about formerly government employed "tough guys" being sent into maximum security prisons to retrieve important hostages.-----The Movies:Escape from New York (1981)Directed by John CarpenterWritten by John Carpenter & Nick CastleIMDb Rating: 7.1Lockout (2012)Directed by James Mather & Steve Saint LegerWritten by James Mather, Steve Saint Leger & Luc BessonIMDb Rating: 6.0-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Violence, gun violence, grooming, sexual abuse
2023-05-081h 05It Takes TwoEpisode 46: Roll for InitiativeThis week, we are comparing two film adaptations of a popular Tabletop RolePlay franchise - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and Dungeons & Dragons (2000).-----The Movies:Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)Directed by John Francis Daley & Jonathan GoldsteinWritten by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein & Michael GilioBased on the story by Chris McKay & Michael GilioIMDb Rating: 7.6Dungeons & Dragons (2000)Directed by Courtney Solomon Written by Topper Lilien, Carroll Cartwright & E. Gary GygaxIMDb Rating: 3.6
2023-04-241h 03It Takes TwoEpisode 45: Odd at SeaFor this week's fun episode, we are comparing two very different takes on The Odyssey - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (2004)-----The Movies:O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)Directed by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenWritten by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenBased on the epic by HomerIMDb Rating: 7.7The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)Directed by Stephen Hillenburg & Mark Osborne Written by Stephen Hillenburgen, Tim Hill, Derek Drymon, Kent Osborne, Aaron Springer & Paul TibbittIMDb Rating: 7.1-----This episode is in partnership with Crafted by Jessica RoutledgeVisit craftedby.co.nz for further informationOffer valid until 01/05/2023-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord...
2023-04-101h 01It Takes TwoEpisode 44: Gunslinger GirlsIn this week's episode, we are comparing True Grit (2010) and The Old Way (2023), two westerns about young girls hunting their parent's killer with the help of an old gunslinger----Join us as we talk about revenge westerns, the role of race in casting decisions, the youngest Academy Award nominees and winners, weapons safety, Nicolas Cage’s career, and more!-----The Movies:True Grit (2010)Directed by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenWritten by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenBased on the novel by Charles Po...
2023-03-271h 04It Takes TwoEpisode 43: Remakes Vol. I - Disney's PinocchioJoin us for the first episode in our Remakes series, where we have compared Disney's live action Pinoccio remake to the original-----The Movies:Pinocchio (1940)Directed by Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts & Ben SharpsteenWritten by Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell, Joseph Sabo, Erdman & Aurelius BattagliaBased on the story by Carlo CollodiIMDb Rating: 7.5Pinocchio (2022)Directed by Robert ZemeckisWritten by Robert Zemeckis and Chris Weitz
2023-03-131h 04It Takes TwoEpisode 42: Two Sides of the Same TrenchThis week, we have compared 1917 (2019) and All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) - two films about young soldiers fighting on the western front during World War I and trying to survive.-----The Movies:1917 (2019)Directed by Sir Sam MendesWritten by Sir Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-CairnsIMDb Rating: 8.2All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)Directed by Edward BergerWritten by Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson & Ian StokellBased on the novel by Erich Maria RemarqueIMDb Rating: 7.8
2023-02-271h 23It Takes TwoEpisode 41: LovesickFor Valentine's Day, we are comparing The Fault in Our Stars (2014) and Five Feet Apart (2019), two films about the tragic love stories of chronically ill teenagers.-----The Movies:The Fault in Our Stars (2014)Directed by Josh BooneWritten by Scott Neustadter & Michael H. WeberBased on the novel by John GreenIMDb Rating: 7.7Five Feet Apart (2019)Directed by Justin BaldoniWritten by Mikki Daughtry & Tobias IaconisIMDb Rating: 7.2-----Sponsored by FotoRestore
2023-02-1356 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 40: Get Shrek'dThis week we are comparing Get Out (2017) and Shrek 2 (2004), two films about men meeting their partner's parents for the first time and discovering they want to replace them with a white man.-----The Movies:Get Out (2017)Directed by Jordan PeeleWritten by Jordan PeeleIMDb Rating: 7.7Shrek 2 (2004)Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury & Conrad VernonWritten by Andrew Adamson & Joe StillmanBased on the book by William SteigIMDb Rating: 7.3-----Sponsored...
