A Quiet Place: Day One - A New Chapter in the Terrifying Saga
A Quiet Place: Day One is the much-anticipated prequel to the highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic horror series that began with John Krasinski's A Quiet Place. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the…
“We Are Lady Parts”: A Groundbreaking and Hilarious Journey of an All-Female Muslim Punk Band
Discover the vibrant and hilarious world of We Are Lady Parts, a groundbreaking comedy series streaming on Peacock with its second season set to premiere on May 30th. Meet the all-female Muslim…
What is Bathos (Or the Anticlimax)?
Bathos is a rhetorical device that involves an abrupt and often ludicrous transition from a lofty or serious subject or tone to a commonplace or trivial one. It is often used intentionally by…
What You Need to Know Before Watching Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
As a spin-off and prequel to the adrenaline-fueled Mad Max: Fury Road, the action-packed Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – set to release in U.S. theaters on May 24th – offers a deeper exploration of…
Why Does Hollywood Produce So Many Sequels?
You're seeing a movie in the theater and the trailers begin. After a little while, you begin to notice a pattern. Every single preview is for a sequel, spinoff, or remake. It's something…
Nine Reasons Why Nostalgia is Keeping the ‘90s and 2000s Genre Alive
Nostalgia serves as a potent tool in filmmaking, eliciting powerful emotional responses from audiences and enhancing their engagement with the story. The word is a combination of two Greek words:…
Deus Ex Machina – It’s More Common Than You Think
Deus ex machina – or “God from the machine” in Latin – is a plot device used in literature and film whereby a seemingly impossible situation is miraculously solved in a convenient,…
Why More People Should Be Talking About “Young Royals”
"Young Royals," a Swedish series running from 2021-2024 on Netflix, offers viewers a compelling blend of drama, romance, and social commentary, making it a captivating watch for audiences…
Honoring Andre Braugher from ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’
The world lost a radiant and singular talent with the passing of 61-year-old actor, Andre Braugher, who played Captain Holt on the beloved sitcom, Brooklyn Nine-Nine. We at The Take wish to…
Answering All Your Questions About The Joker Sequel
Joker: Folie à Deux is an upcoming American musical thriller film, with a release date of October 4, 2024. We're here to give you all the info out there about the newest installment in the…
Everything To Know About The Mean Girls Movie Musical
The upcoming Mean Girls musical movie, set for release on January 12, 2024, is an adaptation of the Broadway musical, which itself was derived from the 2004 film of the same name. The official…
Top Eight Hanukkah Films for Eight Nights of Lights
The Festival of Lights is upon us! This Hanukkah, we want to shout out some of our favorite films and TV specials that celebrate the holiday and Jewish identity.