The Takes It Took: A Movie Podcast

Duh Duh Duh! Don your capes and tights, it’s time we talked about THE ultimate superhero: SUPERMAN (1978). What Stephan thought would be an easy episode, revealed a symphony of over-spending, over-paid actors, tax exiles, uncredited work, and a non-existent director-producer collaboration. That's not to mention the trailblazing visual effects: How DID they get a man to fly? Tune-in and find out!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Producer Ilya Salkind: Read hereWilliam Goldman on turning down Superman: Read hereGene Hackman on Superman: Read hereMarlon Brando on Superman: Read hereRichard Donner on Superman: Read hereThe Making of Superman: Watch here

Grab yourself some Reese's Pieces and click 'play' to learn about the making of the iconic alien E.T.! Listen as Miles talks all about the costumes, animatronics, stunts, and childhood trauma needed to make this film possible. From what started as an imaginary friend of Spielberg as a child to one of the most well-known aliens in film history, this episode dives into how this movie was made.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We're heading up river and into the heart of insanity with Apocalypse Now! In today's episode, Moriah leads the boys through the madness that was the production of Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film. This might be the most challenging production we've covered yet, with dead bodies on set, unruly actors, heart attacks, seizures, typhoons, stolen money, and a production that lasted 238 days. If you want to know more about one of the most iconic productions in film history, give it a listen now!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse: Watch here on Tubi"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad: Buy hereA Production Timeline by AFI: Read hereThe Strained Making of Apocalypse Now: Read hereThe Marlon Brando/Dennis Hopper Feud: Read here17 Fascinating Facts about Apocalypse Now: Read here10 Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Read hereThe Making Of Apocalypse Now: Article: Read here50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos: See hereWhy Everything About Apocalypse Now's Production Was Unorthodox: Read hereA Match Made in Hell: Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now: Read here

Get your party hats and cats to put in them! It’s our 100th episode woohoo! For today’s episode Stephan leads a conversation on 2003’s The Cat in the Hat, with a twist. Throughout the episode our noble hosts will answer film trivia, and wrong answers are punished with hot sauce or bad alcohol. Can they remember trivia from their previous episodes, or will they suffer? Tune-in for our 100th episode extravaganza!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:The Making of Featurette: Watch hereProps Stolen: Read hereGeneral Insight: Read hereMike Meyers Forced Fun: Read here

Calling all adventurers and treasure hunters! We've got an episode filled with gems and goodies all about the making of Steven Spielberg's action-packed Raiders of the Lost Ark! If you want to learn all about the behind-the-scenes of the film that started the Indiana Jones franchise, listen now and click the links below to check out more.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes Documentary: Watch hereThe Making Of Article: Read hereBehind the Scenes Photo Gallery: See here29 Behind the Scenes Gems: Read here

Howdy, partners and space rangers! We're covering Toy Story today and the journey of the first ever computer-generated animated film! John Lassetter and Pixar had an uphill battle to make their dream a reality, working with (or against) Disney to bring Woody, Buzz, and the whole crew to life. If you want to learn more about the making of this film, hit "play" and sit back and listen to this rollercoaster of a production.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:The Making of Toy Story: Watch hereThe First Version of Toy Story Starred a Creepy Dummy: Read hereToy Story at 20 Years: Read hereThe CGI Making of Toy Story: Watch hereTin Toy Short Film: Watch hereThe Adventures of André and Wally B Short Film: Watch here

She’s got a great PODCAST! Welcome to this week’s episode on Michael Mann’s  electric HEAT. Stephan leads a discussion through the history and film production for the ultimate film in cops and robbers. Neil McCauley is far more than JUST a character, he was a real thief! Listen to find out what it takes to film a world-class bank robbery, how to ask your cop buddies to ride around with them, and how REAL criminals worked with the director to make this film reality. Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:The Making of Featurette: Watch hereThe REAL Neil McCauley: Read here The REAL Neil McCauley Part 2: Read hereEditing Heat: Read hereAn Oral History of Heat: Read here Heat at 25: Read here Interview with Dante Spinotti: Read here Filming Locations: Read hereThief Background: Read here 

