Twisters: Why It Avoided The Sequel Curse & Became A Hit🌪️Movie Review & Explained The Take 2024-07-23 | Twisters, the new blockbuster movie starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, has managed to tear its way to the top of the summer box office – but it’s also raised a lot of questions… Why is it a sequel? Do they really not talk about that? Is it actually worth seeing? And why is that one stereotypical movie moment missing from the end? Let’s unpack the answers to all of these questions and more!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:25 Twisters explained02:40 How it actually relates to the original film05:38 Why it skips this big discussion...07:34 The tornadoes08:44 So... is it actually worth watching?The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Good for Her Horror: The Power of & Problem with the Trope, Explained The Take 2024-10-18 | 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 much!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:14 The power of 'good for her' stories02:44 Ready or Not03:49 You're Next04:45 The Invisible Man05:33 Sometimes it's *not* so good for her...08:00 Why we love female vengeance stories10:24 How the trope has continued to evolveThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by Travis Martin
Fight Club - What It Surprisingly Still Gets Right About Modern Life | Explained The Take 2024-10-15 | 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 surviving in our modern day? Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:34 Splitting ourselves04:21 Searching for *real* connection07:52 Battling overconsumption10:44 Shining a light on the darkness...The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Only Child Syndrome, Explained: Why Theyre Not Just Weirdo Loners The Take 2024-10-13 | Get 50% off your first order of CookUnity meals — go to cookunity.com/thetake50 and use our code THETAKE50 at checkout to try them out for yourself! Thanks to CookUnity for sponsoring this video! || From Friend's Chandler to Gilmore Girls' Rory (& Lorelai & Paris & Lane...) to The O.C.'s Seth Cohen to New Girls' Schmidt and beyond, being an Only Child can be... interesting. There’s just something about only children that makes them stand out… Spoiled, self-centered, weird, and lonely – growing up without siblings shapes them in a way that makes it hard for them to fit in. Or, at least, that’s what movies and tv seem to *want* us to think. Only Child Syndrome is a long standing trope – both on screen and in real life – that suggests that being the ‘only’ sets you up for a lot of problems throughout childhood and into your adult years. But is that actually true? Let’s take a deeper look at the traits associated with Only Child Syndrome versus the reality of what it’s like to be an only kid to find out why everyone’s convinced it’s such a miserable time, and if it really spells doom for anyone growing up solo. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:58 Spoiled & self-centered?04:36 The real reason many only have 1 kid now05:12 Gilmore Girls & the many *different* types of only children07:23 Weird & Lonely?08:26 Being surrounded by adults10:06 Why only children cherish their friends so much10:55 Suddenly no longer the only (for better or worse)12:39 Only doesn't have to mean all alone!The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written/produced by Jessica Babineaux, narrated by Charly Bivona, and edited by John Tod
Scary Teen Girl of the New Millennium: Harnessing Her Rage to Reclaim Control🔥🖤(Scary Teen Series) The Take 2024-10-11 | 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 around, the terrifying teen girl on screen began to enter a new, more powerful phase. These stories actually grappled with the harsh, conflicting realities that teen girls have to deal with (and many felt much more real because now they were actually written by people who had, y’know, actually experienced being a teen girl instead of just outside observers. From lack of control to oversexualization to the intricacies of war in Girl World, these teens were constantly being pushed to the edge – but they were always up for the challenge.Watch the first episode in this series, covering the rise of the Scary Teen Girl on screen in the 1980s and 1990s, here: youtu.be/xwunxsUv79EJoin our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:53 Beginning to tell her own story02:04 Her intensity in life & friendships03:23 Grittier looks at the dark side of teen girl world05:53 The fear of her sexuality06:48 How the 00s/10s girls still sometimes got stuck with gross 80s/90s sexualization08:29 Their quest to get revenge on the creeps who hurt them10:23 The rage of being trapped within the pressures of teen girlhood11:02 Reembracing the occult & witchy power13:06 How they set the stage for the scary teen girls of the 2020sThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
Joker Folie a Deux’s Biggest Problem (*Isn’t* The Songs…) 🤔 Joker 2 Explained 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 answers to these questions and more.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:22 The 'not a musical' musical...?01:23 Following in Scorsese's footsteps02:57 The weird rise of secret musicals04:35 Thanks to Factor!05:39 Why the musical aspect feels flat07:16 What actually drags the film down09:27 A miss, but not necessarily a total lossThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
How I Met Your Mother: If Robin was the Star... ✨ The Take 2024-10-06 | How I Met Your Mother was a great ensemble show, but everything was framed through Ted Mosby’s perspective, and Ted’s perspective is, well, a little suspect, to say the least… It's interesting to think about how the entire show might have changed (for the better) if it had been centered around Robin Scherbatsky instead of Ted – and how it could have also led to a much more interesting, fulfilling ending for everyone. It would have, obviously, been a quite different show – but, that’s not necessarily a bad thing!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:44 Chasing big dreams03:03 A different perspective on love05:38 Actual personal growth07:46 A better ending (for everyone)10:26 Shifting focus can be funThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Gone Girl - Why Amys Fury Still Resonates 10 Years Later The Take 2024-10-04 | It’s been a decade since David Fincher’s adaptation of Gone Girl hit our screens and sent waves through society. Amy Dunne was villainous, vengeful, and… also kind of relatable. And while the story was grounded in its era, it’s in many ways even more relevant today. So let’s take a look back at the film, how its commentary on splits of the self, existing in the public eye, and the problem with the media all fit into our current world, and why Amy’s wrath still connects with audiences.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:34 The cool girl trap03:16 The glare of the public eye07:09 The truth in her anger09:45 Why the story still pulls us inThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written/narrated/produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
The 3 Reasons Aging Is So Terrifying In Movies & TV 🫣 Trope Analysis The Take 2024-10-02 | Even more than spooky creeps and things that go bump in the night, there’s one thing that seems to strike fear into everyone’s heart: aging. From modern horror like The Substance to classic films, the terror of realizing the clock is ticking down on your life has long been a topic of interest (and fear) for creatives. So let’s take a deeper look at what, specifically, makes aging so terrifying and why it’s actually one scary thing that we should learn to embrace.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:39 Our shifting form03:44 The psychological weight06:48 The looming unknown08:28 Why we should actually *embrace* it all (even if it's scary...)The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughFilms/shows in this video:The Substance (2023)Death Becomes Her (1992)Old (2021)Friends (1994 - 2004)30 Rock (2006 - 2013)Bridesmaids (2011)Opening Night (1977)Hacks (2021 - )Sunset Boulevard (1950)Nebraska (2013)Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)The Golden Girls (1985 - 1992)Sex and the City (1998 - 2004)The Hunger (1983)Freaky Friday (2003)I Hate Suzie (2020 - )Happy Endings (2011 - 2013)Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)Schitt's Creek (2015 - 2020)Starstruck (2021 - 2023)The Good Place (2016 - 2020)Bruce Almighty (2003)Tick Tick Boom (2021)Sweat (2020)The Irishman (2019)Steel Magnolias (1989)Young Adult (2011)Halloween (1978)Halloween Ends (2022)Mad Men (2007 - 2015)Before Sunset (2004)
Why Teen Girls Are So Terrifying in Movies & TV Shows, Explained 🔥🐈⬛(part 1 - 80s & 90s) 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 the tactical prowess of a political mastermind and the calculating mind of a killer – and she does it all from behind a sweet, innocent facade. The teenage girl is at the heart of so many shows – and she’s only getting scarier. So when did Hollywood turn her so terrifying – and what’s driving the shift? In this three-part series, we’re going to take you on a trip into the history of the terrifying teen girl onscreen.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:46 The 2 original tropes for teen girls on screen02:09 From stereotypes to more multifaceted characters04:15 Why adults are so afraid of teen girls04:36 Twin Peaks' Laura Palmer & the body as a symbol06:28 The *real* terrors of teen life07:56 Using magic powers for good09:00 Bad witches & the fear of bodily autonomy10:14 Finding strength in her own special powers11:48 The shock of teen lifeThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John TodThis video is sponsored by Skillshare
Agatha All Along Explained: Every Major Witchy Detail & Reference So Far 🔮🖤 Episodes 1 - 3 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 Agatha’s past, and maybe even her future. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:45 Sneaky, secretly sinister Agatha02:08 Her origin story & how it was changed04:21 Agatha becomes the main character04:55 Agatha vs Rio Vidal06:06 Agatha & Teen07:08 Covenless witches coming together (against their will...)08:51 Fighting their biggest fears & saving themselves10:21 Paying homage to witch historyThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
Gossip Girl: How Dan Was Right About Everything (Unfortunately...) 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 blasts…) we can see that while Dan was shady, he wasn’t really wrong about how the world works and what one has to do if they really want to break their way into those kinds of insular, exclusive social circles as an outsider. So, let’s take a deeper look at the pretty dark lessons we learn from Dan’s story. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:10 Opportunities aren't given, they're made03:45 The power of obsession...06:10 Thanks to ZocDoc!07:31 Money = no consequences09:32 Connection vs control11:14 Nothing will ever be enough12:31 The real moral of Dan's story...The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
The Big Problem That Ruins Teen Show Reboots & Revivals 🤔 iCarly, Gossip Girl, Gilmore Girls & More The Take 2024-09-22 | From Gossip Girl to iCarly to Gilmore Girls to Boy Meets World to (almost!) Lizzie McGuire and beyond, having our favorite characters from our tween and teen years come back as adults *sounds* like a great premise, but it often doesn't work out the way we'd hope...Reboots and revivals of beloved films and shows have essentially become unavoidable in recent years – and while most of these are hit or miss, one particular genre has had a pretty hard time finding its footing when trying to bring media into the modern era: kids and teen shows. From iCarly to Boy Meets World to Gilmore Girls to (almost!) Lizzie McGuire and beyond, studios clearly have a desire to bring the shows we loved as kids and teens back to our screens in new ways. But these shows always seem to flounder with the most important aspect: figuring out how to actually show these characters as real grown ups going through new, adult issues. Let’s take a deeper look at what’s caused the disconnect with these kinds of attempted reboots, what has worked, and what studios need to learn if they want to actually bring the original fans back on board.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:49 The power of nostalgic tv02:46 The thing that drags reboots & revivals down vs what works07:31 How to make new versions people actually want08:31 Disney's Lizzie McGuire issue highlights the bigger studio problem10:19 The problem isn't bringing back shows, it's thisThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, & edited by Travis Martin
Netflixs Kaos Explained: Analyzing The Updated Myths, Unpacking That Ending & More! ⚡👑 The Take 2024-09-20 | KAOS symbolism, analysis and ending explained || Use THETAKE55off to get 55% off your first month at Scentbird sbird.co/3ZpvWTYThis month I received...Not a Perfume by Juliette Has A Gun sbird.co/3XHo0MxRoses Vanille by Mancera Paris sbird.co/3TrI8QaMoonlit Nights by Judith Ripka sbird.co/4embPKrTHIS IS NOT A BLUE BOTTLE 1/.7 by Histoires de Parfums sbird.co/3z8Z5rQNetflix'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 the Greek myths that inspired KAOS, how they were updated to fit our world, and, of course, that cliffhanger ending. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:43 Ancient myths brought into our modern world01:47 Orpheus & Riddy, updating a love story04:30 Crete, Minos, Ari & the "minotaur"08:54 Prometheus & Zeus's endless battle10:15 Season one ending explained11:05 A line appears...12:42 The order wanes...13:27 The family falls and kaos reins13:59 What could be to come in season 2The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Paige Ringelberg, narrated by Charly Bivona, & produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
Desperate Housewives Gaby: Clawing Her Way from Rags to Riches (Twice!?) The Take 2024-09-17 | Desperate Housewives’ Gabrielle Solis has a textbook rags to riches story. She left home at 15 and clawed her way up as a model before marrying her rich husband Carlos. And as the show continues, the rags to riches cycle repeats for Gaby – she and Carlos lose everything, and then get it back again. So what is it about Gabrielle that makes her such a prime candidate for financial glow-up? And what does her arc tell us about when you’ve moved up in the world – is it all glamor… or is there a catch?Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:36 Marrying "up" (and not just for love...)01:54 Stay focused, but don't be afraid to update your priorities04:13 Feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself06:09 Always know your worth07:25 Stay savvy08:40 Find friends on your wavelength10:18 The silver lining of her over-the-top storyThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
This is why The Bear wins Comedy Emmy Awards?! 🏆🤔 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?!") Check out our full length video analyzing how dramedies like The Bear, Succession, and Barry (plus category fraud in the acting categories) kind of broke the Emmy Awards: youtu.be/VGr8-0AeGpwFull length video also discusses: Friends, Modern Family, Damages, Game of Thrones, Big Little Lies, Scandal, and more!#TheTake #Emmys #EmmyAwards #Emmys2024 #TheBear #Barry #Succession #TheCurse #Shogun #Explained #Analysis #EmmyAnalysis #EmmysExplained #CategoryFraud #TV #TVShows #Shorts #TVShorts #YouTubeShorts
Why Friendship Betrayal Hurts So Much More 💔 Euphoria, Friends & Beyond The Take 2024-09-15 | There’s only one thing worse than getting betrayed by a lover: getting betrayed by your best friend. Sometimes it’s just a misunderstanding or a little spat that ends up bringing two friends closer together but other times the pain cuts too deep, and leads to feuds that last a lifetime.The pain that comes with breaking up with a romantic partner (and the ensuing drama) is a staple of film and tv… But what about the heartbreak that comes from losing a friend? Let’s dive into some of the most heart-wrenching friend betrayals and break-ups on screen - from Euphoria to Friends to Sex Education to Bridgerton to Star Wars and beyond - to analyze why “heartbreak” doesn’t just apply to romantic relationships – and why those friendship breakups are actually more painful. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:00 Why friends are so important to us02:41 Friend breakups can be more painful than romantic ones05:16 The many kinds of friend betrayals we see on screen07:06 Even low-stakes betrayals can really hurt07:34 Friendship "cheating" & growing apart09:05 When the betrayal hurts everyone (including the person that did it...)10:08 Good vs Evil stories11:32 How to survive a friendship betrayal13:13 When betrayal can actually lead to growthThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Paige Ringelberg, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Tod
The Perfect Couple Isnt What Anyone Expected (For Better & Worse...) | Analysis The Take 2024-09-14 | 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 and unpack what’s led to such mixed reviews from viewers and explain what really happened in the ending!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:37 Why it's not what people expected01:57 Breaking down the perfect couple03:52 Ending explained04:16 Greer's shocking reveal05:35 The truth begins to unravel...06:24 The true villain is revealed07:24 How (& why) it's different from the book07:57 Happily ever after...?The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Beetlejuice 2 Explained & Analysis: Becoming What You Hate, Then Saving Yourself | Review 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 and wacky serve the story or bring it down? Let’s take a closer look at what the film is really about to unpack its true message.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:30 The danger of becoming what you tried to avoid...02:12 How Lydia's trauma & grief took over her life02:47 Astrid & Lydia's (super relatable) big issue03:43 Thanks to Factor!04:50 Nothing lasts forever (thankfully!)07:36 The power of putting yourself back together08:45 Why the film avoids getting too deep09:42 Is it worth watching?The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
The Emmy’s Category Fraud Explained: How Dramedies Broke The Emmy Awards, Analysis The Take 2024-09-08 | 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 full Emmy process and the awards culture that drives it to figure out what’s really behind ‘category fraud’ and if there’s anything that can be done to fix it!The Bear, Barry, Succession, The Curse, Barry, Modern Family, Friends, Big Little Lies, Game of Thrones, Damages, Scandal, Desperate Housewives, ER, Twin Peaks, Two and a Half Men & moreJoin our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:32 Why they want to win so bad02:13 Acting category fraud03:35 Surprising reasons for some acting category fraud04:30 When it's not really category fraud04:58 Show category fraud05:27 The 2015 show forced the Emmys to change (kind of)05:58 The categories haven't kept up with evolving tv07:18 The only real problem with the Dramedy takeover07:54 Finally moving in the right direction?08:45 Can awards shows save themselves?The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
