It Takes Two

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 Washam Written by Irv Spector & Bob Ogle Based on the book by Dr. Seuss iMDb Rating: 8.3 How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Directed by...

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. Monroe Written by Rick Garman iMDb Rating: 6...

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 Spielberg Written by David Koepp & Michael Crichton Based on the novel by Michael Crichton iMDb Rating: 8.2 We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (19...

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 Columbus Written by John Hughes iMDb Rating: 7.7 Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) Directed by John Hughes Written by John H...

For this Hallowe'en episode, we have compared The Shining (1980) and The Amityville Horror (1979), two films about families moving in to locations where supernatural occurrences push the patriarch towards becoming an axe murderer! ----- The Movies: The Shining (1980) Directed by Stanley Kubrick Written by Stanley Kubrick & Diane Johnson Based on the novel by Stephen King The Amityville Horror...

For our first Spooktober episode of 2023, we are returning to our Remakes series with The Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead (2013) ----- The Movies: The Evil Dead (1981) Directed by Sam Raimi Written by Sam Raimi IMDb Rating: 7.4 Evil Dead (2013) Directed by Fede Alvarez Written by Fede Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues Based on the story by Sam Raimi IMDb Rating: 6.5 ----- Find us on: Discord - https://di...

This week, we are comparing Chasing Liberty (2004) and First Daughter (2004), two films about the teenage daughter of the US President trying to find some freedom and fall in love.-----The Movies: Chasing Liberty (2004) Directed by Andy CadiffWritten by Derek Guiley & David SchneidermanIMDb Rating: 6.1 First Daughter (2004) Directed by Forest WhitakerWritten by Jessica Bendinger, Kate Kondell...

This week we are comparing The Prestige (2006) and The Illusionist (2006), two films about magicians in the late 1800s who create illusions that may be too real. ----- The Movies: The Prestige (2006) Directed by Christopher Nolan Written by Christopher Nolan & Jonathan Nolan Based on the novel by Christopher Priest IMDb Rating: 8.5 The Illusionist (2006) Directed by Neil Burger Written by Neil...

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: 7.4 Mandy (2018) Directed by Panos CosmatosWritten by Panos Cosmatos & Aaron Stewart-AhnIMDb Rating:...

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: 7.5 The Wicker Man (2006) Directed by Neil LaButeWritten by Neil LaButeBased on the screenplay by Anthony S...

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: 6.7 Deep Imp...

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: 8.4 American Psycho (2000) Directed b...

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: 7.3 Super Mario Bros. (1993) Directed by An...

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: 7.2 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) Directed by Chris ColumbusWritten by Randi Mayem Singer...

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: 8.0 Perfect Blue (1997) Directed by Satoshi KonWritten by Sadayuki MuraiBased on the novel by...

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: 5.7 Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) Directed by S...

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: 7.1 Lockout (2012) Directed by James Mather &...

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...

For this week's fun episode, we are comparing two very different takes on The Odyssey - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and The Spongebob Squarepants Movie (2004)-----The Movies: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Directed by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenWritten by Ethan Coen & Joel CoenBased on the epic by HomerIMDb Rating: 7.7 The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) Directed by Stephen Hillenbu...

In this week's episode, we are comparing True Grit (2010) and The Old Way (2023), two westerns about young girls hunting their parent's killer with the help of an old gunslinger ---- Join us as we talk about revenge westerns, the role of race in casting decisions, the youngest Academy Award nominees and winners, weapons safety, Nicolas Cage’s career, and more! ----- The Movies: True Grit (2010) Di...

Join us for the first episode in our Remakes series, where we have compared Disney's live action Pinoccio remake to the original ----- The Movies: Pinocchio (1940) Directed by Norman Ferguson, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Jack Kinney, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts & Ben Sharpsteen Written by Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell, Joseph Sabo, Erdman & Aurelius Battaglia Based...

This week, we have compared 1917 (2019) and All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) - two films about young soldiers fighting on the western front during World War I and trying to survive. ----- The Movies: 1917 (2019) Directed by Sir Sam Mendes Written by Sir Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-Cairns IMDb Rating: 8.2 All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) Directed by Edward Berger Written by Edward Berg...

For Valentine's Day, we are comparing The Fault in Our Stars (2014) and Five Feet Apart (2019), two films about the tragic love stories of chronically ill teenagers. ----- The Movies: The Fault in Our Stars (2014) Directed by Josh Boone Written by Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber Based on the novel by John Green IMDb Rating: 7.7 Five Feet Apart (2019) Directed by Justin Baldoni Written by M...

This week we are comparing Get Out (2017) and Shrek 2 (2004), two films about men meeting their partner's parents for the first time and discovering they want to replace them with a white man. ----- The Movies: Get Out (2017) Directed by Jordan Peele Written by Jordan Peele IMDb Rating: 7.7 Shrek 2 (2004) Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury & Conrad Vernon Written by Andrew Adamson &...

For Penguin Awareness day, we have watched Surf's Up (2007) and Happy Feet (2006), two films about penguins who are a little different being unapologetically themselves. ----- The Movies: Surf’s Up (2007) Directed by Ash Brannon & Chris Buck Written by Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, Christopher Jenkins & Don Rhymer IMDb Rating: 6.7 Happy Feet (2006) Directed by George Miller, Judy Morris & W...