Tasteless

Two movies about betrayal and inevitability — it's House of Gucci vs The Room. Yes, that The Room.

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 La...

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 somet...

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 spec...

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 ri...

Get into the holiday spirit with two movies about being out of touch with reality and bettering yourself — it's Scrooged vs Bewitched.

Two movies where grief is explored through unnatural situations — it's Hereditary vs The Huntsman: Winter's War.

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.

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 m...

Two honest and creative explorations of growing up ⁠— it's Boyhood vs Practical Magic.

Two movies about ego, control, and expectation — it's Weird Science vs Deadly Friend.

Two movies where heroes contend with their destiny and embrace faith — it's Dune vs Sex and the City.

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

Two movies about being trapped physically and emotionally — it's 127 Hours vs Gerald's Game.

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/

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...

Two contemplative films about becoming who you're meant to be and knowing when to save yourself — it's The Wrestler vs Waitress.

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.

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

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.

Two movies about communication and feeling understood by unlikely friends — it's The King's Speech vs The Last Word.

Two movies about the interior lives of athletes and the obligation we feel to family — it's The Fighter vs Bend It Like Beckham.

Two movies about what makes a monster and the importance of community — it's Beauty and the Beast vs BloodRayne.

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 otherworldly. We discuss fake facial hair, the thrill of seeing a musical, and my favorite podcast neighborhood, Dignity Falls. When we get into the celebrities she is best known for impersonating, Nicole shares how her view on impressions has e...

Two movies about the desire to feel powerful and the unpredictability of humans — it's Casino vs Molly's Game.