Episode 136: No Escape from Reality

This week we are comparing Rudderless (2014) and World's Greatest Dad (2009) - two explorations of grieving fathers connecting with their son's legacy through art.-----The Movies:Rudderless (2014)Directed by William H. MacyWritten by Casey Twenter, Jeff Robison & William H. MacyiMDb Rating: 7.4World’s Greatest Dad (2009)Directed by Bobcat GoldthwaitWritten by Bobcat GoldthwaitiMDB 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, suicide, gun violence, school shootings, violence, misogyny, self-inflicted injury, substance abuse.

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 MarshallWritten by Neil MarshalliMDb Rating: 7.2The Cave (2005)Directed by Bruce HuntWritten by Michael Steinberg & Tegan WestiMDB Rating: 5.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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.------The Movies:Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)Directed by Guillermo del ToroWritten by Guillermo del ToroiMDb Rating: 8.2Mirrormask (2005)Directed by Dave McKeanWritten by Dave McKean & Neil GaimaniMDB Rating: 6.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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.-----The Movies:How to Train Your Dragon (2010)Directed by Dean DeBlois & Chris SandersWritten by William Davies, Dean DeBlois & Chris SandersBased on the book by Cressida CowelliMDb Rating: 8.1Dragonheart (1996)Directed by Rob CohenWritten by Patrick Read Johnson & Charles Edward PogueiMDB Rating: 6.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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.-----The Movies:Boss Level (2020)Directed by Joe CarnahanWritten by Joe Carnahan, Chris Borey & Eddie BoreyiMDb Rating: 6.8ARQ (2016)Directed by Tony ElliottWritten by Tony ElliottiMDB Rating: 6.3-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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.-----The Movies:mid90s (2018)Directed by Jonah HillWritten by Jonah HilliMDb Rating: 7.4Skate Kitchen (2018)Directed by Crystal MoselleWritten by Crystal Moselle, Jen Silverman & Aslihan UnaldiiMDB 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 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)-----The Movies:A Bug’s Life (1998)Directed by John Lasseter & Andrew StantonWritten by John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft, Don McEnery & Bob ShawiMDb Rating: 7.2Antz (1998)Directed by Eric Darnell, Lawrence Guterman & Tim JohnsonWritten by Todd Alcott, Chris Weitz & Paul WeitziMDB Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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.-----The Movies:Masters of the Universe (2026)Directed by Travis KnightWritten by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee, Dave Callaham, Alex Litvak & Michael FinchiMDb Rating: 7.1Masters of the Universe (1987)Directed by Gary GoddardWritten by David OdelliMDB Rating: 5.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----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.-----The Movies:Misery (1990)Directed by Rob ReinerWritten by William GoldmanBased on the novel by Stephen KingiMDb Rating: 7.8Tusk (2014)Directed by Kevin SmithWritten by Kevin SmithiMDB Rating: 5.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of injury, death, mutilation, body horror, violence, gun violence, drug addiction