Tasteless

Two movies where survival of a species comes down to one bloodline and hope is finally carved out amidst the despair — it's Children of Men vs Underworld: Blood Wars.

Brooke Smith ( Big Sky, The Silence of the Lambs, Grey's Anatomy ) becomes my favorite character in every project she joins, and this episode felt like a breezy chat with a close friend. Brooke answered questions about the satisfaction of bringing a character like Merilee to life on Big Sky , her relationship with Darla the dog aka Precious, and I called dibs on hiring her as a therapist should sh...

Two movies about the pursuit of a specific lifestyle and feeling powerless — it's Goodfellas vs I, Tonya.

Two movies about taking on someone else's identity in pursuit of revenge — it's Face/Off vs Deadly Sibling Rivalry. Read Charisma Carpenter's THR piece, How To Be an Ally of Victims of Abuse

Nicole Bilderback ( Bring It On, Mercenaries, Brooklyn Nine-Nine ) is part of the very fabric of good teen movie making and has continuously graced our screens with laughter and action. We talked lip-synching to the earworm that is Mickey , the similarities between dancing and fighting, and the importance of being informed about the world around you. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Twitter | Get a C...

Two biopics about troubled women with star power and polarizing personalities — it's Judy vs Gia.

Two movies where the villain is shrouded, where decency must triumph over convenience and greed — it's Jaws vs Bombshell.

Two movies where people become the sort of hero they've long admired, filling the shoes of those who have come before to save lives from greedy imperialists, and finding a support system along the way — it's Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope vs Spy.

Two movies about the best in their field coming out of retirement — it's John Wick vs Stick It.  1:34 John Wick 12:00 Stick It 25:54 Similarities 33:02 What Stick It did better

Two movies about morality outside the bounds of polite society and banding together — it's Saving Private Ryan vs Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). TIME CODES:  2:37 Saving Private Ryan 17:10 Birds of Prey 30:37 Similarities 40:06 What Birds of Prey did better

Two movies featuring complicated relationships with dysfunctional mentors and familial duty that propels our heroes forward — it's True Grit vs Seed of Chucky. 

Two movies about the real dangers being closer than you might think — it's The Shining vs Colossal. 00:48 The Shining 11:19 Colossal 18:32 Similarities 28:16 What Colossal does better

Mara Wilson ( Matilda , BoJack Horseman ) truly feels like a best friend when chatting with her, and can talk about anything with ease and humor. We cover psychological studies, attractive 90s looks, and very specific movie genres in addition to discussing her acting career, her book (which I love) Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame , and how she curates such a perfect Tw...

Two darkly humorous movies about living life outside the bounds of polite society and overcoming dependencies - it's Trainspotting vs Ass Backwards. TIME CODES: 01:06 Trainspotting 09:29 Ass Backwards 17:09 Similarities 27:45 What Ass Backwards did better

Two movies about becoming powerful, becoming a symbol, and fighting against the reality of our world — it's The Matrix vs Catwoman.  TIME CODES: 00:45 The Matrix 11:30 Catwoman 21:51 Similarities 30:03 What Catwoman did better

Two movies about a person taking on a new identity after growing tired of who they are but they soon realize things are never that easy — it's The Nightmare Before Christmas vs While You Were Sleeping.  Happy holidays, see you all in 2021!  Listen to the Movie Reviews in 20 Qs episode I guested on about The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half) is a brilliant actress who imbues her roles with humor and realism, and she's also an incredible author. Her book, True Heart Intuitive Tarot, is a beautiful look at the practice of tarot as well as her own life, and she weaves the two together in a way that makes the book difficult to put down. In this dream of an episode, Rachel breaks down the practical ways...

Two movies about the course of someone's life changing due to outside influence, with a healthy dose of isolation and voyeurism thrown in — it's Oldboy vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We are 150 episodes in, and this is one of my favorite pairings yet. Thank you for your continued support!

Two heist movies featuring people who have hidden motives and Ben Affleck — it's The Town vs Reindeer Games.

Everything Alexandra Holden is in, she elevates. A comedic delight who is responsible for some iconic characters in my favorite things ( Friends , Drop Dead Gorgeous , Rizzoli & Isles ), and who is now creating her own sketch comedy on Instagram as half of Out of Luck Show . I loved getting new insight into the dark humor behind her projects as well as discussing the unifying hotness of Bruce Will...

Two movies about groups stuck in one spot, dealing with an inevitable end — it's The Hateful Eight vs It's a Disaster. 

Two movies that explore inevitability and what hand we have in our future - it's Requiem for a Dream vs Final Destination.

Two movies about complicated maternal relationships and the opportunities that youth affords — it's Lady Bird vs Sleepwalkers.

Jamie Gray Hyder ( Law & Order: SVU , COD: Infinite Warfare ) took my favorite thing in the world and made it even better when she joined Law & Order: Special Victims Unit . This conversation was a delight, ranging from the direction of the newest season of SVU , to the childhood playtime vibes of portraying a video game character, to the thoughtful ways Jamie engages with social media. She is suc...

Two movies about unique perspectives, alienation, and sacrifice — it's Donnie Darko vs Compulsion.