Channel Title: The Take Channel Description: Thought-provoking analysis and explanations for film, television, and pop culture fans. Smart, Fun, Original Entertainment Conversation. The Take offers engaging content and unique insights into our entertainment world for movie and TV viewers and those passionate about popular culture. https://the-take.com Our innovative, expert analysis and commentary delves deep into the heart of your favorite entertainment media. We take pride in enhancing your viewing experience, unraveling the hidden layers, and enriching the narrative universes that captivate us. Explore movies, TV and popular culture with us. We explain the key takeaways and themes, unpack deeper meanings, decode symbolism, dissect common tropes and provide in-depth insights into those mind-bending endings. Our Character Studies offer fresh perspectives and our Profiles help you get to know your beloved actors and directors even better. We want to share our love of visual culture you. So here’s our Take. What’s your Take? <video> The most iconic quotes from TV's most iconic coach! 🏈🗣️ Friday Night Lights' Coach Taylor Description: There are *so many* great things about Friday Night Lights, and Coach Taylor's nuggets of wisdom are a big part of that! If we missed your favorite, let us know what it is in the comments! And make sure not to miss our full length video on everything that makes Friday Nights Lights so iconic (and why it deserves more recognition!) Watch here: https://youtu.be/TD7Vma_1Rfs #FridayNightLights #FNL #CoachTaylor #FNLCoach #FNLCoachTaylor #FNLQuotes #FridayNightLightsQuotes #Quotes #TVQuotes #bestquotes #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #TheTake </video> <video> Eye Color Symbolism in Movies & TV - What Each Color Means On Screen Description: The eyes are the windows to the soul, and on screen, from blue eyes to brown eyes to green eyes and beyond, the color that adorns those eyes can tell you a lot about the soul within. So, let’s take a deeper look at what each eye color has come to represent on screen, and how that’s changing! Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: https://www.patreon.com/thetake Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:48 Blue eyes 03:35 Brown eyes 05:54 Green eyes 07:33 Hazel eyes 08:52 The 'dark vs light eye color fight' trope 10:23 Rare & unearthly colors 11:37 Color confusion & loving all eye colors The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough This video was narrated by Charly Bivona, written by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Todd </video> <video> The Godfather vs Succession: 50 Years of Power, Greed, & The "American Dream" Description: Go to http://factormeals.com/50thetake and use code 50thetake to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! || The Godfather Parts I and II share a thread with Succession and connecting these two threads across time allows us to really analyze the true danger that lurks in the dark heart of greed, and how it consumes everything and everyone in its path. The Godfather Part II was released fifty years ago – and in the half century since it and the first film debuted, they’ve influenced film and television in innumerable ways. This story of a mafia family, and one initially reluctant member’s blood-soaked ascendancy to the top of the empire has continued to draw in audiences with its sprawling, epic nature and deep intimacy and drama because at its core is a tale that remains relevant, even all these years later. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: https://www.patreon.com/thetake Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:54 Vito Corleone vs Logan Roy 05:13 Vito's heir (Sonny vs Fredo vs Michael) 07:38 Thanks to Factor! 08:49 Logan's heir (Kendall vs Roman vs Shiv vs Connor) 11:25 Tom's secret 13:43 Does anyone really win? The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough </video> <video> Middle Child Syndrome explained in under 2 minutes Description: Born too late to be the first born and too early to be the baby of the family, middle children often get stuck in a kind of limbo – loved but… forgotten or ignored, no matter how much they might try to make themselves an equal part of the family. Here's a quick analysis of some of the biggest problems middle children face! For more, check out our full length video on Middle Child Syndrome here: https://youtu.be/oNN0_gQ6SEI #MiddleChild #MiddleChildSyndrome #MiddleChildProblems #Siblings #Family #Explained #Analysis #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #TheTake </video> <video> Sibling order can decide so much of your life 😲 Description: Stereotypes about oldest, youngest, and middle siblings have been around forever, but its surprising just how much the order you and your siblings are born in can affect your whole life! Make sure to check out our full video on Middle Child Syndrome (and why it actually *isn't* always a bad thing) here: https://youtu.be/oNN0_gQ6SEI #MiddleChild #MiddleChildSyndrome #MiddleChildProblems #OldestChild #YoungestChild #Siblings #EldestChild #Family #Trope #MovieTrope #TVTrope #MoviesVsRealLife #TVvsRealLife #TropeExplained #Explained #Analysis #Shorts #3MinuteShorts #YouTubeShorts #TheTake </video> <video> Modern Family's most hilariously chaotic holiday moments 🫨🌪️ Description: Modern Family has some of TV's most hilarious (and relatable) moments of chaos during family holidays! Here are some of our favorites - let us know yours in the comments! And don't miss our full length video unpacking the Family Holiday Chaos Trope in movies & tv (and why we can't stop going back to it every year!) Watch here: https://youtu.be/QinycgsRSAQ #Holidays #Holiday #ModernFamily #ModernFamilyFunnyMoments #Family #FamilyDrama #TV #TVClips #FunnyMoments #HolidayChaos #HolidaySeason #Shorts #3MinuteShorts #YouTubeShirts #TheTake </video> <video> How we got from The Wizard of Oz to Wicked explained in under 3 min 🪄 Description: Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has finally made its way to the big screen after decades of dazzling audiences on Broadway - but how did we get this movie out of The Wizard of Oz? Here's a quick history of how the story evolved over time and finally made its way back to the big screen in the new Wicked musical starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo! To check out our full video on the movie, click here: https://youtu.be/jDSbu9q3_m0 #Wicked #Wicked2024 #WickedMovie #WickedMusical #TheWizardOfOz #Elphaba #Glinda #TheWizardOfOzvsWicked #TheWiz #ArianaGrande #CynthiaErivo #WickedExplained #WickedHistory #Shorts #3MinuteShorts #YouTubeShorts #TheTake </video> <video> Wicked Review & Quick History! 🪄 Why It Works (Except For...) Description: Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has finally made its way to the big screen after decades of dazzling audiences on Broadway. When the adaptation was initially announced, fans were concerned that it could never live up to their beloved musical. And then behind-the-scenes drama threatened to totally overshadow the film itself. But now it’s finally here! So, it’s it wickedly good, or woefully bad? Let’s take a look at the winding road to Wicked, what parts of the film worked (and which parts didn’t…,) and look ahead to what we can expect from part two! Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: https://www.patreon.com/thetake Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:30 The surprisingly long road to Wicked 02:37 Old story, interesting new perspective 04:19 Why Wicked Part 1 worked so well 07:12 The few things that fell a little flat 09:08 Thinking about Part 2 The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough </video> <video> Wicked's so-called "problems" will be solved in part 2! Explained Description: The new film adaptation of Wicked is amazing! But some viewers have had a few problems with the movie... But we're in luck, because many of the film's problems aren't actually problems, but likely really just the set up for part two! Don't miss our full length video on the history of how we got Wicked from The Wizard of Oz and our analysis of everything that *did* work about the adaptation! Watch here: https://youtu.be/jDSbu9q3_m0 #Wicked #Wicked2024 #WickedMovie #WickedMusical #TheWizardOfOz #Elphaba #Glinda #TheWizardOfOzvsWicked #TheWiz #ArianaGrande #CynthiaErivo #WickedExplained #WickedHistory #Shorts #3MinuteShorts #YouTubeShorts #TheTake </video> <video> What shrinking people stories reveal about our deepest fears 😱🔬 Explained in under 3 minutes Description: Stories about shrinking people tell us a a surprising amount about our deepest fears! Join us in taking a look at 3 shrinking people movies - The Incredible Shrinking Man, The Incredible Shrinking Woman, and Downsizing - to unpack what they tell us about the biggest concerns of each era. 📺 To check out our full length video on the Miniature People Trope (including why kid's movies love the trope so much) click here: https://youtu.be/PoOseu5l--0 #Shrinking #Miniature #MiniatureWorld #MiniWorld #ShrinkingPeople #MiniPeople #MiniaturePeople #Tropes #MovieTrope #TVTrope #Explained #Analysis #3MinuteShorts #YouTubeShorts #Shorts #TheTake </video> <video> Middle Child Syndrome, Explained: Ignored & Forgotten (But Also... Secretly Powerful?!) Description: Go to http://uncommongoods.com/thetake to get 15% off your next gift!📺Born too late to be the first born and too early to be the baby of the family, middle children often get stuck in a kind of limbo – loved but… forgotten or ignored, no matter how much they might try to make themselves an equal part of the family. Being the middle child can lead to one becoming a bit of a black sheep, their outcast nature at home bleeding out into the rest of their life. Many middle children on screen are actually the geniuses of their families (a surprisingly pervasive subtrope!) And, even given all of their struggles in childhood, middle children can actually have a good shot at ending up the most well adjusted adults out of their siblings. It’s time to give middle children their moment in the spotlight – so let’s unpack this trope! Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: https://www.patreon.com/thetake Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:00 How birth order can effect everything 03:51 Middle children's biggest problems 06:03 Thanks to Uncommon Goods! 07:38 The Genuis Middle Child 10:16 Being the middle kid can be *good*, actually 12:03 They deserve some recognition! The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough Movies & shows mentioned/shown in this video: Modern Family Malcolm in the Middle Bridgerton The Brady Bunch The Righteous Gemstones Welcome to the Dollhouse Pride and Prejudice Wizards of Waverly Place Family Matters Downton Abbey Full House Game of Thrones Rosanne The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe Shameless </video> <video> How Shrinking People Stories Help Us Deal With Our Anxieties 🔬 Miniature People Trope, Explained Description: From historic Irish tales of ‘little people’ to Swift’s Lilliputians, the Honey I Shrunk The Kids franchise to watching people cook in tiny kitchens online – what’s our eternal obsession with miniature people all about? Over the centuries, tiny people have been portrayed in a myriad of ways; they’ve been mischievous and magic, funny and fearsome, sinister and sweet. And once they made it on screen, those different portrayals were pushed even further, from fantasy into the realm of sci-fi. No matter how far-fetched their stories, when they appear on screen, miniature people often tell us something important about human beings of all sizes! Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: https://www.patreon.com/thetake Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:28 Tiny stories magnify our biggest frustrations 02:26 Kid's frustrations that grown ups don't understand 04:51 Zooming in on the struggles of adulthood 07:19 Shrinking in dystopia... 09:02 The biggest reason we'll always love tiny stories The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough This video was written by Ellie Slee, narrated & produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by Travis Martin </video> <video> Surviving Family Holiday Chaos - The Truth About The Most Stressful Season 😵‍💫 Trope Explained Description: Make sure to check out cyclingfrog.com and use our code THETAKEHOLIDAYS to get 20% off of your order! 📺 Being around family can be a lot of fun, but… it can also be very chaotic. And what time of year does that chaos really start to heat up? The holiday season, of course! It's a feature of so many hilarious episodes of our favorite shows, from Friends to Modern Family to Blackish to Brooklyn Nine-Nine and beyond (and some very *stressful* ones, like The Bear and Heartstopper), to some of the most beloved holiday movies, like Home Alone, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and more! This on screen trope arose from a real life issue to many of us can relate to: when the family comes together, chaos ensues. Let’s take a closer look at the Holiday Family Chaos trope to unpack why, at its core, it’s actually surprisingly heartwarming and encouraging. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: https://www.patreon.com/thetake Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:01 Holiday haters, explained 02:48 Thanks to Cycling Frog! 04:02 The chaos of coming together 05:11 Even when you like your family, holidays can get crazy 07:08 Insensitive comments & overbearing families 10:23 Why we love the chaos The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough This video was written by Paige Ringleberg, narrated by Charly Bivona, produced by Jessica Babineaux, and edited by John Tod </video> <video> Mad Men got every side of the Blue Eyed Woman trope, explained | Betty, Joan & Peggy Description: There are a few tropes surrounding blue eyes on screen, and surprisingly Mad Men was able to fit them *all* into one show with Betty Draper, Joan Holloway, and Peggy Olson! For more of our analysis of the symbolism of eye colors on screen - from blue to brown to green and beyond - check out our new video: https://youtu.be/6f9wpdNcoFY #MadMen #BlueEyes #BlueEyedGirl #BlueEyedWoman #BlueEyesTrope #BlueEyesExplained #Trope #TropeExplained #TropeAnalysis #BettyDraper #JoanHolloway #PeggyOlson #EyeColor #EyeColorAnalysis #Shorts #YouTubeShorts #TheTake </video> <video> Jennifer's Body: Jennifer Might Have Been Evil But She Was Also Right... Description: Jennifer’s Body’s Jennifer Check was a bit of a mean girl and a literal succubus… but the scariest thing about her was actually the truths she laid bare about our society and how it treats young women – in the 2000s when the film was released, but also in ways that continue to resonate even today. While the way she behaved and treated people (particularly her best friend) wasn’t always right – it all stemmed from her very correct assessments of the world she was growing up in and what it would take to survive it. So what can we really learn from Jennifer? Let’s take a closer look. Join our Patreon to unlock the members-only series “Total Take," vote on what we cover next, and more: https://www.patreon.com/thetake Read articles on film, TV and culture: https://www.the-take.com Follow our socials: https://linktr.ee/thisisthetake CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:43 The world's set up for you to lose, so make your own rules 02:37 Real friends matter 04:36 Make the most of the cards you're dealt 06:04 Sometimes you need a friend to bring you back to Earth 08:37 Why her story still resonates The Take was created by Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough </video>

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Thought-provoking analysis and explanations for film, television, and pop culture fans. Smart, Fun, Original Entertainment Conversation.

The Take offers engaging content and unique insights into our entertainment world for movie and TV viewers and those passionate about popular culture. https://the-take.com

Our innovative, expert analysis and commentary delves deep into the heart of your favorite entertainment media. We take pride in enhancing your viewing experience, unraveling the hidden layers, and enriching the narrative universes that captivate us.

Explore movies, TV and popular culture with us. We explain the key takeaways and themes, unpack deeper meanings, decode symbolism, dissect common tropes and provide in-depth insights into those mind-bending endings. Our Character Studies offer fresh perspectives and our Profiles help you get to know your beloved actors and directors even better.

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