The Dangers of Making Everyone Too Pretty for Screen The Take 2022-09-30 | Is it a problem that Hollywood’s stars are too beautiful – especially when they’re playing real people? It’s no surprise that the entertainment industry values attractiveness. But sometimes, there are drawbacks to casting a pretty person as a particular character. From The Dropout to Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, these days we’re seeing more and more portrayals of real people onscreen – often antiheroic ones who are ethically compromised, if not downright villainous. Here’s our take on the dangers of making everyone too beautiful onscreen - and when it can sometimes work for the story.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Why are real-life baddies played by such attractive actors?01:12 We love watching gorgeous actors05:43 The dangers of making killers too pretty11:08 Beauty to monster makeovers12:30 The ethics of "based on real events" storytelling
Your Honor, Season 1 Explained & What To Expect in S2 | SHOWTIME The Take 2023-01-10 | Get your fill of Your Honor—try SHOWTIME with a 30-day free trial, then just $3.99/month for 6 months: https://s.sho.com/TheTake (New subscribers only, terms apply) And for a limited time, start catching up on Your Honor right now by watching the first 3 episodes of Season 1 for FREE: 'Your Honor' Season 1, Episode 1 - bit.ly/YourHonor1'Your Honor' Season 1, Episode 2 - bit.ly/YourHonor2'Your Honor' Season 1, Episode 3 - bit.ly/YourHonor3In Season 1 of the hit SHOWTIME drama ‘Your Honor’ we watched the unraveling of Bryan Cranston’s Michael Desiato, a dedicated father and respected judge who would stop at nothing to protect his son, Adam, from the legal repercussions of a fatal hit-and-run. But an unexpected set of consequences emerges when it’s revealed that the boy Adam killed was the son of an infamous New Orleans crime family. In a season full of twists and turns—heavily underlined by secrecy, familial duty and gray ethics—the ripple effect of each character’s misguided quest for revenge boils over in a shocking finale that perfectly sets the stage for Season 2. So what can we expect to come of Michael’s antihero in the new season, and is there any shot at redemption for the story's broken families? Here’s our breakdown of ‘Your Honor’ Season 1, and everything you need to know before watching Season 2.This video was sponsored by and created in partnership with @Showtime If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Catch up on Your Honor Season 101:30 Season 1's twists and underlying themes03:12 Michael's downward spiral - judge to criminal07:00 The shocking finale's final turn08:26 Season 2 teasers - Will the cycle continue?11:17 Don't miss Your Honor Season 2
Tarot, Astrology, Crystals - Spirituality is replacing religion The Take 2023-01-08 | Tarot readings, healing crystals, witchcraft, and astrology… these practices have seemingly taken over our online and IRL spaces. But not only are these factions of spirituality on the rise – they seem to be replacing organized religion. But is this shift from religiosity to spirituality an aesthetic choice? Or, do these spiritual practices reflect how, even as traditional religion declines, new generations still need to find frameworks that make sense of our troubled times?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 How spirituality is taking over01:17 A modern reimagining of old ideas04:22 Which systems inspired this boom in interest?07:19 Spirituality as liberation
The Hot Mess - Why we love a chaotic heroine | TROPES The Take 2023-01-07 | Go to http://factor75.com/thetake60 and use code thetake60 to get 60% off your first box. This script was written by Anya Formozova. You can see more of her work here: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cue22The "Hot Mess" has been the queen of the female-led sitcom (and sad-com) for two decades now, from Bridget Jones to Fleabag to Mindy Lahiri. She’s outspoken, impulsive and has big appetites, whether it's for booze, food, shoes or men. There’s plenty that’s radical about the hot mess, from her slapstick comedy to the way her stories illuminate issues around sex, trauma and mental health from a female perspective. And, even if we’d most likely not make the choices she makes, the hot mess’ mixture of charisma and self-deprecation makes her relatable. But is it time to move on from her as the main representation of young-ish female protagonists onscreen?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 What makes The Hot Mess so captivating?02:16 All of her messy traits05:52 Factor07:14 The comedy queens funniest moments11:52 But she can also be quite tragic...14:23 How will The Hot Mess continue to evolve?
