Two movies about the nuance of humanity and what separates us from the machines — it's Robocop vs Chopping Mall.
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.
Getaway: Total Recall vs The Net
Two people decide to take a little vacation that kicks off a fight for their lives as their identities are called into question — it’s Total Recall vs The Net.
More Than Meets the Eye: The Wolf of Wall Street vs Starship Troopers
Tasteless gets extra analytical in this week's episode about 2 satires tearing down the machinations that enslave our society while highlighting protagonists on the wrong side of history — it's The Wolf of Wall Street vs Starship Troopers.
Opposites Attract: When Harry Met Sally vs Basic Instinct
We’ve gotten through Valentine’s Day so it’s time to talk about relationships. This week, I’m featuring 2 movies where a pair of people tell themselves they shouldn’t be together yet something keeps bringing them back together, 2 movies that explore our society’s stereotypical beliefs about the relationships between men and women — it’s When Harry Met Sally vs Basic Instinct.
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.