Pick Your Take

Dec 13 2023 55 ep. 134 mins
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Want to listen to two people disagree, but still get along? Join Isaac Leggett and Chris Dimoulas as they pick their takes on beloved and polarizing films. One loves it, one hates it; they debate it. Each episode your hosts review a movie, dive deep into the careers of the cast and crew involved, play their very own Kevin Bacon Game, and wrap up with the question: What Do You Love?

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52: Batman Forever

Dec 13 2023 180 mins  
Chris and Isaac break into The Batcave to discuss Batman Forever (1995). Is the film a satisfyingly action-packed examination of Bruce Wayne’s psyche? Or does the movie fall flat because it’s not dumb enough? Swoop in with your hosts as they unmask Joel Schumacher’s Batman cinematic universe, disagree over the entire 3rd Act, and admire the scene depicting the origins of Ro

2022 Films in Review

Mar 01 2023 130 mins  
Your hosts share the films they loved and didn’t particularly enjoy from 2022, spend a solid twenty minutes discussing Tár (2022), and make predictions for this year’s Academy Awards. Share your own take on Twitter (@pickyourtake), Facebook, YouTube, or by email at [email protected].

51: Halloween

Oct 26 2022 142 mins  
Isaac and Chris return to vivisect John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978). Is the movie an indisputable horror masterpiece? Or was it merely the inspiration for better future slasher films? Stalk your hosts as they discuss director John Carpenter’s unmatched ability to create tension, give the franchise’s confusing timeline a stab, and provide some Pick Your Take updates. Love i

50: Dune

May 11 2022 135 mins  
Chris and Isaac mine for spice in Dune (2021). Is this sci-fi adaptation a singular, immersive experience that takes you to new worlds? Or is the movie dumb as sand? Join your hosts as they wrap up season one with sandworms, argue whether Denis Villeneuve’s directing larger scale films has translated to an increase in quality, and celebrate 100 hours of podcasting content. Love

49: Ghostbusters: Afterlife

May 04 2022 142 mins  
Bustin’ makes Isaac and Chris feel good about Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Does this mystery successfully deliver its spooks, expand the mythology, and satisfy kids and adults alike? Or does this astonishingly bad movie offer nothing new? Cross over with your hosts as they marvel at the star-making performance of McKenna Grace, discuss the Ghostbusters’ vocal online fan-bas

48: Prometheus

Apr 27 2022 138 mins  
Chris and Isaac make contact with Prometheus (2012). Is this delightful (albeit deadly) romp a satisfying story about scientists searching for their maker? Or do you think the filmmakers must have sold their souls to get this stupid movie to succeed? Join your hosts as they cover Ridley Scott’s directing career, wonder if Michael Fassbender is an android, and admit the “Alien

47: Mr. Jones

Apr 20 2022 127 mins  
Isaac, Chris, and Mr. Jones (2013) cross over to the dream realm. Does the film elevate the found footage genre to the next dimension? Or does the movie fail to give life to its many inventive ideas? This week your hosts explore the writing and directing style of Karl Mueller, agree over Mr. Jones’ scare-value, and answer a fan mail question about performance arts billing. Love

46: mother!

Apr 13 2022 123 mins  
Chris and Isaac build a home with mother! (2017). Does this movie rip, shred, rock, and roll? Or is the film pretentious bullshit the whole way through? Move into Darren Aronofsky’s house of horrors with your hosts, appreciate Jennifer Lawrence’s swift ascension to stardom, and debate what they think makes a great allegory-fantasy. Love it? Hate it? Share your take on Twitter

45: Faster

Apr 06 2022 136 mins  
Isaac and Chris are days from retirement in Faster (2010). Is this solid action drama executed to its fullest potential? Or does the movie fail to deliver any unexpected thrills? Your hosts reunite to weigh in on Dwayne Johnson vs. Vin Diesel, compliment George Tillman Jr.’s distinct directing abilities, and dispute the effectiveness of the “bad guy” reveal in the film. Lov

44: All That Jazz

Mar 30 2022 100 mins  
Natalie and Chris sync up with All That Jazz (1979). Is the film a meaningful exploration of sex, art, and death? Or are the unengaging story and characters overwhelmed by glitz and tits? Follow your hosts as they give their respect to choreographer and director Bob Fosse, wonder if Roy Scheider can craft a likeable main character, and mention some of their most-loved movies. Lov