A Friend In Need: The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
Two movies about friendship and being changed by your travels — it's The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants.
Aug 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 238
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
Larger Than Life: Citizen Kane vs Barbie
Two movies about the realities of the American Dream, becoming a legend, and loving yourself — it’s Citizen Kane vs Barbie.
Aug 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 237
Self-Serving: Ratatouille vs Basic Instinct 2
Two movies about manipulating those around you and looking for thrills — it's Ratatouille vs Basic Instinct 2. Time Codes: 0:55 Ratatouille 6:16 Basic Instinct 2 14:12 Shared Themes 20:50 What Basic Instinct 2 Did Better Than Ratatouille Hear me rave over the original Basic Instinct as well in the episode Opposites Attract: When Harry Met Sally vs Basic Instinct: www.tastelesspod.com/episodes/2019/2/19/opposites-attract-when-harry-met-sally-vs-basic-instinct
Jul 12, 2023•26 min•Ep. 236
Public Eye: Elvis vs Vox Lux
Two cautionary tales about fame that explore the sacrifice of personal identity for public persona and how fame changes people in its orbit, not just the famous — it's Elvis vs Vox Lux.
Jun 21, 2023•35 min•Ep. 235
Reckless Abandon: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat
Two movies about pure id and the limitations of reputation — it's Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat.
Jun 07, 2023•27 min•Ep. 234
Mum's The Word: The Omen vs Clock
Two movies about motherhood and autonomy — it’s The Omen vs Clock.
May 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 233
Dare To Be Different: Dumb And Dumber vs The Wrong Missy
Two movies about being unapologetically yourself — it’s Dumb And Dumber vs The Wrong Missy.
May 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 232
Cut The Cord: Tangled vs Lethal Seduction
Two movies about yearning for freedom and overbearing mothers — it's Tangled vs Lethal Seduction.
Apr 19, 2023•32 min•Ep. 231
Man's Man: The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie
Two movies about masculinity and growth — it’s The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie.
Apr 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 230
Bare Your Soul: Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday
Two movies about how we see ourselves and others plus the Hollywood dream —it’s Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday.
Mar 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 229
Anna Silk | Strong Female Leads
Anna Silk played the succubus Bo on Lost Girl for 5 seasons and she is 100% as charming and funny in real life as her television counterpart. I also feel like she would be REALLY good in a disaster situation?! We discuss the Lost Girl Rewatch Podcast, Bo’s critical combo of high ponytail and quiet strength, the respectful art of chi sucking, and the reciprocal relationship between the show and its fans. The Lost Girl Rewatch Podcast revisits the hit supernatural drama along with cast, crew, and ...
Nov 24, 2022•49 min•Ep. 24
Stand By Me: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri vs Addams Family Values
Celebrate Thanksgiving with families that stick together — it's Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri vs Addams Family Values.
Nov 23, 2022•33 min•Ep. 228
Wild Card: Caddyshack vs Golden Arm
Two sports movies about finding yourself — it's Caddyshack vs Golden Arm.
Nov 09, 2022•33 min•Ep. 227
Is This Real Life: Pan's Labyrinth vs A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Two movies about kids dealing with adult themes via fantasy — it's Pan's Labyrinth vs A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
Oct 26, 2022•40 min•Ep. 226
To The Extreme: Predator vs Poison Ivy
Two movies that explore the extremes of gender stereotypes — it's Predator vs Poison Ivy.
Oct 12, 2022•27 min•Ep. 225
Rock The Boat: The Truman Show vs Don't Worry Darling
Two films about exploitation and chaos — it's The Truman Show vs Don't Worry Darling.
Sep 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 224
I Will Survive: 2001: A Space Odyssey vs Species
Two movies about the thirst for knowledge and a will to survive — it's 2001: A Space Odyssey vs Species.
Sep 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 223
Duality of (Wo)Man: Batman Returns vs Hannibal
Two movies about the thin line between what drives someone to save and what drives them to destroy — it's Batman Returns vs Hannibal.
Aug 31, 2022•38 min•Ep. 222
Break Free: Being John Malkovich vs The Discovery
Two movies about existence and personal responsibility — it's Being John Malkovich vs The Discovery. 00:47 Being John Malkovich 6:32 The Discovery 15:42 What They Share 27:37 What The Discovery Does Better Listen to my appearance on We Watched A Thing for more Malkovich: www.wewatchedathing.com/episodes/malkovich
Aug 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 221
League Of Their Own: The Martian vs Ellie Parker
Two movies about isolation and passion — it's The Martian vs Ellie Parker. 1:18 The Martian 9:09 Ellie Parker 19:49 What They Share 30:56 What Ellie Parker Does Better
Aug 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 220
Laugh A Minute: Monty Python and the Holy Grail vs Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar
The wordiest Tasteless title yet! Two absurd comedies that mine specificity for laughs — it's Monty Python and the Holy Grail vs Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar. Get ready to have "Edgar's Prayer" stuck in your head.
Jul 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 219
Generation Gap: Top Gun: Maverick vs Spy Kids
Two movies about different generations jumping into conflict together and dealing with mortality — it's Top Gun: Maverick vs Spy Kids. Yes, I say Air Force instead of Navy about 20 times, I'm sorry! It's the plane one, in my mind, I forgot all the planes take off from the water, I was thinking about Jennifer Connelly's cable knit sweaters.
Jul 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 218
Eye For An Eye: The Northman vs Valentine
Two movies about the consequences of revenge — it's The Northman vs Valentine.
Jun 08, 2022•31 min
Shred of Truth: The Green Knight vs Bound
Two movies about truth and expectation — it’s The Green Knight vs Bound.
May 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 216
People Who Need People: Girl, Interrupted vs Stuart Little
Two movies about the important balance of how we feel about ourselves and others, and learning to accept people's differences — it's Girl, Interrupted vs Stuart Little.
May 11, 2022•36 min•Ep. 215
To Err Is Human: Robocop vs Chopping Mall
Two movies about the nuance of humanity and what separates us from the machines — it's Robocop vs Chopping Mall.
Apr 27, 2022•33 min•Ep. 214
Judgment Day: Apocalypse Now vs Alien Resurrection
Two movies about the natural order of things and judgement — it's Apocalypse Now vs Alien Resurrection.
Apr 20, 2022•40 min•Ep. 213
Enjoy the Ride: Clue vs Death on the Nile
Two ensemble mysteries where solving the case is less important than the finding of facts — it's Clue vs Death on the Nile.
Apr 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 212
Crazy In Love: Grease vs Deep Water
Two movies about love making us do crazy things — it’s Grease vs Deep Water.
Mar 30, 2022•28 min•Ep. 211
Lose Yourself: Argo vs The New Guy
Two movies about finding yourself while pretending to be someone else and working together across societal boundaries — it’s Argo vs The New Guy.
Mar 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 210
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