Netflix’s 1899 secretly messes with reality The Take 2023-01-06 | Netflix’s 1899 may feel like an immersive head-scratcher, but its central metaphor is one culture keeps going back to.WATCH MORE: youtu.be/ZkI0Maj1W-8➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #netflix #1899 #cancelled
Women Everywhere Are Reaching Their Breaking Point | FEMINISM The Take 2023-01-05 | Feminism is currently in a backslide in the U.S. And around the world, there are increasingly more attacks on women’s liberties and lives – even in democracies like ours. The war on women is global. And so is the fight against it. You spoke up in the comments of our ‘Death of Feminism’ video in droves – and you were right. A purely American lens on feminism leaves out the majority of the world, and the struggle for women’s liberation hasn’t ended.Thanks to social media and our increased accessibility to global news, we’re witnessing havoc wreaked against women on an international scale at a speed and volume that was not possible in any other century. But with our liberties—and the liberties of women in our global community—being threatened, we can’t afford to burn out now. Here’s our take on how the global war on women has reached a breaking point – and how we can fight back by learning from other women in similar positions around the world.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 The global war on women rages on02:06 Resistance brewing in America05:50 Learning from the global fight for women's rights12:12 Why these fights are so important13:18 We do better together
Naked Old People in film - Aging body horror? The Take 2023-01-04 | From the creepy cult in Midsommar to the psycho killers in ‘X’ – what’s up with the trend of using old people to scare us? Movies have used elderly folks to freak us out for decades, but lately that seems to be ramping up.WATCH MORE: youtu.be/FsC1ya43bYc➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #oldpeople #horror #a24
How Toxic Discourse Can Do More Harm Than Good The Take 2023-01-03 | Is it time to retire the word “toxic”? The word “toxic” itself has become a buzzword – that’s even become an integral part of our channel’s vernacular. But it’s beginning to feel like the word is losing its meaning. If everything is toxic, then nothing is... You don’t have to look far online these days to find hordes of advice telling you how to cut toxic people out of your life. But the problem is that this oversimplified advice is very black and white, and at its worst conflates behavior that you may personally find annoying with genuine abuse. It also assumes all relational problems are a one-way street, and doesn’t allow for any self-examination.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Has "Toxic" Become... Toxic?01:20 The origins of the buzzword "Toxic"04:13 How social media and internet language blur reality06:47 We need connection now more than ever09:09 Putting toxic to rest
Visions of the Future Onscreen vs. Reality - What Came True? The Take 2023-01-01 | From flying cars to colonizing Mars, humanity has always tried to imagine what the future would be like. Stories in movies and TV shows can help us imagine this future, and even inspire reality. But while some visions of the future have come true, some other predictions from movies and TV haven’t held up so well. Here’s what we’ve gotten wrong—and right—about the future, as well as the predictions we’re still making today.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake Website: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Envisioning the future00:40 A.I., cellphones, & other "smart" technology06:04 Future transportation (where are the flying cars?!)09:45 Can we really live forever?11:56 Why are future cities always dystopian?13:51 Imagining a *better* future
The Dirtbag is the New Sex Symbol - And We’re Here for It The Take 2022-12-29 | Join our Patreon to get all of the exciting new perks coming in 2023: patreon.com/thetakeOur leading men are getting dirtier… and we’re here for it. For a long time, the leading man has been an alpha male type. But now it feels like leading men are becoming more unkempt, unbothered, but maybe even more attractive as a result. They’re a little rougher around the edges, tortured souls, and still manage to be really hot. So, why now? Maybe because our leading men in cinema have been handsome, but a little bland for so long. The dirtbag represents an alternative to the status quo, and right now the status quo is pretty chaotic, so those who push against it almost seem aspirational. If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Where did these "Dirtbags" come from?02:36 The Dirtbag is today's bad boy05:11 The ways The Dirtbag is relatable08:36 Can't forget the Dad Bod...11:49 Shifting times call for new heartthrobs
