The Cabin in the Woods and The Final Girls are trailblazers in the world of horror, both very unique takes on the genre that play with scary movie tropes but have as many laughs as there are scares. I get way too earnest about my deep love and appreciation for The Final Girls and Malin Akerman. I swear it's a funny movie even though I talk about it with the gravitas usually reserved for movies like Schindler's List or Sophie's Choice.
Aug 01, 2018•27 min•Ep. 26
If you asked anyone to name a comedy about a group of women, girl power, and friendship, 9 out of 10 times they would say Bridesmaids. As the tenth and most correct person, I would say Spice World.
Jul 25, 2018•28 min•Ep. 25
I compare two dramedies about mental illness - one is a beautiful movie with an incredible cast that deserved a million Oscars and the other is a movie called Silver Linings Playbook. The one that deserves your respect and praise is The Skeleton Twins, and by the end of this episode you'd better have rented or purchased a copy. Also, I get into my oft-discussed hatred for Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, it's the opposite feeling of the true and real love I feel
Jul 18, 2018•27 min•Ep. 24
In one of my most important comparisons, I discuss forbidden love and ignoring society's judgments in The Shape of Water and Shallow Hal. The Shape of Water is the Amélie of the sea, NOT INTERESTED. However, I AM interested in Gwyneth Paltrow and I need her to come fix my life. All hail Goop.
Jul 11, 2018•24 min•Ep. 23
This week delves into two cautionary tales about being careful what you wish for as precocious kids wish to be adults in Big and 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner is pure sunshine and Tom Hanks is fine too.
Jul 04, 2018•24 min•Ep. 22
This week's movies are both about a shy, down on their luck person who finds an inner strength within a group of like-minded individuals and comes out of their shell — it's Fight Club vs Coyote Ugly. Important takeaways: I teared up 5+ times while re-watching Coyote Ugly and Fight Club would be a better movie if it was from Helena Bonham Carter's point of view.
Jun 27, 2018•29 min•Ep. 21
Quentin Tarantino said, "If we'd grown up in Australia, BMX Bandits would have been our Goonies" and I'm inclined to agree. Find out how these two movies about kids getting involved in the crimes of weird looking adults compare, and why Nicole Kidman will inspire you to tuck your t-shirt into your pants.
Jun 20, 2018•28 min•Ep. 20
Ocean's 8 is everything I could have ever wanted in a film. It's a perfect expansion of Ocean's Eleven and the Ocean's Universe (which I believe will one day rival the MCU). While I loved Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's 8 is now my favorite in the franchise. Find out how they compare in this episode, where I also get the chance to express my deep admiration for Sandra Bullock, America's Sweetheart.
Jun 13, 2018•30 min•Ep. 19
High school has never been as deliciously evil as in Heathers and Jawbreaker, but I'd pick the ladies of Jawbreaker to rule my school any day of the week.
Jun 06, 2018•25 min•Ep. 18
Two very different tales of home invasion: lighthearted bumbling robbers try to bust in on Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone and a slightly more organized team terrorizes Gabrielle Union and family in Breaking In. Basically, Breaking In is a superior reverse retelling of Home Alone and you should see it ASAP.
May 30, 2018•25 min•Ep. 17
If I'm going to watch a man-child try to impress a girl in the big city, I prefer one in a loincloth. Everyone loses their minds over Will Ferrell in Elf but we need to acknowledge the hunkiness and fun of Brendan Fraser in George of the Jungle.
May 23, 2018•20 min•Ep. 16
The Thing is a so-called classic horror film starring Goldie Hawn's husband and some other old dudes. The Faculty is a tour de force of perfect casting, clever writing, and some real scares. If I was in charge of Hollywood, I would implement a law that required every film to star Jordana Brewster and any offenders would be sent into the La Brea Tar Pit.
May 16, 2018•18 min•Ep. 15
These are two babysitters you probably won't find on Angie's List. Leon the assassin's love for milk can't keep Leon: The Professional from being a real creepfest while pointy witch Angelina Jolie makes Maleficent the feel good film of 2014.
May 09, 2018•20 min•Ep. 14
If I'm going to watch someone plot a murder, I'm bypassing creepy shaved head Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver and going right for one-liner loving Mila Kunis in American Psycho 2.
May 02, 2018•22 min•Ep. 13
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" could really sum up Tasteless as a whole. This episode, I practice my Minnesota accent, complain about children, and reminisce over Kirstie Alley while defending the brilliance of Drop Dead Gorgeous over the mediocrity of Little Miss Sunshine.
Apr 25, 2018•25 min•Ep. 12
Quentin Tarantino is whatever, Zoë Bell is a goddess, Reservoir Dogs is a snooze fest, and Bitch Slap needs to be on everyone's must watch list ASAP.
Apr 18, 2018•21 min•Ep. 11
Foxcatcher and Bring It On are about athletes, power, and paranoia. Wrestling and cheerleading are more similar than you may think! And Big Red is the John du Pont of teen films.
Apr 11, 2018•27 min•Ep. 10
If you want quirky women, look no further than this episode where I debate the Manic Pixie Dream Girl title given to Kirsten Dunst and her red hat in Elizabethtown. I also complain about Amelie sticking her hand in things and grinning from under her bangs. I miss Orlando Bloom.
Apr 04, 2018•25 min•Ep. 9
Unleash the beast with the titular characters of An American Werewolf in London and Jennifer's Body. Diablo Cody can do no wrong, Megan Fox needs a comeback, and I own 3 copies of Jennifer's Body so I'm sure you can guess which movie I prefer.
Mar 28, 2018•27 min•Ep. 8
Imagine a world where people drive fast cars and always have a witty comeback. Are you Team Baby or Team Toretto? I compare Baby Driver to The Fate of the Furious in this episode and I make NO APOLOGIES for being Team Toretto all the way.
Mar 21, 2018•30 min•Ep. 7
I'm sorry, nerds. The Dark Knight has the incredible Heath Ledger but Batman and Robin has literally everything else I could want in a movie: George Clooney's chin, bat nipples, and ice puns.
Mar 14, 2018•24 min•Ep. 6
If you've ever wanted to hear about sad white ladies in muted tones, look no further. Learn why I think The Private Lives of Pippa Lee and Blake Lively's spun gold hair are more deserving of your eyeballs than The Hours.
Mar 07, 2018•32 min•Ep. 5
When the options are living legend Britney Spears or angry man with bloody hands, the choice is clear.
Feb 28, 2018•29 min•Ep. 4
Is pitting Spotlight against Never Been Kissed totally inappropriate? Maybe, but the mystery of where Leelee Sobieski has been hiding is more fascinating to me than 99% of Spotlight.
Feb 21, 2018•24 min•Ep. 3
The Godfather represents 175 minutes of life that Emily will never get back. My Best Friend's Wedding showcases the charm and giant hair of Julia Roberts in only 105 minutes. Empirically, My Best Friend's Wedding is the better movie.
Feb 14, 2018•24 min•Ep. 2
In the first episode of Tasteless, Emily breaks down the types of terrible movies she loves and explains why Showgirls is a better film than La La Land.
Feb 07, 2018•33 min•Ep. 1