Gather around, all you citizens and civilians, because we've got a brand new episode about people fighting bugs in space! That's right, today Miles is taking us through the making of Starship Troopers. From what was once considered an extremely pro-fascist piece of literature from the 1950s, Paul Verhoeven and crew turned this story into the classic campy sci-fi adventure we know today. If you like crusty CGI and practical effects, dig into this episode like the Brain Bug pincer into human brains.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:The Making of Starship Troopers: Watch hereHow We Made Starship Troopers: An Interview with Paul Verhoeven: Read hereBehind the Scenes Featurette: Watch hereRanker's Behind the Scenes Details: Read hereThe Shower Scene BTS: Read hereWiki on the Special Effects: Read here

Oh yahh you better cozy on up for the first episode of 2026 as we talk about the making of the Coen brothers' classic Fargo! We're diving into what made this film possible, and you betcha we're gonna talk about if it's ACTUALLY based on a true story, how much fake snow was involved, and where that wood chipper ended up. If you're a fan of the Coens, murder, or Frances McDormand saying "Oh yahh" a million times, give this episode a listen and let us know what ya think!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes video: Watch here10 Facts of Fargo's Behind the Scenes: Read hereFargo Filming Locations: Read hereFargo Audition Tapes: Watch hereWilliam H Macy Interview: Watch hereA 1996 Interview with the Coen Brothers: Read hereIs Fargo Based on a True Story?: Read hereASC Interview with Roger Deakins: Read here

2025 has come to an end, which means it's time for our yearly episode where we talk about what we watched this year and we pass out the coveted TOOKIES Awards! But we're not just interested in Best Cinematography or Score, NO! We're giving out awards for Most Surprising, Best Worst Movie, and more! We've got Isa joining in for this special episode and we hope you join us in as we hang out and celebrate the year. Happy Holidays from us at The Takes It Took!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.

The…the…the….THE GRINCH. Happy Holidays one and all, it’s time for everyone’s favorite Green Meany. Stephan leads this episode through the making of 2000’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. An immense auction, impossible script revisions, cut jokes, audacious set designs, and of course the suffocating make-up. Find out why Jim Carrey needed a CIA operative to teach him coping skills and his make-up artist needed therapy.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:The Making Of Featurette: Watch here Basic Pre-Production Background: Read hereGrinch Gatekeeping: Read hereThe Price of Grinch: Read hereRick Baker’s Makeup: Read hereJohn Stamos?: Read here Audrey’s Rejections: Read here Whoville Inspirations: Read here

Whatever you do, DON'T read from the ancient Egyptian book but DO click 'play' to listen to our episode about the making of the 1999 film The Mummy!Miles takes us through the long journey from how Boris Karloff's 1932 The Mummy eventually became the one we know and love with Brendan Fraser. From accidentally being strangled on set to being airlifted due to insect bites to sandstorms stopping production, the making of this film is anything BUT boring.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes Facts: Watch hereThe Making Of: Read hereSnakes, Sandstorms, and Strangulation: Read hereBehind the Scenes Trivia: Read here

Forget your children and grab that pixie dust to listen to the story of the making of Steven Spielberg's Hook! If you're a fan of Peter Pan, you might just be like a little 11-year-old Spielberg, who knew from a young age he wanted to make his own version of the J.M. Barrie classic. But what challenges and hiccups awaited that boy once he turned into one of the most prolific directors? Listen now to find out.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:The Troubled Production of Spielberg's Hook: Watch hereBehind the Scenes Featurette: Watch here20 Wild Behind the Scenes Facts: Read hereWhy Steven Spielberg Was Unhappy with Hook: Read here

Come on in, it’s cold outside! Warm up to this week’s episode on John Carpenter’s THE THING. Stephan leads a personal walk through the production of this Sci-Fi horror classic. A frozen set in Alaska, never-before-seen effects, and filmmakers dedicated to the point of hospitalization. Who designed the creature? Who had diabetes? How did they pull off the walking head? And WHO is the Thing? All this lies beyond one click!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes: Watch hereDVD Commentary: Watch hereBehind the Scenes of Screenwriting: Read hereProduction Behind the Scenes: Read hereTrivia: Read here

