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This week we are comparing classic twin films A Bug's Life (1998) and Antz (1998)
The Movies:
A Bug’s Life (1998)
Directed by John Lasseter & Andrew Stanton
Written by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, Don McEnery & Bob Shaw
iMDb Rating: 7.2
Antz (1998)
Directed by Eric Darnell, Lawrence Guterman & Tim Johnson
Written by Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz
iMDB Rating: 6.5
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Content Warning: Mentions of war, sexual abuse, grooming, death
This week we are comparing Masters of the Universe (2026) and Masters of the Universe (1987) - two films about classic Mattel hero He-Man journeying to Earth and returning to save Eternia.
The Movies:
Masters of the Universe (2026)
Directed by Travis Knight
Written by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham, Alex Litvak & Michael Finch
iMDb Rating: 7.1
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Directed by Gary Goddard
Written by David Odell
iMDB Rating: 5.4
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Content Warning: Discussions of violence, death, injury
This week we are comparing Misery (1990) and Tusk (2014) - two films about men held captive by obsessed people who will go to any length to keep them there.
The Movies:
Misery (1990)
Directed by Rob Reiner
Written by William Goldman
Based on the novel by Stephen King
iMDb Rating: 7.8
Tusk (2014)
Directed by Kevin Smith
Written by Kevin Smith
iMDB Rating: 5.4
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Content Warning: Discussions of injury, death, mutilation, body horror, violence, gun violence, drug addiction
This week we are comparing La Cage aux Folles (1978) and The Birdcage (1996) - Two films about a gay couple hiding who they are for the sake of their son's future.
The Movies:
La Cage aux Folles (1978)
Directed by Édouard Molinaro
Written by Francis Veber, Édouard Molinaro, Marcello Danon & Jean Poiret
Based on the play by Jean Poiret
iMDb Rating: 7.2
The Birdcage (1996)
Directed by Mike Nichols
Written by Elaine May
Based on the play by Jean Poiret
iMDB Rating: 7.3
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Content Warning: Discussions of homophobia, prostitution, underage sex, racism, transphobia, abortion rights, death
This week we are comparing Heavenly Creatures (1994) and Don't Deliver Us From Evil (1971) - two films about obsessively close friendships leading to disasterous results.
The Movies:
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Directed by Peter Jackson
Written by Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh
iMDb Rating: 7.2
Don’t Deliver Us From Evil (1971)
Directed by Joël Séria
Written by Joël Séria
iMDB Rating: 6.6
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Content Warning: Discussions of murder, suicide, violence, sexual assault, rape, drowning, illness, injury, arson, homophobia, mental illness
This week we are comparing A Single Man (2009) and Good Grief (2023), two films about gay men processing their grief over the death of a long-term partner.
The Movies:
A Single Man (2009)
Directed by Tom Ford
Written by Tom Ford & David Scearce
Based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood
iMDb Rating: 7.5
Good Grief (2023)
Directed by Dan Levy
Written by Dan Levy
iMDB Rating: 6.4
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Content Warning: Discussions of death, loss, grief, suicidal ideation, gun violence, substance abuse, homophobia, racism, war
This week we are comparing Point Break (1991) and The Fast and the Furious (2001) - two films about law enforcment agents developing a bond with the thrill-seeking criminals they are hunting.
The Movies:
Point Break (1991)
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Written by Rick King & W. Peter Iliff
iMDb Rating: 7.3
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Directed by Rob Cohen
Written by Gary Scott Thompson, Erik Bergquist & David Ayer
Inspired by the magazine article "Racer X" by Ken Li
iMDB Rating: 6.8
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Content Warning: Mentions of racism, sexism, crime, gun violence.
This week we have a fun episode comparing Stargate (1994) and Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) - two films about ancient language experts discovering a lost civilisation
The Movies:
Stargate (1994)
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich
iMDb Rating: 7.0
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
Directed by Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise
Written by Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, Joss Whedon, Bryce Zabel, Jackie Zabel & Tab Murphy
iMDB Rating: 6.9
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Content Warning: Discussions of violence, death, slavery, racist ideology
This week we are comparing Project Hail Mary (2026) and Spaceman (2024) - two films about solo human explorers in space discovering something unexpected.
The Movies:
Project Hail Mary (2026)
Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller
Written by Drew Goddard
Based on the novel by Andy Weir
iMDb Rating: 8.5
Spaceman (2024)
Directed by Johan Renck
Written by Colby Day
Based on the novel by Jaroslav Kalfar
iMDB Rating: 5.7
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Content Warning: Discussions of death, climate change, illness, mental health issues, parasites, extinction level events
This week we are comparing Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Alice in Wonderland (2010) - two takes on the same fantastical tale.
The Movies:
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske & Jack Kinney
Written by Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, William Cottrell, Dick Kelsey, Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, Del Connell, Tom Oreb, John Walbridge & Aldous Huxley
Based on the books by Lewis Carroll
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Alice in Wonderland (2010)
Directed by Tim Burton
Written by Linda Woolverton
Based on the books by Lewis Carroll
iMDB Rating: 6.4
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Content Warning: Discussions of death, illness, violence, darker themes in children’s movies
This week, we return to our remakes series with Peter Pan (1953) and Peter Pan & Wendy (2023).
