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The Take

This is the Take. It"s where you come to understand more about your favorite movies, shows and culture. Our video essays make the story worlds you enter richer and deeper. Think: Endings Explained, Character Studies, Hidden Messages and Symbols Revealed, Actor and Director Profiles, and more. We want to share our love of visual culture with the world. So here"s our Take.

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11:38

The Lilo & Stitch Ending Change Controversy, Explained

The Take ·

2025/06/04

The new Lilo & Stitch live action remake has been a huge box office hit, but reviews have been mixed... While it’s definitely a cute film with some bright spots that (at least attempts to) stay true to the original film, it falls flat in some important areas. While some of the changes to the film are minor, others seem to lose sight of the entire point of the story itself. One major change to the ending of the film has people particularly unhappy. So, let’s take a look at how this new film grapples

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14:27

The Truth About the Lopsided Love Trope, Explained

The Take ·

2025/05/23

Click our link https://www.paired.com/thetake25 to get a 7 day free trial of the Paired app and 25% off paired premium! There’s one big fear hiding at the heart of many relationships: that you love your partner more than they love you... We all want our relationships to feel equal, but so often it seems that one person ends up more dedicated to the relationship. This can happen for a number of reasons – from fear of commitment to lack of care and beyond – and lead to strife and even tragedy. But

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16:06

Is Covert Narcissism Killing Critical Thinking?

The Take ·

2025/05/13

Go to http://greenchef.com/50THETAKE and use code 50THETAKE to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months with free shipping!There’s a problem that’s become more and more prevalent across social media, popping up in nearly every comment section and thread... it seems that personalized algorithms have caused people to forget that not everything they encounter online is made exclusively for them. From the Bean Soup controversy and beyond, people have noticed what feels like a drop in

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12:06

Thunberbolts, Explained: When The Biggest Battle Is...

The Take ·

2025/05/09

Thunderbolts has become a hit with audiences because it went back to what works and managed to meet the moment. In this episode, we're unpacking what it got right about one of the biggest battles of our time: mental health.Thunderbolts is a welcome change of pace from recent MCU fare. One of the biggest reasons it resonates so much is that it wasn’t afraid to actually be about something. While a lot of superhero films and shows across the board have felt like they’ve lost their way and their

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14:38

Did The Internet & Dating Apps Really Ruin Dating?

The Take ·

2025/05/03

Are dating apps and the internet (and now AI) really the reason why dating is often so miserable now? Many people have been wondering if the apps we use to help us in the arena of romance - like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge - might actually be ruining everything. There are some aspects of dating that are just miserable now, and many of those problems do seem to stem from how we use technology to connect. But in reality, the problem is a lot more complex than it first appears. So, what’s actually gone

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17:19

Sinners, Explained | Music, Symbolism, & Ending Analys

The Take ·

2025/04/30

Sinners, the new horror movie from director Ryan Coogler starring Michael B. Jordan, has completely blown expectations out of the water. While everyone knows that Coogler is an adept director who makes great movies, no one quite expected just how successful his R-rated vampire horror would turn out to be. And the film isn’t just great because of its well done horror, it also packs some really deep messages into the 24 hours of its story. So, what is Sinners really about? Let’s unpack the film’s

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11:32

Why A Minecraft Movie *Didn't* Flop - How It Beat The...

The Take ·

2025/04/22

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!A Minecraft Movie, starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks, has completely upended expectations – it not only didn’t flop, it’s become a huge success (pulling in over $700 million in just a couple of weeks!) While not everyone loves the movie (and it’s already caused its own share of issues,) the film and its success does actually tell us some pretty important things about modern movies. So, what was

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11:24

Desperate Housewives Edie: an Underrated Icon Ahead...

The Take ·

2025/04/11

Desperate Housewives' Edie Britt was shamed for her sexual confidence and freedom (by audiences and the other characters) back when the show premiered in 2004, but from a modern perspective, her story looks a lot different. And what’s more, Edie was… kind of a badass, if we’re being honest! So, let's take a look at why Edie got so much hate at the time, and why she might just be the secret hero of Desperate Housewives!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:25

Unpacking The Handmaid's Tale Season 6 (Episodes 1 -...

The Take ·

2025/04/09

The Handmaid’s Tale is back for its sixth and final season after a long break. The story’s dystopia always felt unnervingly close to our modern era, and that continues to hold true as we’re dropped into the first three episodes of its final run. Over the show’s previous five seasons, some viewers felt that the show had lost its spark – so does it seem like it’s finally getting it back now for this final round? Let’s unpack what’s happened so far in season six, what it all means, and where things

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12:35

The (Actual) Snow White Problem, Explained

The Take ·

2025/04/03

Disney’s new live action remake of Snow White was hit with problems from the very beginning, and its problems have only grown since its release. In many ways it seemed set up to fail, and was never able to overcome the various hurdles in its way. Many fingers are being pointed at star Rachel Zegler, but the real problems with the film are much deeper. So, how does this film actually compare to the original? And what really went wrong with this version of Snow White’s story? Let’s take a closer

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15:06

The People Pleaser Problem: Why They're Miserable...

The Take ·

2025/03/30

Most all of us like to be nice, but some people just feel like they were born to help others. They’ll take any chance to provide assistance, big or small – unasked for (and, often, unthanked…) While being helpful is a good thing, it can also evolve into a people-pleasing attitude that can have surprisingly negative effects on the helper themselves (and sometimes even the people being “helped”!) So let’s take a closer look at what’s really going on with Helpers and People-Pleasers, what makes them

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11:46

HIMYM: The Truth About Lily & Ted's Big Fight (&...

The Take ·

2025/03/28

How I Met Your Mother is a sitcom filled with all kinds of drama – miniscule to major – but one big fight that’s stayed a topic of conversation even all of these years later is the blowup between Lily Aldrin and Ted Mosby. It’s not necessarily the most dramatic or consequential fight of the show but it is surprisingly important. Taking a second look at their battle after some time allows us to see it in a new light, and gives us insight into the deeper, more important layer to their problem. (And

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15:09

Shows You Need to Watch If You Love Sex and the City...

The Take ·

2025/03/25

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!Do you ever find yourself finishing a rewatch of a favorite show and wishing you could find more to watch that had the same vibe? Us too! That’s why, in this new series, we’re going to be taking a look back at some of our favorite shows to break down the key elements that keep us coming back, and branching out to find other shows that also match that energy. First up is one of our favorite shows of all time: Sex

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12:33

This Movie Could Have Been Great, But... | The...

The Take ·

2025/03/24

The Electric State, Netflix’s astoundingly expensive new movie starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, managed to take a very interesting concept and… ruin it. Though it technically has all of the parts that should, at the very least, make for a watchable big budget flick – star power, good visual effects, etc. – nothing about this movie seems to work. And in that, it’s ended up becoming the exact thing it was meant to skewer. So, what all went wrong with The Electric State? Why did The

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14:04

In Defense of Community's Britta (She's Actually...

The Take ·

2025/03/11

Go to http://factormeals.com/factorpodcast and use code FACTORPODCAST toget 50% off your first box and free shipping. Of all of the characters on Community, Britta Perry had the weirdest – and in many people’s eyes worst – arcs on the show. Starting out as the tough as nails idealist, over the show’s run she turned into someone that at times felt almost unrecognizable… But if we take a closer look at Britta’s story, we see that she isn’t the worst – and her journey actually makes a surprising

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13:01

The Oscars' Best Actress Sexualization Controversy,...

The Take ·

2025/03/04

Go to http://hellofresh.com/hellofreshpodcast to get up to 10 free meals and a free high protein item for life!While awards season always has its fair share of ups and downs, some have begun noticing that a very particular trend seems to be happening with recent Best Actress Oscar winners – namely Mikey Madison for Anora and Emma Stone for Poor Things. But… it’s actually not a new trend at all – but instead seems to be a resurgence of an old school problem. So, is it actually a signifier of a

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14:04

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, Explained

The Take ·

2025/02/18

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is the brand new installment in the story of the beloved heroine. While everyone was initially excited to hear that there would be a fourth movie in the series, its release has seemingly not had the mega-romcom sparkle we might have imagined. So, what’s really going on with the film? Why is there an age gap romance? Why is it so sad?! (And… why did the studio fumble what should have

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11:37

Kendrick Lamar & The Art of Being A Strategic Hater

The Take ·

2025/02/11

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50off and use code thetake50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping!We’re so often told to be nice, to try to meet everyone with kindness even when they aren’t kind to us. But sometimes… being a hater is the right answer. Superstar Kendrick Lamar has been running a masterclass on the power of strategic hate, culminating in his showstopping performance headlining this year’s Superbowl Halftime. And his success, and the collective enjoyment of it, is

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14:02

The Emilia Perez Backlash, Explained

The Take ·

2025/02/05

Go to http://hellofresh.com/thetake10fm to get up to 10 free meals and a free high protein item for life!Awards darling Emilia Pérez has been getting a lot of attention since it made a splash at Cannes – but in addition to all of the accolades (including 13 Oscar nominations,) the film has been mired in controversy its entire run. Surprisingly, it hasn’t just been the type of backlash everyone might have expected (though there has, unfortunately, been some of that as well.) So, what really has so

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11:06

Anora, Explained: The Controversy & What the Movie is...

The Take ·

2025/01/20

Anora analysis and ending explained, unpacking the controversy around the film, & shining light on the truth about "Cinderella Stories"Anora, Sean Baker’s new film starring Mikey Madison, has been getting heaps of praise since it won the Palme d’Or at Cannes. It takes a new look at a very old profession via a careening few days in the life of a vibrant young woman, and attempts to confront some very harsh realities about her and all of our lives. But some have questioned if it really manages to

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