It Takes Two

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 SimienWritten by Katie DippoldiMDb Rating: 6.0Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)Directed by Kirk R. ThatcherWritten by Bill Barretta, Kirk R. Thatcher, Kelly Younger & Jim LewisiMDB Rating: 6.3The Haunted Mansion (2003)Directed by Rob MinkoffWritten by David BerenbaumiMDB Rating: 5.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: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 FuquaWritten by Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin BenediktiMDb Rating: 6.5White House Down (2013)Directed by Roland EmmerichWritten by James VanderbiltiMDB Rating: 6.3-----Vote for pīwauwau/rock wren for Bird of the Year 2025 at birdoftheyear.org.nz-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: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 LeitchWritten by Zak OlkewiczBased on the novel by Kôtarô IsakaiMDb Rating: 7.3Fight or Flight (2024)Directed by James MadiganWritten by Brooks McLaren & D.J. CotronaiMDB Rating: 6.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: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 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 - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: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 DonaldsonWritten by Leslie BohemiMDb Rating: 6.1Volcano (1997)Directed by Mick JacksonWritten by Jerome Armstrong & Billy RayiMDB Rating: 5.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: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 MillerWritten by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Dan Hageman & Kevin HagemaniMDb Rating: 7.7Idiocracy (2006)Directed by Mike JudgeWritten by Mike Judge & Etan CoheniMDB Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: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 WhannellWritten by Leigh WhannelliMDb Rating: 7.5Venom (2018)Directed by Ruben FleischerWritten by Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg & Kelly MarcelBased on characters by Todd McFarlane & David MichelinieiMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: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.____-----The Movies:Total Recall (1990)Directed by Paul VerhoevenWritten by Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon, Jon Povill & Gary GoldmanBased on the novelette “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale” by Philip K. DickiMDb Rating: 7.5Total Recall (2012)Directed by Len WisemanWritten by Kurt Wimmer & Mark BombackiMDB Rating: 6.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of violence, death, memory issues, medical procedures, gun violence, suicide.

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 BarrymoreWritten by Shauna CrossBased on the novel by Shauna CrossiMDb Rating: 6.9Bend It Like Beckham (2002)Directed by Gurinder ChadhaWritten by Gurinder Chadha, Guljit Bindra & Paul Mayeda BergesiMDB Rating: 6.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of homophobia, racism, sexism, and suicide.

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 SmithWritten by Kevin SmithiMDb Rating: 7.2The Object of My Affection (1998)Directed by Nicholas HynterWritten by Wendy WassersteinBased on the novel by Stephen McCauleyiMDB Rating: 6.0-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of homophobia, racism, sexism, sexual themes.

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 ScorseseWritten by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian & Kenneth LonerganiMDb Rating: 7.5An American Tail (1986)Directed by Don BluthWritten by David Kirschner, Judy Freudberg & Tony GeissiMDB Rating: 6.9-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, death, racism, antisemitism, xenophobia, genocide, rape, child pregnancy

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 BoyleWritten by Alex GarlandiMDb Rating: 7.2Event Horizon (1997)Directed by Paul W.S. AndersonWritten by Philip EisneriMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of death, gore, body horror, violence, suicide, rape, trauma

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 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 Granlund Based on the story by Ward GreeneiMDB Rating: 6.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of animal death

This 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 - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----

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 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:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of animal abuse, animal death, the fur industry

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 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 - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, violence, domestic violence, kidnapping, child endangerment

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 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 StevensoniMDB Rating: 6.9-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, piracy, family abandonment

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 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 HardwickBased on ‘The Taming of the Shrew' by William ShakespeareiMDB Rating: 6.0-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of emotional manipulation and abuse, drug abuse and addiction, sexism, racism, ableism and homophobia.

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 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 on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, violence, self harm, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, child abuse, trauma, murder, suicide

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 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/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of death, suicide, illness, poverty, mental illness, physical abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, trauma, injury.

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 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 DickensiMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, illness, poverty, and references to the impact of greed on society.

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 BourqueWritten by Mark HeftiiMDb Rating: 7.6Love, Lights, Hanukkah! (2020)Directed by Mark JeanWritten by Karen BergeriMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, orphaned children

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 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 on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, poverty, orphaned children, incest

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. 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 - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, violence, suicide, sexual acts, abortion, homophobia, sexism, sexual abuse, injury, war

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 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 RoseiMDB Rating: 6.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, violence, murder, injury, and war

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 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:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, violence, murder, non-consensual sex, drug use, abuse

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 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:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, suicide, violence, murder, illness, and infidelity

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 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_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, drug use, violence, racism, and homophobia

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 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-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, violence, sexism, racism, queerphobia, and medical prodecures

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 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://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, sexual assault, rape, murder, death, drug use, foul language

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 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_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of death, childbirth, criminal activity, war, conflict, The Troubles

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 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/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of death, injury, pregnancy and miscarriages

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 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-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of death, violence, injuries, sexual assault, and suicide

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 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:Hear Us Out - https://www.youtube.com/@HearUsOutAction B-Z - https://twitter.com/ActionB2Z-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of war, violence, climate change, guns, and death

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 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-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of conversion therapy, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, genital mutilation, suicide, transphobia, queerphobia, homophobia, sexual content

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 ScheinertWritten by Daniel Kwan & Daniel ScheinertiMDb Rating: 7.8Muppets From Space (1999)Directed by Tim HillWritten by Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino & Ken KaufmaniMDB Rating: 6.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of misgendering, violence, sexual scenes, nihilism, and death

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. 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 Rating: 5.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of hate crimes, violence, transphobia, misogyny, holocaust denial, J.K. Rowling, Mark Wahlberg, classism, sexism, violence, gun violence, death, abuse of animals

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 CameronWritten by James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd & William WisheriMDb Rating: 8.1Looper (2012)Directed by Rian JohnsonWritten by Rian JohnsoniMDB Rating: 7.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, death, gore, child deaths, drug use, guns, suicide

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 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/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of sex, violence, murder, death, manipulation, drug use, medical conditions, negative portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, sexual assault

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 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:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, war, death, murder, negative discussions of religion

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 & Jon CohenBased on the short story by Philip K. DickiMDB Rating: 7.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of murder, kidnapping, torture, abuse, and suicide.

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 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 - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death and violence

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 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 MaoqianiMDB Rating: 5.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of war, violence, death, sexism and racism

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 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 Rating: 6.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of illness, blood, death, and semi-incestual relationships

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-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:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, gore, body horror, sexual assault, sexual abuse, grooming, trauma, child abuse, incest, death, suicide, torture, and gun violence.

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 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-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of violence and death

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 LevinsonWritten by Barry Morrow & Ron BassiMDb Rating: 8.0The Wizard (1989)Directed by Todd HollandWritten by David ChisholmiMDB Rating: 6.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of sexualisation of minors, gambling addiction, child mortality, and treatment of people with mental disabilities and illnesses.

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 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 Dr. SeussiMDB Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz

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. MonroeWritten by Rick GarmaniMDb Rating: 6.6Christmas in Notting Hill (2023)Directed by Ali LiebertWritten by Alex YonksiMDB Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz

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 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 the children's book by Hudson TalbottiMDB Rating: 6.0-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Brief mentions of violence, frightening imagery, and child neglect

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 ColumbusWritten by John HughesiMDb Rating: 7.7Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)Directed by John HughesWritten by John HughesiMDB Rating: 7.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Some discussions of violence, profanity, and child neglect