Episode 37: It's a Very Merry McCarthy Christmas

This week we are comparing Basic Instinct (1992) and Body of Evidence (1992) - two erotic thrillers about women who use sexuality to manipulate the people around them in the midst of a murder investigation.-----The Movies:Basic Instinct (1992)Directed by Paul VerhoevenWritten by Joe EszterhasiMDb Rating: 7.1Body of Evidence (1992)Directed by Uli EdelWritten by Brad MirmaniMDB Rating: 4.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of sex, violence, murder, death, manipulation, drug use, medical conditions, negative portrayals of LGBTQ+ individuals, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, sexual assault

This week we have a sequel to our 2022 Dune episode, comparing Dune: Part Two (2024) with the last 40 minutes of Dune (1984).-----The Movies:Dune: Part Two (2024)Directed by Denis VilleneuveWritten by Denis Villeneuve & Jon SpaihtsBased on the novel by Frank HerbertIMDb Rating: 8.8Dune (1984)Directed by David LynchWritten by David LynchBased on the novel by Frank HerbertiMDB Rating: 6.3-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, war, death, murder, negative discussions of religion

For this week's fun episode, we are comparing Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Minority Report (2002) - two films about corrupt businesses that are dependent on exploiting children, and the star employee who takes them down with the help of a kidnapped girl.-----The Movies:Monsters, Inc. (2001)Directed by Pete Docter, David Silverman & Lee UnkrichWritten by Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson, Pete Docter, Jill Culton, Jeff Pidgeon & Ralph EgglestonIMDb Rating: 8.1Minority Report (2002)Directed by Steven SpielbergWritten by Scott Frank & Jon CohenBased on the short story by Philip K. DickiMDB Rating: 7.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of murder, kidnapping, torture, abuse, and suicide.

We've got another in our Disney Remakes series this week with The Lion King (1994) and The Lion King (2019).-----The Movies:The Lion King (1994)Directed by Roger Allers & Rob MinkoffWritten by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts & Linda WoolvertonIMDb Rating: 8.5The Lion King (2019)Directed by Jon FavreauWritten by Jeff NathansoniMDB Rating: 6.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of death and violence

In our next installment of our Remakes series, we are comparing Mulan (1998) and Mulan (2020)-----The Movies:Mulan (1998)Directed by Tony Bancroft & Barry CookWritten by Robert D. San Souci, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders, Philip LaZebnik, Raymond Singer & Eugenia Bostwick-SingerBased on the poem by Guo MaoqianiMDb Rating: 8.2Mulan (2020)Directed by Niki CaroWritten by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth MartinBased on the poem by Guo MaoqianiMDB Rating: 5.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of war, violence, death, sexism and racism

For Valentine's Day, we are comparing two quite different adaptations of Jane Austen's Emma - Clueless (1995) and Emma. (2020), two films about a vain young woman with a penchant for getting involved in others' love lives.-----The Movies:Clueless (1995)Directed by Amy HeckerlingWritten by Amy HeckerlingInspired by “Emma” by Jane AusteniMDb Rating: 6.9Emma. (2020)Directed by Autumn de WildeWritten by Eleanor CattonBased on the novel by Jane AusteniMDB Rating: 6.7-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of illness, blood, death, and semi-incestual relationships

This week in our remakes series we are comparing Oldboy (2003) and Oldboy (2013). Warning: Discussions cover many disturbing and potentially triggering topics, and major spoilers for these films.-----The Movies:Oldboy (2003)Directed by Park Chan-wookWritten by Park Chan-wook, Joon-hyung Lim & Jo-yun HwangBased on the manga by Garon Tsuchiya & Nobuaki MinegishiiMDb Rating: 8.2Oldboy (2013)Directed by Spike LeeWritten by Mark ProtosevichiMDB Rating: 5.8-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of violence, gore, body horror, sexual assault, sexual abuse, grooming, trauma, child abuse, incest, death, suicide, torture, and gun violence.

This week we are comparing Howl's Moving Castle (2004) and Stardust (2007), two fantasty films based on novels with characters who fall in love during magical adventures together.-----The Movies:Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)Directed by Hayao MiyazakiWritten by Hayao MiyazakiBased on the novel by Diana Wynne JonesiMDb Rating: 8.2Stardust (2007)Directed by Matthew VaughanWritten by Matthew Vaughan & Jane GoldmanBased on the novel by Neil GaimaniMDB Rating: 7.6-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Mentions of violence and death

This week we are comparing Rain Man (1988) and The Wizard (1989), two films about brothers travelling together to Chicago and discovering that one of them has a special ability connected to an Autism Spectrum Disorder that can help them earn some money on their travels.-----The Movies:Rain Man (1988)Directed by Barry LevinsonWritten by Barry Morrow & Ron BassiMDb Rating: 8.0The Wizard (1989)Directed by Todd HollandWritten by David ChisholmiMDB Rating: 6.1-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content Warning:Discussions of sexualisation of minors, gambling addiction, child mortality, and treatment of people with mental disabilities and illnesses.

Happy Christmas! This week we are comparing two adaptations of a Dr. Seuss classic - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)-----The Movies:How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)Directed by Chuck Jones & Ben WashamWritten by Irv Spector & Bob OgleBased on the book by Dr. SeussiMDb Rating: 8.3How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)Directed by Ron HowardWritten by Jeffrey Price & Peter S. SeamanBased on the book by Dr. SeussiMDB Rating: 6.5-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Tumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podFacebook - @ItTakesTwoPodYoutube - @ittakestwonzOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz