The Takes It Took: A Movie Podcast

Ep 104: FIELD OF DREAMS

If you listen, movie trivia will come. We're talking all about the the making of this classic sports movie in today's episode. Starting in 1982 with W. P. Kinsella's novel Shoeless Joe, this film has cemented itself in the hearts of many baseball fans and we're discussing how this film came to be. The making of this film wasn't easy and took extensive coordination, tankers of water, green paint-covered corn, baseball training, and hot dogs. If you want to learn more about Field of Dreams, listen now! Want to support our show? Check out our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://patreon.com/thetakesittook] 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thetakesittook@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thetakesittook@gmail.com]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Shoeless Joe by W.P. Kinsella: Check out here on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=shoeless+joe+wp+kinsella&adgrpid=187381725498&hvadid=779675807900&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9031192&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=17082066989862720271--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17082066989862720271&hvtargid=kwd-331732161991&hydadcr=25298_13714912_2441436&mcid=f16540ab26ef375683c70fa2deb59a3d&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_ouag19m5e_e] Behind the Scene Facts: Read here [https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2566115/field-of-dreams-behind-the-scenes-facts] Des Moines Register's Footage: Watch here [https://www.desmoinesregister.com/videos/entertainment/movies/2019/04/15/behind-scenes-footage-filming-field-dreams/7980689/] How Field of Dreams Got its Title: Read here [https://www.mlb.com/news/how-field-of-dreams-got-its-title] W.P. Kinsella on J.D. Salinger: Read here [https://macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/w-p-on-j-d-kinsella-talks-about-writing-salinger-into-shoeless-joe/] The Woman Who Found the Field of Dreams: Read here [https://www.mlb.com/news/who-found-the-field-of-dreams] Field of Dreams Book/Movie Comparison: Read here [http://www.ultimatestratbaseball.com/USBN-8-2016/FieldofDreams-WolfmanShapiro-PartII-Comparison-August2016.htm]

Ep 103: SUPERMAN (1978)

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/thetakesittook [http://patreon.com/thetakesittook] 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 thetakesittook@gmail.com [thetakesittook@gmail.com]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Producer Ilya Salkind: Read here [https://www.supermanhomepage.com/movies/movies.php?topic=interview-salkind] William Goldman on turning down Superman: Read here [https://creativescreenwriting.com/nobody-knows-anything-william-goldman/] Gene Hackman on Superman: Read here [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gene-hackman-lex-luthor-honors-richard-donner-hilarious-superman-anecdote-1234978365/] Marlon Brando on Superman: Read here [https://www.slashfilm.com/2016594/marlon-brando-behavior-christopher-reeve-superman-set/] Richard Donner on Superman: Read here [https://theasc.com/articles/superman-directing] The Making of Superman: Watch here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGgbkJDFEeM]

Ep 102: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

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/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://patreon.com/thetakesittook] 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thetakesittook@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thetakesittook@gmail.com].

Ep 101: APOCALYPSE NOW

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/thetakesittook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://patreon.com/thetakesittook] 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠thetakesittook@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thetakesittook@gmail.com]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse: Watch here on Tubi [https://tubitv.com/movies/100053645/hearts-of-darkness-a-filmmaker-s-apocalypse] "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad: Buy here [https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Darkness-Joseph-Conrad/dp/1936594145] A Production Timeline by AFI: Read here [https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/67464] The Strained Making of Apocalypse Now: Read here [https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-strained-making-of-apocalypse-now-1758689.html] The Marlon Brando/Dennis Hopper Feud: Read here [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marlon-brando-dennis-hopper-came-blows-apocalypse-now-1288371/] 17 Fascinating Facts about Apocalypse Now: Read here [https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/17-fascinating-facts-about-apocalypse-now] 10 Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Read here [https://screenrant.com/apocalypse-now-making-of-behind-the-scenes-true-stories/] The Making Of Apocalypse Now: Article: Read here [https://cinephiliabeyond.org/apocalypse-now/] 50 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos: See here [http://vintag.es/2025/05/making-apocalypse-now.html] Why Everything About Apocalypse Now's Production Was Unorthodox: Read here [https://variety.com/2019/vintage/features/apocalypse-now-production-1203309358/] A Match Made in Hell: Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now: Read here [https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/a-match-made-in-hell-marlon-brando-in-apocalypse-now/]

Ep. 100: THE CAT IN THE HAT

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/thetakesittook [http://patreon.com/thetakesittook] 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 thetakesittook@gmail.com [thetakesittook@gmail.com]. Links to articles/sources for today’s episode: The Making of Featurette: Watch here [https://youtu.be/8QtVbxYGJhQ?si=rrq6CJUL2W8XIRG1] Props Stolen: Read here [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-15-me-briefs15.2-story.html] General Insight: Read here [https://variety.com/2004/film/awards/the-cat-in-the-hat-1117898335/] Mike Meyers Forced Fun: Read here [https://movieweb.com/mike-myers-required-cat-in-the-hat/]