The Movies:
Peter Pan (1953)
Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske & Jack Kinney
Written by Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright, William Cottrell & Don Christensen
Based on the play by J.M. Barrie
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)
Directed by David Lowery
Written by David Lowery & Toby Halbrooks
Based on the play by J.M. Barrie
iMDB Rating: 4.4
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Content Warning: Discussions of racial stereotypes, slurs, violence, kidnapping.
This week, we are comparing Sinners (2025) and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - two films about less than law-abiding brothers encountering vampires at a club.
The Movies:
Sinners (2025)
Directed by Ryan Coogler
Written by Ryan Coogler
iMDb Rating: 7.5
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Written by Robert Kurtzman & Quentin Tarantino
iMDB Rating: 7.2
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Content Warning: Discussions of death, violence, racism, cultural appropriation, child mortality, organised crime
In this fun episode, we are comparing Cars (2006) and Doc Hollywood (1991) - two films about cocky young guys who make an unexpected stop on their way to California.
The Movies:
Cars (2006)
Directed by John Lasseter & Joe Ranft
Written by John Lasseter, Joe Ranft, Jorgen Klubien, Dan Fogelman, Kiel & Phil Lorin
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Doc Hollywood (1991)
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones
Written by Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Daniel Pyne & Laurian Leggett
Based on the book by Neil B. Shulman
iMDB Rating: 6.3
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Content Warning: Mentions of death, injury, illness, sexual themes
This week we are comparing My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and Made of Honor (2008) - two films about commitment-phobes realising they are in love with their best friends... right before their wedding.
The Movies:
My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
Directed by P.J. Hogan
Written by Ron Bass
iMDb Rating: 6.4
Made of Honor (2008)
Directed by Paul Weiland
Written by Adam Sztykiel; Deborah Kaplan & Harry Elfont
iMDB Rating: 5.9
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Content Warning: Mentions of violence, injury, unhealthy relationships
This week we are comparing Jumanji (1995) and Zathura (2005) - two films about children finding a board game that's a little too realistic.
The Movies:
Jumanji (1995)
Directed by Joe Johnston
Written by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, Jim Strain & Chris Van Allsburg
Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg
iMDb Rating: 7.1
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Directed by Jon Favreau
Written by David Koepp & John Kamps
Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg
iMDB Rating: 6.3
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Content Warning: Mentions of death, divorce, injury, insect bites, childhood trauma
This week we are comparing Tropic Thunder (2008) and Anaconda (2025) - two films where on-location filming becomes a little too real.
The Movies:
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Directed by Ben Stiller
Written by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux & Etan Cohen
iMDb Rating: 7.1
Anaconda (2025)
Directed by Tom Gormican
Written by Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten
Based on the screenplay by Hans Bauer, Jim Cash & Jack Epps Jr.
iMDB Rating: 6.1
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Content Warning: Mentions of death, injury, animal attacks, explosives, war, racism, blackface, yellowface, and problematic themes.
This week we are comparing a Christmas classic and it's beloved remake - Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
The Movies:
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Directed by George Seaton
Written by George Seaton & Valentine Davies
iMDb Rating: 7.9
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Directed by Les Mayfield
Written by John Hughes
Based on the screenplay by George Seaton & Valentine Davies
iMDB Rating: 6.6
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Content Warning: Discussions of war, alcoholism, mental illness
This week we are looking at remakes of a classic holiday slasher - Black Christmas (1974), Black Christmas (2006) and Black Christmas (2019).
The Movies:
Black Christmas (1974)
Directed by Roy Moore
Written by Bob Clark
iMDb Rating: 7.1
Black Christmas (2006)
Directed by Glen Morgan
Written by Glen Morgan
Based on the screenplay by Roy Moore
iMDB Rating: 4.7
Black Christmas (2019)
Directed by Sophia Takal
Written by Sophia Takal & April Wolfe
Based on the screenplay by Roy Moore
iMDB Rating: 3.5
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It's time for a Hallmark Christmas episode! This year we are comparing November Christmas (2010) and The Christmas Heart (2012) - two films about communities coming together to support a family in need at the holidays.
The Movies:
November Christmas (2010)
Directed by Robert Harmon
Written by Pnenah Goldstein
Based on the book by Greg Coppa
iMDb Rating: 7.5
The Christmas Heart (2012)
Directed by Gary Yates
Written by Michael Heaton
iMDB Rating: 6.0
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This week we are comparing The Running Man (1987) and The Running Man (2025) - two films about a man fighting for his life as a cog in the media machine.
The Movies:
The Running Man (1987)
Directed by Paul Michael Glaser
Written by Steven E. de Souza
Based on the novel by Stephen King
iMDb Rating: 6.6
The Running Man (2025)
Directed by Edgar Wright
Written by Edgar Wright & Michael Bacall
Based on the novel by Stephen King
iMDB Rating: 6.8
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This week we have a child-friendly episode comparing Coco (2017) and Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) - two films about children understanding death and learning about their families' stories.
