Take Three: A Movie Podcast
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsA movie review in three parts.
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Episode 35: Candyman (1992)
October 09, 2020 17:01 - 46 minutes - 87 MBNick and Jordan explore the legend that is Bernard Rose's Candyman (1992) and look forward to Nia Dacosta's highly anticipated take on the character (2021). FilmSelectTrailer | CANDYMAN Trailer (2020) The Chicago Tribune | BLACK SLASHER `CANDYMAN` DRAWS FIRE OVER `RACIST` DEPICTIONS The Ringer | Before ‘Get Out,’ There Was ‘Candyman’ Heavy Spoilers | CANDYMAN EXPLAINED Character Breakdown, Origins, Trailer Fan Theories & Everything You Need To Know Dead Meat | Candyman (1992) KILL CO...
Quick Take Episode 22: Shudder
September 25, 2020 04:47 - 40 minutes - 76.3 MBJordan and Nick have a discussion about Host and Color Out of Space, two films currently available on the horror streaming service, Shudder. Rob Savage | I've been hearing strange noises from my attic... Rob Savage | Absence Rob Savage | Salt
Episode 34: Brigsby Bear
September 18, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour - 128 MBFor the premiere of Season 3, Jordan and Nick take an up-close look at this charming and inspiring hidden gem. Sony Classics | Brigsby Bear Rotten Tomatoes | Brigsby Bear Box Office Mojo | Brigsby Bear Exclaim | Watch Kevin Smith Cry to Scenes from 'Brigsby Bear' in Awkward Reaction Video Reddit | Can we get any love here for Brigsby Bear? Infranaut | Brigsby Bear, Nostalgia Culture and Millennial Optimism BUILD Series | Kyle Mooney & Dave McCary Chat About "Brigsby Bear" Kassem G...
Episode 33: Midsommar
July 31, 2020 05:39 - 1 hour - 134 MBSpecial Summer Episode To celebrate Nick's Birthday, He and Jordan explore the bright secrets of Hårga in Ari Aster's stunning sophomore effort. Black Lives Matter Equal Justice Initiative Box Office Mojo | Midsommar Rotten Tomatoes | Midsommar Wisecrack | Midsommar: Is It Deep or Dumb? Heavy Spoilers | Midsommar: Every Creepy Little Detail Hidden In The Movie Acolytes of Horror | How Midsommar Brainwashes You Reddit | Could Christian have said no? Go...
Quick Take Episode 21: The Death and Life or Marsha P. Johnson
June 26, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MBSeason 2 Finale. On the weekend of the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion, Jordan and Nick seek to honor the trans women of color that were so instrumental in furthering the rights of the LGBTQ+ Community. Marie Claire | 17 Black-Led LGBTQ+ Organizations and Groups You Can Support Right Now
Quick Take Episode 20: Just Mercy
June 19, 2020 19:07 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MBA strange chain of events leads Nick to one of the most impactful movies he has ever seen. The goal of this smaller episode is to encourage you all to share in the gripping story of Bryan Stevenson and Walter McMillian by watching this film. Please consider Donating to the Equal Justice Initiative, founded by Bryan Stevenson in 1989. They are an organization committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the U.S., challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting...
Quick Take Episode 19: Bad Review Game
May 29, 2020 03:05 - 36 minutes - 69 MBJordan has selected some of the films covered during the first two seasons of Take Three: A Movie Podcast. He then went searching for the worst reviews he could find. Can Nick identify each film based on their bad reviews? ...Probably not. Instagram | Take Three: A Movie Podcast This Week in Virology | Podcast
Episode 32: Bad Times at the El Royale
May 22, 2020 04:43 - 56 minutes - 107 MBNick and Jordan head west to uncover the many secrets of Goddard's deadly bistate resort. Box Office Mojo | Bad Times at the El Royale Bustle | The El Royale Isn’t A Real Hotel, But ‘Bad Times’ Is Inspired By Some Shady Haunts Of The Rich & Famous Collider Interviews | Drew Goddard Talks Bad Times at the El Royale The Brag | Charles Manson and Mamas and the Papas: Manson and the musical world, part three Rotten Tomatoes | Bad Times at the El Royale Wikipedia | Cal Neva Lodge & Casino ...
Quick Take Episode 18: Streaming Shows
May 15, 2020 03:44 - 46 minutes - 88 MBJordan and Nick recommend some of their favorite streaming shows and discuss more that they are committing to watch.
Quick Take Episode 17: Mothers Day
May 08, 2020 19:20 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBNick and Jordan celebrate Mother's Day by watching each of their moms' favorite movies and discussing them.
