Mama Bear: The Babadook vs The Ring Two
Two horror movies about struggling with motherhood and coming together through shared trauma — it’s The Babadook vs The Ring Two.
Reckless Abandon: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat
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.
Bare Your Soul: Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday
Two movies about how we see ourselves and others plus the Hollywood dream —it’s Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday.
League of Their Own: The Martian vs Ellie Parker
Two movies about isolation and passion — it's The Martian vs Ellie Parker.
Time Stamps:
1:18 The Martian
9:09 Ellie Parker
19:49 What They Share
30:56 What Ellie Parker Does Better
Reality Check: Inception vs Luce
May-December: The Graduate vs Adore
This week’s episode features two movies focusing on a May-December romance with hot older ladies and whiny young boys — it’s The Graduate vs Adore. I have a LOT to say about both and if I can get even one person to watch Adore, I’ll feel I’ve done my part.