The Influencer to Actor Controversy (vs Why It Can Be a Good Thing!) The Take 2024-09-05 | Loren Gray is the latest in a string of TikTokers who have made waves with their jump from phone screens to the big screen with her new Netflix movie Incoming. It may feel like a new phenomenon, but people making the leap from some other part of the entertainment industry to acting (and people getting up in arms about it) has actually been a thing for a long time. So let’s take a deeper look at this phenomenon to unpack why it really makes people so angry, and if there’s any good that can come of it.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:24 It used to be normal, but then...01:16 When glamor girls made their way on screen02:13 The rise of reality tv stars02:57 Loren, Incoming, & Tiktok-actor backlash03:51 Why people often hate these kinds of crossovers06:48 When internet stars getting real fame can be a *good* thingThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Failing Upwards: People Who Win Even When They Fail 🏆🙄 Explained The Take 2024-09-01 | While it can often feel like such a struggle to get ahead for most of us, for some people it just seems like no matter what they do, they keep on moving up – even when they seem to constantly fail. There are a number of reasons people end up in these kinds of protective bubbles that keep them floating upwards. This trope shows up in movies and tv in a number of different variations, from the hilarious to the kind of horrifying, and everything in between. So let’s take a deeper look to analyze what this trope really shows us about this real world problem.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:37 Satirical incompetence01:53 Veep02:26 The Office03:14 Succession05:22 Failing... to fail?08:28 The biggest reason for failing upward10:30 The real takeaway from the tropeThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Why Movie & TV Wishes Always *Ruin* Your Life | Monkeys Paw, Genies, Deals with the Devil & More The Take 2024-08-30 | We love to imagine our wildest wishes being granted, but so many movies and shows - from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina to 13 Going on 30, Buffy to Bedazzled, Are You Afraid of the Dark to The Princess and the Frog, and beyond - make us think that maybe we should run the other way... Media bring to life so many of our deepest desires and let us vicariously experience worlds and lives we could only dream of. But just as often we’re shown the flip side, and reminded that we should be careful what we wish for. Sometimes it just serves as a reminder that we shouldn’t forget to be grateful for what we already have, but other times it can get quite a bit darker… So, let’s take a deeper look at this trope’s function as a cautionary tale to unpack the message we should really be taking to heart.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:30 The Monkey's Paw origin01:37 When wishes backfire02:35 Trickster genies03:41 Deals with the actual devil05:38 Finding out that the grass isn't greener on the other side06:24 Body swapping07:19 Kids who just want to be grown ups08:42 Is dreaming better than actually getting?10:27 The one important lesson from this tropeThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by Travis Martin
Underconsumption Core: Anti Overconsumption, Cosplaying Poverty, or Just… Normal?? | Explained 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 another problem…Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:32 Overconsumption backlash02:17 Some smaller problems within the trend02:58 Is it actually new? (Nope)04:14 Thanks to ZocDoc!05:32 The problem with rich people cosplaying as broke08:22 Building a more sustainable (& fun!) future togetherThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
What This Wild Horror Movie Is *Actually* About | Cuckoo, Explained The Take 2024-08-25 | Cuckoo, the new horror movie starring Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer and Abigail’s Dan Stevens, has proven to be one of the weirdest movies of the year. While the film has been flying under the radar, it actually has a lot of interesting things going on. In addition to being a fun watch, it manages to use its frightening, wild, otherworldly dark fairytale to unpack some surprisingly deep themes. So let’s take a deeper look at Cuckoo’s story, symbolism, and ending to analyze what the movie is really trying to tell us!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:28 The premise01:57 Analyzing the symbolism02:03 Gretchen's knife02:29 Cuckoo birds & family bonds05:01 Men's desire for control06:26 Languages07:19 Shifting & breaking time07:57 The ending explained10:12 So... is it worth seeing?The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
What Movies, TV & Society Get Wrong About Introverts | Explained The Take 2024-08-23 | 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 misunderstood by society and Hollywood all this time? Let’s analyze all of that and more as we unpack the truth about introverts!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:57 Stereotypes about introverts02:31 What it *really* means to be an introvert04:13 Why introverts are so misunderstood06:45 Thanks to Rocket Money!08:11 Surprisingly introverted celebs navigating fame10:16 The wide rage of fictional introverts11:18 Introverts & extroverts are actually... better together!12:53 Why people shouldn't judge introverts so harshlyThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Paige Ringelberg, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Tod