Episode 31: Shrek
May 01, 2020 06:06 - 1 hour - 119 MBJordan and Nick journey to Duloc to explore the most irreverent and clever "fairy tale" ever put to screen. An0nymooose | Shrekophone Shrek by William Steig | Michelle Davis (Book Readalong) Box Office Mojo | Shrek Wisecrack | The SHREK Movies: Are They Deep or Dumb? – Wisecrack Edition Wayne W | Chris Farley as Shrek Schaffrillas Productions | Why Shrek 2 is a Perfect Sequel Gold Derby | Flashback: When a smelly green ogre (‘Shrek’) made Oscar history Sideways | Why the Soundtrack ...
Quick Take Episode 16 : Indecent Proposal
April 24, 2020 04:10 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBIn celebration of Jordan's birthday, our two hosts journey back to 1993 to see what movie was topping the box office on April 24th. *Spoiler Alert* It's the title of the episode. Playback.FM | Find #1 Movie Day You Were Born & Watch Trailer This Week in Virology | Podcast
Quick Take Episode 16: Indecent Proposal
April 24, 2020 04:10 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBIn celebration of Jordan's birthday, our two hosts journey back to 1993 to see what movie was topping the box office on April 24th. *Spoiler Alert* It's the title of the episode. Playback.FM | Find #1 Movie Day You Were Born & Watch Trailer This Week in Virology | Podcast
Episode 30: Titanic
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBOn the 108 year anniversary of the RMS Titanic's fateful maiden voyage, Jordan and Nick take a look back at James Cameron's epic love story. Titanic (1997) | Chasing The Frog Titanic: 20 Differences Between the Movie and the Real Story | TheActiveTimes 25 Things About The Real Titanic We Never Saw In The Movie | The Travel Violet Jessop | Wikipedia 10 Strangest Facts About the Titanic | Top Trending James Horner - Titanic Score Scene Analysis | Carlos Rafael Rivera Titanic | Plot S...
Quick Take Episode 15: Let's Get Quizzical
April 10, 2020 22:11 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MBNick takes some fun horror movie based quizzes online. Jordan however, well you will just have to listen to find out. MagiQuiz | Can You Pass This Tough Horror Movie Quiz? Absurd Trivia | Saw Horror Series Absurd Trivia | Scream Horror Series Absurd Trivia | Horror Movie Trivia *Spoilers* All The Tests | The Cat in the Hat Absurd Trivia | The Cat in the Hat
Quick Take Episode 15 : Let's Get Quizzical
April 10, 2020 22:11 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MBNick takes some fun horror movie based quizzes online. Jordan however, well you will just have to listen to find out. MagiQuiz | Can You Pass This Tough Horror Movie Quiz? Absurd Trivia | Saw Horror Series Absurd Trivia | Scream Horror Series Absurd Trivia | Horror Movie Trivia *Spoilers* All The Tests | The Cat in the Hat Absurd Trivia | The Cat in the Hat
Episode 29: Stand By Me
April 03, 2020 16:49 - 59 minutes - 111 MBJordan and Nick head to Castle Rock to learn all about Rob Reiner's classic adaptation of Stephen King's novella, The Body. IMDb | Stand By Me - Plot Summary IMDb Awards | Stand By Me Box Office Mojo | Stand By Me Wiki | Castle Rock - Stephen King Salon | Archie Bunker actually helped race relations: How "All in the Family" led to "Key and Peele" IMDb | Wil Wheaton Is Still A Big Trekkie at Heart | IMDb EXCLUSIVE MASCULINITY SUMMIT | MASCULINITY FILMS: STAND BY ME This Week in Vir...
Quick Take Episode 14: Coronavirus
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBNick and Jordan discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on the movie industry and suggest movies that you can enjoy while staying inside and flattening that curve. All the Movies Suspended or Delayed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic (Updating) *Note* This episode was filmed about a week before its release. Because of this, our commentary might not match this article exactly and the problems that we bring up with said article may have been fixed. Who knows?
Quick Take Episode 14 : Coronavirus
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBNick and Jordan discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on the movie industry and suggest movies that you can enjoy while staying inside and flattening that curve. All the Movies Suspended or Delayed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic (Updating) *Note* This episode was filmed about a week before its release. Because of this, our commentary might not match this article exactly and the problems that we bring up with said article may have been fixed. Who knows?