Grab your bowls of chili and your cats and get ready to learn about Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy! Miles takes us through the development of the comics with its creator Mike Mignola to del Toro's 2004 film. If you want to learn more about the makeup, the VFX shot that's got 100 effect layers on it, and how reluctant Mignola was to make his character into a film, listen now.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Interview with Mike Mignola: Read hereHellboy Behind the Scenes: Watch hereBehind the Scenes (Part Two): Watch hereHellboy Makeup with Jake Garber: Read here

Hop in the shower and listen as we talk about the making and behind-the-scenes of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho! We all know the iconic shower scene and how this film changed horror, but do you know about the obstacles Hitchcock faced to get this little production made? Or about some of the myths that surround this film? Give a listen now to learn more!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Differences From the Book to the Film: Read herePsycho: Behind the Scenes of the Classic Thriller: Read here10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Psycho: Read herePsycho Theatrical Trailer: Watch here

King Kong has a a present for you! We’ve covered 2001’s cop thriller TRAINING DAY. Step inside Stephan’s office and be regaled by this movie’s development including the REAL history behind it: Bank robberies, investigations, stealing evidence, shooting on-location in L.A., and even the Notorious B.I.G. Buckle-in and pay attention!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:CRASH course: Watch hereBoard of Inquiry into CRASH: Read hereRampart Scandal Timeline: Read hereRampart Scandal: Read hereProduction History: Read hereCle Shaheed Sloan: Read hereLanding on Antoine and Guggenheim: Read hereMovie Trivia: Read hereBehind-the-Scenes: Watch here

Attention people of Earth! We are under attack from one of the worst sci-fi films ever created! An episode all about the insane making of the now cult-classic film Plan 9 from Outer Space is here for your listening pleasure. Never heard of it? Know and love it? Either way, buckle up for the disastrous story of Ed Wood's campy alien flick starring Bella Lugosi and Vampira. What could go wrong? The answer: A lot. Listen now to learn all about this film.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Flying Saucers Over Hollywood (Making Of documentary): Watch hereFun Facts about Plan 9: Read hereFilming locations: Watch here

Citizens of Gotham, listen up! We're covering the blockbuster hit that is Batman and EVERYTHING that happened to make this film the success-- from Tim Burton being selected to a soundstage takeover in England to Jack Nicholson's unforgettable performance as Joker. If you've ever wondered about the gadgets, costumes, production design, and makeup of this film, listen now to learn it all!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Making of Documentary: Watch hereThe Production Design of Batman: Watch hereReinventing the Batsuit in the Modern Era: Read hereNike's Bat Boots: Read hereJack Nicholson's Joker Transformation: Watch hereNicholson Had Final Say on Makeup: Read hereBTS Photos: Read here

Grab your orange tank tops, your Mondoshawans, and don’t forget those stones! Stephan covers this episode on The Fifth Element's VERY long production. A story written 20 years in advance, French artists, French clothes, and special effects coming out the wazoo. There’s absolutely nothing else to talk about! If you love sci-fi, don’t miss this one.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes Featurette: Watch hereOral History: Read hereHow Fifth Element Crushed Cannes: Read here18 Facts: Read hereVisual Effects: Read hereMore facts: Read hereFashion: Read here

In space, no one can hear you scream... but you can listen to our episode all about the making of Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror Alien! In this episode, Miles leads the gang through the wild production history of Alien, from H.R. Giger's inspirational art to the iconic chest-bursting scene to the MYTH of Sigourney Weaver's digitally-removed bush. We cover all of it and more, so listen now to learn more about the Xenomorphs and the making of this classic.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:The Beast Within: The Making of Alien: Watch hereBehind the Scenes ASC Article: Read hereAlien :A Chest-Bursting Disaster: Read here

Cheers to three years! We're celebrating three years of podcasting by talking about Mel Brooks' 1967 Oscar-winning film and musical. If you're a fan of the classic film, the broadway musical, or the 2005 musical film version, this one's for you. We've got something for everyone, from Gene Wilder's sugar rush for his performance to Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick breaking records. Grab a drink with us as we drink and talk about Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:All About Me! by Mel Brooks: Check out here! The Producers show history: Read here2005 film Bloopers/Outtakes: Watch hereWhat Went Wrong?: Watch here