The Movies:
Coco (2017)
Directed by Adrian Molina & Lee Unkrich
Written by Lee Unkrich, Jason Katz, Matthew Aldrich & Adrian Molina
iMDb Rating: 8.4
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Directed by Travis Knight
Written by Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes & Chris Butler
iMDB Rating: 7.7
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Content Warning: Discussions of death, grief, funeral traditions
This Hallowe'en, we are covering a classic horror remake with Ring (1998) and The Ring (2002).
The Movies:
Ring (1998)
Directed by Hideo Nakata
Written by Hiroshi Takahashi
Based on the novel by Kôji Suzuki
iMDb Rating: 7.2
The Ring (2002)
Directed by Gore Verbinski
Written by Ehren Kruger
iMDB Rating: 7.1
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Content Warning: Discussions of death, violence, suicide, mental illness, neglect, murder, rape, disturbing images and content
This week we are comparing three movies based on Disney's Haunted Mansion theme park attraction - Haunted Mansion (2023), Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021) and The Haunted Mansion (2003)
The Movies:
Haunted Mansion (2023)
Directed by Justin Simien
Written by Katie Dippold
iMDb Rating: 6.0
Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)
Directed by Kirk R. Thatcher
Written by Bill Barretta, Kirk R. Thatcher, Kelly Younger & Jim Lewis
iMDB Rating: 6.3
The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Directed by Rob Minkoff
Written by David Berenbaum
iMDB Rating: 5.2
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Mentions of death, suicide, grief.
Join us this week as we compare Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and White House Down (2013) - two films about attacks on the White House and one man's mission to save the President.
The Movies:
Olympus Has Fallen (2013)
Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Written by Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin Benedikt
iMDb Rating: 6.5
White House Down (2013)
Directed by Roland Emmerich
Written by James Vanderbilt
iMDB Rating: 6.3
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Discussions of violence, death, gun violence, terrorism, drug use.
This week we are comparing Bullet Train (2022) and Fight or Flight (2024), two films about multiple trained assassins encountering each other in confined modes of transport.
The Movies:
Bullet Train (2022)
Directed by David Leitch
Written by Zak Olkewicz
Based on the novel by Kôtarô Isaka
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Fight or Flight (2024)
Directed by James Madigan
Written by Brooks McLaren & D.J. Cotrona
iMDB Rating: 6.4
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Discussions of murder, violence, death, gun violence, grooming, drug use, poison.
This 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 Weir
Written by Tom Schulman
iMDb Rating: 8.1
Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
Directed by Mike Newell
Written by Lawrence Konner & Mark Rosenthal
iMDB Rating: 6.6
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Discussions of suicide, death, societal pressures, abusive family situations, pornography, consent.
This week we are comparing classic twin films Dante's Peak (1997) and Volcano (1997) - two films about Volcano eruptions in the USA.
The Movies:
Dante’s Peak (1997)
Directed by Roger Donaldson
Written by Leslie Bohem
iMDb Rating: 6.1
Volcano (1997)
Directed by Mick Jackson
Written by Jerome Armstrong & Billy Ray
iMDB Rating: 5.6
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Mentions of death, bodily harm, burns, injury, disasters, racism, disease, illness, systemic discrimination.
This week we are comparing The Lego Movie (2014) and Idiocracy (2006), two films about average guys saving the world with their averageness
The Movies:
The Lego Movie (2014)
Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller
Written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dan Hageman & Kevin Hageman
iMDb Rating: 7.7
Idiocracy (2006)
Directed by Mike Judge
Written by Mike Judge & Etan Cohen
iMDB Rating: 6.5
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Mentions of eugenics, slur use, discrimination
This week, we are comparing Upgrade (2018) and Venom (2018) - twin films about a down-on-his-luck guy forming an unlikely bond with a non-human sentient being.
The Movies:
Upgrade (2018)
Directed by Leigh Whannell
Written by Leigh Whannell
iMDb Rating: 7.5
Venom (2018)
Directed by Ruben Fleischer
Written by Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg & Kelly Marcel
Based on characters by Todd McFarlane & David Michelinie
iMDB Rating: 6.6
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Mentions of violence, gore, death, injury, suicide, body modifications
This week we are comparing Total Recall (1990) and Total Recall (2012) - two action sci-fi films about questioning reality.
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The Movies:
Total Recall (1990)
Directed by Paul Verhoeven
Written by Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Jon Povill & Gary Goldman
Based on the novelette “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick
iMDb Rating: 7.5
Total Recall (2012)
Directed by Len Wiseman
Written by Kurt Wimmer & Mark Bomback
iMDB Rating: 6.2
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For this Pride Month episode, we are comparing Whip It (2009) and Bend It Like Beckham (2002) - two films that SHOULD be queer, about teenage girls who are more interested in sport than performative femininity.
The Movies:
Whip It (2009)
Directed by Drew Barrymore
Written by Shauna Cross
Based on the novel by Shauna Cross
iMDb Rating: 6.9
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
Written by Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra & Paul Mayeda Berges
iMDB Rating: 6.7
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We're back this pride month with an episode comparing Chasing Amy (1997) and The Object of My Affection (1998) - two movies about straight people falling in love with their gay friends.
