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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 95: FARGO

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2026/01/11

Oh yahh you better cozy on up for the first episode of 2026 as we talk about the making of the Coen brothers' classic Fargo! We're diving into what made this film possible, and you betcha we're gonna talk about if it's ACTUALLY based on a true story, how much fake snow was involved, and where that wood chipper ended up. If you're a fan of the Coens, murder, or Frances McDormand saying "Oh yahh" a million times, give this episode a listen and let us know what ya

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Ep 94: 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW

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2025/12/21

2025 has come to an end, which means it's time for our yearly episode where we talk about what we watched this year and we pass out the coveted TOOKIES Awards! But we're not just interested in Best Cinematography or Score, NO! We're giving out awards for Most Surprising, Best Worst Movie, and more! We've got Isa joining in for this special episode and we hope you join us in as we hang out and celebrate the year. Happy Holidays from us at The Takes It Took!Want to support our show

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Ep 93: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

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2025/12/07

The…the…the….THE GRINCH. Happy Holidays one and all, it’s time for everyone’s favorite Green Meany. Stephan leads this episode through the making of 2000’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. An immense auction, impossible script revisions, cut jokes, audacious set designs, and of course the suffocating make-up. Find out why Jim Carrey needed a CIA operative to teach him coping skills and his make-up artist needed therapy.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake

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Ep 92: THE MUMMY

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2025/11/24

Whatever you do, DON'T read from the ancient Egyptian book but DO click 'play' to listen to our episode about the making of the 1999 film The Mummy!Miles takes us through the long journey from how Boris Karloff's 1932 The Mummy eventually became the one we know and love with Brendan Fraser. From accidentally being strangled on set to being airlifted due to insect bites to sandstorms stopping production, the making of this film is anything BUT boring.Want to support our show? Check

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Ep 91: HOOK

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2025/11/09

Forget your children and grab that pixie dust to listen to the story of the making of Steven Spielberg's Hook! If you're a fan of Peter Pan, you might just be like a little 11-year-old Spielberg, who knew from a young age he wanted to make his own version of the J.M. Barrie classic. But what challenges and hiccups awaited that boy once he turned into one of the most prolific directors? Listen now to find out.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠Make

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Ep 90: THE THING

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2025/10/26

Come on in, it’s cold outside! Warm up to this week’s episode on John Carpenter’s THE THING. Stephan leads a personal walk through the production of this Sci-Fi horror classic. A frozen set in Alaska, never-before-seen effects, and filmmakers dedicated to the point of hospitalization. Who designed the creature? Who had diabetes? How did they pull off the walking head? And WHO is the Thing? All this lies beyond one click!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at

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Ep 89: HELLBOY (2004)

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2025/10/13

Grab your bowls of chili and your cats and get ready to learn about Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy! Miles takes us through the development of the comics with its creator Mike Mignola to del Toro's 2004 film. If you want to learn more about the makeup, the VFX shot that's got 100 effect layers on it, and how reluctant Mignola was to make his character into a film, listen now.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on

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Ep 88: PSYCHO

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2025/09/28

Hop in the shower and listen as we talk about the making and behind-the-scenes of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho! We all know the iconic shower scene and how this film changed horror, but do you know about the obstacles Hitchcock faced to get this little production made? Or about some of the myths that surround this film? Give a listen now to learn more!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on

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Ep 87: TRAINING DAY

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2025/09/14

King Kong has a a present for you! We’ve covered 2001’s cop thriller TRAINING DAY. Step inside Stephan’s office and be regaled by this movie’s development including the REAL history behind it: Bank robberies, investigations, stealing evidence, shooting on-location in L.A., and even the Notorious B.I.G. Buckle-in and pay attention!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram

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Ep 86: PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE

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2025/08/31

Attention people of Earth! We are under attack from one of the worst sci-fi films ever created! An episode all about the insane making of the now cult-classic film Plan 9 from Outer Space is here for your listening pleasure. Never heard of it? Know and love it? Either way, buckle up for the disastrous story of Ed Wood's campy alien flick starring Bella Lugosi and Vampira. What could go wrong? The answer: A lot. Listen now to learn all about this film.Want to support our show? Check out our

