This week we are comparing Jumanji (1995) and Zathura (2005) - two films about children finding a board game that's a little too realistic.

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The Movies:

Jumanji (1995)

Directed by Joe Johnston

Written by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, Jim Strain & Chris Van Allsburg

Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg

iMDb Rating: 7.1

Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

Directed by Jon Favreau

Written by David Koepp & John Kamps

Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg

iMDB Rating: 6.3

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This week we are comparing Tropic Thunder (2008) and Anaconda (2025) - two films where on-location filming becomes a little too real.

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The Movies:

Tropic Thunder (2008)

Directed by Ben Stiller

Written by Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux & Etan Cohen

iMDb Rating: 7.1

Anaconda (2025)

Directed by Tom Gormican

Written by Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten

Based on the screenplay by Hans Bauer, Jim Cash & Jack Epps Jr.

iMDB Rating: 6.1

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This week we are comparing a Christmas classic and it's beloved remake - Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

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The Movies:

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Directed by George Seaton

Written by George Seaton & Valentine Davies

iMDb Rating: 7.9

Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

Directed by Les Mayfield

Written by John Hughes

Based on the screenplay by George Seaton & Valentine Davies

iMDB Rating: 6.6

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