The Movies:
Chasing Amy (1997)
Directed by Kevin Smith
Written by Kevin Smith
iMDb Rating: 7.2
The Object of My Affection (1998)
Directed by Nicholas Hynter
Written by Wendy Wasserstein
Based on the novel by Stephen McCauley
iMDB Rating: 6.0
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For our 100th episode, we are comparing Gangs of New York (2002) and An American Tail (1986) - two stories of young immigrants in 19th century New York.
The Movies:
Gangs of New York (2002)
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian & Kenneth Lonergan
iMDb Rating: 7.5
An American Tail (1986)
Directed by Don Bluth
Written by David Kirschner, Judy Freudberg & Tony Geiss
iMDB Rating: 6.9
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This week, we are comparing Sunshine (2007) and Event Horizon (1997) - two films about ill-fated missions through our solar system.
The Movies:
Sunshine (2007)
Directed by Danny Boyle
Written by Alex Garland
iMDb Rating: 7.2
Event Horizon (1997)
Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
Written by Philip Eisner
iMDB Rating: 6.6
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This 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 Cutting
Written by Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright & Don DaGradi
Based on the story by Ward Greene
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Lady and the Tramp (2019)
Directed by Charlie Bean
Written by Andrew Bujalski & Kari Granlund
Based on the story by Ward Greene
iMDB Rating: 6.2
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This week we have another Disney remake episode with Aladdin (1992) and Aladdin (2019).
The Movies:
Aladdin (1992)
Directed by Ron Clements & John Musker
Written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio
iMDb Rating: 8.0
Aladdin (2019)
Directed by Guy Ritchie
Written by John August & Guy Ritchie
iMDB Rating: 6.9
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This 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 Reitherman
Written by Bill Peet
Based on the book by Dodie Smith
iMDb Rating: 7.3
101 Dalmatians (1996)
Directed by Stephen Herek
Written by John Hughes
Based on the book by Dodie Smith
iMDB Rating: 5.8
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This 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 Coen
Written by Ethan Coen & Joel Coen
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Nobody’s Baby (2001)
Directed by David Seltzer
Written by David Seltzer
iMDB Rating: 6.2
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This 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 Musker
Written by Ron Clements, John Musker & Rob Edwards
Based on ‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
iMDb Rating: 7.2
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Directed by Brian Henson
Written by Jerry Juhl, Kirk R. Thatcher & James V. Hart
Based on ‘Treasure Island’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
iMDB Rating: 6.9
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For 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 Junger
Written by Karen McCullah & Kirsten Smith
Based on ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ by William Shakespeare
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Deliver Us From Eva (2003)
Directed by Gary Hardwick
Written by James Iver Mattson, B.E. Brauner & Gary Hardwick
Based on ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ by William Shakespeare
iMDB Rating: 6.0
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In 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 Palma
Written by Lawrence D. Cohen
Based on the novel by Stephen King
iMDb Rating: 7.4
Carrie (2013)
Directed by Kimberly Peirce
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Based on the screenplay by Lawrence D. Cohen and novel by Stephen King
iMDB Rating: 5.8
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This 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 Ross
Written by Matt Ross
iMDb Rating: 7.8
The Glass Castle (2017)
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton
Written by Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Lanham
Based on the memoir by Jeannette Walls
iMDB Rating: 7.1
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Join 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 Mattinson
Written by Burny Mattinson, Tony Marino, Ed Gombert, Don Griffith, Alan Young & Alan Dinehart
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
iMDb Rating: 8.0
A Christmas Carol (2009)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Written by Robert Zemeckis
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
iMDB Rating: 6.8
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Join 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 Bourque
Written by Mark Hefti
iMDb Rating: 7.6
Love, Lights, Hanukkah! (2020)
Directed by Mark Jean
Written by Karen Berger
iMDB Rating: 6.8
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We'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 Barbarash
Written by Ernie Barbarash & Mark Amato
iMDb Rating: 6.4
A Princess for Christmas (2011)
Directed by Michael Damian
Written by Janeen Damian & Michael Damian
iMDB Rating: 6.3
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In 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. Romero
Written by George A. Romero
iMDb Rating: 7.8
Dawn of the Dead (2004)
Directed by Zack Snyder
Written by James Gunn
iMDB Rating: 7.2
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This 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 Capra
Written by Julius J. Epstein
Based on the play by Joseph Kesselring
iMDb Rating: 7.9
The Ladykillers (2004)
Directed by Ethan Coen & Joel Coen
Written by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
Based on the original screenplay by William Rose
iMDB Rating: 6.2
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This 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 Sharman
Written by Richard O’Brien & Jim Sharman
iMDb Rating: 7.4
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Directed by Brian De Palma
Written by Brian De Palma & Louisa Rose
iMDB Rating: 7.3
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For 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 Landon
Written by Scott Lobdell
iMDb Rating: 6.6
Before I Fall (2017)
Directed by Ry Russo-Young
Written by Maria Maggenti & Lauren Oliver
iMDB Rating: 6.4
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This 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 Oz
Written by Dean Craig
iMDb Rating: 7.3
Death at a Funeral (2010)
Directed by Neil LaBute
Written by Dean Craig
iMDB Rating: 5.7
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For 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 Anderson
Written by David Zelag Goodman
Based on the novel by William F. Nolan & George Clayton Johnson
iMDb Rating: 6.8
The Island (2005)
Directed by Michael Bay
Written by Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci
iMDB Rating: 6.8
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This 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 Vaughan
Written by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn
Based on the comic book by Mark Millar & John Romita Jr.
iMDb Rating: 7.6
Super (2010)
Directed by James Gunn
Written by James Gunn
iMDB Rating: 6.7
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Join 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 Waititi
Written by Taika Waititi
iMDb Rating: 7.5
Belfast (2021)
Directed by Kenneth Branagh
Written by Kenneth Branagh
iMDB Rating: 7.2
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This 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 Howitt
Written by Peter Howitt
iMDb Rating: 6.7
Look Both Ways (2022)
Directed by Wanuri Kahiu
Written by April Prosser
iMDB Rating: 6.3
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For 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 Hitchcock
Written by John Michael Hayes
Based on the short story by Cornell Woolrich
iMDb Rating: 8.5
Disturbia (2007)
Directed by D.J. Caruso
Written by Christopher Landon & Carl Ellsworth
iMDB Rating: 6.8
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This 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 Wise
Written by Edmund H. North
Based on the short story by Harry Bates
iMDb Rating: 7.7
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Directed by Scott Derrickson
Written by David Scarpa
iMDB Rating: 5.5
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This 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 Babbit
Written by Brian Wayne Peterson & Jamie Babbit
iMDb Rating: 6.8
The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
Directed by Desiree Akhavan
Written by Desiree Akhavan & Cecilia Frugiuele
Based on the novel by Emily M. Danforth
iMDB Rating: 6.6
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For 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 Scheinert
Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
iMDb Rating: 7.8
Muppets From Space (1999)
Directed by Tim Hill
Written by Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino & Ken Kaufman
iMDB Rating: 6.2
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This 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. Schaffner
Written by Michael Wilson & Rod Serling
Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle
iMDb Rating: 8.0
Planet of the Apes (2001)
Directed by Tim Burton
Written by William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner & Mark Rosenthal
Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle
iMDB Rating: 5.7
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This 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 Cameron
Written by James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd & William Wisher
iMDb Rating: 8.1
Looper (2012)
Directed by Rian Johnson
Written by Rian Johnson
iMDB Rating: 47.4
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This 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 Verhoeven
Written by Joe Eszterhas
iMDb Rating: 7.1
Body of Evidence (1992)
Directed by Uli Edel
Written by Brad Mirman
iMDB Rating: 4.6
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This 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 Villeneuve
Written by Denis Villeneuve & Jon Spaihts
Based on the novel by Frank Herbert
IMDb Rating: 8.8
Dune (1984)
Directed by David Lynch
Written by David Lynch
Based on the novel by Frank Herbert
iMDB Rating: 6.3
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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 Unkrich
Written by Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson, Pete Docter, Jill Culton, Jeff Pidgeon & Ralph Eggleston
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Minority Report (2002)
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Scott Frank & Jon Cohen
Based on the short story by Philip K. Dick
iMDB Rating: 7.6
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We'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 Minkoff
Written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts & Linda Woolverton
IMDb Rating: 8.5
The Lion King (2019)
Directed by Jon Favreau
Written by Jeff Nathanson
iMDB Rating: 6.8
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In our next installment of our Remakes series, we are comparing Mulan (1998) and Mulan (2020)
The Movies:
Mulan (1998)
Directed by Tony Bancroft & Barry Cook
Written by Robert D. San Souci, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, Raymond Singer & Eugenia Bostwick-Singer
Based on the poem by Guo Maoqian
iMDb Rating: 8.2
Mulan (2020)
Directed by Niki Caro
Written by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin
Based on the poem by Guo Maoqian
iMDB Rating: 5.8
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For 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 Heckerling
Written by Amy Heckerling
Inspired by “Emma” by Jane Austen
iMDb Rating: 6.9
Emma. (2020)
Directed by Autumn de Wilde
Written by Eleanor Catton
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
iMDB Rating: 6.7
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This 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-wook
Written by Park Chan-wook, Joon-hyung Lim & Jo-yun Hwang
Based on the manga by Garon Tsuchiya & Nobuaki Minegishi
iMDb Rating: 8.2
Oldboy (2013)
Directed by Spike Lee
Written by Mark Protosevich
iMDB Rating: 5.8
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This 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 Miyazaki
Written by Hayao Miyazaki
Based on the novel by Diana Wynne Jones
iMDb Rating: 8.2
Stardust (2007)
Directed by Matthew Vaughan
Written by Matthew Vaughan & Jane Goldman
Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman
iMDB Rating: 7.6
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This 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 Levinson
Written by Barry Morrow & Ron Bass
iMDb Rating: 8.0
The Wizard (1989)
Directed by Todd Holland
Written by David Chisholm
iMDB Rating: 6.1
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Happy 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 Washam
Written by Irv Spector & Bob Ogle
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
iMDb Rating: 8.3
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Directed by Ron Howard
Written by Jeffrey Price & Peter S. Seaman
Based on the book by Dr. Seuss
iMDB Rating: 6.5
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Join 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. Monroe
Written by Rick Garman
iMDb Rating: 6.6
Christmas in Notting Hill (2023)
Directed by Ali Liebert
Written by Alex Yonks
iMDB Rating: 6.5
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Join 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 Spielberg
Written by David Koepp & Michael Crichton
Based on the novel by Michael Crichton
iMDb Rating: 8.2
We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)