Emily in Paris: The One Thing That Could Fix The Show | Sex and the City vs Emily in Paris Explained The Take 2024-08-20 | Go to 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 way into audiences’ hearts in quite the same way… but why? What is it that sets Carrie apart from Emily? Let’s take a deeper look at that, plus analyze how the creative team has been trying to fix Emily in more recent seasons and how that is (and isn’t) working.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:40 Carrie and Emily's surprising similarities03:05 Carrie's era vs Emily's era05:05 ad06:08 Why Samantha, Charlotte, & Miranda are so important08:47 The problem with being the fish out of water10:05 They could fix Emily in Paris if they changed this...The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Pretty Little Liars Mona: The Villain Who Was... Right About A Lot, Actually! The Take 2024-08-18 | Pretty Little Liars’ Mona Vanderwaal was introduced as the It Girl archetype – pretty, popular, and shallow. But over the course of the show’s seven seasons, we got to see that she has many more sides to her. When we think about the highly intelligent, self-aware person that we come to find out that she is, she was actually… kinda right about high school (and the world in general) being an unforgiving place where just one person can make you feel like a perpetual outsider. So let’s look at how Mona’s understanding of human psychology and social politics surprisingly made her a lot more interesting and complex than a lot of people gave her credit for.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:58 Know your enemy03:13 Play the part & play it well05:50 Knowledge is power, control is everything07:31 Know your worth & your limits09:41 Always keep evolvingThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, & edited by Jessica Babineaux
It Ends With Us Controversy: The Real Problem With The Movie & Press Tour, Explained The Take 2024-08-16 | It Ends With Us, the new film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni based on the TikTok-Viral book of the same name by Colleen Hoover, has rocketed to the top of the box office since its release, but most of the movie’s press… hasn’t actually been about the movie itself. Instead, alleged behind the scenes drama has dominated the headlines and overshadowed the real message of the film. So… what’s really going on here? Let’s take a moment to separate the production’s problems from the movie’s problems, and analyze how they’ve intersected and sparked their own issues. Plus, we’ll actually dive into the real important message that’s getting lost in all of the drama.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:41 The behind the scenes battle coming to the surface02:44 Why the press tour fell apart & turned people off04:30 Movie changes caused discourse (but do make sense)06:04 The biggest dilemma over the film itself07:38 Why the 'fun & florals' promo was such a bad idea08:33 This all was a missed opportunity to do goodThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Eldest Daughter Syndrome, Explained: Why They Get Parentified The Take 2024-08-13 | From Bridgerton's Kate to Shameless' Fiona to Encanto's Isabel & Luisa and beyond, being the Eldest Daughter can be a major struggle. She’s the backbone of the family, the third parent to her siblings, a matriarch in training – the person who organizes gifts and meet-ups, who smooths out issues, and who sets a stellar example for the rest of the kids – even when they’re long grown up. So what exactly are the telltale signs, and how does the intense responsibility of the big sister role impact the woman underneath it?Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:45 The many (many, many) responsibilities of the Eldest Daughter03:04 When sisters have to parent their own siblings05:32 Why eldest *sons* don't get stuck w/ the same issues07:13 Eldest Daughters who don't fit the mold (for better & worse...)09:03 Finally escaping the Eldest Daughter trapThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Todd
My So-Called Life, The First Actually Relatable Teen Show & How It Changed TV Forever The Take 2024-08-11 | My So-Called Life totally changed teen TV forever with only *one* season. With its gritty realism and willingness to dive straight into the more uncomfortable, sometimes dark parts of teen life, it set the stage for later hits like Euphoria. The show made a huge impact despite only having a single season because even in its short time on air, it managed to really connect with the new generation that was struggling to find its place in the world and truly be understood. So let’s take a deeper look at what, specifically, made My So-Called Life so monumental and relatable, and how it made way for new voices to be heard!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 intro00:54 Our peek into Angela's deepest thoughts01:32 Living in the moment02:35 Expressing her true self03:18 Allows us to empathize instead of villainize04:32 A perfect time capsule of the 90s06:05 Making the fantastical feel grounded07:11 The power (& weirdness) of dreams09:09 The shows influence on modern teen showsThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Jesse Hassenger & Jackie Ferro, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by Travis Martin
Industry: Harper & The Tragic Struggle To Succeed As An Outsider | Explained The Take 2024-08-09 | Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money!On HBO's Industry, Harper Stern is cunning and capable, but also struggles with the reality of what it means to survive in the financial industry and make it to the top at Pierpont. 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 risk?Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:43 Trying to fit into a whole new world02:25 Kindred spirits... & dangerous rivals04:14 Her fear of getting too close to anyone05:25 How mental health issues add to her struggle06:45 Thanks to Rocket Money!08:10 Why she's so determined to succeed *at all costs*10:13 Harper vs Dumb Money's Riri10:57 Always taking big risks...12:15 Her daring nature comes back to bite13:09 The biggest consequence (might also be for the best?)13:51 Harper can turn things around, if...The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written/produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
