Tasteless

Marguerite Moreau ( The Mighty Ducks , Wet Hot American Summer , The Birch ) gets into all the lives she's been able to live on-screen, from hockey player to camp counselor to Manson girl. Plus, she has a perfect answer for her gender-swapped casting dream role and we discuss some of our favorite local record stores - basically a dream come true. Follow Marguerite on Instagram @MargueriteMoreau an...

Two buddy comedies where investigative teams race to save women whose families believe they are in danger and of course deal with their own issues along the way — it's The Nice Guys vs White Chicks.

Two movies about exploitation and rising up against it that serve as important critiques of modern day society — it's Avatar vs The Purge: Election Year.

Tracie Thoms ( Rent , Death Proof , Wonderfalls ) helps me brainstorm a Death Proof musical, recommends a cult horror classic, and elaborates on the Karens Gone Wild content that she contextualizes on Instagram. Her page is such a consciously curated source of news, follow her at @TracieThoms on Instagram and on Twitter . Then, because you loved her before and you'll love her even more after liste...

This week, I'm discussing 2 equally quotable comedies about friendship and being yourself — it's Wayne's World vs Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. Long live Lisa Luder!

Two movies where a woman terrorizes a man she thinks owes her something, a man she has a certain perception of that isn't as true as she'd like it to be — it's Misery vs Tyler Perry's Acrimony.

Kristanna Loken ( Terminator 3 , Painkiller Jane , Body of Deceit ) joined me on the very first episode of Strong Female Leads. She is not only a phenomenal actress, but a truly delightful person. We discussed the hidden whimsy of thrillers, her T3 mime skills, and not taking yourself too seriously. Shop her mall (or create your own!): KristannaLoken.com Keep up with Trio Entertainment: trio-enter...

This week, I'm talking about two soulless killing machines in movies that explore the idea of fate — it's No Country for Old Men vs Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. P.S. I announce during the episode that the very first guest on Strong Female Leads dropping FRIDAY on the Tasteless feed is none other than Kristanna Loken , the T-X herself! So stay tuned and make sure you're subscribed.

Tasteless will continue coming to you every Wednesday, but every other Friday I will be releasing an interview with a woman who portrays strong characters in television and/or film as part of the bonus series "Strong Female Leads." I am VERY excited about the guests you'll be hearing from. The first episode drops July 10th, so stay tuned! 

Two tense horror movies steeped in paranoia — it's Rosemary's Baby vs The Invitation.

Two atypical revenge tales about someone whose life was laid out before them before being thwarted by a real jerk — it's Gladiator vs View From the Top. 

Two movies about reality, perspective, and lingering questions — it's Inception vs Luce. 

2 movies where a woman's yearning for another kind of life and her self-destructive tendencies lead to things spiraling out of control — it's The Kids Are All Right vs Chloe.

Two movies about belief, not belonging, and mortality — it's The Witch vs The Witches. 

I unravel two movies where an entitled man will stop at nothing to get what he believes is his, including framing the woman he thinks took it from him with murder ⁠— it's Knives Out vs Scream 3.

Two PG live action/animated hybrids with heroes who have been struggling in life until they get roped into a world of cartoons and capers — it's Who Framed Roger Rabbit vs Looney Tunes: Back in Action. 

Two movies about an oppressed group rising up while living in an uncertain apocalyptic future — it's Snowpiercer vs The Girl with All the Gifts. 

This week, Sam of Movie Reviews in 20 Qs takes over Tasteless to compare two R-rated Marvel anti-heroes with plenty of comical violence — it's Deadpool vs Punisher: War Zone.  Check out my appearance on his channel talking about Legally Blonde HERE . 

Two coming-of-age movies where teen girls struggle over who they are vs who they think they should be — it's Ghost World vs Whip It.

This week, I discuss two movies where looks are deceiving and that led me to think about what makes us who we are — it's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button vs The Assignment.

Two movies where a man is called back into service and links up with a knowledgeable woman to defeat an enemy he has special experience with — it's Blade Runner vs Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

Two movies based on deceit, with protagonists who are often overlooked and who have complicated maternal relationships — it's Hustlers vs Second Act.

Two period pieces with a modern feel that are about intelligent women who use their wit and their wiles to get their way — it's The Favourite vs Love and Friendship. 

Two satires where characters' identities are challenged and where people must learn to work together — it's The Lego Movie vs Tropic Thunder. 

Two movies where women must overcome invisible hurdles and contend with doubt from those around them — it's The Invisible Man (2020) vs Safe.