Episodes

  • I Feel The Need… The Need For Speed!
    Jan 17 2023

    Welcome back to Act One, Take Five! In today's episode, we revisit the 1986 film Top Gun where none other than Tom Cruise stars in one of this generation's most iconic military films. We originally recorded this episode prior to the release of Top Gun Maverick and are finally releasing this episode to you all. We discuss every part of this film, from its iconic characters to its unique plotline in a naval fighter school. This has been one of our most enjoyable episodes to record, so we hope you all enjoy listening!

    We will be releasing our Top Gun Maverick episode next, so make sure to return to Act One, Take Five, a podcast where the stories never end! Also, remember to subscribe, leave a rating or review, and follow us on Instagram, where we share thoughts on shows/movies/books that we're checking out in our free time, as well as episode and podcast updates. It's a fun time! If you'd like to share your thoughts with us, please reach out via Instagram or email, we'd love to chat! With that, see you next time on Act One, Take Five!

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    39 mins
  • BONUS: Ranking Disney Animated Feature Films (Zoya Solo Episode)
    Dec 20 2022

    Welcome back to Act One, Take Five! This week, we have a little bonus episode for you all. Since it's December and the holidays are here, our schedules weren't aligning to where we could record together for the next month, but we still wanted to have content for you all! So, we are doing a couple of solo bonus episodes in the middle of our two pre-recorded episodes (Top Gun and Top Gun Maverick). This week was Zoya's turn to do an episode. In today's episode, I will be ranking all 61 (ish) Disney animated feature films. I've linked the template I created in this description, and I will post my final ranking on our instagram (give us a follow there to see!).

    The stories never end here at Act One, Take Five. The next episode to be released will be on the 1986 classic, Top Gun, so be sure to watch in order to avoid spoilers! Dont' forget to subscribe, leave a rating or review, and follow us on Instagram, where we share thoughts on shows/movies/books that we're checking out in our free time, as well as episode and podcast updates. It's a fun time! If you'd like to share your thoughts with us, please reach out via Instagram or email, we'd love to chat! With that, see you next time on Act One, Take Five!

    Link to Tier List template (made by Zoya!): https://tiermaker.com/create/ranking-disney-movies-15497482

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    48 mins
  • Every Night, the Same Dream, and Every Morning, the Same Nightmare
    Dec 12 2022

    Act One, Take Five is back with a very special episode! We have our first ever guest on this episode, Nidhi Nag. Nidhi is a good friend of ours and is an avid fan of the MCU. In today's episode, we tackle Dr. Strange Multiverse of Madness, one of the most highly anticipated films of the beginning of 2022. From our thoughts on the new superhero America Chavez to Wanda's villian arc to the use of piano music in the final battle, we cover all things madness to answer the ultimate question: is this movie madness or a mess? Listen to come along on our journey through Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness. The stories never end here at Act One, Take Five! Our next episode will be on the 1986 classic, Top Gun, so be sure to watch in order to avoid spoilers! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating or review, and follow us on Instagram, where we share thoughts on shows/movies/books that we're checking out in our free time, as well as episode and podcast updates. It's a fun time! If you'd like to share your thoughts on anything we've said or on anything we've covered, please reach out via Instagram or email, we'd love to chat! With that, see you next time on Act One, Take Five.

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    Email: actonetakefive@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Forget Everything You Think You Know
    Aug 2 2022

    Welcome back to Act One, Take Five, and in today's episode, we continue our preparation for Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness with the original Doctor Strange. We discuss everything from incomplete plot points to Christine and Stephen's relationship problems to what is wrong with the internet today. Listen to find out our thoughts on this 2016 movie that changed the course of the MCU and join in on ranting during this tangent-filled episode. The stories never end here at Act One, Take Five! Our next episode, after all the anticipation, will focus on Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness, so be sure to watch it to avoid spoilers! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a rating or review, and follow us on Instagram, where we share some of our thoughts on shows/movies/books that we're checking out during our free time and other interactive posts we are making (like character mood boards).

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • In A Real Magic Act, Everything Is Fake
    Jul 16 2022

    Welcome back to Act One Take Five, and in today's episode, we go back to the MCU and enter the world of sitcoms through the show WandaVision. We discuss the execution of the unique settings placing the characters within sitcoms of different decades, and dive deep into the emotions of love and grief. Stay tuned to see where we fall in the midst of all the wild opinions on Wanda's story! The stories never end here at Act One, Take Five, so don't miss our next episode where we enter into the world of Doctor Strange, starting with the original 2016 movie! Also, don't miss out on our Instagram updates where we share some of our thoughts on shows/movies/books that we're checking out during our free time and other interactive posts we are making, such as character mood boards!!


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Scarlet Letter
    Jun 7 2022

    On this episode of Act One Take Five, we take a trip to the past and discuss the classic book from 1850 by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of an English class in understanding this book and engage in deep philosophical discussion about the metaphors and symbolism present throughout the book. Listen till the end to find out if this is a classic for a reason! The stories never end here at Act One, Take Five, so don't miss our next episode, covering the MCU show, WandaVision (in the episode we say Doctor Strange, and that is actually the episode after the next, so the next episode is on WandaVision)! Follow us on Instagram for fun stories and posts about characters and for other updates!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Father, Son, and House of Gucci
    May 3 2022

    Taking a little detour away from the MCU, join us for a discussion about the film and book, House of Gucci. In this episode, we share our thoughts on both the film and the book, comparing and contrasting them, and we go into detail about how the characters, story, and relationships were executed. Listen till the end to find out if House of Gucci is worth the watch/read, or if you should save your time. The stories never end here at Act One, Take Five, so don't miss our next episode, covering the classic book by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Good Thing They Call You Hawkeye and Not Hawkear!
    Mar 30 2022

    Join us for round two of sharing our thoughts on a Marvel Universe Phase Four show. In today's episode, we will share our take on Marvel's most recent 6 episode Disney+ Series, Hawkeye. We will talk in detail about the execution of the many characters within this show and what these characters bring to the table. We could not end this episode without freaking out over the musical at the start and end of the show, so listen until the end to find out what we thought of its inclusion! And as always, the stories never end here at Act One, Take Five, so don't forget to catch us on our next episode, where we will be discussing the history of the House of Gucci.


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    1 hr and 14 mins