Death of the Movie Star - What It Means for Hollywood’s Future The Take 2022-12-28 | Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/thetakeIs the true movie star is dying out? The history of the movies is a history of movie stars –- they were the reason why people came to the movies. But now – it’s not actors that draw people to the cinema, it’s properties. The big tentpole releases that get the buzz tend to be ongoing franchises or reboots, where the performers feel subservient to the overall product. On the flipside, actors now have more freedom than they did in the past, and movies aren’t the be all and end all anymore with the rise of prestige TV. So is the true movie star dying out because the business has changed, or because actors have changed?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Are Hollywood stars a dying breed?01:22 The last of the REAL movie stars04:37 MUBI05:31 What really shifted things for Hollywood actors?10:24 The big franchise takeover12:58 How it became so hard to break into Hollywood
The Fab 4: Why 4-Person Shows Work So Well The Take 2022-12-27 | Join our Patreon to get all of the exciting new perks coming in 2023: patreon.com/thetakeWhat’s so special about the Fab Four? On the surface, shows like Seinfeld, Girls, Sex and the City, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Insecure and the Good Place may not sound so similar. But they actually have a lot in common, thanks to being based around a group of four. All are known for excelling at what we’ll call the 3 C’s: character, conversation, and commentary. Here’s our take on what’s so special about the number 4 onscreen – and the four life paths we’re symbolically offered to choose between.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 The Fab 4 Formula Explored01:42 What are the 4 Essential Character Types?05:45 How these casts reflect a chamber of music12:21 Character, conversation, commentary
The definitive ways Die Hard IS a Christmas movie, case closed! The Take 2022-12-25 | Really, there should be no debate. Obviously Die Hard is a Christmas movie! Here’s why, in 60 seconds...WATCH MORE: youtu.be/lcNKBnSa8UQ➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #diehard #christmasmovie
You’ve Got Mail - In Defense of Joes Toxic Traits The Take 2022-12-24 | GET YOUR WEIRD GIRL MERCH: bit.ly/3dcsJ0HIs Tom Hanks’ Joe Fox in You've Got Mail not actually that toxic after all? He does make some questionable choices, and it can make you doubt at points – how romantic is this story of his courtship with Meg Ryan’s Kathleen Kelly? But as shady as some of his actions might be, Joe’s duplicity gets at the ultimate message of the film – which is that a lot of us are actually living double lives, often without realizing it. This duality is central to the romance because Kathleen also isn’t living her truest life. So why are we so afraid to be our best selves, when we know it’s going to make us happy? And what is it that finally pushes us over the edge to make that change?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Revisiting You've Got Mail's love story01:04 How Joe and Kathleen "play roles"05:29 Why it's hard to be our true selves07:57 Finding love online09:53 Joe isn't really that bad
How the Grinch got nicer, becoming a lovable curmudgeon The Take 2022-12-23 | Is The Grinch getting…nicer? With every new iteration, layers get added to The Grinch’s backstory – all of which seem designed to get us not to see him as a monster at all.WATCH MORE: youtu.be/0Vu6GlstKl8➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #thegrinch #christmasmovie
Prince Charming Onscreen - It’s Time For An Update | TROPES The Take 2022-12-22 | Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unnecessary subscriptions with Rocket Money.Modern versions of the fairy tale princess archetype are a far cry from the stereotypical damsel in distress, waiting for her prince. But what about Prince Charming himself? Has he been updated? Modern stories that do involve a prince charming figure often don’t bestow him with nearly as much interiority, agency, or complexity. And if a newer movie does want to challenge the prince charming stereotype, they mostly resort to a different kind of boring: a predictably shallow doofus (who’s also sometimes evil), or a quote “fixer-upper” who the princess sees something in even though he’s rough around the edges. So why hasn’t the Prince gotten the same updates as contemporary Princesses – and could he ever become something more three-dimensional and... interesting?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Prince Charming needs a better suitor01:27 The secretly evil doofus prince05:01 The fixer-upper prince07:01 Rocket Money08:17 What lessons do these princes teach us?12:48 How to make Prince Charming more charming