Second Chance at Success: How Comeback Stories Give Us Hope 🌟 Explained 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 to stage a major comeback – and sometimes those comebacks are even better than their original runs. So what’s the secret behind comebacks that work versus those that don’t, and why do we love a good comeback story so much?Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:25 When the light begins to fade...01:19 Why Josh Hartnett left the spotlight01:46 Actors who got typecast03:02 The ageism problem03:40 When personal issues get in the way04:15 Detrimental external forces05:12 Thanks to Factor!06:20 The power of reinvention07:16 It can be hard, but so worth it!08:52 Comebacks *don't* fix the problems (but can help)09:39 The true power of comeback storiesThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Rose Monahan, narrated by Charly Bivona, & edited by Jessica Babineaux
Desperate Housewives Bree: Breaking Free From The Secret TradWife Misery | Explained The Take 2024-08-04 | Desperate Housewives’ Bree Van de Kamp portrayed herself as the perfect #tradwife: always put together, conservatively dressed, prim and straight-laced. She functioned as the more old-school, uptight end of Wisteria Lane’s gaggle of housewives, and the show used her to unpack some of the darker truths about what it’s really like to force yourself to exist within that constricting, traditional outlook on life – and what can happen when one opens themselves up (even just a tiny little bit) to new ways of thinking.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:45 Her rigid quest for a "traditional" life02:30 (Slowly) opening herself up to new ideas in life & love04:46 A lifestyle where women can pretty much never win05:54 Building a new life (& empire) for herself07:29 But not so interested in changing things for everyone else...09:20 The silver lining of Bree's storyThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin
Why Millennial Middle Age Already Feels More Youthful | Explained The Take 2024-08-02 | Go to 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, millennials are finally hitting middle age. But instead of the stable mid-adulthood we’ve become accustomed to seeing in previous generations, millennials seem to be taking things in a rather different direction, embracing a second wave of young adulthood while also trying to figure out how to navigate the total instability of their lives and the world around them. This could be easy to write off as yet another refusal to grow up and be “real adults” – but the truth is that there’s a lot more going on under the surface, and it’s not all bad.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:44 Nostalgia, aging slowly, & returning to youth03:12 Why Charli XCX's Brat is so relatable04:28 ad05:37 Why middle age will feel different for millennials08:13 The surprisingly *positive* changes10:27 Millennials & Gen Z are changing 'adulthood' togetherThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was narrated by Charly Bivona, written by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Tod
Why Veep felt *so* true to real life 😂😵 The Take 2024-07-31 | With all of the recent shakeups and twists in the presidential race, we're starting to realize how many parallels it all has with hit satire Veep. We unpacked the finale and why Selina Meyer and everything else on the show feels so true to life (for better and worse.) For more, check out our two longform videos unpacking the entire finale! Watch here: youtu.be/DsEVBtg2Epo#Veep #VicePresident #SelinaMeyer #VeepExplained #VeepAnalysis #President #PresidentialRace #VeepVsRealLife #Satire #TheTake #Explained #Analysis #TVShow #Short #YouTubeShorts
Gossip Girl: Blair Waldorf Was Mean But Not Totally Wrong The Take 2024-07-30 | 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 didn’t…,) and the most important lessons she can teach us. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:35 Power is a battle (that's not always worth fighting)04:34 Sometimes you have to let go of control06:44 Thanks to ZocDoc!08:01Be there for people (& they'll be there for you)10:08 Apologize, even if it's hard11:19 Don't fear change13:41 Why we love Blair (even when she's bad)The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written/produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
Amy Adams & The Curse Of Being Nice, Talented And... Overlooked 🏆😥 The Take 2024-07-28 | Amy Adams is a screen icon who is beloved for her immense talent onscreen and her kind persona in real life – but something that’s become a major part of her image is the fact that, even though she has played so many amazing roles (and is even seen by many as one of the great actors of her generation) she’s won zero Oscars. Of course, awards aren’t everything – and the fact that she hasn’t won doesn’t erase her great body of work – but it does make one wonder: what is it that's kept her from being fully recognized? In an interesting way, Amy’s struggle mirrors the career frustrations of many talented women. So let’s take a deeper look at what’s really going on…Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:48 Her rocky early career02:20 The movie that changed everything for her03:31 Her underappreciated range04:18 How she tries to keep a good work-life balance05:54 Why she gets taken for granted by Hollywood07:46 Talented, nice, capable and... overlooked :(08:55 Staying humble09:59 Good work is more important than awardsThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated by Charly Bivona, & produced/edited by Jessica Babineaux
From Enemies to BFFS: The Magic of Building True Friendship 💖| Trope Explained The Take 2024-07-26 | We all know about frenemies, but there's another interesting trope on screen that doesn't get quite as much attention: when enemies find common ground and end up becoming legitimate best friends. From Gilmore Girls' Rory and Paris, to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rebecca and Valencia, to Pretty Little Liars' Alison and Mona, to Legally Blonde's Elle and Vivian and beyond, so many of our favorite films and shows dip into this trope. Sometimes two people will just never get along, but other times they actually realize that the things that make them different actually work well together. (That is, if they can stop fighting long enough to notice…) So, let’s look at the enemies to besties trope, what makes it so entertaining, and how it inspires us to have an open mind when it comes to friendships!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:20 From enemies to best friends01:08 Gilmore Girls01:52 Pretty Little Liars02:40 Riverdale03:19 Legally Blonde04:09 Avengers05:21 The Boys05:58 Chucky06:51 Wednesday07:32 Descendants07:45 Once Upon A Time08:24 Getting stuck in the frenemies zone09:08 High School Musical10:15 Gossip Girl10:55 X-Men11:33 The power of the enemies to besties trope12:36 Toy Story12:58 Jane the Virgin13:28 Not always the right choice, but great when it works!The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written by Cassondra Feltus, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin#TropeAnalysis #EnemiesToFriends #VideoEssay
