Tasteless

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.

Two women discover their inner strength while searching for a man who doesn't want to be found — it's Winter's Bone vs Barbarella.

Two movies about someone who is difficult to work with, who tends to drive other people nuts, but who is best for the job at hand — it's Ford v Ferrari vs The Master of Disguise

Two comedies that parody a particular group but have enough heart to stand on their own — it's This is Spinal Tap vs Not Another Teen Movie.

This is the 100th episode of Tasteless! I read your underrated and overrated movies, with special guest appearances from Movie Reviews in 20 Qs, The Contrarians, and We Watched a Thing. Thank you so much to everyone who participated, who has listened to the podcast, even people who has thought about listening - I appreciate you! Listen to Movie Reviews in 20 Qs: mritqs.podbean.com Listen to The Co...

Two sappy modern Christmas movies that explore relationships of all types and following your heart ⁠— it's Love Actually vs The Family Stone.

The holiday season is upon us, so this week I'm featuring two dark Christmas tales about identity and family ⁠— it's The Santa Clause vs The Long Kiss Goodnight. PS: This is my official petition to make The Long Kiss Goodnight a holiday movie. ALSO! Hit me up by 12/20 @tastelesspod on social or email me tastelesscast@gmail.com with your written musings or voice memos on underrated and overrated mo...

Two comedies about rivalries, teamwork, and getting in your own way ⁠— it's Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy vs You Again. 

This week I get mad comparing 2 movies about obsessive loners who are misunderstood by society and shunned — it's Joker vs Ingrid Goes West.

We're celebrating unity with 2 team-ups of law enforcement officials from different backgrounds that have to learn to get along — it's Lethal Weapon vs Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous. Listen to the Movie Reviews in 20 Qs Miss Congeniality episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-49-miss-congeniality-w-emily-from-tasteless-podcast/id1158431919?i=1000414198413

This week we explore 2 selfish authors who weave a web of deceit rife with dark humor — it's Can You Ever Forgive Me? vs Young Adult.

Two movies where regular people who are in a bit of a rut tap into a new side of themselves in the name of self-preservation — it's Shaun of the Dead vs Keeping Up with the Joneses.

We're kicking off the Christmas season with two foul-mouthed adults that learn to be good after exposure to very annoying children — it's Bad Santa vs Bad Teacher. 

To celebrate Halloween, here's a spooky double feature of serial killer movies that subvert expectations and have detectives becoming intimately involved with the monsters they are tracking — it's Seven vs Taking Lives. 

This week I discuss 2 movies that feature fun takes on the zombie genre with interesting elements that set them apart — it's Zombieland vs Anna and the Apocalypse. 

2 movies about the "If it bleeds, it leads" school of journalism, society's fascination with violence, and the effect that this has on us as individuals — it's Nightcrawler vs Christine.

Two water-based disaster movies where our damp heroes come out the other side of their ordeals with a better understanding of who they really are - it's Titanic vs Sharknado.

I get animated discussing 2 visually stunning movies that feature disenfranchised heroes discovering various realms and finding their inner strength along the way — it's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse vs Sucker Punch.

We're venturing into a more interesting side of relationships with 2 movies where technology becomes intertwined with love and where our protagonists must decide whether to meddle with their romantic fates — it's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind vs TiMER.