Episode 28: Jojo Rabbit
March 26, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 116 MBJordan and Nick return to dive face-first into Taika Waititi's beautifully controversial WW2 anti-hate satire. IMDb | Jojo Rabbit Plot Summary Box Office Mojo | Jojo Rabbit Vanity Fair | Taika Waititi and Stephen Merchant Break Down a Scene from 'Jojo Rabbit' bnwkr | Jojo Rabbit: Storytelling through Absurdity Oscars | Jojo Rabbit Nominations Encyclopaedia Britannica | Hitler Youth TIME | The History Behind Jojo Rabbit and What It Was Really Like to Be in the Hitler Youth SlashF...
Quick Take Episode 13: Valentine's Day with Wall-E
February 14, 2020 13:05 - 40 minutes - 75 MBJordan and Nick celebrate Valentine's Day by delving into the greatest love story ever told. Rotten Tomatoes | Wall-E Box Office Mojo | Wall-E Cartoon Hangover | 107 Facts About Wall-E! “Big Game” Spot | Marvel Studios | Disney+ Discussed Movies [Spoiler Warning] Circle | Official Trailer Gerald's Game | Official Trailer Ready or Not | Official Trailer Okja | Official Trailer
Episode 27: Arrival
February 07, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 203 MBNick and Jordan do their best to interpret Denis Villeneuve's modern sci-fi classic. Science Alert | There's Evidence Humans Didn't Actually See Blue Until Modern Times Abbott and Costello | Who's on First? The Verge | How the short story that inspired Arrival helps us interpret the film’s major twist Vox | Arrival is a stunning science fiction movie with deep implications for today CookeOpticsTV | The cinematography of Arrival || Bradford Young || Spotlight Paramount Movies | ARRIVAL ...
Quick Take Episode 12: Most Anticipated Films of 2020
January 31, 2020 21:20 - 1 hour - 187 MBJordan and Nick return to discuss the 2020 cinematic slate filled with movies they either can't wait for, don't care about or have never even heard of. First Showing | 2020 Movie Calendar
Quick Take Episode 11: 2019 Wrap-Up
December 28, 2019 06:02 - 53 minutes - 100 MBJordan and Nick look back over the past decade of film and look forward to a new year of podcasting. From everyone at Take Three: A Movie Podcast, we wish you all a Happy New Year!
Episode 26: Home Alone
December 13, 2019 22:09 - 1 hour - 149 MBJordan and Nick get into the holiday spirit with this classic holiday series. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Vsauce3 | Could you survive Home Alone? Rotten Tomatoes | Home Alone Series Box Office Mojo | Home Alone Vice | An Exhaustive Analysis of the Iconic Pizza Scene in 'Home Alone' Reddit | Peter McCallister is a criminal. Netflix | The Movies that Made Us
Quick Take Episode 10 : Happy Thanksgiving
November 27, 2019 21:24 - 38 minutes - 72.7 MBJordan and Nick celebrate Thanksgiving by discussing family traditions along with some of the movies and people they are most thankful for.
Episode 25: Napoleon Dynamite
November 22, 2019 05:43 - 1 hour - 184 MBNick and Jordan freakin talk about this sick movie...and a whole lot of unrelated topics. This episode was surprisingly NOT sponsored by Disney+ Napoleon Dynamite | Plot Summary NPR | A Sweet Festival for 'Napoleon Dynamite' Fans NY Times | If You Liked This, Sure To Love That - Winning The Netflix Prize Art of the Title | Napoleon Dynamite Bustle | How ‘Napoleon Dynamite’s Iconic Dance Scene Came To Be, According To Jon Heder & More
Special Episode | We Explain Movies : The Lobster
November 11, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 207 MBJordan and Nick adopt the format of the amazing "We Explain Movies" podcast for a special episode. Jordan explains the film, The Lobster, scene by scene, beat by beat to Nick who has never seen it, all the while trying to do justice to the three incredible ladies that originated the format. If you like this episode, please check out the We Explain Movies episode wherein they adopt Take Three's discussion format. We Explain Movies Podcast
Episode 24: V for Vendetta
November 05, 2019 06:26 - 1 hour - 134 MBOn the 5th of November, Nick and Jordan remember remember this powerful and beautiful film. IMDb | V for Vendetta - Plot Summary Box Office Mojo | V for Vendetta Wikipedia | Guy Fawkes Wikipedia | Gunpowder Plot Mental Floss | A Brief History of the Guy Fawkes Mask Cody Bonds | Disturbing Origin of Bonfire Night & Guy Fawkes Day Wisecrack | V for Vendetta - Thug Notes Summary & Analysis CineFix | V for Vendetta - What's the Difference? ScreenRant | 16 Crazy Things You Didn't Know Ab...