They spilled First Blood! Not Miles! On today’s episode Stephan leads us through the difficult production of this principle entry into the RAMBO franchise. There’s plenty of failed stunts, injuries, creative disputes, and would-be Rambo’s you could shake a rat at! Tune in to find out why it's usually a good idea to think through your stunts before doing them, and what the original fate of Rambo was going to be!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the scenes feature: Watch here“Exploring First Blood”: Read hereStuntwork: Read hereBasic Trivia: Read hereProduction Problems: Read hereVarious Interviews: Read here

We're in! Discover the truth with this brand new, green, karate, sunglasses wearing episode! Miles leads the group on a journey through the development and mind boggling production of this Sci-Fi classic. Can you put a camera on a rocket? Can you shoot your actors? How do you film in reflections? ARE we in a simulation? Listen and find out!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes: ⁠Watch here⁠

Inconceivable! A new podcast episode just for you, and today Moriah's taking a look at the making of The Princess Bride. From William Goldman's book to Rob Reiner's directing, this production is not short on mishaps, mischief, and ROUSes. If you want to learn more about Westley's broken toe, Andre the Giant's drinking and farting, and who Miracle Max is based off of, this is the episode for you.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride: Read/buy hereBehind the Scenes Footage: Watch hereFacts Behind The Princess Bride: Read hereRanker's Behind the Scenes Trivia: Read hereAs You Wish - 10 Behind the Scenes Facts: Read here

Get your bananas and beat your chest for this seminal 2001 classic! Dive into this Tim Burton reboot and uncover one of the most tumultuous and difficult development’s of any movie we've covered thus far! What do you mean Oliver Stone was going to direct? Apes playing baseball? On-set accidents? I thought this was just a dumb ape movie with Paul Giamatti! Dear listeners, tune-in and find out!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes Making-of: Watch here2001 Apes Development Hell: Read hereProduction Notes: Read hereDylan Sellers: Read hereKris and Duncan Smackdown: Read hereIn Defense of 2001 Apes: Read here

Hold onto you leashes because we're jumping into the cat-astrophe that is the 2001 movie Cats and Dogs. This animation/animatronic/puppeteered animal movie is something of a bit of a mess, but we're getting into this ruff production and going over how it got made. If you've ever been curious how they achieved this technical masterpiece, listen now.Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Making Of Documentary: Watch hereMaking of article: Read here

Podcasts are like a box of chocolates... You never know what you're gonna get. Except today you do, because we are covering the 1994 film Forrest Gump! We talk about the making of this movie, from the novel which features Forrest in space with an orangutan to the on-set magic of creating Vietnam in South Carolina. If you want to hear how Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks brought this story to life, listen now.Donate to the Gary Sinise Foundation and help wounded veterans!: Donate hereWant to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Behind the Scenes DVD Extra: Watch hereThe Visual Effects of Forrest Gump: Watch hereThe VFX Behind Lieutenant Dan: Read hereScreen Tests: Watch hereIs There a Real Forrest Gump?: Read hereBehind the Scenes Facts: Read hereForrest Gump Has Yet to Make a Net Profit: Read here

Get to that helicopter please! For this week we are discussing the 1987 alien powerhouse THE PREDATOR. A staple in cinema sci-fi that had many hurdles to overcome. Join us in this production of macho men, cumbersome costumes, bicep competitions, hot jungles, and above all else; MACHO MEN. Tune in to hear it all!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Jean-Claude Van Damme: Read hereThe Making of Featurette: Watch hereStan Winston on Predator: Read hereTrivia and Facts: Read hereJohn McTiernan Interview: Watch here

