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The Take-Up

The Take-Up
One Battle After Another
Hot Fuzz
Taxi Driver
Far From Heaven
Signs
M. Night Shyamalan
Thomas Pynchon
Paul Thomas Anderson
Edgar Wright
Buddy Cop Genre
The Graduate
Mike Nichols
Wes Anderson
Rushmore
Bill Murray
Max Fischer
St. Louis Magazine
No Country For Old Men
Teyana Taylor
Sean Penn

The Take-Up is the place to gather when the film is over. Every episode, film critics Andrew Wyatt and Joshua Ray break down one film to decide if it enters the Take-Up's canon of films that reflect the website's ethos: Creator-owned independent online film criticism, based in the Heartland but traveling the world through cinema. Special guests plead the case for for their personal picks, with new... more

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Wanting to talk about this film for years, Hurdy Gurdy Men Josh and Andrew sing their songs of love for David Fincher’s serial-killer thriller Zodiac. Falling down the numerous rabbit holes Fincher provides in his retelling of the unsolved investigat... more

Hear 'Deliriants' Josh and Andrew describe their dream of Bi Gan’s long-awaited follow-up to Long Day's Journey into Night, the arthouse celebration/eulogy to cinema Resurrection. The hosts go into the weeds of the head-scratching metaphor and genre-... more

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Wishing everyone a happy New Year, Josh and Andrew purify 2026 with fellow contributor/podcast editor/synopsis writer/ZekeFilm writer Ethan Tarantella’s pick, Luca Guadagnino’s remake of Suspiria!

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Max Havey
Writer with St. Louis Magazine, often writing about film, music, comedy, and art.
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Episode: Rushmore (with Max Havey)
Drew Wendt
Podcast host from Do You Like Apples
Do You Like Apples
Episode: The Graduate (with Drew Wendt)
Alex McPherson
Film critic and contributor at PoplifeSTL
PoplifeSTL
Episode: Hot Fuzz (with Alex McPherson)
Billy Rock
Returning guest from Do You Like Apples? substack
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Episode: Signs (with Billy Rock)
Cliff Froehlich
Former Executive Director of Cinema St. Louis and Editor of Riverfront Times
Substack author of Re/Views
Episode: Taxi Driver (with Cliff Froehlich)

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Joshua Ray
Host of The Take-Up Podcast, engaging in film reviews and cultural discussions.
Andrew Wyatt
Co-host and Managing Editor, contributing to film critiques and discussions.

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Taxi Driver (with Cliff Froehlich)
Q: What did it look like in 1976? How did it feel?
The movie was mesmerizing, particularly the last explosion of violence, seen as a slow build to a full boil.

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Centered around the world of cinema, discussions span from the latest film releases to deep dives into classic films, featuring in-depth critiques and lively conversations between seasoned film critics. Regular hosts engage with a variety of topics related to film analysis, including cultural commentary, filmmaker styles, and thematic explorations, making each episode a mix of entertainment and insightful observations. Unique segments such as trivia games and curated series enrich the experience, inviting guest voices who share personal connections to the films being discussed. This dynamic format captures the essence of film appreciation while catering to both casual viewers and passionate cinephiles.

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