Why female Disney villains are more iconic than the male ones The Take 2022-12-22 | The wicked women of Disney films are some of the most iconic baddies of all-time, but what about the villainous men? WATCH MORE: youtu.be/EtRArdcYWQ8➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #disney #villains
The Wednesday dance brought in views… & controversy! The Take 2022-12-21 | Wednesday – it’s simultaneously being hailed by critics as a pop culture phenomenon and a disappointment, but one thing’s for sure: whatever you thought of the show, you’ve probably watched it.WATCH MORE: youtu.be/5LaEE4Bmmts➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #wednesday #netflix #addamsfamily
The Ugly Pretty Girl: It’s the Stories That Need a Makeover | TROPES The Take 2022-12-20 | Go to http://masterclass.com/thetake to buy one annual membership and get one free. We all know the "ugly pretty girl" trope: she’d be so pretty if she just took off those glasses and rags, or just lost some weight, or just put on a little makeup! After her makeover, we see that people treat her better, that her life becomes more fulfilling, and that she comes closer to realizing who she actually is. But this lesson doesn’t exactly hold water in real life, and adds to the already overwhelming societal pressure to look and be a certain way. But the ugly-to-pretty girl story can also teach us about the link between inner and outer beauty, and how confidence in one can lead to confidence in the other. And that transformation doesn’t have to happen from the outside in.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 How Ugly Pretty girl stories became passé01:36 The clichéd makeover scene05:30 Masterclass06:41 From sexless to sexy09:58 Beauty from the inside (not the outside)13:33 Today's ugly-pretty fashion trends
How Kristen Stewart Became an Icon of Authenticity | SCREEN ICONS The Take 2022-12-18 | Download the Fetch Rewards app now → fetch.thld.co/thetake_1222 and use the code THETAKE to get 5000 points on your first receipt!What is Kristen Stewart’s superpower? Owning her authentic self, no matter what anyone thinks. After her start as a child actress and explosive success with her role in the Twilight franchise, Stewart has had a long road in Hollywood, enjoying her fair share of criticism – and praise – for her performances and offscreen choices. But she managed to endure beyond teenage popularity to land prestigious roles in indie films, an Oscar nomination and a huge cohort of fans who deeply admire her both as a performer and a person. Kristen Stewart became an icon through her independence, non-conformity, and above all, her authenticity.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 How Kristen Stewart reinvented herself01:07 The K-Stew trademark05:04 Fetch06:05 Kristen's brand of authenticity09:18 How she hit prestige status12:22 A career path that paid off
Gen Z Brought Twee Back and It’s Here to Stay The Take 2022-12-17 | The future of coffee – Javy – is the easiest way to get the perfect cup of coffee right at home. So if you love coffee, go to: thld.co/javy_thetake_1222 and get 25% off your order using my code THETAKE. Thanks to Javy Coffee for sponsoring today’s video! @javy.coffee #drinkjavy The “adorkable” trend from the mid-aughts is reportedly back from the dead thanks to TikTok and gen-z – with some important updates distinguishing Twee 2.0. Unlike “hip” fashions, twee is more delicate, dainty, or quaint – often with a feminine flair. But in the 2010s, the label also carried an air of affectation. For all its strategic uncoolness, twee was perceived by many as artificial and pretentious. Gen Z's new version of twee may still be into the ballet flats and knitting, but the vibe is a lot less smug and more unfiltered – striving to embrace the DIY creativity in a realer way.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Gen Z is bringing back twee?01:14 The rise and fall (and rise) of twee05:05 JAVY06:29 Why twee is making a comeback now08:18 DIY and the search for "realness"12:53 Is twee here to stay this time?