2023-01-301h 08It Takes TwoEpisode 39: Be Your Own PenguinFor Penguin Awareness day, we have watched Surf's Up (2007) and Happy Feet (2006), two films about penguins who are a little different being unapologetically themselves.-----The Movies:Surf’s Up (2007)Directed by Ash Brannon & Chris BuckWritten by Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, Christopher Jenkins & Don RhymerIMDb Rating: 6.7Happy Feet (2006)Directed by George Miller, Judy Morris & Warren ColemanWritten by George Miller, Judy Morris & John ColleeIMDb Rating: 6.4-----Sponsored by FotoRestorehttps://ww...
2023-01-161h 19It Takes TwoEpisode 38: Blowing the WhistleThis week we are comparing Spotlight (2015) and She Said (2022), two films about real life investigative journalists who broke stories on systemic sexual abuse.-----The Movies:Spotlight (2015)Directed by Tom McCarthyWritten by Tom McCarthy & Josh SingerIMDb Rating: 8.1She Said (2022)Directed by Maria SchraderWritten by Rebecca CorbettBased on the book by Jodi Kantor & Megan TwoheyIMDb Rating: 7.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552
2023-01-021h 26It Takes TwoEpisode 37: It's a Very Merry McCarthy ChristmasMerry Christmas! We're talking about It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) - two films about prominent and well-loved members of a community going through hardship and being shown a world in which they were never born-----The Movies:It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)Directed by Frank CapraWritten by Frank Capra, Frances Goodrich & Albert HackettIMDb Rating: 8.6It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)Directed by Kirk R. ThatcherWritten by Tom Martin & Jim...
2022-12-191h 08It Takes TwoEpisode 36: GingerdreadfulHappy Christmas! This week we're comparing two Hallmark movies about love springing up in the face of high-stakes gingerbread making competitions - The Sweetest Christmas (2017) and A Gingerbread Romance (2018)-----The Movies:The Sweetest Christmas (2017)Directed by Terry IngramWritten by Erinne DobsonIMDb Rating: 6.3A Gingerbread Romance (2018)Directed by Richard GabaiWritten by Barbara Kymlicka, Gregg Rossen & Brian SawyerIMDb Rating: 5.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552
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2022-11-2100 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 35: Going NativeThis week we have watched FOUR movies about inter-cultural romances sprouting up between an indigenous person and a coloniser who falls in love with them and their culture - Dances with Wolves (1990), Avatar (2009), Pocahontas (1995) and FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)-----The Movies:Dances with Wolves (1990)Directed by Kevin CostnerWritten by Michael BlakeIMDb Rating: 8.0Avatar (2009)Directed by James CameronWritten by James CameronIMDb Rating: 7.8Pocahontas (1995)Directed by Mike Gabriel & Eric Goldberg
2022-11-211h 18It Takes TwoEpisode 34: Aliens in the 80sThis week we are comparing E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982) and Mac and Me (1988) - two films about aliens who bond with a young boy and his family after being stranded on earth.-------The Movies:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Directed by Stephen SpielbergWritten by Melissa MathisonIMDb Rating: 7.9Mac and Me (1988)Directed by Stewart RaffillWritten by Stewart Raffill and Steve FekeIMDb Rating: 3.3-----Find us on:
2022-11-071h 12It Takes TwoEpisode 33: Ghosts in the PhoneFor this week's Hallowe'en episode, we've compared two films about teenage boys using telephones to communicate with the dead and commit murders - The Black Phone (2022) and Mr Harrigan's Phone (2022)-----The Movies:The Black Phone (2022)Directed by Scott DerricksonWritten by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert CargillBased on the short story by Joe HillIMDb Rating: 7.0Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022)Directed by John Lee HancockWritten by John Lee HancockBased on the short story by...
