Episode 116: Remakes Vol. XIX - Miracle on 34th Street

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 SeatonWritten by George Seaton & Valentine DaviesiMDb Rating: 7.9Miracle on 34th Street (1994)Directed by Les MayfieldWritten by John HughesBased on the screenplay by George Seaton & Valentine DaviesiMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of war, alcoholism, mental illness

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 MooreWritten by Bob ClarkiMDb Rating: 7.1Black Christmas (2006)Directed by Glen MorganWritten by Glen MorganBased on the screenplay by Roy MooreiMDB Rating: 4.7Black Christmas (2019)Directed by Sophia TakalWritten by Sophia Takal & April WolfeBased on the screenplay by Roy MooreiMDB Rating: 3.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, murder, injury, rape, sexual assault, gore, cannibalism, incest, abuse

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 HarmonWritten by Pnenah GoldsteinBased on the book by Greg CoppaiMDb Rating: 7.5The Christmas Heart (2012)Directed by Gary YatesWritten by Michael HeatoniMDB Rating: 6.0-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, loss, injury, illness, organ donation, cancer, gambling, criminal activity

This week we are comparing The Running Man (1987) and The Running Man (2025) - two films about a man fighting for his life as a cog in the media machine.-----The Movies:The Running Man (1987)Directed by Paul Michael GlaserWritten by Steven E. de SouzaBased on the novel by Stephen KingiMDb Rating: 6.6The Running Man (2025)Directed by Edgar WrightWritten by Edgar Wright & Michael BacallBased on the novel by Stephen KingiMDB 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, murder, injury, illness, criminal activity, drug use, prostitution

This week we have a child-friendly episode comparing Coco (2017) and Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) - two films about children understanding death and learning about their families' stories.-----The Movies:Coco (2017)Directed by Adrian Molina & Lee UnkrichWritten by Lee Unkrich, Jason Katz, Matthew Aldrich & Adrian MolinaiMDb Rating: 8.4Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)Directed by Travis KnightWritten by Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes & Chris ButleriMDB Rating: 7.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, grief, funeral traditions

This Hallowe'en, we are covering a classic horror remake with Ring (1998) and The Ring (2002).-----The Movies:Ring (1998)Directed by Hideo NakataWritten by Hiroshi TakahashiBased on the novel by Kôji SuzukiiMDb Rating: 7.2The Ring (2002)Directed by Gore VerbinskiWritten by Ehren KrugeriMDB Rating: 7.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, violence, suicide, mental illness, neglect, murder, rape, disturbing images and content

This week we are comparing three movies based on Disney's Haunted Mansion theme park attraction - Haunted Mansion (2023), Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021) and The Haunted Mansion (2003)-----The Movies:Haunted Mansion (2023)Directed by Justin SimienWritten by Katie DippoldiMDb Rating: 6.0Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021)Directed by Kirk R. ThatcherWritten by Bill Barretta, Kirk R. Thatcher, Kelly Younger & Jim LewisiMDB Rating: 6.3The Haunted Mansion (2003)Directed by Rob MinkoffWritten by David BerenbaumiMDB Rating: 5.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death, suicide, grief.

Join us this week as we compare Olympus Has Fallen (2013) and White House Down (2013) - two films about attacks on the White House and one man's mission to save the President.-----The Movies:Olympus Has Fallen (2013)Directed by Antoine FuquaWritten by Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin BenediktiMDb Rating: 6.5White House Down (2013)Directed by Roland EmmerichWritten by James VanderbiltiMDB Rating: 6.3-----Vote for pīwauwau/rock wren for Bird of the Year 2025 at birdoftheyear.org.nz-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, death, gun violence, terrorism, drug use.

This week we are comparing Bullet Train (2022) and Fight or Flight (2024), two films about multiple trained assassins encountering each other in confined modes of transport.-----The Movies:Bullet Train (2022)Directed by David LeitchWritten by Zak OlkewiczBased on the novel by Kôtarô IsakaiMDb Rating: 7.3Fight or Flight (2024)Directed by James MadiganWritten by Brooks McLaren & D.J. CotronaiMDB Rating: 6.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of murder, violence, death, gun violence, grooming, drug use, poison.

This week we are comparing Dead Poets Society (1989) and Mona Lisa Smile (2003) - two films about inspiring teachers touching the lives of their students.-----The Movies:Dead Poets Society (1989)Directed by Peter WeirWritten by Tom SchulmaniMDb Rating: 8.1Mona Lisa Smile (2003)Directed by Mike NewellWritten by Lawrence Konner & Mark RosenthaliMDB Rating: 6.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of suicide, death, societal pressures, abusive family situations, pornography, consent.