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# 4 Laugh (and Think) Along with Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove!

Hello movie fans! Get ready to explore one of cinema's most iconic and thought-provoking films with the Four Takes Movie Podcast. In our latest episode, your hosts Martin, Luke, David, and Adam take a deep dive into Stanley Kubrick's 1964 masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Considered by many to be a legend of filmmaking , Kubrick delivers a very good political and wartime satire , a true black comedy . While perhaps not the greatest of entertainment pieces,  it is undeniably an important film . The core message? That nuclear war is ridiculous if we ever get into it . The film attempts to punch home  the absurdity that it's over if it happens . Released shortly after the heightened tensions of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Kubrick reportedly found the book the film was based on "horrendous". His response, brought to life with the comedic genius of Peter Sellers , was specifically to emphasize the ridiculousnes...
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# 2 Who to Trust? Our Four Takes on the Paranoia of The Thing (and Why We Love the Couch Scene)


Get ready to brave the icy terror with the Four Takes Movie Podcast! This week, your intrepid hosts – Luke, David (who mysteriously shed 8 pounds!), Martin, and the easily spooked Adam – plunge headfirst into the chilling world of John Carpenter's 1982 masterpiece, The Thing.

Have you ever wondered if a horror film could make you laugh and hide behind the sofa simultaneously? Join us as we dissect the truly horrendous yet groundbreaking special effects by the legendary Rob Botin (remember, it's "Bo-teen," not "Bot-ton"!). We marvel at how PVA glue and papier-mâché created creatures more terrifying than some of today's CGI monstrosities!

We don't just scream at the screen (well, Adam does a bit). We delve into how The Thing has influenced other cinematic gems, from Quentin Tarantino's Hateful Eight and Reservoir Dogs to episodes of X-Files ("Ice") and even Red Dwarf ("Polymorph"). Prepare for debates on the distinct lack of character development, where most of the unlucky inhabitants of Outpost 31 are essentially McGuffins ripe for creative (and gruesome) dispatch.

Relive the iconic (and slightly stomach-churning) couch scene with our vivid commentary, and hear our hilarious takes on the best (exploding heads!) and worst (grenade-mishandling Norwegians!) moments. We even touch upon the terrifying computer game and the divisive prequel that tried to explain the unexplainable.

If you enjoy movie discussions with a healthy dose of banter and questionable opinions, then you absolutely need to hear our full take on The Thing.

Sit Back, Relax & Tune In 🍿🎬🎧

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Join Luke, David, Martin, and Adam for more cinematic adventures (next up: The Goonies!). Trust us, it'll be more fun than sharing a blood sample in the Antarctic! You won't know who to trust... but you'll definitely enjoy listening!

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