Two Takes on Film

The one where we start transitioning away from summer and into Fall. We chat about back to school, pumpkin flavored things, football season, and potential Oscar contenders that are yet to come this year. We also give you a preview of a little October Horror Movie Tournament we have in the works. Of course we also review two new movies, Prey and Bodies Bodies Bodies. What is your favorite part abou...

The one where we let Buzzfeed tell us our greatest fears…by way of making a sandwich. This is also the one where we review our next two films, Bullet Train and Vengeance. Have you seen either of these movies? Do you like sandwiches? What’s your greatest fear? Let us know! Recorded on August 11, 2022. Episode Timeline: 0:00-18:23-Quiz Time 18:23-40:31-Bullet Train Review 40:31-56:06-Vengeance Revie...

The one where we talk about summer, forest fires, and Jordan Bates. We also celebrate the incredible, continued success of Everything Everywhere All at Once, as it becomes A24’s highest grossing film! This is also the one where we review our next two new releases, Nope and The Gray Man. Enjoy! Recorded on August 2, 2022. Episode Timeline: 0:00-21:34-Summer weather, A24, and catching up 21:34-44:22...

The one that’s all about Chris Hemsworth! After taking a week off due to some technical difficulties, we’re back with a Chris Hemsworth double feature. We start the episode by chatting about some famous Hollywood siblings, and then dive into giving you our thoughts on Thor: Love and Thunder, and Spiderhead, which is directed by a certain director who made a certain movie that we’ve been talking ab...

The one where we celebrate another box office success, Minions: The Rise of Gru. We also talk about the #Gentleminions trend that is taking the world…or at least, some movie theaters by storm. This is also the episode where we take a little break from our sunshiny Summer movies to bring you some creepy horror films, Watcher and Crimes of the Future. PLEASE let us know if you’ve seen Crimes of the...

The one where we, once again, celebrate Top Gun: Maverick and its incredible box office success! This is also the one where we give you our thoughts on 2 new releases, Elvis and The Black Phone (directed by our best friend, Scott Derrickson). What has been your favorite Summer Blockbuster so far? Let us know! Recorded on June 30, 2022. Episode Timeline: 0:00-12:05- Have you heard about Top Gun: Ma...

The one where we try to find some “happy” in the midst of this dark season. With stories about Mr. Happy Face, Succession, and a proposal, we hope that you start the episode with a giggle. We also return to our normal episode structure and give you our thoughts on two of the newest releases, Lightyear and Jurassic World Dominion. Enjoy! Recorded on June 27, 2022. Episode Timeline: 0:00-10:06- Happ...

The one where we have the winner of the 2nd Annual Two Takes on Film Oscar Ballot Competition on, Andrew Rineman! We spend some time getting to know Andrew, hearing about his love for movies, and quizzing him on his Oscar winning movie knowledge. After we grill him, we each review the Best Picture winning films from the years we were born: Dances with Wolves, The English Patient, and Titanic. What...

The one where we talk about all things Tom Cruise! Wyatt gets quizzed on his Tom Cruise knowledge, and then we get into reviewing Tom’s latest film, Top Gun: Maverick. Have you seen it yet? Let us know what YOU thought! Recorded on May 30, 2022. Episode Timeline: 0:00-24:28-All About Tom Cruise 24:28-1:11:00-Top Gun: Maverick Review

The one where Wyatt goes on a work trip and Heather tackles the review with a special guest! This week Heather is joined by Noelle, a friend of the pod and fellow woman, to review the new Alex Garland film, Men. There’s get to know you questions, there's discussion about the grotesque, and questions about Hollywood's portrayal of the female experience. You surely won’t want to miss this one! Recor...

The one where we debate our friends! In this week’s episode, we welcome two of our buds to the podcast, Parker and Zach & we ask them all about their thoughts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. There is conflict, there is emotion, there is passion, and we hope that you enjoy listening to every bit of it! Fair warning, this is a spoiler FILLED episode, so, don’t listen if you haven...

The one where we play Superhero Mad Libs to celebrate Dr. Strange being released this week. This is also the one where we tell you about some of the things that we’ve been watching the past couple of months including: American Crime Story (Season 3), Father Stu, The Girl from Plainville, Fresh, and Jarrod Carmichael: Rothaniel. Heather also gives a quick shout out to another couple of classics, Br...