Everything wrong with Love Actually in 60 seconds The Take 2022-12-16 | Here’s everything wrong with ‘Love Actually’ in one minute. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/z9NcbH371ek➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #loveactaully #toxictakeaways
Disappearing Content: Media is still getting wiped today The Take 2022-12-15 | Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/thetakeWhen content gets removed from the internet and streaming services…where does it go? And should we be worried about the future of shows that have only ever existed online? Artwork holds a reified place in our culture, but history is filled with stories of lost films, discarded manuscripts, paintings hidden beneath other paintings, and plays performed once and then never again. The difference now is that with all the technology available, and with digitization making things like storage far easier, shouldn’t we be past these kinds of problems? Here’s our take on the thorny issue of disappearing content, and the responsibility we have to keep art – like our shows and movies – alive.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Media is STILL disappearing today01:15 How art gets lost over time03:48 MUBI04:46 Can digitally preserved work disappear too?07:52 When the kill switch gets pulled...11:50 The future of vanishing media
Harry & Meghan’s docu-series is causing a royal stir The Take 2022-12-14 | Amidst the hype for Harry and Meghan’s new Netflix docuseries, fans had a lot of questions. Were they participating in the series to throw the Royal family under the bus again? Were they going to stir the pot more?WATCH MORE: youtu.be/djtKhCmncBU➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #princeharry #princessmeghan #royals
The Millennial Mom - A New Brand of Anxious Parenting The Take 2022-12-13 | Go to http://joinhoney.com/mytake to get PayPal Honey for free.The millennial mom is a master of juggling, up on all the trends, and totally exhausted – expected to be a superwoman as the bare minimum. Onscreen and in real life she's balancing a lot and shaped by a permanently online culture of anxiety, appearance, and parenting-as-achievement. The millennial figure of the shiny Momfluencer doesn’t choose between work and motherhood – she combines the two. But her rise has established new higher-than-ever standards for the average millennial mom, even when that’s not her paying job. Millennial moms have access to more enlightened resources and products than ever – and endless role models for raising their kids any way they might choose – so why do they seem so overwhelmingly stressed out and time-starved?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Is the Millennial Mom losing her marbles?02:17 The momfluencer problem06:10 Honey07:22 How Millennial Moms got so scatter-brained12:42 Overcoming parenthood anxieties14:59 Why there's no "perfect" Mom
Is AI Art Bot Lensa *really* ethical? The Take 2022-12-12 | The AI art generator “Lensa” has gone viral. And while the pictures are visually stunning – they can also be problematic – validating the fears that artists have been trying to call out for some time now. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/ipG38s7KXsM➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #artbot #ai #lensa
House of the Dragon: Rhaenyra, Her Own Worst Enemy The Take 2022-12-11 | Visit http://www.audible.com/thetake or text thetake to 500-500. Let Audible help you discover new ways to laugh, be inspired, or be entertained. New members can try it free for 30 days. On House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra Targaryen became her own worst enemy. She went from the sweet, timid girl we met in episode one to a woman willing to burn down the entirety of Westeros to settle a grudge against her former best friend. Though she claims to be interested in upending Westeros’ political systems, the first season of HOTD traces Rhaenyra’s path from an idealistic young woman to a canny operator, willing to undermine her principles in order to retain a hold on power.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 What really happened in Rhaenyra's S1 arc?00:43 Young Rhaenyra's goals and ideals03:30 Audible05:04 Adult Rhaenyra's shifting perspective07:52 Alicent and Rhaenyra's frenemy relationship11:39 So did Rhaenyra become what she feared most?
Gen Z Dating: Not the Puriteens Theyre Made Out to Be The Take 2022-12-10 | 🌏 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/thetake It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!✌Are gen-z really the "puriteens" they’re made out to be? It kind of looks like gen-z’s dating ethos is a response to the dating apps, hook-up culture, and problematic behavior that was a fixture of millennial dating. The generation born after 1996 is a lot more pragmatic and seeks deeper connections over a series of one night stands. Gen Z’s dating priorities may be different, but that difference may actually be for the better. Zoomers are putting themselves first – advocating for their own needs more clearly and prioritizing personal and professional development before relationships.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake Website: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Where does Gen Z stand on dating?01:38 How the pandemic changed the field05:14 NordVPN06:12 Me-Too aftermath & it's effect on dates08:13 Post-binary view of love & sexuality10:18 Gen Z's whole new world
The Sopranos comeback: sobbing mobsters & memes The Take 2022-12-09 | The show that dared to ask “what if a mob boss went to therapy?” – The Sopranos – is considered to be one of the greatest shows ever written. Despite going off the air two decades ago -- the series, and Tony, are currently enjoying a resurgence. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/Vy7tMx6ix8g➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #sopranos #tony
The Crown S5 Explained, The Institution vs Its People | ROYALS The Take 2022-12-08 | Season 5 of The Crown has faced a lot of criticism for being too soft on the Royals. Many were expecting, or hoping, for Charles to get a villain edit as the show geared up to cover the early 90s… but instead, fans were met with a rather subdued version of Charles’ infidelity and its effect on Diana. However, while the characters may get our sympathy, the Monarchy itself doesn’t. This season is the most explicit and damning in how it shows these people manipulated and abused by a brutal, draconian system. The Crown invites us to blame the system in order to sympathize with the rich elites caught in its crossfire… and it asks the question: do we need a monarchy at all if it does more harm than good, even for those who are meant to benefit most from it?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 What do we learn in The Crown Season 5?01:20 Why The Royals aren't much of a "family"04:38 Charles and Diana are both victims08:02 The people the soft was too soft on...10:19 What are the main takeaways?