Directed by Phil Nibbelink, Simon Wells, Dick Zondag & Ralph Zondag
Written by John Patrick Shanley
Based on the children’s book by Hudson Talbott
iMDB Rating: 6.0
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This 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 Columbus
Written by John Hughes
iMDb Rating: 7.7
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
Directed by John Hughes
Written by John Hughes
iMDB Rating: 7.6
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For 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 Kubrick
Written by Stanley Kubrick & Diane Johnson
Based on the novel by Stephen King
The Amityville Horror (1979)
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg
Written by Sandor Stern
Based on the book by Jay Anson
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For 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 Raimi
Written by Sam Raimi
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Evil Dead (2013)
Directed by Fede Alvarez
Written by Fede Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues
Based on the story by Sam Raimi
IMDb Rating: 6.5
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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-----
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 Nolan
Written by Christopher Nolan & Jonathan Nolan
Based on the novel by Christopher Priest
IMDb Rating: 8.5
The Illusionist (2006)
Directed by Neil Burger
Written by Neil Burger
Based on the short story by Steven Millhauser
IMDb Rating: 7.5
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For 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
Join 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
For 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, gun violence, climate events
This 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, mental illness, death, racism, sexism, homophobia
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-----
For 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 transphobia
For 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
This 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 abuse and suicide
This 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
This 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 Goldstein
Written by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein & Michael Gilio
Based on the story by Chris McKay & Michael Gilio
IMDb Rating: 7.6
Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
Directed by Courtney Solomon
Written by Topper Lilien, Carroll Cartwright & E. Gary Gygax
IMDb Rating: 3.6
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For 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.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----
In 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 Coen
Written by Ethan Coen & Joel Coen
Based on the novel by Charles Portis
IMDb Rating: 7.6
The Old Way (2023)
Directed by Brett Donowho
Written by Carl W. Lucas
IMDb Rating: 5.3
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Join 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 Sharpsteen
Written by Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell, Joseph Sabo, Erdman & Aurelius Battaglia
Based on the story by Carlo Collodi
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Pinocchio (2022)
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Written by Robert Zemeckis and Chris Weitz
Based on the story by Carlo Collodi
IMDb Rating: 5.1
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This 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 Mendes
Written by Sir Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-Cairns
IMDb Rating: 8.2
All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
Directed by Edward Berger
Written by Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson & Ian Stokell
Based on the novel by Erich Maria Remarque
IMDb Rating: 7.8
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For 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 Boone
Written by Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
Based on the novel by John Green
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Five Feet Apart (2019)
Directed by Justin Baldoni
Written by Mikki Daughtry & Tobias Iaconis
IMDb Rating: 7.2
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This 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 Peele
Written by Jordan Peele
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Shrek 2 (2004)
Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury & Conrad Vernon
Written by Andrew Adamson & Joe Stillman
Based on the book by William Steig
IMDb Rating: 7.3
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For 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 Buck
Written by Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, Christopher Jenkins & Don Rhymer
IMDb Rating: 6.7
Happy Feet (2006)
Directed by George Miller, Judy Morris & Warren Coleman
Written by George Miller, Judy Morris & John Collee
IMDb Rating: 6.4
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This 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 McCarthy
Written by Tom McCarthy & Josh Singer
IMDb Rating: 8.1
She Said (2022)
Directed by Maria Schrader
Written by Rebecca Corbett
Based on the book by Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey
IMDb Rating: 7.4
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Merry 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 Capra
Written by Frank Capra, Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett
IMDb Rating: 8.6
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
Directed by Kirk R. Thatcher
Written by Tom Martin & Jim Lewis
IMDb Rating: 6.3
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Happy 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 Ingram
Written by Erinne Dobson
IMDb Rating: 6.3
A Gingerbread Romance (2018)
Directed by Richard Gabai
Written by Barbara Kymlicka, Gregg Rossen & Brian Sawyer
IMDb Rating: 5.5
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This 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 Costner
Written by Michael Blake
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Avatar (2009)
Directed by James Cameron
Written by James Cameron
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Pocahontas (1995)
Directed by Mike Gabriel & Eric Goldberg
Written by Carl Binder, Susannah Grant & Philip LaZebnik
IMDb Rating: 6.7
FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
Directed by Bill Kroyer
Written by Jim Cox
Based on stories by Diana Young
IMDb Rating: 6.5
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This 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 Spielberg
Written by Melissa Mathison
