Two movies about pure id and the limitations of reputation — it's Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat.
Working Girl: La La Land vs Showgirls
This is the 200th official episode of Tasteless, so I’m bringing it back to where the show began. I’ve done a brand new episode on the comparison that inspired me to start a podcast, with all the care and dedication required for a supposedly tasteless film that looms so large.
Two movies about following your dreams and the ripple effect that has on who you become — it’s La La Land vs Showgirls.
I delve into the brilliant physicality of Elizabeth Berkley’s performance as Nomi Malone and why Showgirls deserves a reappraisal.
Nasty Women: The Favourite vs Love & Friendship
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.
Playing Dead: Zombieland vs Anna and the Apocalypse
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.
Follow the Leader: Office Space vs The House Bunny
Our very motivational episode this week features two people at the lowest points in their lives who turn things around for themselves by rallying groups that feel underappreciated — it’s Office Space vs The House Bunny.
Glow Up: Easy A vs The Princess Diaries
Easy A and The Princess Diaries are two coming-of-age movies about young women in high school who get makeovers, stop being invisible, and have to figure out who they really are.
Anne Hathaway is a comedic gift, Mandy Moore's Wild Hope is my favorite album of all time, and none of us appreciated the friendship of Heather Matarazzo as much as we should have.
Follow Your Dreams: La La Land vs Showgirls
In the first episode of Tasteless, Emily breaks down the types of terrible movies she loves and explains why Showgirls is a better film than La La Land.