Drew Barrymore, Troubled Child Star to Memeable Queen The Take 2022-12-06 | Go to http://www.stamps.com/thetake to get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale.Drew Barrymore beat the child star curse and became a Hollywood institution. She’s had a long journey to get to this point, and for years, she was more famous for her partying, public relationships, and addiction struggles off-camera than her movies. But Drew managed to come out on the other side – not unscathed – but stronger from it. And she's become one of America’s sweethearts in a career that's run through several different celebrity archetypes, ranging from: child star to sex symbol to scream queen to wholesome romantic comedy lead, and finally – to a fixture of daytime television.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 The many faces of Drew Barrymore00:59 Child Stardom - A long, difficult journey03:30 Stamps.com04:31 Hollywood Starlet - Her filmography evolution07:23 Talk Show Queen - Today's impact10:25 What's next for Drew?
Peacock’s Casey Anthony doc: Who asked for this??? The Take 2022-12-05 | Casey Anthony, one of the most hated women in America, has stepped back into the spotlight to “speak her truth” in a new Peacock docu-series. But like in her infamous 2008 trial, the public is NOT having it. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/YwwmrFnBU8s➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #caseyanthony #peacock #documentary
The Childfree Woman Trope Needs a SERIOUS Update The Take 2022-12-04 | Society still has a problem with the child free woman. Despite all the advances that have been made in terms of women’s rights, motherhood is still depicted as the idealized end goal for all women, to the point where depictions of childfree women in movies and TV often feel reductive or even vilified. The childfree woman desperately needs an upgrade to reflect society’s changing attitude towards the decision to not be a parent. If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 The childfree woman is still stigamtized02:53 She's either sad or evil05:25 The child-rear or go-to-work dilemma11:31 Road to better representation
Female Friendship Stories - How We Finally Moved Away from Rivalries The Take 2022-12-03 | Are we finally trading mean girls for sisterhood? Female friendships have traditionally been depicted onscreen with a rigid hierarchy, but plenty of stories today about female friends today are moving beyond “rivalry” arcs, and toward centering equal, sisterly bonds. We're seeing more stories bout friendships that aren’t disrupted by women having to strive in a cut-throat social pecking order or to snap the right job or man, but are instead about how females can support each other and connect through shared experiences.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Gals pals are pushing mean girls out01:23 All the ways female friendships had been portrayed in the past07:14 Older women on screen have avoided the cattiness11:22 Friendships as community
Why “Female Entertainment” Still Gets Written Off The Take 2022-12-01 | Why is there still so much shame and belittlement directed towards popular female media? Female fandom has driven some of the biggest cultural moments of the 20th and 21st centuries. But, with the notable exception of The Beatles, arguably none have ever been widely accepted as legitimate, serious art. On the other hand, culture targeted toward men gets put center stage. All this leads to an even more fundamental question: At a time when gender stereotypes are supposed to be breaking down – why is there even still such a divide between “women’s” and “men’s” entertainment? If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Female-oriented media is STILL so belittled01:35 Who decides what media is high culture or low culture?05:35 The crazed fangirl vs the geeky guy11:26 How to close the gender gap
How the soundtrack to our lives keeps evolving The Take 2022-12-01 | The annual Spotify Wrapped tradition speaks to how important music is in showing off who we are. And music doesn’t just make us who we are, but how we see the world, too.WATCH MORE: youtu.be/hL3Cl-b5NZw➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #music #spotifywrapped #soundtrack #score
Keke Palmer’s rise from child stardom to cultural icon The Take 2022-11-30 | The journey from child star to Hollywood star is often paved with difficulties…so how did Keke Palmer make it look so effortless? WATCH MORE: youtu.be/3WltE9LjJlE➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #kekepalmer
Why Today’s Content is Suffering a Quality Crisis The Take 2022-11-29 | Get a full month of MUBI FOR FREE: mubi.com/thetakeWhy does so much streaming content, well... suck? There’s never been so much access, ease, sheer quantity, or niche, tailor-made content. We should all have so many appealing options we’ll want to be watching something literally every second of the day, right? But there’s a bigger quality crisis that’s making many of us feel less enthusiastic about most of the offerings, and less satisfied after we finish watching something we kind of wish we hadn’t. So what’s creating this quality crisis and can we come out of it?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 What's creating this Quality Crisis?01:51 How streaming changed the film/tv industry04:45 MUBI05:53 The almighty algorithm takes over08:36 When real life is more entertaining...12:02 How "content" can get better