Get your mutton now! For today’s episode we celebrate one of the oldest sports, and the movie that celebrates it: A Knight’s Tale! Miles leads the group on a journey through the medieval ages, and through a sport that is surprisingly well represented in this movie. Listen to find out the interesting reason why the filmmakers chose to use modern music, and just how FUN jousting really was. What’s more important than that, discover what shenanigans the cast and crew got up to in Prague BEFORE filming even began!Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at patreon.com/thetakesittookMake sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:Production History: Read hereLate Knights with Heath ledger: Read hereExploring the Past: Read hereFinancial Info: Read here

Settle into your swamp for today's episode about the hit 2001 animated film Shrek! We're talking about the LOOOONNNGGGG production of this classic which took nearly five years before the ogre we all know and love hit screens. We'll talk about failed animation tests, Chris Farley, animators being "Shrek'd", and how the legacy of this goofy animated movie has lasted so long. If you want to learn more about Shrek, this episode is for you!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.Links to articles/sources for today’s episode:From Train Wreck to One for the Record Books: Read hereBehind the Scenes Doc: Watch here"I Feel Good" animation test: Watch hereThe 3D Animation Behind Shrek: Read hereComputer Magic: The CGI of Shrek: Read hereBehind the Scenes Trivia: Read hereShrek: Production Notes: Read hereThe Theories Behind Shrek: Read here

It’s partly cloudy in Los Angeles, and it’s a Sunday once again! In honor of David Lynch, Stephan leads Moriah and Miles hand-in-hand down the VERY ambiguous, oozing, and dream-like path of ERASERHEAD. Tune in to learn more about the ingredients to make your own David Lynch, how NOT to fund your movie, and the true horrors of Philadelphia!Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook.Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected] to articles/sources for today’s episode:Overview of Production: Read hereInsights into Eraserhead: Read hereFacts and Trivia: Read hereMore Behind the Scenes: Read here

A long time ago... In a galaxy far, far away... We talked about the sixth Star Wars film! Miles wraps up covering the original Star Wars trilogy with Return of the Jedi and all about the making of this sci-fi staple. We talk about the ewoks, we talk about stop-motion, miniatures, funny-named aliens, and how this film has stood the test of time! If you like Star Wars and want to know more about the making of this movie, this episode is for you! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected]. Links to articles/sources for today's episode: Making Of Documentary: Watch here Return of the Jedi Director's Chair: Read here David Cronenberg Talks Star Wars: Read here Return of the Jedi Anniversary Look Back: Read here

Follow the yellow brick road with us today as we learn about the disaster that was the making of The Wizard of Oz. Moriah tells Miles and Stephan of the third-degree burns, cigarette diets, hanging munchkins, and heat stroke that accompanied this 1939 production. Despite its rocky production, it remains one of the most iconic films of all time, so give a listen to learn more about this classic! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Five Appalling On-Set Stories: Read here Behind the Curtain: The Wizard of Oz: Read here Movie Fun Facts & Trivia: Read here The Chaos Behind The Wizard of Oz: Watch here The Wizard of Oz Myths and Facts: Read here The Disastrous Wizard of Oz: Read here Judy Garland Biography: Read here The Making Of: Watch here Pink Floyd and The Wizard of Oz: Read here

Welcome to the New Year! For 2025 Stephan has vowed to focus on more films with troubled productions, and he's off to a good start with this episode. Have a listen to find out why accident insurance exists, how NOT to kill a film, and an author who thinks the fist is mightier than the pen. Moriah and Miles will be there to, of course. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: John Boorman on Deliverance: Read here Thing You Might Not Know: Read here Waterfall Scene: Read here Mountain Men: Read here

Happy Holidays! As per our tradition here, today's episode is recapping everything Miles, Stephan, and Moriah watched this year. We're giving out the Tookies (our version of the Oscars) to some films we've seen, like the most surprising film, the goofiest, best outfit, and best cinematography, and favorite film. Listen now to hear what we've seen and comment what you've enjoyed watching this year! Thanks for another great year of the podcast with us and we'll see you in 2025! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected].

