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by Lisa Doyle & Nik Raines
A podcast where two people take two films with the same plot or premise and watch and discuss them
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- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
Episode 138: Those Left Behind
This week we are comparing Rudderless (2014) and World's Greatest Dad (2009) - two explorations of grieving fathers connecting with their son's legacy through art.-----The Movies:Rudderless (2014)Directed by William H. MacyWritten by Casey Twenter, Jeff Robison & William H. MacyiMDb Rating: 7.4World’s Greatest Dad (2009)Directed by Bobcat GoldthwaitWritten by Bobcat GoldthwaitiMDB 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, suicide, gun violence, school shootings, violence, misogyny, self-inflicted injury, substance abuse.
- 3 weeks ago52 min
Episode 137: Daft Spelunk
This week we are comparing The Descent (2005) and The Cave (2005), two films about groups becoming trapped in deep underground caves with something lurking in the dark.-----The Movies:The Descent (2005)Directed by Neil MarshallWritten by Neil MarshalliMDb Rating: 7.2The Cave (2005)Directed by Bruce HuntWritten by Michael Steinberg & Tegan WestiMDB Rating: 5.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of gore, violence, death, injury, accident, mutation, parasites, child death.
- Oct 5, 202655 min
Episode 136: No Escape from Reality
This week we are comparing Pan's Labyrinth (2006) and MirrorMask (2005) - twin films about a young girl escaping trauma in her life through entering a fantasy world.------The Movies:Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)Directed by Guillermo del ToroWritten by Guillermo del ToroiMDb Rating: 8.2Mirrormask (2005)Directed by Dave McKeanWritten by Dave McKean & Neil GaimaniMDB 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 illness, death, child endangerment, abuse, war, gun violence
- Sep 21, 202654 min
Episode 135: Dragon Nights
This week we are comparing How to Train Your Dragon (2010) and Dragonheart (1996) - two films about a dragon hunter who has a change of heart after a meeting with one particular dragon.-----The Movies:How to Train Your Dragon (2010)Directed by Dean DeBlois & Chris SandersWritten by William Davies, Dean DeBlois & Chris SandersBased on the book by Cressida CowelliMDb Rating: 8.1Dragonheart (1996)Directed by Rob CohenWritten by Patrick Read Johnson & Charles Edward PogueiMDB Rating: 6.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of war, injury and death.
- Sep 7, 202644 min
Episode 134: Deathloop
This week, we are comparing Boss Level (2020) and ARQ (2016) - two films about men stuck in a time loop desperately trying to make it out alive.-----The Movies:Boss Level (2020)Directed by Joe CarnahanWritten by Joe Carnahan, Chris Borey & Eddie BoreyiMDb Rating: 6.8ARQ (2016)Directed by Tony ElliottWritten by Tony ElliottiMDB 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, violence, injury
- Aug 24, 202641 min
Episode 133: Skating into Summer
This week we are comparing mid90s (2018) and Skate Kitchen (2018) - two coming-of-age films about young people finding their way through skateboarding.-----The Movies:mid90s (2018)Directed by Jonah HillWritten by Jonah HilliMDb Rating: 7.4Skate Kitchen (2018)Directed by Crystal MoselleWritten by Crystal Moselle, Jen Silverman & Aslihan UnaldiiMDB 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 alcohol abuse, substance abuse, violence, child abuse, child sexuality, self-harm, family harm, teen pregnancy, injury.
- Aug 10, 202645 min
Episode 132: Say It Ant So
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 StantonWritten by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, Don McEnery & Bob ShawiMDb Rating: 7.2Antz (1998)Directed by Eric Darnell, Lawrence Guterman & Tim JohnsonWritten by Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz & Paul WeitziMDB 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 war, sexual abuse, grooming, death
- Jul 27, 202652 min
Episode 131: Princes of the Universe
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 KnightWritten by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham, Alex Litvak & Michael FinchiMDb Rating: 7.1Masters of the Universe (1987)Directed by Gary GoddardWritten by David OdelliMDB Rating: 5.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of violence, death, injury
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