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 ----- Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552 Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPod Twitter - @ItTakesTwo_pod Instagram - @ItTakesTwo_pod Youtube - @ittakestwonz Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPod Our website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz -----