Tasteless

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.

Two men challenge their oppressors and become legends that inspire others to do the same — it's Braveheart vs Machete.

Two movies where a serious kid outgrows their mentor and has to broaden their world perspective beyond the black and white they've been living in — it's Jojo Rabbit vs Harriet the Spy. 

Two movies about women who have always seen themselves a certain way but who are changed for the better after suffering through trickery and misunderstanding with their love interests — it's 10 Things I Hate About You vs 27 Dresses.

Two stories of people unsatisfied with their lives and the suburban neighborhoods where they reside that are not quite what they seem — it's American Beauty vs To Die For.  Listen to my episode of The Kidmanifesto for more Nicole Kidman content: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-to-move-with-emily-higgins/id1304818565?i=1000424546732

In honor of Valentine's Day, this Tasteless features movies where love has no boundaries, movies about couples who are truly meant to be and who will always find each other no matter the circumstances ⁠— it's Ghost vs Tammy and the T-Rex.

Two movies about people working against their own interests because of uncontrollable obsessions ⁠— it's Uncut Gems vs Bride Wars.

Two tales of communities that aren't quite right but provide a sense of belonging as our characters' grips on reality start to fade — it's Midsommar vs The Endless.