Cinema Double Takes
By Cinema Double Takes
Podcast where two movies are paired together in unexpected ways to make some head turning double features.
Cinema Double TakesDec 03, 2021
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Fragrant Films: Scent Of A Woman & Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer
These films sure are fragrant. In this episode we are discussing ‘Scent of a Woman’ and ‘Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.’ Full spoilers ahead! Scent of a Woman discussion starts 1:04, Perfume discussion starts 29:30, Next episode recommendation starts 1:02:09
May 05, 202401:04:29
Realism: Real Life & Cha Cha Real Smooth
This episode gets real! We are discussing ‘Real Life’ and ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth.’ Full spoilers ahead! Real Life discussion starts 00:52, Cha Cha Real Smooth Discussion starts 28:08, Next episode recommendation starts 58:38
Apr 13, 202451:34
Got The Zoomies: Speed Racer & Redline
These movies are full of high octane anime racing! We are discussing ‘Speed Racer’ and ‘Redline.’ Full spoilers ahead! Speed Racer discussion starts 00:40, Redline discussion starts 31:50, Next episode recommendation starts 58:50
Apr 03, 202401:00:08
Appropriation: Malibu’s Most Wanted & Havoc
Cultural appropriation double feature. In this episode we are discussing ‘Malibu’s Most Wanted’ and ‘Havoc.’ Full spoilers ahead! Malibu’s Most Wanted discussion starts 1:15, Havoc discussion starts 27:38, Next episode recommendation starts 54:29
Mar 16, 202457:38
IYKYK: Click & Funny Games
If you know, you know…in this episode we are discussing ‘Click’ and ‘Funny Games.’ Full spoilers ahead! Click discussion starts 1:05, Funny Games discussion starts 29:35, Next episode recommendation starts 1:05:50
Mar 02, 202401:08:50
Unconventional Love Stories: Sanctuary & Gone Girl
These relationships are far from normal. In this episode we are discussing ‘Sanctuary’ and ‘Gone Girl.’ Full spoilers ahead! Sanctuary discussion starts 00:55, Gone Girl discussion starts 29:22, Next episode recommendation starts 1:01:48
Feb 19, 202401:06:27
Terror At Sea: Ghost Ship & Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
We are venturing out into international waters, and things are getting scary. In this episode we are discussing ‘Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked’ and ‘Ghost Ship’. Full spoilers ahead! Chipwrecked discussion starts 00:46, Ghost Ship discussion starts 25:38, Next episode recommendation starts 52:30
Feb 03, 202454:27
Court Is In Session: The Firm & Anatomy Of A Fall
We are going to court this episode with two legal films that couldn’t be more different. We are discussing Anatomy Of A Fall and The Firm. Full spoilers ahead! Anatomy Of A Fall discussion starts 00:52, The Firm discussion starts 31:28, Next episode recommendation starts 57:44
Jan 21, 202459:52
The Double Takes Awards
Another year down and for the first time ever we having a look back at the Double Takes movies we watched in the year! We have plenty of movies to celebrate, and a few that really let us down. A look back before we move forward! Next episode recommendation 1:31:49
Jan 07, 202401:32:37
Christmas Mysteries: Tokyo Godfathers & Black Christmas
Christmas is looking pretty mysterious this year. In this episode we are discussing ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ and ‘Black Christmas.’ Full spoilers ahead! Tokyo Godfathers discussion starts 00:36, Black Christmas discussion starts 24:21, Next episode recommendation starts 1:00:17
Dec 16, 202301:01:35
Cold Evans: Snowpiercer & Sunshine
Whether he’s on a train or in space, Chris Evans is a cold boy in these films. We are discussing ‘Snowpiercer’ and ‘Sunshine.’ Full spoilers ahead! Snowpiercer discussion starts 00:46, Sunshine discussion starts 25:54, Next episode recommendation starts 52:01
Dec 02, 202353:09
Trouble In The Kitchen: Boiling Point & The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Dinner can be a stressful occasion, it certainly is in these movies. We are discussing ‘Boiling Point’ and ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.’ Full spoilers ahead! Boiling Point discussion starts 1:13, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre discussion starts 31:15, Next episode recommendation starts 1:19:29
Nov 18, 202301:20:53
Did You See The Basketball?: Another Round & Past Lives