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Ep 85: BATMAN (1989)

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2025/08/17

Citizens of Gotham, listen up! We're covering the blockbuster hit that is Batman and EVERYTHING that happened to make this film the success-- from Tim Burton being selected to a soundstage takeover in England to Jack Nicholson's unforgettable performance as Joker. If you've ever wondered about the gadgets, costumes, production design, and makeup of this film, listen now to learn it all!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to

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Ep 84: THE FIFTH ELEMENT

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2025/08/03

Grab your orange tank tops, your Mondoshawans, and don’t forget those stones! Stephan covers this episode on The Fifth Element's VERY long production. A story written 20 years in advance, French artists, French clothes, and special effects coming out the wazoo. There’s absolutely nothing else to talk about! If you love sci-fi, don’t miss this one.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and

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Ep 83: ALIEN

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2025/07/20

In space, no one can hear you scream... but you can listen to our episode all about the making of Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror Alien! In this episode, Miles leads the gang through the wild production history of Alien, from H.R. Giger's inspirational art to the iconic chest-bursting scene to the MYTH of Sigourney Weaver's digitally-removed bush. We cover all of it and more, so listen now to learn more about the Xenomorphs and the making of this classic.Want to support our show? Check

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Ep 82: THE PRODUCERS

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2025/07/06

Cheers to three years! We're celebrating three years of podcasting by talking about Mel Brooks' 1967 Oscar-winning film and musical. If you're a fan of the classic film, the broadway musical, or the 2005 musical film version, this one's for you. We've got something for everyone, from Gene Wilder's sugar rush for his performance to Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick breaking records. Grab a drink with us as we drink and talk about Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom.Want to support

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Ep. 81: FIRST BLOOD

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2025/06/22

They spilled First Blood! Not Miles! On today’s episode Stephan leads us through the difficult production of this principle entry into the RAMBO franchise. There’s plenty of failed stunts, injuries, creative disputes, and would-be Rambo’s you could shake a rat at! Tune in to find out why it's usually a good idea to think through your stunts before doing them, and what the original fate of Rambo was going to be!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure

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Ep 80: THE MATRIX

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2025/06/10

We're in! Discover the truth with this brand new, green, karate, sunglasses wearing episode! Miles leads the group on a journey through the development and mind boggling production of this Sci-Fi classic. Can you put a camera on a rocket? Can you shoot your actors? How do you film in reflections? ARE we in a simulation? Listen and find out!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram

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Ep 79: THE PRINCESS BRIDE

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2025/05/25

Inconceivable! A new podcast episode just for you, and today Moriah's taking a look at the making of The Princess Bride. From William Goldman's book to Rob Reiner's directing, this production is not short on mishaps, mischief, and ROUSes. If you want to learn more about Westley's broken toe, Andre the Giant's drinking and farting, and who Miracle Max is based off of, this is the episode for you.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠Make

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Ep. 78: PLANET OF THE APES (2001)

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2025/05/11

Get your bananas and beat your chest for this seminal 2001 classic! Dive into this Tim Burton reboot and uncover one of the most tumultuous and difficult development’s of any movie we've covered thus far! What do you mean Oliver Stone was going to direct? Apes playing baseball? On-set accidents? I thought this was just a dumb ape movie with Paul Giamatti! Dear listeners, tune-in and find out!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on

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Ep 77: CATS AND DOGS

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2025/04/27

Hold onto you leashes because we're jumping into the cat-astrophe that is the 2001 movie Cats and Dogs. This animation/animatronic/puppeteered animal movie is something of a bit of a mess, but we're getting into this ruff production and going over how it got made. If you've ever been curious how they achieved this technical masterpiece, listen now.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on

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Ep 76: FORREST GUMP

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2025/04/13

Podcasts are like a box of chocolates... You never know what you're gonna get. Except today you do, because we are covering the 1994 film Forrest Gump! We talk about the making of this movie, from the novel which features Forrest in space with an orangutan to the on-set magic of creating Vietnam in South Carolina. If you want to hear how Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks brought this story to life, listen now.Donate to the Gary Sinise Foundation and help wounded veterans!: Donate hereWant to support

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