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Tasteless
A movie podcast that compares the critically acclaimed to the criminally overlooked. Tasteless 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 movie she believes has the same themes. 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.
Episodes
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Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory vs. House Of Wax: Built To Last
Two movies about a mad man seeking to preserve the meltable playground that he has built for himself, killing a bevy of youngsters along the way — it's Willy…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs vs. Friday the 13th: Bad Apples
Two fairytales about mother figures and their misplaced anger — it's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs vs. Friday the 13th. Pamela Voorhees hive, rise up.
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Sophie's Choice vs. Scream: Skeletons In The Closet
Kicking off an unhinged October with this pairing from the depths of my brain. Two movies about paying for parents' sins while everyone else tries to tell your…
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Michael Clayton vs. Resident Evil: The Bottom Line
Two movies about corporations that will kill to keep their profits going, and the fixers on their teams that make their evil deeds possible finally deciding to…
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Unforgiven vs. 9 to 5: Even The Score
Three people from different walks of life team up to get revenge against those who abuse their power, plus the fantasy versus reality of making them pay — it's…
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The Odyssey vs. Forces of Nature: Homeward Bound
Two movies about heroes embarking on a treacherous journey back to the woman they love — it's The Odyssey vs. Forces of Nature.
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Avengers: Endgame vs. The Last Sharknado: Borrowed Time
Two epic conclusions to massive franchises, both dealing in time travel and sacrifice — it's Avengers: Endgame versus The Last Sharknado: It's About Time.
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Romeo + Juliet vs. Heart Eyes: 'Til Death Do Us Part
Today we're getting into two creative, genre-crossing movies about love worth dying for — it's William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet vs. Heart Eyes.
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The Godfather, Part II vs. Legally Blonde: Typecast
Two movies about protagonists who are dismissed based on stereotypes and whose longing for respectability does them a disservice — It's The Godfather, Part II…
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Parasite vs. It Takes Two: Upstairs, Downstairs
Two films that explore the class divide as someone poor infiltrates the world of the rich and we discover the grass isn't always greener — it's Parasite vs. It…
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Interstellar vs. Idiocracy: Space Cadets
Two dystopian futures buried in dust, where our heroes have to choose between what they want and what everyone needs — it's Interstellar vs. Idiocracy.
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Sunset Boulevard vs. The Ex: Main Attraction
Two movies about women who are larger than life, and why that's only acceptable when they're giving men what they want — it's Sunset Boulevard vs. The Ex. What…
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest vs. Send Help: Pecking Order
Two movies about the dehumanizing nature of power and the surprising freedom of being boxed in — it's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest vs. Send Help. This week…
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The Silence Of The Lambs vs. The Devil Wears Prada: Teacher's Pet
Two movies about a young woman entering a world that is ready to eat her alive and aligning with the most dangerous person in it — it's The Silence of the…
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Project Hail Mary vs. The Intern: Theory Of Objectivity
Two movies about unlikely friendships and learning from people different than yourself — it's Project Hail Mary vs. The Intern. Project Hail Mary and The…
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Daddy Issues: Finding Nemo vs. Trap
Two movies about terrible fathers trying their best for their children — it's Finding Nemo vs. Trap. Finding Nemo and M. Night Shyamalan's Trap are both…
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Eyes On The Prize: Anora vs. Mousehunt
Two movies about chasing a better life and contending with what a name can mean—it's Anora vs. Mousehunt. Sean Baker's Oscar winner Anora and the 1997…
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Us vs. Them: They Live vs. The Hunt (2020)
Two movies that explore how we see the world — it's They Live vs. The Hunt (2020). John Carpenter's They Live and Craig Zobel's The Hunt both force their…
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Defying Gravity: Wicked vs. Rush Hour
Two films where an unlikely duo are thrown together to contend with unfamiliar territory — it's Wicked vs. Rush Hour. Wicked and Rush Hour are both built on…
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Christmas Spirit: It's A Wonderful Life vs. Hot Frosty
Two movies about communities coming together and the burden of loneliness — it's It's A Wonderful Life vs. Hot Frosty. It's a Wonderful Life and Hot Frosty are…
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Gravy Train: You've Got Mail vs. Thanksgiving
Two Thanksgiving movies about corporate greed and anonymity — it's You've Got Mail vs. Thanksgiving. You've Got Mail and Thanksgiving are both set against the…
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Even-Steven: Terrifier 2 vs. Orphan: First Kill
Two horror films where an established icon of terror meets their match — it's Terrifier 2 vs. Orphan: First Kill.
