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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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10:58

Why Modern Teen Girls On Screen Are *So* Terrifying...

The Take ·

2024/10/28

The first 500 people to use our link https://skl.sh/thetake10241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium! From Wednesday to The Wilds to Euphoria to Stranger Things and beyond, the 2020s have already been filled with awesome Scary Teen Girls across the spectrum. Sometimes she's still a tyrant, or based on adult's fears of what teens are like, but no matter what, these modern portrayals have a new level of sensitivity and introspection, and have ramped up the horror to match the

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13:50

Scary Teen Girls: Harnessing Her Rage to Reclaim...

The Take ·

2024/10/27

In the 2000s & 2010s, the Terrifying Teen Girl - from Jennifer's Body's Jennifer to Mean Girls' Regina George to Thirteen's Tracy & Evie and beyond - started taking back her power in movies and tv by getting to tell her *own* story. The teen girl had become a rather terrifying force in movies and tv at the end of the 20th century – adults just couldn’t understand what was going on with teens, and so this fearful, outsider perspective informed on screen portrayals. But as the 2000s and 2010s rolled

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11:45

Good for Her Horror: The Power of & Problem with the...

The Take ·

2024/10/26

Good For Her has evolved from a hilarious Lucille Bluth quote-turned-meme into a powerful Horror and Thriller subgenre, initially focused around a few select films: The Witch, Midsommar, Us, The Invisible Man, Knives Out, Gone Girl, Ready or Not, and the Suspiria remake. But not everyone agrees on what *really* makes a good Good For Her film. So let's take a deeper look at the subgenre's origins, the different ways it's been defined, and the real reasons that we all love Good For Her stories so

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13:12

Fight Club Explained - Surprising Things It Still...

The Take ·

2024/10/25

Fight Club, David Fincher’s cult classic film starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt, was released a quarter of a century ago. It’s deeply rooted in the end-of-the-millennium Gen X malaise of the era of its release, but it’s also managed – even through decades of misinterpretation and misreadings – to continue to feel connected to our current world and experiences. So looking back now, 25 years after it originally hit theaters, what lessons can we take from the Narrator and Tyler Durden about

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10:30

Modern Family: Haley Was Secretly Way Smarter Than...

The Take ·

2024/10/23

Go to http://ro.co/take to get a membership starting at just $99 for your first month. Modern Family’s Haley Dunphy was seen in a rather negative light by those around her, as a beautiful but empty package. And, okay, sure, she might not have been the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but over the course of the show we got to see how her outlook on life actually helped not only her but everyone around her. Not just a shallow airhead, Haley had a lot of tenacity and confidence, which helped her keep

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10:35

Joker Folie a Deux’s Biggest Problem (*Isn’t* The...

The Take ·

2024/10/08

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next month. Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to 2019's Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular mad clown and Lady Gaga as Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, has surprised viewers, but… not for great reasons. It’s all led to audiences having a lot of questions. Like, why is this a musical (and why did they try to hide that fact?!) And, who is this even for? Let’s take a deeper look to uncover the

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12:40

Why Everyone Is So Afraid Of Teen Girls, Explained 🔥🐈‍⬛

The Take ·

2024/09/29

The first 500 people to use our link https://skl.sh/thetake10241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium!From Twin Peaks to Heathers to Teen Witch to Beetlejuice's Lydia Deetz to The Craft to Buffy and beyond, we're taking a look at the scary teen girl and... *why* she became so scary. There are certain characters who are iconic villains and monsters, but one scary figure in pop culture doesn’t outwardly appear so terrifying at all. She’s vengeful and ruthless, cold and cunning. She has

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11:36

Agatha All Along Explained: Analyzing Every Major...

The Take ·

2024/09/27

Let’s unpack Agatha All Along, what the new series tells us about the infamous mage and how it explores long held misconceptions about witches. WandaVision was a huge hit that kept audiences coming back week after week – and one of the most talked about and shocking moments was the reveal that Wanda’s quirky sidekick neighbor wasn’t at all what she seemed. Now it’s Agatha’s turn in the spotlight in the new series Agatha All Along, where we’re finally getting the opportunity to learn more about

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13:18

Gossip Girl: How Dan Was Right About Everything...

The Take ·

2024/09/24

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and book a top-rated doctor today. | Gossip Girl’s Dan Humphrey made his way to the very top of the elite society of New York City’s Upper East Side. In the finale, it was revealed that this upward climb wasn’t just a fluke of fate and circumstance but all part of a twisted bid to help him cement his place in this elite world. If we ignore the parts of his story that don’t make a whole lot of sense (like all of the times he was surprised by his own Gossip Girl

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15:26

KAOS: How It Updated Ancient Myths for Our Modern...

The Take ·

2024/09/20

Netflix's KAOS has become a huge hit by pulling some very old stories into the modern day: ancient Greek mythology. In this telling, some of the most recognizable names from the ancient legends are everyday people, and the Greek gods are still worshiped and revered. Whether you’re familiar with Greek mythology or not, KAOS is loaded with clever nods to the enduring stories that shape the trials and tribulations each character faces, while still creating a brand-new plot. Let’s dive into our Take on

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9:32

The Perfect Couple Isn't What Anyone Expected (For...

The Take ·

2024/09/17

The Perfect Couple was hyped as the next big murder mystery miniseries, and while it has pulled in viewers, it ended up being quite different from what many had expected. Starring Nicole Kidman, who has dominated the prestige drama mini- and limited series game for a while now; Meghann Fahy, who shot to stardom thanks to her turn on The White Lotus; and a number of other stars, it at first seemed like it was going to be another serious murder mystery, but… the show had other plans. So let’s dive in

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10:24

How Dramedies Broke The Emmy Awards, Explained

The Take ·

2024/09/16

Category fraud has become a big topic of conversation around award shows nowadays (aka, "Wait, how is The Bear a comedy?!") Awards season is a great time to look back at all of our favorite films, shows, and performances of the last year – but every time the Emmy Awards in particular roll around and nominations are announced, there’s so much confusion about the seemingly random categories that some shows and actors are slotted into. So… what’s really going on here? Let’s take a closer look at the

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10:37

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: The Deepest Weird...

The Take ·

2024/09/10

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton and directed by Tim Burton, has become a huge box office smash (already pulling in more in its first weekend than the original film did in its entire box office run!) Like the original, this film deals with some pretty dark, depressing concepts – but does its desire to keep things more surface level

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14:18

What Movies, TV & Society Get Wrong About Introverts...

The Take ·

2024/09/04

Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Introverts are often overlooked in a world that favors the extroverted. They’re taught it’s on them to counteract this, by speaking up and putting themselves out there. But introverts are much more complex than their stereotypes would suggest – the fact that they’re quiet doesn’t mean that they always have to be stuck on the sidelines. So…what exactly is an introvert, then? Have they been sorely

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10:45

Underconsumption Core: Sustainable Solution,...

The Take ·

2024/08/27

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and book a top-rated doctor today!Underconsumption core has been dominating TikTok feeds and wider conversations. But is it really a useful trend that signifies that we’re (finally) shifting away from hyper-consumerism as a society, or just another attempt by the well off to aestheticize poverty and avoid dealing with real issues? Let’s take a deeper look at this trend to unpack what’s really going on, and analyze whether it’s a solution or just creating

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12:23

The One Thing That Could Fix Emily In Paris | Sex and...

The Take ·

2024/08/20

Go to https://casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code THETAKE - new players can get $100 in casino credits with just a $1 wager.Emily in Paris was brought to life by the same creative mind that brought us Sex and the City – and while the shows share a few general similarities, one of the biggest is that their central characters are… kind of annoying. But while Carrie Bradshaw became a beloved character despite (or, perhaps, even because of) her flaws, Emily Cooper hasn’t managed to work her

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14:42

Industry - Harper, Explained: Selling Your Soul To...

The Take ·

2024/08/09

Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money!Industry is full of irreverent, power-hungry characters attempting to claw their way to the top of a London investment bank – and none is more engaging or divisive than Harper Stern. But her struggles – both internally and at work – stem from real, deeper issues. So what’s really going on with Harper? And is investing so much of herself into this world, at the expense of everything else, really worth the

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11:08

Second Chance at Stardom: Actors' Biggest Comebacks...

The Take ·

2024/08/06

Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month.Everyone loves a good comeback! From Josh Hartnett's to Jennifer Coolidge to Brendan Frasier to Winona Ryder and beyond, we love to watch beloved actors get a second chance in the spotlight. For stars, one of the biggest worries is hitting the height of stardom and then… fading away. While this might mean the end of some celebs careers, others are lucky enough to get the chance

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11:50

Why Millennial Middle Age Already Feels More Youthful...

The Take ·

2024/08/02

Go to https://casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code THETAKE - new players can get $100 in casino credits with just a $1 wager. Millennials are finally starting to hit middle age (hard to believe, but it's true!) but are taking things in a new direction that *doesn't* mean giving up their youth. From Brat Summer to changing social trends, let's take a look at how millennials are looking back to find a way to move forward! After decades of being decried as immature, overgrown children,

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14:53

Gossip Girl: Blair Waldorf Was Right (More Than She...

The Take ·

2024/07/31

Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf is an iconic queen of mean and the Upper East Side. In her quest for power and control, she definitely made a lot of mistakes, but she actually got a lot more right than she gets credit for – both in her understanding of how her world really works and in the ways she had to learn to grow as a person. So let’s take a look back at Blair’s outlook on life and relationships, how she changed (or

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