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.

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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

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Content Warning: Discussions of gore, violence, death, injury, accident, mutation, parasites, child death.

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.

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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

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Content Warning: Discussions of illness, death, child endangerment, abuse, war, gun violence

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.

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The Movies:

How 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

Dragonheart (1996)

Directed by Rob Cohen

Written by Patrick Read Johnson & Charles Edward Pogue

iMDB Rating: 6.4

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Content Warning: Mentions of war, injury and death.

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.

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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

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Content Warning: Mentions of death, violence, injury

This week we are comparing mid90s (2018) and Skate Kitchen (2018) - two coming-of-age films about young people finding their way through skateboarding.

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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

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Content Warning: Discussions of alcohol abuse, substance abuse, violence, child abuse, child sexuality, self-harm, family harm, teen pregnancy, injury.

This week we are comparing classic twin films A Bug's Life (1998) and Antz (1998)

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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 Rating: 6.5

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Content Warning: Mentions of war, sexual abuse, grooming, death

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.

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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 (1987)

Directed by Gary Goddard

Written by David Odell

iMDB Rating: 5.4

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Content Warning: Discussions of violence, death, injury

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.

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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

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Content Warning: Discussions of injury, death, mutilation, body horror, violence, gun violence, drug addiction

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.

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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 Nichols

Written by Elaine May

Based on the play by Jean Poiret

iMDB Rating: 7.3

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Content Warning: Discussions of homophobia, prostitution, underage sex, racism, transphobia, abortion rights, death