Get ready for a double dose of laughs and head-scratching as the Four Takes Movie Podcast dives into the 1991 Jean-Claude Van Damme classic, Double Impact! Join Martin, David, Luke, and Adam as they discuss a film that Martin might even debate was a movie.

In this episode, you'll discover the truly wild plot about twins orphaned when triads kill their family over a hole in the ground (aka a tunnel). Raised separately, they reunite with matching French accents and embark on a vengeance-fueled killing rampage to reclaim their birthright, despite having no legal right to it.

The team show continuous amusement over the film's poor writing, editing, and continuity, noting instances where blood packs go off before characters are shot, stage sets are visible through doors, and characters mysteriously switching guns mid-gunfire. Keep an eye out for that Acme tunnel painting at the beginning!.

Appreciation for Jean-Claude Van Damme's dual role as Pretty Boy Chad and Bad Boy Alex, which they agree is the best part of the film.

A bewildered discussion about an imaginary sex scene that went on for a long time and was totally unnecessary but led to an extremely well edited fight between the two Van Dammes. Plus, witness Alex's superhuman ability to drink three-quarters of a whiskey bottle and blow it out his nose, only to be fine the next day!

The overall sentiment that despite being a poor film and daft, it's fun and enjoyable if you've got an hour and 50 minutes to spare. Though David might suggest cleaning the oven instead!

Tune in for insights on practical effects (including a real live frog being chopped... and sliced on screen), the film's modest $15 million budget compared to Terminator 2's $100 million, and the amusing sight of real people in Hong Kong watching the filming rather than acting as extras.

Get ready, film fans (and listeners in Reykjavik!), for the latest episode of the Four Takes Movie Podcast with Martin, Luke, David, and Adam! This time, we're strapping in for a deep dive into Stanley Kubrick's wild 1964 masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.

Get ready for a chat that explores whether it's a "proper masterpiece" or just an "important film" that isn't the "greatest of entertainment pieces". The hosts dive deep into the film's core message: nuclear war is utterly ridiculous.

Prepare for tangents on the feasibility of a mad general triggering armageddon, the surprising truth (or lack thereof) about the war room and a deep dive into the mysterious operations of the British nuclear submarines, including the Prime Minister's secret letter.

You'll hear discussions ranging from fluoride in the water and conspiracy theories to the possibility that the entire film is "all about impotence". They marvel at Peter Sellers' incredible multiple performances and ponder whether a guy riding a nuclear bomb really lands the ending.

They also touch on Kubrick's legendary research, compare Strangelove to other war films and even action flicks, and debate whether the film's pace is "too slow".

Tune in for insights, laughs, accidental falls caught on film, Russian ambassadors corpsing, and find out what less "smutty" action movies featuring Van Damme they plan to watch next.

Join the four takes team for analysis, laughs, and perhaps a touch of existential dread!

This week on the "Four Takes Podcast," Martin, David, Adam, and Luke kick things off with a brief look at the upcoming 2025 film, "Warfare." Following this quick detour, the conversation shifts to a beloved classic: "The Goonies."

The team shares their thoughts and memories of the iconic adventure film, and as always give their four takes on this cinematic cultural touchstone. In a somewhat unexpected turn, they also delve into a discussion about the evolution and impact of special effects in contemporary cinema.