Mermaidcore: from under the sea to fashion week The Take 2022-11-28 | Sea-kissed curls, sparkling sequins, shell-shaped accessories… it must be mermaidcore.WATCH MORE: youtu.be/4IJEdWoukH4➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #mermaidcore
Lindsay Lohan’s latest comeback (for real this time) The Take 2022-11-27 | Lindsay Lohan is finally making a comeback! But wait – haven’t we seen this before? How do we know this one is the real deal? WATCH MORE: youtu.be/3LK_2E7ZVt8➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #euphoria #nate
What’s Really Behind Elon Musk’s Twitter Chaos The Take 2022-11-27 | Will Elon Musk finally be what kills Twitter? For years, the social network has been an extremely popular center for news and public conversation. But it’s been in a chaotic transition phase since Tesla CEO Elon Musk completed his purchase of the company. Elon’s transition to Twitter CEO has come with immediate changes, like mass employee layoffs and new features designed to monetize the platform. But changes like this one fundamentally alter Twitter’s landscape. The current state of Twitter is evidence of an irresolvable tension at the heart of the internet: the desire for openness and free speech coming up against the demands of shareholders and profitability. If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 What's the latest Twitter drama?01:38 Does Elon even have a plan? All the chaos!05:09 Why we need Twitter07:55 Free Speech and The Internet...10:10 Where is Twitter actually headed?
Lea Michele & Funny Girl… an unmissable saga The Take 2022-11-26 | The casting controversy surrounding the Broadway revival of ‘Funny Girl’ transcended the theater community and made its way into pop culture news. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/o71He_Z9bQw➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #funnygirl #leamichele #beaniefeldstein
How the Boomer Myth Shaped the World, and Then Fell Apart The Take 2022-11-26 | Go to http://masterclass.com/thetake to buy one annual membership and get one free!It’s time to admit that, like boomers themselves, “OK boomer” is old. Since we’ve now entered a period where the idea of what it means to be a boomer has become contested, it’s time to ask: What was the boomer ideal, and how much of it holds up? By looking at the pop culture the boomers originally produced, and comparing it to the way they’re portrayed now, we can gain insight into how to correct some of that generation’s mistakes, but also where to find generational common ground, and potentially learn from the past.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Should we really write off boomers?01:22 Why Boomers are so vilified03:24 MasterClass04:35 How Boomers mythologized themselves08:14 Do Boomers have more in common with younger generations?10:07 Why we shouldn't dismiss boomers
How onscreen Shopaholics speak to our own shopping obsession The Take 2022-11-25 | Almost as much as we love the rush of shopping on Black Friday or Cyber Monday…we love to watch characters on screen shop ‘til they drop.WATCH MORE: youtube.com/watch?v=4pIRo6-aTTM➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #shopaholic #cybermonday #blackfriday
Miley Cyrus turns 30! A look back at her evolution The Take 2022-11-23 | Miley Cyrus – the controversy queen of the 2010s, who many of us still imagine as 12-year-old Hannah Montana in our mind’s eye – turns 30. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/KlH9OO3OWho➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #mileycyrus #birthday
Today’s Trophy Wife - More Than Just a Trophy The Take 2022-11-22 | Thanks to Kamikoto for sponsoring this video! Get an additional $50 off on any purchase with code TheTake during their Black Friday Sale. Go to kamikoto.com/TheTake and help support the channel.The trophy wife: She’s married to a rich, powerful man—possibly decades her senior. And at a glance, this gorgeous woman appears entirely out of her husband’s league. Her beauty adds to his status and social capital – hence the “trophy” part of the label. While the Trophy Wife is technically defined as being a positive status symbol for her partner, the identity often comes with a negative implication that she’s not his intellectual or professional equal or isn’t deserving of the success she gets to enjoy. Here’s our take on who the trophy wife really is – onscreen and off – how the qualities that make her a prize shift over time, and what her evolution says about “ideal” womanhood. If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 What makes a wife a trophy?02:42 Kamikoto04:10 Tricky power dynamics11:44 Are trophy wives still a thing?