Twisters Controversy Explained 🌪️ The real reason they didnt mention this... The Take 2024-07-24 | Twisters is a huge hit at the box office so far, but some people were surprised that in this movie about weather and growing storms, climate change is never actually mentioned. It's become a bit of a controversy, but the real reason is actually more simple (and surprisingly less nefarious) than you might expect.To see our full explainer on the movie, from how it relates to the original film to what works & what doesn't, click here: youtu.be/iEnIYjfxiKU#Twisters #TwistersExplained #Explained #MovieExplained #MovieAnalysis #Analysis #TheTake #Shorts #MovieShorts
Theyre so annoying, but we cant stop watching! 🫣❤️🩹 The Take 2024-07-22 | From The Bold Type's Jane to SATC's Carrie to Desperate Housewives' Susan to OITNB's Piper to HIMYM's Ted to... *so many* others, main characters are the ones that pull us into a show or movie, the eyes through which we experience the story, and sometimes, and much as we may love them… they’re really annoying.So let’s take a deeper look at the Annoying Main Character Trope! Click to watch our full video: youtu.be/HUey6d8Vr5I#MainCharacter #MainCharacterEnergy #Tropes #TropeAnalysis #Explained #Analysis #TVAnalysis #MovieAnalysis #CharacterAnalysis #CharacterTropes #SATC #HIMYM #EmilyInParis #TheBoldType #NeverHaveIEver #DesperateHousewives #Girls #CurbYourEnthusiasm #Annoying #Relatable #Remix #VideoEssay #Excerpt #TheTake
Crazy Ex-Girlfriends Rebecca Bunch: Finding Power In Crazy ❤️🩹 Explained The Take 2024-07-21 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Rebecca Bunch’s story was about many things, but one of the most central was that idea from the title – the idea of being “crazy.” This is first just a more jokey part of her so-called “crazy ex-girlfriend” status, but over time she comes to confront and eventually adapt to deal with her very real mental health issues. “Crazy” as a descriptor has long been used to put down or discount people (especially women), and over the course of its run, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend worked to unpack this to give agency and humanity back to Rachel in a way she never thought possible. So let’s take a deeper look at how Rebecca reclaimed the idea of “crazy” and found ways to use it to empower herself.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:00 Telling a deeper story with self-aware tropes03:21 Showing how these stories affect us in real life04:54 Being "crazy" in love06:34 How her father affected all of her choices07:55 Taking control of her own storyThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was narrated by Charly Bivona, written by Emma Fiske-Dobell, & edited by Jessica Babineaux
Friends Chandler was so afraid of love until... 💕🏃♂️ The Take 2024-07-20 | Friends' Chandler Bing was a huge commitment phobe, always getting into relationships just to break up with women for silly reasons so that he didn't have to make a real commitment. Join us in analyzing Chandler and some of our other favorite on screen commitment phobes in our full video on the Running from Love Trope! Watch here: youtu.be/8qtxU76Gbug#CommitmentPhobia #CommitmentPhobe #Commitment #Friends #ChandlerBing #ChandlerandMonica #VideoEssay #TVAnalysis #Explained #Analysis #RunningFromLove #TheTake #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #ShortsFeed
Commitment Phobia: Why So Many Characters Run from Love 💔🏃 | Explained The Take 2024-07-19 | Scan the QR code or use THETAKE55 to get 55% off your first month at Scentbird sbird.co/3zrNbsRThis month I received...Not a Perfume by Juliette Has A Gun sbird.co/3zpDPxPRoses Vanille by Mancera Paris sbird.co/3XNjL2nMoonlit Nights by Judith Ripka sbird.co/3ztzr0DTHIS IS NOT A BLUE BOTTLE 1/.7 by Histoires de Parfums sbird.co/3zz23W8 Some characters are obsessed with the idea of being in love, but then when they actually get it… they can’t seem to stop themselves from running in the opposite direction. Across film and television, so many characters are plagued by commitment issues that keep them from actually being able to settle in and enjoy the relationships they manage to get into. So, what is it that makes the idea of being in love so alluring, but the actual experience of it a lot more scary? Let’s take a closer look!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:37 Obsessed with love (well, the *idea* of love...)01:52 Do they want to be in love or just be loved?02:46 Having to reveal the real you06:20 Ones that aren't afraid & just genuinely don't want to settle down07:48 Wanting commitment... until they get it10:14 Deeper issues at the heart of their fear12:07 Committing to yourself (and maybe others, too!)The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughFilms & tv shows mentioned/shown in this video:Runaway BrideFriendsOne Day (Netflix series)How I Met Your MotherAlly McBealSex and the CityBroad CityNew GirlSuccessionBridgertonBrooklyn Nine-NineSex EducationIn The Mood For LoveCrazy Stupid Love