Quick Take Episode 9: Stephen King
November 01, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutes - 86.6 MBJordan and Nick discuss legendary creator, Stephen King and the legacy he has left on pop culture as a whole. References: Box Office Mojo | Stephen King Mental Floss | 10 Terrific Facts About Stephen King Factinate | 52 Chilling Facts About Stephen King, The Master Of Horror Best Life | 20 Facts About Stephen King That Are As Gripping As His Books
Episode 23: Us
October 25, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 189 MBJordan and Nick join hands and break down Jordan Peele's powerful and enigmatic sophomore effort. References: Fansided | A detailed plot summary for everyone too scared to see Us The Washington Post | ‘Us’: Let’s tackle 11 lingering questions about Jordan Peele’s latest hit Vox | Jordan Peele’s Us — and its ending — explained. Sort of. Box Office Mojo | Us Box Office Mojo | Get Out Esquire | The Rabbits in Us, Explained Esquire | In Jordan Peele's Us, Jeremiah 11:11 Quietly Explaine...
Episode 22: The Blair Witch Project
October 11, 2019 07:05 - 1 hour - 157 MBJordan and Nick go deep into the woods to find the secrets behind a film that changed cinema, The Blair Witch Project. Box Office Mojo | The Blair Witch Project Curse of the Blair Witch Documentary Film Theorists | Film Theory: Blair Witch's SECRET KILLERS! (Blair Witch Project) The Terrifying True Story of How 'The Blair Witch Project' Was Made Heather's Journal The Blair Witch is a 'fictional snuff film' 17 Found Facts About The Blair Witch Project
Quick Take Episode 8 : Fall Movie Nights
October 04, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 73.3 MBJordan and Nick each suggest some fun movie night ideas for you to carry out this fall.
Episode 21: Scream
September 27, 2019 17:10 - 1 hour - 187 MBNick, Jordan and their amazing guest, Shelly all head to Woodsboro for an in-depth look at the franchise that changed horror. Scream | The Inside Story Box Office Mojo | Scream Franchise
Quick Take Episode 7: Most Anticipated Movies of 2019
September 20, 2019 14:57 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBNick and Jordan swap their top five (or six... or seven...) most anticipated movies of 2019. Repo! The Genetic Opera - Trailer Tusk | Official Trailer HD | A24 THE LODGE Official Trailer (2019) Riley Keough Horror Movie HD The Lighthouse | Official Trailer 2 HD | A24 JOJO RABBIT | Official Trailer [HD] | FOX Searchlight The Sound of Silence - Official Trailer I HD I IFC Films Frozen 2 Official Trailer | Walt Disney Animation Studios JOKER - Final Trailer | Warner Bros. Pictures STA...
Episode 20: Annihilation
September 13, 2019 14:41 - 1 hour - 157 MBJordan and Nick cross into the Shimmer to make sense of Alex Garland's latest modern masterpiece. Annihilation | Box Office Annihilation ENDING EXPLAINED - Details You Missed! ANNIHILATION Alex Garland & Jeff VanderMeer Interview Annihilation Analysis Annihilation Explained Annihilation: Depression, Destruction and Transformation The Original ‘Annihilation’ Script Featured a Very Different Ending Alt Shift X: Annihilation Explained Themes in Annihilation ANNIHILATION is Nothing lik...
Episode 19: IT Chapter One
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBNick and Jordan brave a trip to Derry as they discuss the first chapter in this horrific Stephen King epic. Patreon | Take Three: A Movie Podcast Bill Skarsgård | It Pennywise Lives! Box Office Mojo | IT Universal Spain | MAMÁ -Javier Botet es Mamá (Movement Test) It (2017) — How to Make a Modern Horror Movie The Problem with Horror Movies Today It (2017) Movie: Ending and Themes Explained
Quick Take Episode 6: Adaptations
August 23, 2019 17:56 - 54 minutes - 102 MBNick and Jordan discuss a wide array of adaptations... for 55 minutes. Literary Hub | The Living Authors with the Most Film Adaptations Forbes | The Top-Grossing Film Adaptations Fora.tv | What Makes a Good Film Adaptation? Signature Views | The case for book-to-film adaptations WatchMojo.com | Top 10 Authors Who Hated Their Movie Adaptations Keane the Bean | Why Perfect Adaptation is a Bad Idea- Video Essay YardBarker | The 25 most adapted authors of all time
Episode 18: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
August 16, 2019 18:51 - 1 hour - 164 MBJordan and Nick welcome Stacey, their first guest, as they journey to Middle Earth and analyze Peter Jackson's most celebrated trilogy. Our Patreon is live! If you want to support us and receive some awesome perks, check us out at https://www.patreon.com/take3amp References: Grunge | Tolkien Ignored The True Story And Here's How Cody Bonds | The Untold True Story of J.R.R. Tolkien CGP Grey | The Lord of the Rings Mythology Explained (Part 1) Renegade Cut | Good and Evil in The Lord of ...