Set your booby traps, get your tarantulas out, ice down the steps, and get ready to learn about the filmmaking behind Home Alone! Miles tells us all about the rocky production of this Christmas classic and how Macaulay Culkin and the cast/crew were able to pull off the film we all know and love. Listen now to learn about film sets in swimming pools, stuntmen taking one for the team, and if CPS should've been called on Kevin's parents. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: The Movies That Made Us: Watch here Behind the Scenes/Deleted Scenes: Watch here 25 Wild Details on Home Alone: Read here

Come in and know us better, man! We're kicking off the Christmas season as Moriah tells us all about the making of The Muppet Christmas Carol! Listen to learn about how faithful an adaptation it is, how Michael Caine acted opposite Kermit, and how the Muppets made their first film without Jim Henson. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: The Making of Doc: Watch here Interview with Brian Henson: Watch here How We Made: The Muppet Christmas Carol: Read here 14 Things You Might Not Know About The Muppet Christmas Carol: Read here Brian Henson interview: Read here

Stop here, this is podcast country! For this weeks episode, Stephan selected this Terry Gilliam classic based on Hunter S. Thompson's book of the same name. Tune in if you want to know more about this film's 20 year long production hell, Johnny Depp's shaved head, and the most absurd and gonzo person to walk the planet: Hunter S. Thompson. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Oscar Zeta-Acosta: ⁠Read here⁠ Depp and Thompson: ⁠Read here⁠ Del Toro on Gonzo: ⁠Read here⁠ Fact and Fiction of FLLV:⁠ Read here⁠ Making of Video: ⁠Watch here

To wrap up our Halloween season, Miles takes us through the making of the spooky classic, The Invisible Man! Filmed in 1933, this movie is full of clever practical and visual effects, from objects on wires to creating black voids for the invisible man's invisible-ness. If you want to learn more about classic Hollywood horror techniques and the making of this movie, give it a listen now! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: The Invisible Man | Behind the Scenes: Watch here How The Invisible Man Did Amazing Effects Before CGI: Read here How Did They Film The Invisible Man in 1933?: Read here Classic Movie Monster Wiki: Read here

It puts the podcast on or it gets the hose again. Today we're talking about the making of the 1991 horror classic The Silence of the Lambs! Moriah walks us through how Jonathan Demme and his team brought the literary character Hannibal Lecter to life, from Thomas Harris' book to the big screen. Listen now to find out how Anthony Hopkins carefully crafted his performance, learn about the real life killers that inspired Buffalo Bill, and discover how silly of a set this psychological thriller was. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: The Making of The Silence of the Lambs: Read here Jodie Foster & Anthony Hopkins 30 Year Reunion Interview: Read here Buffalo Bill: The Complete Story: Read here The Complicated Legacy of The Silence of the Lambs: Read here 25 Strange Details & Trivia in the Film: Read here Thomas Harris Reveals Inspiration for Hannibal Lecter: Read here Jonathan Demme and Untold Tales of The Silence of the Lambs: Read here

Come with us if you want to learn movie magic! In this episode Stephan leads us through the humble beginning of The Terminator as it was revealed to James Cameron in a dream. Tune-in to hear who might have played The Terminator in another universe, Kyle Reese’s robot dog, and the amazingly simple special effects techniques that made this movie! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Cameron reflects on Terminator: Read here OJ Terminator?: Read here Casting Arnold: Read here The Making of Documentary: Watch here Plagiarism: Read here

All aboard! This week’s expedition takes us deep into the heart of the Earth to find 2001’s ATLANTIS! Join us for another episode with Wesley and a foray into an amazing era in Disney animation. Tune in to hear about 2D and 3D animation hybrid, a REAL language made for the film, deleted scenes, and one of the most ambitious shots in Disney history! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: The Making Of: Watch here Production History: Read here More Background and History: Listen here

I'll have what she's having in today's episode all about When Harry Met Sally... Moriah leads today's conversation about the making of this rom com classic, from Nora Ephron's long writing process to Rob Reiner and Billy Crystal's improv on set. If you want to learn more about this movie, click now and give it a listen! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: WHMS Discussion with Nora Ephron & Rob Reiner: Watch here 30 BTS Facts about WHMS: Read here Screen Rant's 10 Behind-The-Scene Facts: Read here 30 Secrets About WHMS: Read here The Making of WHMS: Read here

