Episode 122: Remakes Vol. XX - Disney's Peter Pan

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 KinneyWritten by Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler, Joe Rinaldi, Milt Banta, Ralph Wright, William Cottrell & Don ChristensenBased on the play by J.M. BarrieiMDb Rating: 7.3Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)Directed by David LoweryWritten by David Lowery & Toby HalbrooksBased on the play by J.M. BarrieiMDB Rating: 4.4-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of racial stereotypes, slurs, violence, kidnapping.

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 CooglerWritten by Ryan CoogleriMDb Rating: 7.5From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)Directed by Robert RodriguezWritten by Robert Kurtzman & Quentin TarantinoiMDB Rating: 7.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Discussions of death, violence, racism, cultural appropriation, child mortality, organised crime

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 RanftWritten by John Lasseter, Joe Ranft, Jorgen Klubien, Dan Fogelman, Kiel & Phil LoriniMDb Rating: 7.3Doc Hollywood (1991)Directed by Michael Caton-JonesWritten by Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Daniel Pyne & Laurian LeggettBased on the book by Neil B. ShulmaniMDB 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, injury, illness, sexual themes

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. HoganWritten by Ron BassiMDb Rating: 6.4Made of Honor (2008)Directed by Paul WeilandWritten by Adam Sztykiel; Deborah Kaplan & Harry ElfontiMDB Rating: 5.9-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of violence, injury, unhealthy relationships

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 JohnstonWritten by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, Jim Strain & Chris Van AllsburgBased on the book by Chris Van AllsburgiMDb Rating: 7.1Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)Directed by Jon FavreauWritten by David Koepp & John KampsBased on the book by Chris Van AllsburgiMDB 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, divorce, injury, insect bites, childhood trauma

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 StillerWritten by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux & Etan CoheniMDb Rating: 7.1Anaconda (2025)Directed by Tom GormicanWritten by Tom Gormican & Kevin EttenBased on the screenplay by Hans Bauer, Jim Cash & Jack Epps Jr.iMDB Rating: 6.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzBluesky - @ittakestwoOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning: Mentions of death, injury, animal attacks, explosives, war, racism, blackface, yellowface, and problematic themes.

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