2022-10-241h 07It Takes TwoEpisode 32: Sky-jackedFor this week's episode, we're comparing Red Eye (2005) and Flightplan (2005), twin films about female passengers on planes being used by terrorists to enact their plans.-----The Movies:Red Eye (2005)Directed by Wes CravenWritten by Carl EllsworthBased on the story by Dan FoosIMDb Rating: 6.5Flightplan (2005)Directed by Robert SchwentkeWritten by Peter A. Dowling & Billy RayIMDb Rating: 6.3-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod
2022-10-1059 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 31: Mystery Shakespeare Theatre 3000In the third installment of our Lion King series, we're comparing Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) and The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004), two films focusing on a duo of secondary characters and the story we don't see behind their original appearance.-----The Movies:Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (1990)Directed by Tom StoppardWritten by Tom StoppardBased on the play by Tom StoppardIMDb Rating: 7.3The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004)Directed by Bradley RaymondWritten by Tom RogersIMDb Rating: 6.5
2022-09-2655 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 30: REAL BOY$Join us for a fun episode this week as we compare Pinocchio (1940) and Chappie (2015), two films about humanoid objects being made sentient and learning to be a good human.-----The Movies:Pinocchio (1940)Directed by Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts & Ben SharpsteenWritten by Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell , Joseph Sabo, Erdman Penner & Aurelius BattagliaBased on the story by Carlo CollodiIMDb Rating: 7.5Chappie (2015)Directed by Neill Blomkamp...
2022-09-121h 00It Takes TwoEpisode 29: A Lion by Any Other NameJoin us this week as we compare two adaptations of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet - Romeo + Juliet (1996) and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)-----The Movies:Romeo + Juliet (1996)Directed by Baz LuhrmannWritten by Baz Luhrmann & Craig PearceBased on the play by William ShakespeareIMDb Rating: 6.7The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride (1998)Directed by Darrell Rooney & Rob LaDucaWritten by Flip Kobler & Cindy MarcusBased on the play by William ShakespeareIMDb Ra...
2022-08-2959 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 28: Brotherly RegicideThis week's episode we are focusing on two films whose origins are in the Norse folk-tale of Amleth - The Lion King (1994) and The Northman (2022)----The Movies:The Lion King (1994)Directed by Roger Allers & Rob MinkoffWritten by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts & Linda WoolvertonIMDb Rating: 8.5The Northman (2022)Directed by Robert EggersWritten by Robert Eggers & SjónIMDb Rating: 7.2-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod
2022-08-151h 09It Takes TwoEpisode 27: It Takes TwoThis week we are comparing The Parent Trap (1998) and It Takes Two (1995), two films about identical children meeting at a camp, switching places, and trying to set up their parental figures.-----The Movies:The Parent Trap (1998)Directed by Nancy MeyersWritten by Nancy Meyers & David SwiftIMDb Rating: 6.6It Takes Two (1995)Directed by Andy TennantWritten by Deborah Dean DavisIMDb Rating: 5.8-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter...
2022-08-011h 04It Takes TwoEpisode 26: Within DreamsThis week's episode is focused on Inception (2010) and Paprika (2006), two films about people using technology to enter shared dreams and manipulate the dreamers.-----The Movies:Inception (2010)Directed by Christopher NolanWritten by Christopher NolanIMDb Rating: 8.8Paprika (2006)Directed by Satoshi KonWritten by Satoshi Kon & Seishi MinakamiBased on the novel by Yasutaka TsutsuiIMDb Rating: 7.7-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_pod
2022-07-181h 03It Takes TwoEpisode 25: Fan/OffIn this week's fun episode, we are focusing on The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) and The Fanatic (2019), two films about obsessed fans putting their favourite actors in sticky situations.-----The Movies:The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)Directed by Tom GormicanWritten by Tom Gormican & Kevin EttenIMDb Rating: 7.1The Fanatic (2019)Directed by Fred DurstWritten by Fred Durst & Dave BekermanIMDb Rating: 4.1-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod
2022-07-041h 16It Takes TwoEpisode 24: Cross-country QueensIn this week's episode, we are talking about The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) - two films about drag queens driving across large countries to perform-----The Movies:The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)Directed by Stephan ElliottWritten by Stephan ElliottIMDb Rating: 7.5To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)Directed by Beeban KidronWritten by Douglas Carter BeaneIMDb Rating: 6.6...