Quick Take Episode 5: Season 2 Introduction
August 09, 2019 15:22 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBJordan and Nick return for their first Quick Take of Season 2 and discuss their new Patreon, the next several episodes and an amazing companion podcast that you just have to check out. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/take3amp We Explain Movies Links: We Explain Movies | Apple Podcasts We Explain Movies | Instagram We Explain Movies | Twitter
Episode 17: Rocky Horror Picture Show
June 14, 2019 14:37 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBOn Take Three’s first season finale, Jordan and Nick give themselves over to absolute pleasure as they dive into the deep end of this 1975 cult phenomenon. Open Culture | Rare Interview: Tim Curry Groovy History | Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Cult Film That Will Never Die Bitch Flicks | ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and the Pitchfork of Puritanism BRAD GETS STEPPED ON (4:24) Broadway.com | Happy Birthday, Dear Rocky! 38 Freaky Facts About The Rocky Horror Picture Show Rocky Horror...
Quick Take Episode 4: Godzilla Review, A Lesson on Foley, and Season Finale Info
June 07, 2019 18:47 - 35 minutes - 29.7 MBJordan and Nick review Godzilla: King of the Monsters, discuss the widely unappreciated art of Foley and provide information on the end of Season 1. Godzilla [02:58] Foley [17:37] Brief Hiatus [32:03] The Secrets Behind 44 Classic Cinema Sound Effects Great Big Story | The Magic of Making Sound Movies Insider | How The Sound Effects In 'A Quiet Place' Were Made How Foley Artists Create Perfectly-Timed Film Sounds
Episode 16: Godzilla
May 31, 2019 14:19 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBNick and Jordan seek to understand the global icon that is Godzilla by exploring the 2014 American film as well as the 60 year legacy that led up to it. Film Analysis: “Godzilla” Deep Focus Review | Godzilla Film Inquiry | Godzilla SeperateWay | Look Closer: Godzilla KaptainKristian | Godzilla - The Soul of Japan NowThis Nerd | Godzilla: The True Story Slate | A Brief History of Godzilla Inverse | New King Kong Will Be Taller, But Not As Tall as Godzilla Godzilla: King of the Monst...
Quick Take Episode 3: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Tarantino
May 24, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBJordan and Nick cover the history of the Manson family, Tarantino, and his newest feature film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Trailer
Episode 15: The Village
May 17, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBNick and Jordan journey into the woods to uncover the secrets of one of Shyamalan's most polarizing features. The Village Trailer Blog Man Ry - "Film Analysis - The Village" Vulture's "The Village Is a Misunderstood Parable for the Age of Trump" Vox's "M. Night Shyamalan’s The Village is an underrated masterpiece" Aura Color Descriptions
Quick Take Episode 2: Disney Film Slate Update
May 08, 2019 21:45 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBNick and Jordan discuss the Disney's newly announced upcoming film release schedule. WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES RELEASE SCHEDULE
Episode 14: The Silence of the Lambs
May 03, 2019 19:15 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJordan and Nick work up an appetite as they discuss the implications and impact of the 1991 classic thriller, The Silence of the Lambs. References: Ty Turner's "Is The Silence of the Lambs Transphobic??" Steven Benedict's "Analysis of The Silence of the Lambs" AFI List of 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains FilmSchool Rejects - The Enduring Feminist Vision of 'The Silence of the Lambs' Roger Ebert - 22 SECRETS GLEANED FROM `SILENCE' Magic In MAKING - Silence of the Lambs
Episode 13: Avengers: Infinity War
April 19, 2019 15:00 - 52 minutes - 44.5 MBJordan and Nick tackle one of the biggest blockbusters of all time just one week before its sequel, an even bigger blockbuster, is released. Note: This episode contains lots of discussion regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as speculation about the future of the MCU.
Episode 12: Jurassic Park
April 05, 2019 20:12 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBNick and Jordan travel through time... to the 90s, and explore Spielberg's prehistoric, timeless classic. References in this episode: https://www.ranker.com/list/jurassic-park-trivia-facts/coy-jandreau https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHPjVgYDL6Y&t=290s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWz1E3oHd8w
Episode 11: Hereditary
March 22, 2019 19:36 - 59 minutes - 49.5 MBJordan and Nick do their best to piece together the hauntingly beautiful mystery that is Hereditary, without losing their heads.