Annoying Main Characters: Loveable, Relatable &... A Little Hateable 🤨❤️ Trope Explained The Take 2024-07-16 | Download the DraftKings app and sign up with code THETAKE. New players can get $100 instantly in casino credits with just a $1 wager. From The Bold Type's Jane to SATC's Carrie to Desperate Housewives' Susan to OITNB's Piper to HIMYM's Ted to... *so many* others, main characters are the ones that pull us into a show or movie, the eyes through which we experience the story, and sometimes, and much as we may love them… they’re really annoying. We’re not talking about real baddies here – but instead just the characters that are almost good people, but just seem to somehow make the worst choice at every turn. Sometimes we only really realize how annoying they were in hindsight, other times we’re yelling at the TV every episode. But there are actually a lot of different reasons that stories choose to have someone a little grating at the center of their narrative – and also some surprising reasons behind why we love to watch them so much, even when they drive us up the wall. So let’s take a deeper look at the Annoying Main Character Trope.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:00 Annoying (but still human!)02:18 The most relatable thing about this kind of character03:18 The power of friendship makes them more loveable04:58 thanks to Draftkings06:07 When being a main character makes them *more* annoying...07:43 But sometimes they still manage to be relatable!08:38 The importance of character growth09:28 When they're made to be annoying to make a point10:47 "Annoying" stages of growing up12:09 Why this trope is actually pretty importantThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was written/narrated by Jessica Babineaux and edited by Travis Martin
One *big* reason its such a struggle to make friends as an adult 😢 The Take 2024-07-15 | Being the newest friend working your way into an already existing friend group can be difficult, and leave you feeling like no matter how well you’ve integrated into the group, they’ll always choose each other over you. Sometimes the New Friend is able to overcome this hurdle and truly become an equal friend with everyone else in the group, but others get left feeling like they’ll always be second best no matter what.So, let’s take a deeper look at this trope, how Friends' Phoebe Buffay and How I Met Your Mother's Robin Scherbatsky exemplify the good and bad side of the New Friend dilemma, and what it all tells us about the power of friendship. Watch the full video: youtu.be/rAie9OQAfzk#Friendship #Friends #HIMYM #MakingFriends #MakingFriendsIsHard #Adulting #Trope #Explained #Analysis #TheTake #Shorts #YouTubeShorts
Legally Blondes Elle Woods: How To Stay Confident (Even When Its Hard) 💖✨Explained The Take 2024-07-14 | Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money! Legally Blonde’s Elle Woods is an iconic beacon of optimism and thinking pink, and one of her defining characteristics is her confidence. It can often be hard to find confidence within ourselves when it seems like the whole world is trying to put us down, and Elle certainly has her own moments of wavering belief in herself. But no matter how many times she gets knocked down, she always figures out a way to get back up. And so she provides us a great guide on how to believe in ourselves, even when no one else does!Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:36 Fake it 'til you make it (but not too much)03:18 Lift others up05:23 Thanks to Rocket Money!06:40 Drop things (& people) that aren't serving your goals08:20 Keep pushing forward (even when it's hard)10:05 Only you get to decide who you are11:42 It's not about being perfectThe Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughThis video was narrated by Charly Bivona, written/produced by Jessica Babineaux, & edited by John Tod
Euphoria: Why Nate has no chill 😨 The Take 2024-07-13 | Euphoria’s Nate Jacobs at first seems like he has it all, so you’d think he’d be a pretty happy guy. But a happy guy Nate Jacobs most certainly is not. He’s a dangerous and spiteful presence, his anger and intensity fusing to form something much darker than your run of the mill teen meanness. So why is Nate so miserable – and so prone to taking his misery out on everyone else?Let’s take a deeper look at Nate’s story to analyze what’s really going on behind all of that anger – and what the true takeaway of his story really is. Click to watch our full video: youtu.be/W-25U1Yo7BY
The Dark Reality About Why Good Girls Go Bad 🖤🔥 Explained The Take 2024-07-12 | Good girls going bad is a trope that movies and tv shows seem to love – there’s a longstanding idea that lurking inside of every “good girl” is some dark vixen just waiting to break out. But there’s a deeper truth that this trope for a long time tried to ignore: for many “good” girls, going “bad” isn’t about trying to be “hotter”, it’s about reaching a breaking point with how they’re treated by society. So what’s really up with the ‘good girls gone bad’ trope, and, more importantly, how has it started to change as girls and women have taken control of their own narratives? Let’s dive in and find out.Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: patreon.com/thetakeRead articles on film, TV and culture: the-take.comFollow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetakeCHAPTERS00:00 intro00:35 Why being a "good girl" isn't so great01:52 So much of the old trope was about... guys?02:39 Why being a good girl can feel like a lose-lose situation04:10 How things are changing04:41 Going bad vs being bad05:38 The thing they fear good girls getting most...06:37 When "going bad" isn't just a phase07:40 Why "good" & "bad" girls are pitted against each other08:11 How Jennifer's Body highlights the *real* problem09:47 No one cares about "good" or "bad" anymore (& that's a good thing!)The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCulloughFilms & shows mentioned/shown in this video:Suicide SquadBirds of PreyThe Sex Lives of College GirlsRiverdaleDickinsonEuphoriaNew GirlJennifer's BodyTo All The Boys I Loved BeforeDegrassi: The Next GenerationCruel IntentionsThe BoysGilmore GirlsGreaseBlack SwanMalenaBatman ReturnsThe WitchGossip GirlERDouble IndemnityVertigo
The Secret Symbolism of *Curly Hair* in Movies & TV Shows 🤔 The Take 2024-07-11 | Curly hair, like hair colors, is often used to represent something specific about a character on screen. Sometimes curly hair is a positive signifier – like of an untamable strength within a character – but for a long time curly hair was used as an indication that something about a character needed to be changed and, well, straightened out. In recent years, things have begun evolving as we’ve seen more and more characters come to love their hair (and themselves) as is, following on the back of real world movements to do the same.So let’s unpack the different tropes that have sprung up around curly hair on screen (good and bad) and how we’re finally bouncing past those into a much more positive, accepting place! Click to watch our full video:
