Cry Me a River: The Batman vs Birth
Two movies about the stagnation of grief and the danger of hope — it's The Batman vs Birth.
Mar 16, 2022•36 min•Ep. 209
Tasteless
Tasteless is a movie podcast that pays tribute to the films not enough people are talking about, from the underrated to the absurd. In each episode, Emily Higgins takes a highly regarded film and compares it to a similar but overlooked movie she recommends instead.
The bonus series called Strong Female Leads features interviews with the actresses and creators who have inspired this podcast with their work, both on-screen and off.
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Episodes
Close-Knit: Thelma and Louise vs Life Partners
Two movies about friendship and growing together — it's Thelma & Louise vs Life Partners.
Mar 09, 2022•30 min•Ep. 208
Spill Your Guts: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre vs Fear
Two movies that peel back the facade of humanity and explore privilege — it's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre vs Fear.
Mar 02, 2022•32 min•Ep. 207
This Is a Man's World: The Lighthouse vs Heartbreakers
Two movies that showcase heightened portrayals of gender and also the old school vs the new — it’s The Lighthouse vs Heartbreakers.
Feb 23, 2022•33 min•Ep. 206
Class Act: The Hunger Games vs Paradise Hills
Two movies about class differences and rebellion — it's The Hunger Games vs Paradise Hills.
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Ep. 205
David and Goliath: The Big Short vs Disclosure
Two movies about the system screwing the little guy — it's The Big Short vs Disclosure.
Feb 02, 2022•34 min•Ep. 204
Great Expectations: Promising Young Woman vs The Dressmaker
Two movies that play with the expectations we have for life and for film and that showcase heroines who ignore societal norms — it's Promising Young Woman vs The Dressmaker.
Jan 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 203
Wake Me Up Inside: Kill Bill Vol. 1 vs Happy Death Day
Two movies about waking up and saving yourself — it's Kill Bill: Volume 1 vs Happy Death Day.
Jan 19, 2022•34 min•Ep. 202
Lie Down With Dogs: House of Gucci vs The Room
Two movies about betrayal and inevitability — it's House of Gucci vs The Room. Yes, that The Room.
Jan 12, 2022•37 min•Ep. 201
Working Girl: La La Land vs Showgirls
This is the 200th official episode of Tasteless, so I’m bringing it back to where the show began. I’ve done a brand new episode on the comparison that inspired me to start a podcast, with all the care and dedication required for a supposedly tasteless film that looms so large. That's right, it's two movies about following your dreams and the ripple effect that has on who you become — it’s La La Land vs Showgirls. I delve into the brilliant physicality of Elizabeth Berkley’s performance as Nomi M...
Jan 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 200
Hostile Takeover: Movie Reviews in 20 Qs
We're closing out 2021 and leading into Tasteless episode 200 with a 3 day spectacular — alternate universe versions of Tasteless from some of my very favorite people. For Day 3, Sam of Movie Reviews in 20 Qs compares two films about grown men dressing as animals and trying to make the world a better place — it's Batman Begins vs Death to Smoochy. Sam's American/Emily accent on "the plot" is something he nailed with his last hostile takeover of this show about Punisher: War Zone, and I've though...
Dec 31, 2021•32 min
Hostile Takeover: The Contrarians
We're closing out 2021 and leading into Tasteless episode 200 with a 3 day spectacular — alternate universe versions of Tasteless from some of my very favorite people. For Day 2, Julio of The Contrarians compares two Chris Evans vehicles where our favorite Chris must cope with a romance gone wrong — Avengers: Endgame vs London. Julio champions all the best movies in The Contrarians, and this special bonus is no different. His bravery in tackling the MCU makes him a natural successor to the Taste...
Dec 30, 2021•11 min
Hostile Takeover: We Watched a Thing
We're closing out 2021 and leading into Tasteless episode 200 with a 3 day spectacular — alternate universe versions of Tasteless from some of my very favorite people! For Day 1, Billy aka B. Dizzle of We Watched a Thing explores two holiday action classics where an everyman just wants to get home for the holidays, but life gets in the way — it's Die Hard vs Reindeer Games. Billy is on the right side of history here and I'll be willing my show to him Willy Wonka style. AKA tricking him into taki...
Dec 29, 2021•16 min
Grinch: Scrooged vs Bewitched
Get into the holiday spirit with two movies about being out of touch with reality and bettering yourself — it's Scrooged vs Bewitched.
Dec 15, 2021•40 min•Ep. 199
Misery Loves Company: Hereditary vs The Huntsman: Winter's War
Two movies where grief is explored through unnatural situations — it's Hereditary vs The Huntsman: Winter's War.
Dec 08, 2021•41 min•Ep. 198
Tag Team: Red Notice vs Mega Python vs Gatoroid
Two stories of unlikely allies in films that bank on the stars' successes outside of the film — it's Red Notice vs Mega Python vs Gatoroid.
Dec 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 197
Jennifer Esposito | Strong Female Leads
Jennifer Esposito ( Awkwafina is Nora from Queens , Crash , Samantha Who? ) is not only a talented actress and New York Times bestselling author (whose passage about carrot cake in her book Jennifer's Way made me cry), but also the screenwriter and future director of the film Fresh Kills . Jennifer discusses the film's exploration of feeling stuck and finding your voice in the context of a mafia movie, a story we never get to see from the women's perspective. This movie is the first to be funded...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 23
Growing Pains: Boyhood vs Practical Magic
Two honest and creative explorations of growing up — it's Boyhood vs Practical Magic.
Nov 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 196
Call the Shots: Weird Science vs Deadly Friend
Two movies about ego, control, and expectation — it's Weird Science vs Deadly Friend.
Nov 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 195
Seal Your Fate: Dune (2021) vs Sex and the City
Two movies where heroes contend with their destiny and embrace faith — it's Dune vs Sex and the City.
Nov 03, 2021•49 min•Ep. 194
A Mother's Love: Aliens vs Halloween H20
Two movies about motherhood and not being believed — it's Aliens vs Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. Listen to my previous conversation with H20 star Jodi Lyn O'Keefe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jodi-lyn-okeefe-strong-female-leads/id1345840002?i=1000515448015
Oct 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 193
Stuck in a Rut: 127 Hours vs Gerald's Game
Two movies about being trapped physically and emotionally — it’s 127 Hours vs Gerald’s Game.
Oct 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 192
Black Sheep: American Psycho vs Beatriz at Dinner
Two movies about fitting in and fantasy — it's American Psycho vs Beatriz at Dinner. Listen to my prior discussion of American Psycho with Movie Reviews in 20 Qs and Epic Film Guys: https://mritqs.podbean.com/e/ep-113-american-psycho-w-tasteless-podcast-and-epic-film-guys/
Oct 13, 2021•38 min•Ep. 191
Noomi Rapace | Strong Female Leads
Noomi Rapace ( Lamb , The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , Prometheus ) is a conduit for human experience in whatever project she's in, allowing viewers to come to their own conclusions about her characters in a way that makes every role she tackles a must-watch. We discuss the ambiguity of the parts she chooses, the honesty of Polaroids, and why Lamb came at such a perfect time in her life and felt like a homecoming. Plus, Noomi shares a lobster fact I haven't stopped thinking about. See A24's Lam...
Oct 08, 2021•40 min•Ep. 22
Who Are You?: The Wrestler vs Waitress
Two contemplative films about becoming who you're meant to be and knowing when to save yourself — it's The Wrestler vs Waitress.
Oct 06, 2021•34 min•Ep. 190
Say My Name: Beetlejuice vs Candyman (1992)
Two movies about the power of a name and the consequences of entering spaces that don't belong to you — it's Beetlejuice vs Candyman.
Sep 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 189
Red Herring: The Talented Mr. Ripley vs Passion
Two movies about manipulation and imitation — it's The Talented Mr. Ripley vs Passion. 00:55 The Talented Mr. Ripley 08:30 Passion 18:05 Shared Themes 28:15 What Passion Does Better
Sep 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 188
Bad Reputation: American History X vs Shrek
Two movies about leaning into stereotypes to scare off others and learning that the people you dislike aren’t so different from yourself — it’s American History X vs Shrek.
Sep 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 187
Look Who's Talking: The King's Speech vs The Last Word
Two movies about communication and feeling understood by unlikely friends — it’s The King’s Speech vs The Last Word.
Sep 01, 2021•34 min•Ep. 186
Honor-Bound: The Fighter vs Bend It Like Beckham
Two movies about the interior lives of athletes and the obligation we feel to family — it’s The Fighter vs Bend It Like Beckham.
Aug 25, 2021•51 min•Ep. 185
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