The one where we talk about Netflix, their Q1 losses, and their threats to crack down on password sharing. This is also the one where we review our next 2 new releases, The Northman and the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Take a listen & then let us know which Nicholas Cage movie is your favorite! Recorded on April 25, 2022. Episode Timeline 0:00-17:31-Netflix talk 17:31-34:13-The Northma...

The one where we honor the passing of another great comedian, where we talk about our strategies for making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and where Wyatt helps Heather figure out if she has allergies…or depression. This is also the one where we review our next two films, Ambulance and Everything Everywhere All at Once, one of which was an absolute slam dunk. Listen to find out more! Recorded...

The one where we’ve recovered from The Oscars & are jumping back into our normal rhythm! We start by recapping some of the headlines from Hollywood this past week, including Will Smith’s resignation from The Academy, Bruce Willis’ departure from Acting, and Kanye’s last minute withdrawal from Coachella. We also each include a personal update, both of which are very “emotional.” We, of course,...

The one where we celebrate a couple of important birthdays…one of which is our own! We also share a bit more about what you can expect from us later this month as we celebrate the 94th Annual Academy Awards. This is also the one where we review our next two films, the highly anticipated film, The Batman, and the Oscar nominated film, Drive My Car. We hope you enjoy! Episode Timeline: 0:00-20:25-Bi...

The one where we play a game of “Before and After,” we give each other the smashed together description of two movies & we have to determine their titles! This is also the one where we just brain dump our thoughts on all that we’ve been watching lately. Topics include: Marry Me, I Want You Back, Love is Blind, Euphoria, Death on the Nile, Jackass Forever, Dog, Ozark and Inventing Anna. WOW. Don’t...

The one where we celebrate “2’sDay” by listing 22 movies with 2/Two in their titles, and by Wyatt quizzing Heather (spoiler alert, Heather does very badly). This is also the one where we review two more of the Oscar nominated Documentary Feature Films, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), and Attica. We hope you enjoy! Recorded on February 24, 2o22. Episode Timeline:...

The one where we reflect on Valentine’s Day, talk about how we eat a Fun Dip, and chat about some of our favorite Rom Com’s (we also take a Rom Com quiz, so play along with us while you listen!). This is also the one where we review 2 films that left us feeling a little, meh. Take a listen to find out why! Recorded on February 16, 2022. Episode Timeline: 0:00-26:21-All about the Rom Com 26:22-45:3...

The one where we celebrate 10 years of Netflix originals by giving Wyatt a quiz on Netflix show descriptions! This is also the one where we review 2 very emotional films, Swan Song and C’mon C’mon. Make sure to listen to see if either of us cry on the air! Recorded on February 6, 2022. Episode Timeline: 0:00-19:40-Netflix celebration 19:41-39:21-Swan Song Review 39:22-1:07:12-C’mon C’mon Review

The one where we celebrate the great success of Encanto’s music, where we talk about Disney Executives' failure to give the people what they want, and where we reminisce on some of our all time favorite Disney songs. This is also the one where we review our next two movies, both of which happen to be International films, Flee and Parallel Mothers. What’s your favorite Disney song? Recorded on Febr...

Surprise! In this episode, we’re kicking off Season 3! And if you’ve been a long time listener of the pod, you may be thinking to yourself, “Wow! Season 3 already?!” and yeah, we are just as surprised as you are. We give you some background as to why we’re formatting our episodes this way, and invite you to join us for Season 3 which will run through the year of 2022. We also fill you in on some p...

The one where we kick off the new year by reflecting on last year! In a little twist on the classic top & bottom films of the year, we present to you, our Overrated & Underrated movies of 2021. In this episode, we each pick 5 films to highlight from the year and tell you whether we thought they were overrated & have been given too much praise, or whether they are underrated hidden gems...

The one where we recap our Christmas’, where we preview our next episode, and where we mourn the loss of another great Hollywood presence. This is also the one where we review our next two movies, The Matrix: Resurrections and Don’t Look Up, one of which includes a small rant from Wyatt. Surprise, surprise. Enjoy! Episode timeline for the week: 0:00-26:35-Christmas catch up, New Years preview, Hol...

The one where we celebrate 1 year of recording together, where we talk about Christmas traditions and gift giving, and where we give you one MEGA episode of reviews with Spider-Man: No Way Home, West Side Story, and Nightmare Alley. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays from Heather and Wyatt!! Episode timeline for the week: 0:00-16:56: Christmas chat 16:56-40:38: Spider-Man: No Way Home Review 40:38-1:09:16:...