Tasteless

Tasteless

Tasteless is a movie podcast that 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 a similar but overlooked movie she recommends instead. 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

May 8, 2025 37 mins

Two movies about terrible fathers trying their best for their children — it's Finding Nemo vs. Trap. 

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Two movies about chasing a better life and contending with what a name can mean—it's Anora vs. Mousehunt. 

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February 6, 2025 29 mins

Two movies that explore how we see the world — it's They Live vs. The Hunt (2020).

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January 2, 2025 28 mins

Two films where an unlikely duo are thrown together to contend with unfamiliar territory — it's Wicked vs. Rush Hour.

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Two movies about communities coming together and the burden of loneliness — it's It's A Wonderful Life vs. Hot Frosty.

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Two Thanksgiving movies about corporate greed and anonymity — it's You've Got Mail vs. Thanksgiving. 

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Two horror films where an established icon of terror meets their match — it's Terrifier 2 vs. Orphan: First Kill.

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Two movies about manipulation and unintended consequences — it's Strangers On A Train vs. The Wasp.

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Two movies about unmasking a criminal, frank sexuality, and a very dedicated son — it's Dressed To Kill vs. Held Hostage In My House. 

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Two stylized films about literally fighting for what you want — it's Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World vs. Polite Society.

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August 14, 2024 58 mins

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

See a screening of Fresh Kills plus Q&A with Jen...

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Two films about feeling trapped and the resulting rage — it's Eastern Promises vs. Fresh Kills.

Time Codes:

1:03 Eastern Promises

6:12 Fresh Kills

21:08 Similar Themes: Feeling Trapped

26:13 Similar Themes: Impotent Rage

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Two movies about forbidden romance set against the fantastical world of Hollywood — it's Singin' In The Rain vs. A Family Affair.

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Two satires about class and equality — it's Triangle Of Sadness vs. Corporate Animals.

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Two movies about an unexpected hero being thrown into chaos as they unravel their fate — it's The Fifth Element vs. Madame Web.

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Two movies about self destruction and changing dynamics — it's Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? vs. Catfight. 

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Two movies about ambition and greed — it's Scarface vs Anaconda. 

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Two class clowns in stories about conformity and the bonds of a shared experience — it's Full Metal Jacket vs Cadet Kelly.

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Two movies about an adolescent trying to figure out their own identity after being wildly traumatized by a weird aunt — it's Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone vs Sleepaway Camp. 

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Two movies about a dogged pursuit of scientific discovery and rag tag groups of likeminded people — it's Oppenheimer vs Twister.

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