It Takes Two

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

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