Tasteless
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.
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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!!!)
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.
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 o...
Two movies about the dehumanizing nature of power and the surprising freedom of being boxed in — it's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest vs. Send Help.
This week, Emily puts a beloved classic up against a 2026 sleeper hit that she firmly believes should sweep the Oscars. On one side: the 1975 five-time Oscar winner One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. On the other: Sam Raimi's Send Help, ...
Two movies about a young woman entering a world that is ready to eat her alive and aligning with the most dangerous person in it — it's The Silence of the Lambs vs The Devil Wears Prada.
In this episode, Emily breaks down how these two wildly different films tell the same story about ambition, mentorship, and w...
Two movies about unlikely friendships and learning from people different than yourself — it's Project Hail Mary vs. The Intern.
Project Hail Mary and The Intern couldn't look more different on paper, but both are stories about unlikely friendships that work because two very different people are willing to learn from each other. Emily unpacks how Ryan Gosling's sci-fi survival story and Anne Hathaway's workplace comedy s...
Two movies about terrible fathers trying their best for their children — it's Finding Nemo vs. Trap.
Finding Nemo and M. Night Shyamalan's Trap are both stories about deeply flawed fathers going to extraordinary lengths for their children. Emily explores what Pixar's most beloved adventure and one of 2024's wildest thrillers reveal about fatherhood, obsession, and whether good intentions are ever enough.
Two movies about chasing a better life and contending with what a name can mean—it's Anora vs. Mousehunt.
Sean Baker's Oscar winner Anora and the 1997 slapstick comedy Mousehunt are both stories about people desperate to increase their position in the world and discovering that the name you carry (or don't) determines the game you're playing. Emily connects the dots between a young sex worker's bid for legitimacy and tw...
Two movies that explore how we see the world — it's They Live vs. The Hunt (2020).
John Carpenter's They Live and Craig Zobel's The Hunt both force their characters, and their audiences, to confront how perception shapes reality. Emily examines how a 1988 cult classic about sunglasses that reveal hidden propaganda and a 2020 satire about politic...
Two films where an unlikely duo are thrown together to contend with unfamiliar territory — it's Wicked vs. Rush Hour.
Wicked and Rush Hour are both built on the same engine: throw two people who shouldn't get along into a world neither fully understands and watch what happens. Emily breaks down how the buddy-comedy structure powers both a Broadway-to-screen...
Two movies about communities coming together and the burden of loneliness — it's It's A Wonderful Life vs. Hot Frosty.
It's a Wonderful Life and Hot Frosty are both Christmas movies about people who feel invisible and the communities that show up for them when it matters. Emily connects Frank Capra's enduring m...
Two Thanksgiving movies about corporate greed and anonymity — it's You've Got Mail vs. Thanksgiving.
You've Got Mail and Thanksgiving are both set against the holiday season and both are quietly obsessed with corporate power and the danger of not knowing who you're really dealing with. Emily draws a line between Nora Ephron's cozy rom-com ...
Two horror films where an established icon of terror meets their match — it's Terrifier 2 vs. Orphan: First Kill.
Two movies about manipulation and unintended consequences — it's Strangers On A Train vs. The Wasp.
Two movies about unmasking a criminal, frank sexuality, and a very dedicated son — it's Dressed To Kill vs. Held Hostage In My House.
Two stylized films about literally fighting for what you want — it's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World vs. Polite Society.
Jennifer Esposito discusses her thrilling, funny, affecting new film Fresh Kills, a movie that doesn't fit into any one box but that has been connecting deeply with audiences since its release. You wanna know who your people are? Jennifer is your people. She made a movie for movie lovers, a movie for women, a movie for human beings.
Watch Fresh Kills at home: www.freshkillsmovie.com
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