Tasteless
Tasteless
Emily Higgins
A movie podcast that compares the critically acclaimed to the criminally overlooked. Tasteless pays tribute to the films not enough people are talking about, from the underrated to the absurd. In each episode, Emily Higgins takes a highly regarded film and compares it to movie she believes has the same themes. The bonus series called Strong Female Leads features interviews with the actresses and creators who have inspired this podcast with their work, both on-screen and off.
Sophie's Choice vs. Scream: Skeletons In The Closet
Kicking off an unhinged October with this pairing from the depths of my brain. Two movies about paying for parents' sins while everyone else tries to tell your story for you — it's Sophie's Choice vs. Scream. 
Oct 1
1 hr 6 min
Michael Clayton vs. Resident Evil: The Bottom Line
Two movies about corporations that will kill to keep their profits going, and the fixers on their teams that make their evil deeds possible finally deciding to do the right thing — it's Michael Clayton vs. Resident Evil (2002).
Sep 17
52 min
Unforgiven vs. 9 to 5: Even The Score
Three people from different walks of life team up to get revenge against those who abuse their power, plus the fantasy versus reality of making them pay — it's Unforgiven vs 9 to 5. Donate to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here.
Sep 3
43 min
The Odyssey vs. Forces of Nature: Homeward Bound
Two movies about heroes embarking on a treacherous journey back to the woman they love — it's The Odyssey vs. Forces of Nature. 
Aug 20
39 min
Avengers: Endgame vs. The Last Sharknado: Borrowed Time
Two epic conclusions to massive franchises, both dealing in time travel and sacrifice — it's Avengers: Endgame versus The Last Sharknado: It's About Time.
Aug 6
55 min
Romeo + Juliet vs. Heart Eyes: 'Til Death Do Us Part
Today we're getting into two creative, genre-crossing movies about love worth dying for — it's William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet vs. Heart Eyes.
Jul 23
46 min
The Godfather, Part II vs. Legally Blonde: Typecast
Two movies about protagonists who are dismissed based on stereotypes and whose longing for respectability does them a disservice — It's The Godfather, Part II vs. Legally Blonde.
Jul 9
53 min
Parasite vs. It Takes Two: Upstairs, Downstairs
Two films that explore the class divide as someone poor infiltrates the world of the rich and we discover the grass isn't always greener — it's Parasite vs. It Takes Two (yes, the Olsen twins one!!!)
Jun 25
51 min
Interstellar vs. Idiocracy: Space Cadets
Two dystopian futures buried in dust, where our heroes have to choose between what they want and what everyone needs — it's Interstellar vs. Idiocracy.
Jun 11
57 min
Sunset Boulevard vs. The Ex: Main Attraction
Two movies about women who are larger than life, and why that's only acceptable when they're giving men what they want — it's Sunset Boulevard vs. The Ex. What happens when a woman refuses to be forgotten? We get into the strength that comes from creating your own reality, the weaponization of glamour and sexuality, and why Deidre Kenyon (Yancy Butler) is one of the most underrated female villains in cinema history.
May 28
45 min
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