Act One, Take Five

Act One Take Five
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Ever have that feeling when you just finish a really good book or movie and just HAVE to talk to someone about it? Well, we do. Hi, we’re your hosts, Zoya Patel and Priya Patel. Just two friends over analyzing any piece of media that falls into our hands. Anytime one of us finished a book or movie or tv show or watched a music video, we just have to text the other about our theories and thoughts. Those 2 am discussions are what inspired this podcast. Join us as we talk about our favorite books, films, tv shows, music, plays, and more. Over here, the stories never end!

Episodes

  1. 01/17/2023

    I Feel The Need… The Need For Speed!

    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! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actonetakefive Email: actonetakefive@gmail.com

    39 min

  2. 12/20/2022 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Ranking Disney Animated Feature Films (Zoya Solo Episode)

    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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actonetakefive Email: actonetakefive@gmail.com

    48 min

  3. 12/12/2022

    Every Night, the Same Dream, and Every Morning, the Same Nightmare

    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.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actonetakefive/ Email: actonetakefive@gmail.com

    1h 16m

  4. 08/02/2022

    Forget Everything You Think You Know

    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).  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actonetakefive/

    1h 9m

  5. 07/16/2022

    In A Real Magic Act, Everything Is Fake

    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!! instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actonetakefive/

    1h 8m

  6. 06/07/2022

    The Scarlet Letter

    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!

    1h 11m

  7. 05/03/2022

    Father, Son, and House of Gucci

    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!

    1h 20m

  8. 03/30/2022

    Good Thing They Call You Hawkeye and Not Hawkear!

    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. instagram/tiktok account zoya mentioned: @femalepeterparker https://www.instagram.com/femalepeterparker/ Find Us On Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/actonetakefive/ https://twitter.com/actonetakefive

    1h 14m

  9. 03/14/2022

    I'm Burdened with Glorious Purpose!

    Being the Marvel fanatics and Loki lovers that we are, we will finally get the chance to discuss our thoughts on Marvel's 6 episode Disney+ Series, Loki! Join us in today's episode to learn what we think of the show as a whole, our takes on each of the characters, our thoughts on different relationships throughout it, are we for Loki x Sylvie?! and even some of our favorite moments! Here at Act One, Take Five, the stories never end, so join us in two weeks to hear our thoughts on Marvel's most recent series, Hawkeye! Find Us On Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/actonetakefive/ https://twitter.com/actonetakefive

    1h 2m

  10. 02/11/2022

    An Introduction to Us!

    Join us as we explore different mediums of entertainment. Over here, the stories never end! In this episode, we talk about the meaning behind our podcast, how we decided to start it, a bit about ourselves, and a fun round of questions where you get to know more about our tastes and preferences!  DISCLAIMER: This is our first time recording anything close to a podcast, so the audio and editing is a bit spotty. However, we are working on getting these issues resolved and it should be much better in a few days time! We just ask that you have a bit of patience as we figure all this out. However, I think our content in this episode and in future episodes is great, so be sure to hang around for that!

    56 min
  • 10 Episodes

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About

Ever have that feeling when you just finish a really good book or movie and just HAVE to talk to someone about it? Well, we do. Hi, we’re your hosts, Zoya Patel and Priya Patel. Just two friends over analyzing any piece of media that falls into our hands. Anytime one of us finished a book or movie or tv show or watched a music video, we just have to text the other about our theories and thoughts. Those 2 am discussions are what inspired this podcast. Join us as we talk about our favorite books, films, tv shows, music, plays, and more. Over here, the stories never end!

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  • Creator
    Act One Take Five
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Act One Take Five
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