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Power Play: Strangers On A Train vs. The Wasp
Two movies about manipulation and unintended consequences — it's Strangers On A Train vs. The Wasp.
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Building A Mystery: Dressed To Kill vs. Held Hostage In My House
Two movies about unmasking a criminal, frank sexuality, and a very dedicated son — it's Dressed To Kill vs. Held Hostage In My House.
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Fighting Chance: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World vs. Polite Society
Two stylized films about literally fighting for what you want — it's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World vs. Polite Society.
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Jennifer Esposito on Fresh Kills
Jennifer Esposito discusses her thrilling, funny, affecting new film Fresh Kills, a movie that doesn't fit into any one box but that has been connecting deeply…
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You Don't Own Me: Eastern Promises vs. Fresh Kills
Two films about feeling trapped and the resulting rage — it's Eastern Promises vs. Fresh Kills. Time Codes: 1:03 Eastern Promises 6:12 Fresh Kills 21:08…
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Take My Breath Away: Singin' In The Rain vs. A Family Affair
Two movies about forbidden romance set against the fantastical world of Hollywood — it's Singin' In The Rain vs. A Family Affair.
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Class Warfare: Triangle Of Sadness vs. Corporate Animals
Two satires about class and equality — it's Triangle Of Sadness vs. Corporate Animals.
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Destined For Greatness: The Fifth Element vs. Madame Web
Two movies about an unexpected hero being thrown into chaos as they unravel their fate — it's The Fifth Element vs. Madame Web.
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Victim Of Success: Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? vs. Catfight
Two movies about self destruction and changing dynamics — it's Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? vs. Catfight.
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The World Is Yours: Scarface vs Anaconda
Two movies about ambition and greed — it's Scarface vs Anaconda.
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Got Your Six: Full Metal Jacket vs Cadet Kelly
Two class clowns in stories about conformity and the bonds of a shared experience — it's Full Metal Jacket vs Cadet Kelly.
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Pigeonholed: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone vs Sleepaway Camp
Two movies about an adolescent trying to figure out their own identity after being wildly traumatized by a weird aunt — it's Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's…
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Down To A Science: Oppenheimer vs Twister
Two movies about a dogged pursuit of scientific discovery and rag tag groups of likeminded people — it's Oppenheimer vs Twister.
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Labor Of Love: Casablanca vs Gigli
Two tales of love, sacrifice, and intrigue — it's Casablanca vs Gigli.
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Eat The Rich: Saltburn vs Big Business
Two movies about a desire for more and the class divide — it's Saltburn vs Big Business.
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The Tortured Artist: Maestro vs The Wedding Singer
Two movies about artistic ambition and lasting friendship — it's Maestro vs The Wedding Singer.
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Rose-Colored Glasses: The Master vs May December
Two movies about truth and showcasing vulnerability in men — it's The Master vs May December.
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Family Values: Little Women (2019) vs Twilight
Two movies about intense family dynamics and the drama of being young — it's Little Women vs Twilight.
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Put On A Show: Magic Mike vs Cats
Two movies about fantasy and sacrificing for your art — it's Magic Mike vs Cats.
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Mama Bear: The Babadook vs The Ring Two
Two horror movies about struggling with motherhood and coming together through shared trauma — it's The Babadook vs The Ring Two.
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Scary Funny: Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark
Two movies where our protagonists follow in the footsteps of their ancestors and discover their true selves — it's Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of…
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Get Some Perspective: First Reformed vs Bedazzled
Two biblical movies about extremes providing new perspectives and how much even one person caring about you can impact your life — it's First Reformed vs…
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Love Story (Emily's Version): Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking
Two movies featuring iconic romances and women who fight for what they want — it's Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Mum's The Word: The Omen vs Clock
Two movies about motherhood and autonomy — it's The Omen vs Clock.
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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.
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Cut The Cord: Tangled vs Lethal Seduction
Two movies about yearning for freedom and overbearing mothers — it's Tangled vs Lethal Seduction.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Wild Card: Caddyshack vs Golden Arm
Two sports movies about finding yourself — it's Caddyshack vs Golden Arm.
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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.
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To The Extreme: Predator vs Poison Ivy
Two movies that explore the extremes of gender stereotypes — it's Predator vs Poison Ivy.