It Takes Two

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 Marshall Written by Neil Marshall iMDb Rating: 7.2 The Cave (2005) Directed by Bruce Hunt Written by Michael Steinberg & Tegan West iMDB Rating: 5.2 ----- Find us on: Discor...

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 Toro Written by Guillermo del Toro iMDb Rating: 8.2 Mirrormask (2005) Directed by Dave McKean Written by Dave McKean & Neil Gaiman iMDB Rating: 6.7 ----- Find us...

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: H ow to Train Your Dragon (2010) Directed by Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders Written by William Davies, Dean DeBlois & Chris Sanders Based on the book by Cressida Cowell iMDb Rating: 8.1 Drag...

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 Carnahan Written by Joe Carnahan, Chris Borey & Eddie Borey iMDb Rating: 6.8 ARQ (2016) Directed by Tony Elliott Written by Tony Elliott iMDB Rating: 6.3 ----- Find us on: Discord - https://discord.g...

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 Hill Written by Jonah Hill iMDb Rating: 7.4 Skate Kitchen (2018) Directed by Crystal Moselle Written by Crystal Moselle, Jen Silverman & Aslihan Unaldi iMDB Rating: 6.8 ----- Find us on: Discord...

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 Stanton Written by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, Don McEnery & Bob Shaw iMDb Rating: 7.2 Antz (1998) Directed by Eric Darnell, Lawrence Guterman & Tim Johnson Written by Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz iMDB Rati...

Join us for a special bonus episode celebrating 5 years of It Takes Two. We're reflecting on our favourite and least favourite films and episodes, how the show has developed over time, and what kinds of movies we have covered.

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 Knight Written by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham, Alex Litvak & Michael Finch iMDb Rating: 7.1 Masters of the Universe (1...

This week we are comparing Misery (1990) and Tusk (2014) - two films about men held captive by obsessed people who will go to any length to keep them there. ----- The Movies: Misery (1990) Directed by Rob Reiner Written by William Goldman Based on the novel by Stephen King iMDb Rating: 7.8 Tusk (2014) Directed by Kevin Smith Written by Kevin Smith iMDB Rating: 5.4 ----- Find us on: Discord - https...

This week we are comparing La Cage aux Folles (1978) and The Birdcage (1996) - Two films about a gay couple hiding who they are for the sake of their son's future. ----- The Movies: La Cage aux Folles (1978) Directed by Édouard Molinaro Written by Francis Veber, Édouard Molinaro, Marcello Danon & Jean Poiret Based on the play by Jean Poiret iMDb Rating: 7.2 The Birdcage (1996) Directed by Mike...

This week we are comparing Heavenly Creatures (1994) and Don't Deliver Us From Evil (1971) - two films about obsessively close friendships leading to disasterous results. ----- The Movies: Heavenly Creatures (1994) Directed by Peter Jackson Written by Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh iMDb Rating: 7.2 Don’t Deliver Us From Evil (1971) Directed by Joël Séria Written by Joël Séria iMDB Rating: 6.6 ----...

This week we are comparing A Single Man (2009) and Good Grief (2023), two films about gay men processing their grief over the death of a long-term partner. ----- The Movies: A Single Man (2009) Directed by Tom Ford Written by Tom Ford & David Scearce Based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood iMDb Rating: 7.5 Good Grief (2023) Directed by Dan Levy Written by Dan Levy iMDB Rating: 6.4 ----- Fi...

This week we are comparing Point Break (1991) and The Fast and the Furious (2001) - two films about law enforcment agents developing a bond with the thrill-seeking criminals they are hunting. ----- The Movies: Point Break (1991) Directed by Kathryn Bigelow Written by Rick King & W. Peter Iliff iMDb Rating: 7.3 The Fast and the Furious (2001) Directed by Rob Cohen Written by Gary Scott Thompson...

This week we have a fun episode comparing Stargate (1994) and Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) - two films about ancient language experts discovering a lost civilisation ----- ----- The Movies: Stargate (1994) Directed by Roland Emmerich Written by Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich iMDb Rating: 7.0 Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) Directed by Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise Written by Kirk Wise, Ga...

This week we are comparing Project Hail Mary (2026) and Spaceman (2024) - two films about solo human explorers in space discovering something unexpected. ----- The Movies: Project Hail Mary (2026) Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Written by Drew Goddard Based on the novel by Andy Weir iMDb Rating: 8.5 Spaceman (2024) Directed by Johan Renck Written by Colby Day Based on the novel by...

This week we are comparing Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Alice in Wonderland (2010) - two takes on the same fantastical tale. ----- The Movies: Alice in Wonderland (1951) Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske & Jack Kinney Written by Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Bill Peet, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, William Cottrell, Dick Kelsey, Joe Grant, Dick Huemer, Del Co...

This week, we return to our remakes series with Peter Pan (1953) and Peter Pan & Wendy (2023). ----- The Movies: Peter Pan (1953) Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske & Jack Kinney Written by Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright, William Cottrell & Don Christensen Based on the play by J.M. Barrie iMDb Rating:...

This week, we are comparing Sinners (2025) and From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - two films about less than law-abiding brothers encountering vampires at a club. ----- The Movies: Sinners (2025) Directed by Ryan Coogler Written by Ryan Coogler iMDb Rating: 7.5 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Directed by Robert Rodriguez Written by Robert Kurtzman & Quentin Tarantino iMDB Rating: 7.2 ----- Find us on: Dis...

In this fun episode, we are comparing Cars (2006) and Doc Hollywood (1991) - two films about cocky young guys who make an unexpected stop on their way to California. ----- The Movies: Cars (2006) Directed by John Lasseter & Joe Ranft Written by John Lasseter, Joe Ranft, Jorgen Klubien, Dan Fogelman, Kiel & Phil Lorin iMDb Rating: 7.3 Doc Hollywood (1991) Directed by Michael Caton-Jones Wri...

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. Hogan Written by Ron Bass iMDb Rating: 6.4 Made of Honor (2008) Directed by Paul Weiland Written by Adam Sztykiel; Deborah Kaplan &...

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 Johnston Written by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, Jim Strain & Chris Van Allsburg Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg iMDb Rating: 7.1 Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) Directed by Jon Favreau Written...

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 Stiller Written by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux & Etan Cohen iMDb Rating: 7.1 Anaconda (2025) Directed by Tom Gormican Written by Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten Based on the screenplay by Hans Bauer, Jim Cas...

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 Seaton Written by George Seaton & Valentine Davies iMDb Rating: 7.9 Miracle on 34th Street (1994) Directed by Les Mayfield Written by John Hughes Based on the screenplay by George Seaton &am...

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 Moore Written by Bob Clark iMDb Rating: 7.1 Black Christmas (2006) Directed by Glen Morgan Written by Glen Morgan Based on the screenplay by Roy Moore iMDB Rating: 4.7 Black Christmas (2019) Directed b...

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 Harmon Written by Pnenah Goldstein Based on the book by Greg Coppa iMDb Rating: 7.5 The Christmas Heart (2012) Directe...