Tasteless

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 Similar Themes: Feeling Trapped 26:13 Similar Themes: Impotent Rage 29:59 What Fresh Kills Does Better: Heroes and Villains 33:18 What Fresh Kills Does Better: Extra Ordinary

Two movies about forbidden romance set against the fantastical world of Hollywood — it's Singin' In The Rain vs. A Family Affair.

Two satires about class and equality — it's Triangle Of Sadness vs. Corporate Animals.

Two movies about an unexpected hero being thrown into chaos as they unravel their fate — it's The Fifth Element vs. Madame Web.

Two movies about self destruction and changing dynamics — it's Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? vs. Catfight. 

Two movies about ambition and greed — it's Scarface vs Anaconda. 

Two class clowns in stories about conformity and the bonds of a shared experience — it's Full Metal Jacket vs Cadet Kelly.

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 Stone vs Sleepaway Camp. 

Two movies about a dogged pursuit of scientific discovery and rag tag groups of likeminded people — it's Oppenheimer vs Twister.

Two tales of love, sacrifice, and intrigue — it's Casablanca vs Gigli. 

Two movies about a desire for more and the class divide — it's Saltburn vs Big Business.

Two movies about artistic ambition and lasting friendship — it's Maestro vs The Wedding Singer.

Two movies about truth and showcasing vulnerability in men — it's The Master vs May December. 

Two movies about intense family dynamics and the drama of being young — it's Little Women vs Twilight. 

Two movies about fantasy and sacrificing for your art — it's Magic Mike vs Cats.

Two horror movies about struggling with motherhood and coming together through shared trauma —  it's The Babadook vs The Ring Two.

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 The Dark.

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 Bedazzled.

Two movies featuring iconic romances and women who fight for what they want — it's Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking.

Two movies about friendship and being changed by your travels — it's The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants.

Two movies about the realities of the American Dream, becoming a legend, and loving yourself — it's Citizen Kane vs Barbie.

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...

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. 

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.

Two movies about motherhood and autonomy — it's The Omen vs Clock.