The “End” of Cancel Culture - Why We Need a Better System The Take 2022-11-20 | Cancel culture has been canceled… and for good reason. We’ve been living through the era of cancellation for nearly a decade now and are beginning to see people re-emerge from their periods of public banishment. If cancel culture was working, you’d see these people come out reformed. It feels like a step backwards that people who did some really bad stuff seem to have gotten away with it, and it also reveals just how muddy the waters of cancel culture were in the first place.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Is cancel culture canceled?00:55 How the broken system has evolved04:06 The inconsistencies of who we cancel08:49 The anti-cancel culture movement
Julia Fox launched the “Weird It Girl” moment The Take 2022-11-19 | Nobody is as good at being famous as Julia Fox, and she's done it be being... kinda weird. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/xr5EidgCHgY➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #juliafox
Dark Side of The Royals - Facing Controversies without the Queen The Take 2022-11-19 | Go to establishedtitles.com/TheTake and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Black Friday Sale, plus 10% off on any purchase with code TheTake. Thanks to Established Titles forsponsoring this video!The British Monarchy has always had a dark side – but in recent years a lot of the public has been willing to ignore that out of a deeply-rooted respect for Queen Elizabeth II. But now that she’s passed, there’s less shielding the series of cover-ups and disturbing stories that paint a different picture of a larger family and culture. Not only are younger Brits are feeling more comfortable speaking out against the crown or criticizing those in power, but the Queen’s death is ushering in a new era of the royal family, one that is more vulnerable to criticism. So, with their matriarch gone, how long can the rest of the family go without a scandal they can’t come back from?If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeSnap: snapchat.com/discover/The_Take/6898188394 Instagram: http://instagram.com/ThisIsTheTakeWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 Royals scandals resurfaced01:18 Careful control over the press02:13 Established Titles03:22 Royal cover ups06:10 Neglect of their family08:49 Racism and colonialism unaddressed11:09 The power they still hold
WTF is wrong with Nate from Euphoria? The Take 2022-11-18 | Nate's existence is a triple threat of toxic masculinity; rich, white male privilege; and ensuing white male rage, but there’s more beneath the surface. WATCH MORE: youtu.be/KyghmPhlEvk➡️TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetake➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thisisthetake➡️Snap: bit.ly/3nL7pFf➡️Twitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTake #thetake #shorts #euphoria #nate
Derry Girls’ Michelle - Rise of a Brash & Rowdy Alpha The Take 2022-11-17 | Get a full month of MUBI FOR FREE: mubi.com/thetakeDerry Girls’ Michelle Mallon is the quintessential alpha girl – but how real is that act? When we’ve seen alpha girl characters onscreen before, they’re often cast as mean girls – master manipulators, school bullies, or just kind of annoyingly assertive. Initially Michelle could come across that way, too. But Derry Girls goes deeper into the alpha girl’s psychology to ask why they’re so determined to be the leader of the pack. Michelle is genuinely brimming with confidence and loves leading the others on pleasure-seeking adventures. At the same time, her brash exterior is also a coping mechanism employed to deal with a broken family, splintering friendship group, and tumultuous society.If you like this video, subscribe to our channel and support us:Join our Patreon: patreon.com/thetakeFollow our TikTok: tiktok.com/@thisisthetakeTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThisIsTheTakeWebsite: the-take.comWe are The Take (formerly ScreenPrism).00:00 What makes Michelle Mallon a blast01:16 A new kind of alpha girl04:09 MUBI05:07 Michelle's insecurities and fears08:03 Hometown culture shock