These movies both have basketballs in them, but aren’t at all about playing it. We are discussing ‘Another Round’ and ‘Past Lives.’ Full Spoilers ahead! Another Round discussion starts 00:46, Past Lives discussion starts 34:21, Next Episode recommendation starts 1:05:38
Nov 04, 202301:07:27
International Ghosts: Kwaidan & The Orphanage
Last Halloween we gave you vampires from around the globe, now it’s time for a few ghosts to get their spotlight. This episode we are discussing ‘Kwaidan’ and ‘The Orphanage.’ Full spoilers ahead! Kwaidan discussion starts 1:00, The Orphanage discussion starts 30:56, Next episode recommendation starts 57:55
Oct 20, 202301:01:00
King’s Queens: Carrie (1976) & Misery
It’s officially October again and we are starting the month off right with some classic Stephen King movies with iconic female leads. We are discussing ‘Carrie’ and ‘Misery.’ Full spoilers ahead! Carrie discussion starts 1:04, Misery discussion starts 34:43, Next episode recommendation starts 1:04:30
Oct 07, 202301:05:49
Making Movies Is Hard: Ed Wood & American Movie
In this episode we are discussing two films about struggling filmmakers, ‘Ed Wood’ and ‘American Movie.’ Full spoilers ahead! Ed Wood discussion starts 1:31, American Movie discussion starts 38:11, Next episode recommendation starts 1:11:23
Sep 26, 202301:12:36
Cinema Triple Takes Pt. 2: The Before Trilogy
This episode we are covering another famous trilogy, the Before Trilogy. Full spoilers ahead! Before Sunrise discussion starts 1:56, Before Sunset discussion starts 23:56, Before Midnight discussion starts 47:19, Next episode recommendation starts 1:20:12
Sep 09, 202301:22:21
Cinema Triple Takes: The Vengeance Trilogy
The return of the triple feature! In celebration of Oldboy’s theatrical rerelease, we are discussing Park Chan-Wook’s Vengeance Trilogy. Full spoilers ahead! Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance discussion starts 1:06, Oldboy discussion starts 27:01, Lady Vengeance discussion starts 47:57, Next episode recommendation starts 1:09:06
Aug 25, 202301:10:17
Classic Films Confessional: Lawrence Of Arabia & La Haine
50 episodes in and we are ashamed to admit we’ve never see these iconic films. In this episode we are discussing ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ and ‘La Haine.’ Full spoilers ahead! Lawrence of Arabia discussion starts 1:30, La Haine discussion starts 41:19, Next episode recommendation starts 1:07:50
Aug 11, 202301:09:36
Maybe Stick To Acting: Lost River & Nothing But Trouble
These movies were the first and currently only films directed by the actors Ryan Gosling and Dan Aykroyd, and they were not received well. We are discussing ‘Lost River’ and ‘Nothing But Trouble.’ Full spoilers ahead! Lost River discussion starts 1:10, Nothing But Trouble discussion starts 31:38, Next episode recommendation starts 1:12:55
Jul 29, 202301:16:05
Birthday Blues: All My Friends Hate Me & The Game
These birthdays are filled with paranoia and sinister surprises. In this episode we are discussing ‘All My Friends Hate Me’ and ‘The Game.’ Full spoilers ahead! All My Friends Hate Me discussion starts 00:45, The Game discussion starts 34:18, Next episode recommendation starts 1:14:30
Jul 15, 202301:15:49
X-Rated Episode: Greetings & Fritz The Cat
This episode we are discussing two historical X Rated movies. The first ever X rated movie, Greetings, and the first ever animated X rated movie, Fritz The Cat. Full spoilers ahead! Greetings discussion starts 1:10, Fritz The Cat discussion starts 35:55, Next episode recommendation starts 1:07:10
Jul 01, 202301:08:07
The Successes and Failures of 2006: Southland Tales & Babel
Both of these 2006 films were ambitious, one was a financial success and the other was a disaster. We are discussing ‘Southland Tales’ and ‘Babel.’ Full spoilers ahead! Southland Tales discussion starts 00:32, Babel discussion starts 41:37, Next episode recommendation starts 1:16:20
Jun 16, 202301:17:35
California Dreaming: Inland Empire & Babylon
The Hollywood dream machine is on full display in two very different ways. We are discussing ‘Inland Empire’ and ‘Babylon.’ Full spoilers ahead! Inland Empire discussion starts 1:00, Babylon discussion starts 37:51, Next episode recommendation starts 1:25:48
Jun 02, 202301:27:47
Cure-ious Movies: A Cure For Wellness & Cure (1997)
These movies got the cure! In this episode we are discussing’A Cure For Wellness’ and ‘Cure (1997).’ Full spoilers ahead! A Cure For Wellness discussion starts 00:45, Cure discussion starts 41:11, next episode recommendation starts 1:11:22
May 20, 202301:13:28
Saving the World Like It’s 2003: Daredevil & Hulk
For better or worse they don’t make them like they used to. We are discussing two superhero movies from twenty years ago, ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Hulk.’ Full spoilers ahead! Daredevil discussion starts 1:55, Hulk discussion starts 41:06, Next episode recommendation starts 1:16:29
May 05, 202301:17:14
Grizzly Episode: Grizzly Man & The Wicker Man (2006)
Things get grizzly this episode as we discuss‘Grizzly Man’ and ‘The Wicker Man (2006).’ Full spoilers ahead! Grizzly Man discussion starts 00:47, The Wicker Man discussion starts 36:48, Next episode recommendation starts 1:28:58
Apr 22, 202301:30:31
Home From LA: Red Rocket & Freddy Got Fingered
In this episode, two awful dudes return home from LA after failing to succeed. We are discussing ‘Red Rocket’ and ‘Freddy Got Fingered.’ Full spoilers ahead! Red Rocket discussion starts 00:38, Freddy Got Fingered discussion starts 38:17, Next episode recommendation starts 1:20:10
Apr 08, 202301:21:38
40 for 40: Ishtar & Tales From Earthsea
It’s episode 40 and we are here to discuss two movies with 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, ‘Ishtar’ and ‘Tales From Earthsea.’ Full spoilers ahead! Ishtar discussion starts 1:12, Tales From Earthsea discussion starts 28:59, Next episode recommendation starts 59:20
Mar 25, 202301:00:32
For Your Consideration: Aftersun & Terrifier 2
These movies went for the gold!..but they missed it. This episode were are discussing two movies that campaigned for Best Picture but didn’t get the nomination, ‘Aftersun’ and ‘Terrifier 2.’ Full Spoilers ahead! Aftersun discussion starts 1:08, Terrifier 2 discussion starts 41:12, Next episode recommendation starts 1:16:40
Mar 11, 202301:19:35
Feel The Burn: Burn After Reading & Burning
These movies are on fire! This week we are feeling the heat with ‘Burn After Reading’ and ‘Burning.’ Full spoilers ahead! Burn After Reading discussion starts 00:40, Burning discussion starts 28:09, Next episode recommendation starts 1:00:38
Feb 25, 202301:05:20
Down By The Bay: Ambulance & ‘Pain & Gain’
One of us is here to show Michael Bay some love and the other is completely baffled. In this episode we are discussing ‘Ambulance’ and ‘Pain & Gain.’ Full spoilers ahead! Ambulance discussion starts 00:47, Pain & Gain discussion starts 31:05, Next episode recommendation starts 1:13:20
Feb 10, 202301:14:16
I See You: Watcher & Perfect Blue
Always remember to close your blinds. In this episode we are discussing two stalkerific movies, ‘Watcher’ and ‘Perfect Blue.’ Full spoilers ahead! Watcher discussion starts 00:53, Perfect Blue discussion starts 23:19, Next episode recommendation starts 55:18
Jan 28, 202356:31
Hell: All Quiet On The Western Front (2022) & Come And See
War sucks, and these movie make sure you know it. We are discussing ‘All Quiet On The Western Front (2022)’ and ‘Come and See.’ Full spoilers ahead! All Quiet discussion starts 1:20, Come and See discussion starts 32:24, Next episode recommendation starts 1:14:05
Jan 14, 202301:15:19
Bloody Dannys: There Will Be Blood & Blood Diamond
This episode features two guys named Daniel and they both have blood on their hands. We are discussing ‘There Will Be Blood’ and ‘Blood Diamond.’ Full spoilers ahead! There Will Be Blood discussion starts 00:40, Blood Diamond discussion starts 43:16, Next episode recommendation starts 1:18:00
Jan 01, 202301:19:28
A Lonely Christmas: Home Alone & Eyes Wide Shut
This episode is about being lonely on Christmas, in two very different ways. We are discussing ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Eyes Wide Shut.’ Full spoilers ahead! Home alone discussion starts 00:50, Eyes Wide Shut discussion starts 31:34, Next episode recommendation starts 1:13:28
Dec 17, 202201:14:14
Drunk Masters: The Master & Drunken Master
Get hammered and maybe learn a few things. This episode we are discussing “The Master” and “Drunken Master.” Full spoilers ahead! Drunken Master discussion starts 00:50, The Master discussion starts 33:34, Next episode recommendation starts 1:15:04
Dec 03, 202201:16:20
eXXXtRRReme Action!: xXx & RRR
This episode is filled with maXXXimum action and RRRighteous heroes, as we discuss xXx and RRR. Full spoilers ahead! xXx discussion starts 1:00, RRR discussion starts 33:33, Next episode recommendation starts 1:15:18
Nov 18, 202201:16:32
The Monster Mash: Universal Monsters Ranked!
Cinema Double Takes Halloween Special! We are ranking 8 classic Universal Monster movies from worst to best. Full spoilers ahead! Next episode recommendation starts 1:26:22
Oct 31, 202201:28:54
International Vampires: Let The Right One In & A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
October is here and we are kicking it off with vampires from different parts of the world. We are discussing ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night’ and ‘Let The Right One In.’ Full spoilers ahead! A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night discussion starts 00:54, Let The Right One In discussion starts 31:56, Next episode recommendation starts 1:08:18
Oct 08, 202201:10:06
Field Day: A Field in England & Garfield
It’s field day! In this episode we discuss ‘A Field in England’ and ‘Garfield.’ Full spoilers ahead! Garfield discussion starts 00:57, A Field in England discussion starts 33:56, Next episode recommendation starts 1:07:28
Sep 24, 202201:08:56
After School Special: The Edge of Seventeen & Bully (2001)
Get ready to go back to school or ditch it because in this episode we are discussing ‘The Edge of Seventeen’ and ‘Bully (2001).’ Full Spoilers ahead! The Edge of Seventeen discussion starts 00:58, Bully Discussion starts 28:58, Next episode recommendation starts 1:08:10
Sep 10, 202201:10:29
Prime Time: Primer & About Time
It’s prime time for some time travel. In this episode we are discussing ‘Primer’ and ‘About Time.’ Full spoilers ahead! Primer discussion starts 1:05, About Time discussion starts 32:35, Next episode recommendation starts 1:05:42
Aug 27, 202201:08:09
People Watching: The Humans & Ordinary People
We are doing some people watching this episode as we discuss ‘The Humans’ and ‘Ordinary People.’ Full spoilers ahead! The Humans discussion starts 00:48, Ordinary People discussion starts 31:53, Next episode recommendation starts 1:08:05
Aug 12, 202201:09:13
Killer Episode Bro: Memories of Murder & Spree
Get ready for a killer episode. We are discussing ‘Memories of Murder’ and ‘Spree.’ Full spoilers ahead! Memories of Murder discussion starts 1:23, Spree discussion starts 39:40, Next episode recommendation starts 1:21:48
Jul 23, 202201:23:27
Under The Sea: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou & Starfish (2018)
We are taking a trip to the ocean floor for this episode with ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’ and ‘Starfish (2018).’ Full spoilers ahead! Life Aquatic discussion starts 1:08, Starfish discussion starts 36:44, Next episode recommendation starts 1:08:39
Jul 11, 202201:10:15
Beary Good Movies: Paddington & Paddington 2
The world needs Paddington. We are here to discuss why. Full spoilers ahead! ‘Paddington’ discussion starts 00:00, ‘Paddington 2’ discussion starts 30:51, next episode recommendation starts 1:06:00
Jun 25, 202201:08:24
Cinema Hot Takes Pt. 2: Chappie & Serenity (2019)
We like them, you don’t. Part two of two. We are discussing some films where we disagree with the general consensus, ‘Serenity’ and ‘Chappie.’ Full spoilers ahead! Serenity discussion starts 00:45, Chappie discussion starts 31:38, Next episode recommendation starts 1:11:10
Jun 04, 202201:12:16
Cinema Hot Takes Pt. 1: Logan & Hacksaw Ridge
You like them, we don’t. Part one of two. We are discussing some films where we disagree with the general consensus, ‘Logan’ and ‘Hacksaw Ridge.’ Full spoilers ahead! Logan discussion starts 1:19, Hacksaw Ridge discussion starts 32:39, Next episode recommendation starts 1:06:35
May 22, 202201:09:10
A Walk In The Woods: In The Earth & Hunter Hunter
Get ready for an unpleasant stroll through the woods. In this episode we are discussing ‘Hunter Hunter’ and ‘In The Earth.’ Full spoilers ahead. Hunter Hunter discussion starts 1:05, In The Earth discussion starts 26:41, Next episode recommendation starts 56:36
May 07, 202259:40