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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Eye For An Eye: The Northman vs Valentine
Two movies about the consequences of revenge — it's The Northman vs Valentine.
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Shred of Truth: The Green Knight vs Bound
Two movies about truth and expectation — it's The Green Knight vs Bound.
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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…
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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.
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Judgment Day: Apocalypse Now vs Alien Resurrection
Two movies about the natural order of things and judgement — it's Apocalypse Now vs Alien Resurrection.
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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.
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Crazy In Love: Grease vs Deep Water
Two movies about love making us do crazy things — it's Grease vs Deep Water.
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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.
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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.
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Close-Knit: Thelma and Louise vs Life Partners
Two movies about friendship and growing together — it's Thelma & Louise vs Life Partners.
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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.
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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.
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Class Act: The Hunger Games vs Paradise Hills
Two movies about class differences and rebellion — it's The Hunger Games vs Paradise Hills.
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David and Goliath: The Big Short vs Disclosure
Two movies about the system screwing the little guy — it's The Big Short vs Disclosure.
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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…
TastelessWake 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.
TastelessLie 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.
TastelessWorking 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…
TastelessHostile 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…
TastelessHostile 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…
TastelessHostile 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…
TastelessGrinch: 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.
TastelessMisery 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.
TastelessTag 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.
TastelessJennifer 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…
TastelessGrowing Pains: Boyhood vs Practical Magic
Two honest and creative explorations of growing up — it's Boyhood vs Practical Magic.
TastelessCall the Shots: Weird Science vs Deadly Friend
Two movies about ego, control, and expectation — it's Weird Science vs Deadly Friend.
TastelessSeal 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.
TastelessA 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…
TastelessStuck 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.
TastelessBlack 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…
TastelessNoomi 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…
TastelessWho 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.
TastelessSay 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.
TastelessRed 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…
TastelessBad 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…
TastelessLook 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.
TastelessHonor-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.
TastelessNature of the Beast: Beauty and the Beast vs BloodRayne
Two movies about what makes a monster and the importance of community — it's Beauty and the Beast vs BloodRayne.
TastelessNicole Parker | Strong Female Leads
Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen, Wicked, MADtv) is someone who has me in tears laughing every time I watch or listen to her, and her singing is…
TastelessPower Trip: Casino vs Molly's Game
Two movies about the desire to feel powerful and the unpredictability of humans — it's Casino vs Molly's Game.
TastelessDark Horse: Labyrinth vs Gunpowder Milkshake
Two movies about women who are constantly underestimated coming to understand the value of family, blood or otherwise — it's Labyrinth vs Gunpowder Milkshake.
TastelessBring To Light: Marriage Story vs Good On Paper
Two deeply personal films about betrayal and keeping up appearances — it's Marriage Story vs Good On Paper.
TastelessIliza Shlesinger | Strong Female Leads
Iliza Shlesinger (Good On Paper, Unveiled, Spenser Confidential) is a keen-eyed observer of life, and she beautifully showcases her worldview in her new hit…
TastelessI'm a Survivor: I Am Legend vs Z for Zachariah
Two movies about what it means to survive — it's I Am Legend vs Z for Zachariah.
TastelessPlay It Cool: Fargo vs Blonde and Blonder
Two movies about criminal endeavors careening out of control, steadfast heroines, and toxic masculinity — it's Fargo vs Blonde and Blonder. Listen to my chat…
TastelessEmmanuelle Vaugier | Strong Female Leads
Emmanuelle Vaugier (Lost Girl, Saw 2, Two and a Half Men) plays my favorite type of villain but is basically a saint. She discusses bringing humanity to the…
TastelessLet Them All Talk: Broadcast News vs Love Potion No. 9
Two movies about who others think we are and where that intersects with our self-perception — it's Broadcast News vs Love Potion No. 9.
TastelessCash Cows: Space Jam vs Rollerball
Two movies about corporate interests deciding individuals' fates and the pressure of fame — it's Space Jam vs Rollerball.
TastelessFlesh and Blood: The Royal Tenenbaums vs The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Two movies about dysfunctional families exploring the possibility of redemption — it's The Royal Tenenbaums vs The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
TastelessWhatta Man: Casino Royale vs Viva Rock Vegas
Two movies about masculinity and wealth — it's Casino Royale vs The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.
TastelessRedeeming Features: Groundhog Day vs Laggies
Two movies about redemption, where lost individuals must decide to change themselves for the better — it's Groundhog Day vs Laggies.
TastelessUn-Break My Heart: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo vs The Parent Trap
Two movies about family mysteries with an interesting exploration of gender — it's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) vs The Parent Trap (1998).