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The Takes It Took: A Movie Podcast

The Takes It Took

Three college friends take turns leading the discussion on a movie of their choice, diving into its origin, production history, cultural impact, and fun trivia. They might get sidetracked from time to time, but always count on them coming back around to the takes it took to get the films we all know and love.

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Ep. 62: THE TERMINATOR

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2024/09/29

Come with us if you want to learn movie magic! In this episode Stephan leads us through the humble beginning of The Terminator as it was revealed to James Cameron in a dream. Tune-in to hear who might have played The Terminator in another universe, Kyle Reese’s robot dog, and the amazingly simple special effects techniques that made this movie!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send

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Ep 61: ATLANTIS

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2024/09/15

All aboard! This week’s expedition takes us deep into the heart of the Earth to find 2001’s ATLANTIS! Join us for another episode with Wesley and a foray into an amazing era in Disney animation. Tune in to hear about 2D and 3D animation hybrid, a REAL language made for the film, deleted scenes, and one of the most ambitious shots in Disney history! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion

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Ep 60: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY...

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2024/09/01

I'll have what she's having in today's episode all about When Harry Met Sally... Moriah leads today's conversation about the making of this rom com classic, from Nora Ephron's long writing process to Rob Reiner and Billy Crystal's improv on set. If you want to learn more about this movie, click now and give it a listen!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email

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Ep 59: UNCUT GEMS

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2024/08/18

Wanna bet on this? Stephan leads this episode on 2019’s electrifying UNCUT GEMS. Take a dive into the beginnings of the directing duo that is the Safdie Brothers, the 10 year endeavor to cast Adam Sandler, the beautiful chaos of the cast, rocks, basketball, fish, and high anxiety! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at thetakesittook@gmail.com. Links to

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Ep 58: RALPH BAKSHI

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2024/08/05

For today's episode, we're not just covering one film, but THREE as Miles leads us through Ralph's Bakshi's first three adult-oriented animated films. In the 1970s, Bakshi brought out a new style of animation that challenged what many had understood the medium to be. With Fritz the Cat, he created one of the most successful independent feature films of all time. With Heavy Traffic, Bakshi combined animation and photography/film in a way that hadn't been done, and with Coonskin,

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Ep 57: HOT FUZZ

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2024/07/21

Buckle up, fire up the lights, and get ready for today's episode on Edgar Wright's 2007 film Hot Fuzz! Moriah takes us through the making of this film and how Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg spent over a year coming up with the minute details of the town of Sandford and its townsfolk. On top of the screenwriting, we've got blood, guns, and action movie cliches every which way you look, and we dive into it all. If you want to learn more about how they made this movie, listen now!Make sure

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Ep 56: THERE WILL BE BLOOD

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2024/07/07

Drink our podcast. Slurp it up! For this episode we are plunging into the work of Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic THERE WILL BE BLOOD. Stephan leads us through the novel the film is based on, Daniel Day-Lewis’ preparation for his incredible role, Paul Dano’s lack of preparation, and the real life oilman Daniel Plainview is inspired by. Okay, I’m finished!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or

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Ep 55: HOT ROD

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2024/06/23

Grab your motorbike, knee pads, and fake mustaches and get ready to learn about the 2007 movie Hot Rod! To celebrate TWO WHOLE YEARS of podcasting, we're enjoying some drinks while Miles leads us through how this goofy little comedy from some goofy little guys called The Lonely Island got this movie made! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at

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Ep 54: BACK TO THE FUTURE

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2024/06/09

Great Scott! We're jumping into a DeLorean and heading back to 1985 to talk about the making of Back to the Future! Moriah takes us back to the 80s to teach the boys about the rocky production of this film. Did you know that Michael J. Fox wasn't the original Marty McFly and they had to re-shoot half of the film? Or that no studio wanted to touch this movie for years? If you want to learn more about this classic blockbuster, give it a listen now!Make sure to follow us on social media! You

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Ep 53: GODZILLA (1998)

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2024/05/26

It's...It's...Gorilla Whale? In this episode Stephan leads a conversation behind the masterfully fumbled blockbuster that is Rolland Emmerich's Godzilla. Tune in to find out exactly where the producing team went wrong, why the Simpsons are involved, and...why is Godzilla sexy? All this and more!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at

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Ep 52: DIE HARD

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2024/05/12

Yippe-Ki-Yay, listeners, we're talking about Die Hard in today's episode! Is it a Christmas movie or not? Find out as we discuss this making of the film, where no one wanted to direct this, act in this, or make it easy on the producers. Who is Bruce Willis? Who is Alan Rickman? Why should they be cast in this? Listen now to learn how they made this 1988 classic.Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment,

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Ep 51: 42 (THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY)

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2024/04/28

Batter up for a new episode about the 2013 biopic 42! Moriah leads the boys through Jackie Robinson's story and how it compares to the biopic starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. We talk about Robinson's lead-up to his first season in the MLB, his challenges, legacy, and how accurate the film 42 is. Give it a listen if you want to learn more about one of the most important baseball players of all time and the long journey to get this story to the big screen.Make sure to follow us

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Ep 50: DIRTY HARRY

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2024/04/14

Do you feel lucky, punk? You should! In this episode, Stephan leads a hot-dog chewing walk through the "Malpaso" of Dirty Harry's origins. Dozens of script rewrites, dozens of potential lead actors, and dozens of kidnappings! If you want to learn all the dirt on Dirty harry, tune in!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at thetakesittook@gmail.com. Links to

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Ep 49: THIR13EEN GHOSTS

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2024/03/31

Grab your ghost-vision glasses and get ready to listen to a spooky episode all about the 2001 supernatural horror movie Thir13een Ghosts. We have a guest (g)host Brenly taking us through the production of this camp classic, from the original 1960 William Castle film to the special effects to the backstories of the ghosts that never make it into the film. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or

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Ep 48: MARY POPPINS

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2024/03/17

It's a jolly holiday in today's episode all about Walt Disney's Mary Poppins! Moriah takes the boys through PL Travers' book, the treacherous journey to obtain the rights, and the shenanigans that happened on set to give us the classic that is Mary Poppins. If you want to learn all about the making of this film, listen now.Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an

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Ep 47: THE DARK KNIGHT

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2024/03/03

Why so much masquera, Batman? Stephan leads today's episode through Christopher Nolan's cynical sequel, THE DARK KNIGHT. We pick up from the trails of Batman Begins and explore the writing process, casting, and the immensely impressive special effects. Stay tuned if you want to hear about the bat tumbler, broken cameras, explosions, and more!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion

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Ep 46: FREE SOLO

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2024/02/18

Grab you chalk bag and get ready for a gripping episode where Miles covers our first documentary, Free Solo! Today we're talking about the 2018 Oscar-winning film that documented Alex Honnold's journey to free soloing El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Whether you're a well-versed climber or curious to learn more about the sport, we break it down for you. Click to listen if you want to learn more about his background, what we don't see in the doc, and where he is now.Make sure

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Ep 45: CASABLANCA

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2024/02/04

Play it, Sam; play The Takes It Took: A Movie Podcast. Today is all about the 1942 film Casablanca and its journey from unproduced play to cinema classic! Moriah walks Stephan and Miles through the film's somewhat rocky production and how a film about WWII during WWII was created, released, and received. If you want to learn about what happened behind the scenes to give us so many memorable moments and lines, listen now! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and

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Ep 44: WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

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2024/01/21

Step inside and behold today's sugar coated episode on 1971's Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory! Stephan leads our conversation on the origins of Roald Dahls' classic book, and the transformation from literature to motion picture. Take a peek if you want to learn more about wax teacups, Quaker Oats, and second helping of Pure Imagination! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can Find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a questions, comment, correction or

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Ep 43: THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE

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2024/01/08

Welcome to our first episode of 2024! Today, Miles leads us through the turbulent history of the 2000 movie The Emperor's New Groove. What started off as an Aztec retelling of The Prince and the Pauper turned into a years-long battle with Disney execs. Listen to learn about the songs that would eventually be taken out, the documentary exposing the frustration from the animators, and the journey Disney took everyone on to get the final product. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can

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