It Takes Two

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. HoganWritten by Ron BassiMDb Rating: 6.4Made of Honor (2008)Directed by Paul WeilandWritten by Adam Sztykiel; Deborah Kaplan & Harry ElfontiMDB Rating: 5.9-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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 JohnstonWritten by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, Jim Strain & Chris Van AllsburgBased on the book by Chris Van AllsburgiMDb Rating: 7.1Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)Directed by Jon FavreauWritten by David Koepp & John KampsBased on the book by Chris Van AllsburgiMDB 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, 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 StillerWritten by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux & Etan CoheniMDb Rating: 7.1Anaconda (2025)Directed by Tom GormicanWritten by Tom Gormican & Kevin EttenBased on the screenplay by Hans Bauer, Jim Cash & Jack Epps Jr.iMDB Rating: 6.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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 SeatonWritten by George Seaton & Valentine DaviesiMDb Rating: 7.9Miracle on 34th Street (1994)Directed by Les MayfieldWritten by John HughesBased on the screenplay by George Seaton & Valentine DaviesiMDB 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 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 MooreWritten by Bob ClarkiMDb Rating: 7.1Black Christmas (2006)Directed by Glen MorganWritten by Glen MorganBased on the screenplay by Roy MooreiMDB Rating: 4.7Black Christmas (2019)Directed by Sophia TakalWritten by Sophia Takal & April WolfeBased on the screenplay by Roy MooreiMDB Rating: 3.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, murder, injury, rape, sexual assault, gore, cannibalism, incest, abuse

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 HarmonWritten by Pnenah GoldsteinBased on the book by Greg CoppaiMDb Rating: 7.5The Christmas Heart (2012)Directed by Gary YatesWritten by Michael HeatoniMDB 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 death, loss, injury, illness, organ donation, cancer, gambling, criminal activity

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 GlaserWritten by Steven E. de SouzaBased on the novel by Stephen KingiMDb Rating: 6.6The Running Man (2025)Directed by Edgar WrightWritten by Edgar Wright & Michael BacallBased on the novel by Stephen KingiMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, murder, injury, illness, criminal activity, drug use, prostitution

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 UnkrichWritten by Lee Unkrich, Jason Katz, Matthew Aldrich & Adrian MolinaiMDb Rating: 8.4Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)Directed by Travis KnightWritten by Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes & Chris ButleriMDB Rating: 7.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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 NakataWritten by Hiroshi TakahashiBased on the novel by Kôji SuzukiiMDb Rating: 7.2The Ring (2002)Directed by Gore VerbinskiWritten by Ehren KrugeriMDB 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, 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 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