Two movies about the realities of the American Dream, becoming a legend, and loving yourself — it’s Citizen Kane vs Barbie.
David and Goliath: The Big Short vs Disclosure
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.
Dynamic Duos: The Nice Guys vs White Chicks
Two buddy comedies where investigative teams race to save women whose families believe they are in danger and of course deal with their own issues along the way — it's The Nice Guys vs White Chicks.
Cool Rider: Drive vs Grease 2
At Last: The Notebook vs Disobedience
I get romantic this week discussing 2 movies about love & freedom with characters torn between a life of what they've been told they should want and what they actually want — it's The Notebook vs Disobedience.
And instead of the word "characters" I could just say "Rachel McAdams is torn" because she is in both films facing similar dilemmas. Disobedience is the grown-up version of The Notebook, the less idyllic, more realistic depiction of a couple that is meant to be.
Human Behaviour: Blade Runner 2049 vs Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
It’s the longest Tasteless ever as I break down two sci-fi action movies that explore what makes us human with stony-faced protagonists on a quest to discover answers. It’s Blade Runner 2049 vs Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
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.