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Mac and Me (1988)
Directed by Stewart Raffill
Written by Stewart Raffill and Steve Feke
IMDb Rating: 3.3
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Content warning: Mentions of gun violence and death, discussion of ableism in films
For 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 Derrickson
Written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill
Based on the short story by Joe Hill
IMDb Rating: 7.0
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022)
Directed by John Lee Hancock
Written by John Lee Hancock
Based on the short story by Stephen King
IMDb Rating: 6.0
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Content warning: Mentions of violence, death, trauma, domestic abuse, substance abuse
For 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 Craven
Written by Carl Ellsworth
Based on the story by Dan Foos
IMDb Rating: 6.5
Flightplan (2005)
Directed by Robert Schwentke
Written by Peter A. Dowling & Billy Ray
IMDb Rating: 6.3
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Content warning: Mentions of violence, death, trauma, racism, and gaslighting
In 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 Stoppard
Written by Tom Stoppard
Based on the play by Tom Stoppard
IMDb Rating: 7.3
The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004)
Directed by Bradley Raymond
Written by Tom Rogers
IMDb Rating: 6.5
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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 Sharpsteen
Written by Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell , Joseph Sabo, Erdman Penner & Aurelius Battaglia
Based on the story by Carlo Collodi
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Chappie (2015)
Directed by Neill Blomkamp
Written by Neill Blomkamp & Terri Tatchell
IMDb Rating: 6.8
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Content Warning: Mentions of gun violence, child endangerment, sex trafficking, death and suicide
Join 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 Luhrmann
Written by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce
Based on the play by William Shakespeare
IMDb Rating: 6.7
The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride (1998)
Directed by Darrell Rooney & Rob LaDuca
Written by Flip Kobler & Cindy Marcus
Based on the play by William Shakespeare
IMDb Rating: 6.4
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Content Warning: Mentions of gun violence, death and suicide
This 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 Minkoff
Written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts & Linda Woolverton
IMDb Rating: 8.5
The Northman (2022)
Directed by Robert Eggers
Written by Robert Eggers & Sjón
IMDb Rating: 7.2
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Content Warning: Mentions of violence, body horror, sexual assault, death and suicide
This 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 Meyers
Written by Nancy Meyers & David Swift
IMDb Rating: 6.6
It Takes Two (1995)
Directed by Andy Tennant
Written by Deborah Dean Davis
IMDb Rating: 5.8
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Content Warning: Mentions of child abuse
This 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 Nolan
Written by Christopher Nolan
IMDb Rating: 8.8
Paprika (2006)
Directed by Satoshi Kon
Written by Satoshi Kon & Seishi Minakami
Based on the novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui
IMDb Rating: 7.7
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Content Warning: Suicide, gaslighting, mental illness
In 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 Gormican
Written by Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten
IMDb Rating: 7.1
The Fanatic (2019)
Directed by Fred Durst
Written by Fred Durst & Dave Bekerman
IMDb Rating: 4.1
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Content Warning: Violence, abuse, stalking, negative depictions of mental illness and autism spectrum disorders
In 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 Elliott
Written by Stephan Elliott
IMDb Rating: 7.5
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Directed by Beeban Kidron
Written by Douglas Carter Beane
IMDb Rating: 6.6
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Content Warning: Homophobia, transphobia, racism, toxic masculinity
For 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 Sciamma
Written by Céline Sciamma
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Ammonite (2020)
Directed by Francis Lee
Written by Francis Lee
IMDb Rating: 6.5
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Content Warning: Abortion, suicide, reproductive health, miscarriage, child mortality
For 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 Schumacher
Written by Larry Cohen
IMDb Rating: 7.0
Liberty Stands Still (2002)
Directed by Kari Skogland
Written by Kari Skogland
IMDb Rating: 5.7
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Content Warning: Gun violence, school shootings, suicide
This 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 Nelson
Written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger
IMDb Rating: 7.2
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Directed by David Twohy
Written by David Twohy
IMDb Rating: 6.6
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Content Warning: Mentions of genocide, mentions of violence
Join 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 Zemeckis
Written by Jeffrey Price & Peter S. Seaman
Based on the novel by Gary K. Wolf
IMDb Rating: 7.7
i, Robot (2004)
Directed by Alex Proyas
Written by Jeff Vintar & Akiva Goldsman
Inspired by the works of Isaac Asimov
IMDb Rating: 7.1
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Content warnings: Suicide, references to emotional abuse
For 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 Evans
Written by Gareth Evans
IMDb Rating: 7.6
Dredd (2012)
Directed by Pete Travis
Written by Alex Garland
Based on the comics by John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra
IMDb Rating: 7.1
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Content Warning: Gun violence, knife violence
For 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 Shi
Written by Domee Shi, Julia Cho & Sarah Streicher
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Teen Wolf (1985)
Directed by Rod Daniel
Written by Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman
IMDb Rating: 6.1
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Content Warning: Brief discussion of sexual assault
This 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 Cameron
Written by James Cameron
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Leviathan (1989)
Directed by George P. Cosmatos
Written by Jeb Stuart
Based on a story by David Webb Peoples
IMDb Rating: 5.8
DeepStar Six (1989)
Directed by Sean S Cunningham
Written by Geof Miller
Based on a story by Lewis Abernathy
IMDb Rating: 5.4
The Evil Below (1989)
Directed by Jean-Claude Debois
Written by Arthur Payne
IMDb Rating: 3.4
Lords of the Deep (1989)
Directed by Mary Ann Fisher
Written by Howard R. Cohen & Daryl Haney
IMDb Rating:
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For 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 McGrath
Written by Eric Darnell, Mark Burton & Billy Frolick
IMDb Rating: 6.9
The Wild (2006)
Directed by Steve "Spaz" Williams
Written by Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Marc Gibson & Philip Halprin
IMDb Rating: 5.2
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Join 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 Parisot
Written by Robert Gordon
Based on the story by David Howard
IMDb Rating: 7.3
A Bug's Life (1998)
Directed by Andrew Stanton and John Lasseter
Written by Andrew Stanton, Don McEnery & Bob Shaw
Based on the story by Andrew Stanton, John Lasseter & Joe Ranft
IMDb Rating: 7.2
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For 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 Hittman
Written by Eliza Hittman
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Unpregnant (2020)
Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg
Written by Jenni Hendriks, Ted Caplan, Rachel Lee Goldenberg, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson & Bill Parker
Based on the book by Jenni Hendriks & Ted Caplan
IMDb Rating: 6.3
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Content warnings: Abortion, medical procedures, pro-life rhetoric, pro-choice rhetoric, some political discussion
For 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 Yonebayashi
Written by Keiko Niwa & Masashi Ando
Based on the novel by Joan G. Robinson
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Petite Maman (2021)
Directed by Céline Sciamma
Written by Céline Sciamma
IMDb Rating: 7.4
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CW: Death, grief, mental illness, physical illness
Finally 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 Villeneuve
Written by Denis Villeneuve, John Spaihts & Eric Roth
Based on the novel by Frank Herbert
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Dune (1984)
Directed by David Lynch
Written by David Lynch
Based on the novel by Frank Herbert
IMDb Rating: 6.3
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CW: Imperialism
Merry 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 Henson
Written by Jerry Juhl
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Scrooged (1988)
Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Mitch Glazer & Michael O'Donoghue
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens
IMDb Rating: 7.0
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In the first of our Christmas episode, we watch Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008) and Christmas Land (2015)
The Movies:
Moonlight & Mistletoe (2008)
Directed by Karen Arthur
Written by Joany Kane & Duane Poole
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Christmas Land (2015)
Directed by Sam Irvin
Written by Daisy MacLean, Robin Archer & Jay Cipriani
IMDb Rating: 5.9
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For 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 Weir
Written by Andrew Niccol
IMDb Rating: 8.1
EDtv (1998)
Directed by Ron Howard
Written by Lowell Ganz
Based on an original screenplay by Émile Gaudreault & Sylvie Bouchard
IMDb Rating: 6.1
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In 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 Zemeckis
Written by Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale
IMDb Rating: 8.5
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Written by Jerry Leichtling & Arlene Sarner
IMDb Rating: 6.4
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Happy Hallowe'en! For our Hallowe'en episode, we've watched Gremlins (1984) and Critters (1986)
The Movies:
Gremlins (1984)
Directed by Joe Dante
Written by Chris Columbus
IMDb Rating: 7.3
Critters (1986)
Directed by Stephen Herek
Written by Stephen Herek & Don Keith Opper
Based on the story by Domonic Muir
IMDb Rating: 6.1
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Thankfully 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 Krasinski
Written by Bryan Woods, Scott Beck & John Krasinski
IMDb Rating: 7.5
The Silence (2019)
Directed by John R. Leonetti
Written by Carey Van Dyke & Shane Van Dyke
Based on the novel by Tim Lebbon
IMDb Rating: 5.3
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CW for discussions of death and suicide depicted in film
Join 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 Sturges
Written by James Clavell & W.R. Burnett
Based on the book by Paul Brickhill
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Chicken Run (2000)
Directed by Peter Lord & Nick Park
Written by Karey Kirkpatrick
Based on the story by Peter Lord & Nick Park
IMDb Rating: 7.0
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CW for discussions of death, war, suicide, and torture as depicted, mentioned or implied in film
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 Verhoeven
Written by Edward Neumeier & Michael Miner
IMDb Rating: 7.6
The Vindicator (1986)
Directed by Jean-Claude Lorde
Written by Edith Ray & David Preston
IMDb Rating: 5.0
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This 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 Moore
Written by Rich Moore, Phil Johnston, Jim Reardon & Jennifer Lee
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Free Guy (2021)
Directed by Shawn Levy
Written by Matt Lieberman & Zak Penn
IMDb Rating: 7.7
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In this episode, we have a chat about two talking pigs with Gordy (1994) and Babe (1995)
The Movies:
Babe (1995)
Directed by Chris Noonan
Written by Chris Noonan & George Miller
Based on the novel by Dick King-Smith
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Gordy (1994)
Directed by Mark Lewis
Written by Leslie Stevens
Based on the story by Jay Sommers & Dick Chevillat
IMDb Rating: 3.8
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In 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 Scott
Written by Drew Goddard
Based on the novel by Andy Weir
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Approaching the Unknown (2016)
Written and Directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg
IMDb Rating: 4.8
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A podcast where two people take two films with the same plot or premise and watch and discuss them