Wanna bet on this? Stephan leads this episode on 2019’s electrifying UNCUT GEMS. Take a dive into the beginnings of the directing duo that is the Safdie Brothers, the 10 year endeavor to cast Adam Sandler, the beautiful chaos of the cast, rocks, basketball, fish, and high anxiety!  Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Safdie’s Q/A: Watch here Adam Sandler Interview: Watch here Behind the Scenes facts: Read here Financing Uncut Gems: Read here Inspiration for Inside Out 2: Read here Safdie’s on their Most Jewish Movie: Read here

For today's episode, we're not just covering one film, but THREE as Miles leads us through Ralph's Bakshi's first three adult-oriented animated films. In the 1970s, Bakshi brought out a new style of animation that challenged what many had understood the medium to be. With Fritz the Cat, he created one of the most successful independent feature films of all time. With Heavy Traffic, Bakshi combined animation and photography/film in a way that hadn't been done, and with Coonskin, he satirized the blaxploitation films of the 70s. Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Ralph Bakshi | Animation's New Wave: Watch here An Exhaustive History of Ralph Bakshi's Lord of the Rings: Watch here The History of Ralph Bakshi (Part 1): Watch here The History of Ralph Bakshi (Part 2): Watch here bakshistudio.com

Buckle up, fire up the lights, and get ready for today's episode on Edgar Wright's 2007 film Hot Fuzz! Moriah takes us through the making of this film and how Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg spent over a year coming up with the minute details of the town of Sandford and its townsfolk. On top of the screenwriting, we've got blood, guns, and action movie cliches every which way you look, and we dive into it all. If you want to learn more about how they made this movie, listen now! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg on Writing: Watch here We Made Hot Fuzz (Behind the Scenes): Watch here Behind the Scenes Facts of Hot Fuzz: Read here Empire Interview with Wright, Pegg, and Frost: Read here Hot Fuzz Q&A with Wright and Frost: Read here Action Movie References in Hot Fuzz: Read here Interview with Pegg and Frost: Read here 9 Little-Known Facts About Hot Fuzz: Read here

Drink our podcast. Slurp it up! For this episode we are plunging into the work of Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic THERE WILL BE BLOOD. Stephan leads us through the novel the film is based on, Daniel Day-Lewis’ preparation for his incredible role, Paul Dano’s lack of preparation, and the real life oilman Daniel Plainview is inspired by. Okay, I’m finished! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Schlosser and Oil!: ⁠Read here⁠ Miscellaneous Facts: ⁠Read here⁠ Interview with Daniel and PTA: ⁠Read here⁠  Interview with Daniel Day-Lewis: ⁠Read here⁠  Teapot Dome Scandal: ⁠Read here⁠  Paul Dano on being casted: ⁠Read here⁠  Article on Filming in Greystone Mansion: ⁠Read here⁠ Greenwood’s Score: ⁠Read here⁠ Daniel Day-Lewis Video Interview: ⁠Watch here

Grab your motorbike, knee pads, and fake mustaches and get ready to learn about the 2007 movie Hot Rod! To celebrate TWO WHOLE YEARS of podcasting, we're enjoying some drinks while Miles leads us through how this goofy little comedy from some goofy little guys called The Lonely Island got this movie made! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Behind the Scenes DVD Extra: Watch here Hot Rod Interviews: Watch here 10 Things You Didn't Know about Hot Rod: Read here Lonely Island Wiki: Read here

Great Scott! We're jumping into a DeLorean and heading back to 1985 to talk about the making of Back to the Future! Moriah takes us back to the 80s to teach the boys about the rocky production of this film. Did you know that Michael J. Fox wasn't the original Marty McFly and they had to re-shoot half of the film? Or that no studio wanted to touch this movie for years? If you want to learn more about this classic blockbuster, give it a listen now! Make sure to follow us on social media! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @thetakesittook. Got a question, comment, correction, or suggestion? Send us an email at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: The Movies That Made Us: Watch here The Making of Back to the Future: Watch here 30 Secrets about BTTF: Read here Little Known Facts on BTTF: Read here Filming Locations: Read here Where the Car from BTTF is Now: Read here