2022-06-201h 22It Takes TwoEpisode 23: Sapphic-on-SeaFor this week's episode, we have watched Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) and Ammonite (2020), two films about queer female love stories over short periods of time by the sea.-----The Movies:Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)Directed by Céline SciammaWritten by Céline SciammaIMDb Rating: 8.1Ammonite (2020)Directed by Francis LeeWritten by Francis LeeIMDb Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @It...
2022-06-061h 06It Takes TwoEpisode 22: A Ringing Phone Has to Be AnsweredFor this week's episode, we have watched Phone Booth (2002) and Liberty Stands Still (2002), two movies about people held hostage in plain sight by a sniper who calls them on the phone to make demands.-----The Movies:Phone Booth (2002)Directed by Joel SchumacherWritten by Larry CohenIMDb Rating: 7.0Liberty Stands Still (2002)Directed by Kari SkoglandWritten by Kari SkoglandIMDb Rating: 5.7-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter...
2022-05-2352 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 21: Kung FuryanThis week is Nik's birthday, and we've watched Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) and The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), two films about warriors whose races were slaughtered by a villain they must now face.-----The Movies:Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)Directed by Jennifer Yuh NelsonWritten by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn BergerIMDb Rating: 7.2The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)Directed by David TwohyWritten by David TwohyIMDb Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod...
2022-05-0953 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 20: i, RabbitJoin us this week as we talk about Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and i, Robot (2004), two movies about detectives dragged into a murder investigation involving beings they are prejudiced against.-----The Movies:Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)Directed by Robert ZemeckisWritten by Jeffrey Price & Peter S. SeamanBased on the novel by Gary K. WolfIMDb Rating: 7.7i, Robot (2004)Directed by Alex ProyasWritten by Jeff Vintar & Akiva GoldsmanInspired by the works of Isaac Asimov
2022-04-251h 12It Takes TwoEpisode 19: Judgement TimeFor this week's episode, we have watched The Raid: Redemption (2011) and Dredd (2012), two movies about law enforcement being locked down in a block run by a kingpin.-----The Movies:The Raid: Redemption (2011)Directed by Gareth EvansWritten by Gareth EvansIMDb Rating: 7.6Dredd (2012)Directed by Pete TravisWritten by Alex GarlandBased on the comics by John Wagner & Carlos EzquerraIMDb Rating: 7.1-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod
2022-04-1149 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 18: Hair-editaryFor this week's episode, we have watched Turning Red (2022) and Teen Wolf (1985), two films about teenagers inheriting an unusual condition from their parents.-----The Movies:Turning Red (2022)Directed by Domee ShiWritten by Domee Shi, Julia Cho & Sarah StreicherIMDb Rating: 7.1Teen Wolf (1985)Directed by Rod DanielWritten by Jeph Loeb & Matthew WeismanIMDb Rating: 6.1-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram...
2022-03-281h 08It Takes TwoEpisode 17: In Memory of LovecraftThis week we have tackled FIVE movies released between January and August 1989, all about deep sea divers discovering something unexpected. Join us to hear our thoughts on The Abyss, Leviathan, DeepStar Six, The Evil Below, and Lords of the Deep.-----The Movies:The Abyss (1989)Directed by James CameronWritten by James CameronIMDb Rating: 7.5Leviathan (1989)Directed by George P. CosmatosWritten by Jeb StuartBased on a story by David Webb PeoplesIMDb Rating: 5.8...
2022-03-141h 15It Takes TwoEpisode 16: From Apple to AfricaFor this week's episode, we've watched Madagascar (2005) and The Wild (2006), two movies about animals in captivity escaping from New York zoos to discover the wilderness.-----The Movies:Madagascar (2005)Directed by Eric Darnell & Tom McGrathWritten by Eric Darnell, Mark Burton & Billy FrolickIMDb Rating: 6.9The Wild (2006)Directed by Steve "Spaz" WilliamsWritten by Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Marc Gibson & Philip HalprinIMDb Rating: 5.2-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod
2022-02-2852 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 15: Never Give Up, Never SurrenderJoin us this week for a recording of our first ever live show! We talk about Galaxy Quest (1999) and A Bug's Life (1998), two movies about groups of performers mistakenly hired by a scout who believes them to be real warriors.-----The Movies:Galaxy Quest (1999)Directed by Dean ParisotWritten by Robert GordonBased on the story by David HowardIMDb Rating: 7.3A Bug's Life (1998)Directed by Andrew Stanton and John LasseterWritten by Andrew Stanton, Don McEnery & Bob...
2022-02-141h 24It Takes TwoEpisode 14: Abort MissionFor this week's episode, we've watched Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) and Unpregnant (2020), two movies about pregnant teens who must cross state lines to receive a medical procedure without parental consent.-----The Movies:Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020)Directed by Eliza HittmanWritten by Eliza HittmanIMDb Rating: 7.4Unpregnant (2020)Directed by Rachel Lee GoldenbergWritten by Jenni Hendriks, Ted Caplan, Rachel Lee Goldenberg, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson & Bill ParkerBased on the book by Jenni Hendriks & Ted CaplanIMDb...
2022-01-311h 43It Takes TwoEpisode 13: Little MammiesFor this week, we have watched two movies about young girls meeting a young relative and working through feelings of grief. Listen to our exploration of When Marnie Was There (2014) and Petite Maman (2021)-----The Movies:When Marnie Was There (2014)Directed by Hiromasa YonebayashiWritten by Keiko Niwa & Masashi AndoBased on the novel by Joan G. RobinsonIMDb Rating: 7.7Petite Maman (2021)Directed by Céline SciammaWritten by Céline SciammaIMDb Rating: 7.4...
2022-01-1756 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 12: Send DunesFinally our Dune episode has arrived! We compare two adaptations of Frank Herbert's novel - Dune (2021) and Dune (1984)-----The Movies:Dune (2021)Directed by Denis VilleneuveWritten by Denis Villeneuve, John Spaihts & Eric RothBased on the novel by Frank HerbertIMDb Rating: 8.2Dune (1984)Directed by David LynchWritten by David LynchBased on the novel by Frank HerbertIMDb Rating: 6.3-----Find us on:Facebook...
2022-01-031h 18It Takes TwoEpisode 11: Merry CrisisMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays from It Takes Two! This week's episode features The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) and Scrooged (1988) - Two different takes on adapting the classic Dickens novel A Christmas Carol.-----The Movies:The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)Directed by Brian HensonWritten by Jerry JuhlBased on the novel by Charles DickensIMDb Rating: 7.7Scrooged (1988)Directed by Richard DonnerWritten by Mitch Glazer & Michael O'DonoghueBased on the novel by Charles DickensIMDb...
2021-12-2051 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 10: Christmas ContractsIn the first of our Christmas episode, we watch Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008) and Christmas Land (2015)-----The Movies:Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008)Directed by Karen ArthurWritten by Joany Kane & Duane PooleIMDb Rating: 6.3Christmas Land (2015)Directed by Sam IrvinWritten by Daisy MacLean, Robin Archer & Jay CiprianiIMDb Rating: 5.9-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podOur website - ItTakesTwo.co...
2021-12-0656 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 9: Morbid CuriosityFor this week's episode, we've watched The Truman Show (1998) and EDtv (1999), two movies about men whose lives are followed as part of a 24/7 reality TV show.-----The Movies:The Truman Show (1998)Directed by Peter WeirWritten by Andrew NiccolIMDb Rating: 8.1EDtv (1998)Directed by Ron HowardWritten by Lowell GanzBased on an original screenplay by Émile Gaudreault & Sylvie BouchardIMDb Rating: 6.1-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod
2021-11-2238 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 8: OUTATIMEIn this episode, we have a look at Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) and Back to the Future (1985)-----The Movies:Back to the Future (1986)Directed by Robert ZemeckisWritten by Robert Zemeckis & Bob GaleIMDb Rating: 8.5Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)Directed by Francis Ford CoppolaWritten by Jerry Leichtling & Arlene SarnerIMDb Rating: 6.4-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_pod
2021-11-0842 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 7: GrittersHappy Hallowe'en! For our Hallowe'en episode, we've watched Gremlins (1984) and Critters (1986)-----The Movies:Gremlins (1984)Directed by Joe DanteWritten by Chris ColumbusIMDb Rating: 7.3Critters (1986)Directed by Stephen HerekWritten by Stephen Herek & Don Keith OpperBased on the story by Domonic MuirIMDb Rating: 6.1-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podOur website - ItTakesTwo...
2021-10-2550 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 6: ShhhThankfully we don't live in the worlds of The Silence (2019) or A Quiet Place (2018) so we can discuss them and share our thoughts with you.-----The Movies:A Quiet Place (2018)Directed by John KrasinskiWritten by Bryan Woods, Scott Beck & John KrasinskiIMDb Rating: 7.5The Silence (2019)Directed by John R. LeonettiWritten by Carey Van Dyke & Shane Van DykeBased on the novel by Tim LebbonIMDb Rating: 5.3-----Find us on:
2021-10-1141 minIt Takes TwoEpisode 5: Great EggscapeJoin us for a bit of a fun episode as we discuss Chicken Run (2000) and The Great Escape (1963)-----The Movies:The Great Escape (1963)Directed by John SturgesWritten by James Clavell & W.R. BurnettBased on the book by Paul BrickhillIMDb Rating: 8.2Chicken Run (2000)Directed by Peter Lord & Nick ParkWritten by Karey KirkpatrickBased on the story by Peter Lord & Nick ParkIMDb Rating: 7.0-----Find us on:
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It Takes TwoEpisode 4: Do Cyborgs Dream of Electric Vengeance?Join us this week as we talk about two non-consenting cyborgs out for revenge in The Vindicator (1986) and RoboCop (1987)-----The Movies:RoboCop (1987)Directed by Paul VerhoevenWritten by Edward Neumeier & Michael MinerIMDb Rating: 7.6The Vindicator (1986)Directed by Jean-Claude LordeWritten by Edith Ray & David PrestonIMDb Rating: 5.0-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podOur website...
2021-09-131h 02It Takes TwoEpisode 3: Now You NPC MeThis episode features Disney's Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and new release Free Guy (2021) - Two movies about video game NPCs changing their fates and their worlds and causing a bit of havoc along the way-----The Movies:Wreck-It Ralph (2012)Directed by Rich MooreWritten by Rich Moore, Phil Johnston, Jim Reardon & Jennifer LeeIMDb Rating: 7.7Free Guy (2021)Directed by Shawn LevyWritten by Matt Lieberman & Zak PennIMDb Rating: 7.7-----Find us on:Facebook...
2021-08-3049 min
It Takes TwoEpisode 2: Talking PigsIn this episode, we have a chat about two talking pigs with Gordy (1994) and Babe (1995)-----The Movies:Babe (1995)Directed by Chris NoonanWritten by Chris Noonan & George MillerBased on the novel by Dick King-SmithIMDb Rating: 6.8Gordy (1994)Directed by Mark LewisWritten by Leslie StevensBased on the story by Jay Sommers & Dick ChevillatIMDb Rating: 3.8-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter...
2021-08-1649 min
It Takes TwoEpisode 1: Sol BrothersIn this episode, we discuss and compare Approaching the Unknown (2016) and The Martian (2015) - two movies about solo astronauts and their Mars experiences.-----The Movies:The Martian (2015)Directed by Ridley ScottWritten by Drew GoddardBased on the novel by Andy WeirIMDb Rating: 8.0Approaching the Unknown (2016)Written and Directed by Mark Elijah RosenbergIMDb Rating: 4.8-----Find us on:Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo...
2021-08-0238 min