Synopsis
Tasteless is a movie podcast that pays tribute to the films no one else wants to talk about, from the trashy to the absurd. In each episode, Emily Higgins takes a highly regarded film and finds a less beloved movie she recommends instead.
Episodes
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Labor Of Love: Casablanca vs Gigli
14/02/2024 Duration: 30minTwo tales of love, sacrifice, and intrigue — it's Casablanca vs Gigli.
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Eat The Rich: Saltburn vs Big Business
10/01/2024 Duration: 28minTwo movies about a desire for more and the class divide — it's Saltburn vs Big Business.
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The Tortured Artist: Maestro vs The Wedding Singer
27/12/2023 Duration: 30minTwo movies about artistic ambition and lasting friendship — it's Maestro vs The Wedding Singer.
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Rose-Colored Glasses: The Master vs May December
13/12/2023 Duration: 38minTwo movies about truth and showcasing vulnerability in men — it's The Master vs May December.
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Family Values: Little Women (2019) vs Twilight
22/11/2023 Duration: 37minTwo movies about intense family dynamics and the drama of being young — it's Little Women vs Twilight.
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Put On A Show: Magic Mike vs Cats
08/11/2023 Duration: 28minTwo movies about fantasy and sacrificing for your art — it's Magic Mike vs Cats.
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Mama Bear: The Babadook vs The Ring Two
25/10/2023 Duration: 33minTwo horror movies about struggling with motherhood and coming together through shared trauma — it’s The Babadook vs The Ring Two.
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Scary Funny: Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark
11/10/2023 Duration: 37minTwo movies where our protagonists follow in the footsteps of their ancestors and discover their true selves — it's Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark.
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Get Some Perspective: First Reformed vs Bedazzled
27/09/2023 Duration: 29minTwo biblical movies about extremes providing new perspectives and how much even one person caring about you can impact your life — it's First Reformed vs Bedazzled.
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Love Story (Emily's Version): Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking
30/08/2023 Duration: 39minTwo movies featuring iconic romances and women who fight for what they want — it's Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking.
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A Friend In Need: The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
16/08/2023 Duration: 34minTwo movies about friendship and being changed by your travels — it's The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants.
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Larger Than Life: Citizen Kane vs Barbie
02/08/2023 Duration: 40minTwo movies about the realities of the American Dream, becoming a legend, and loving yourself — it’s Citizen Kane vs Barbie.
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Self-Serving: Ratatouille vs Basic Instinct 2
12/07/2023 Duration: 25minTwo movies about manipulating those around you and looking for thrills — it's Ratatouille vs Basic Instinct 2. Time Codes: 0:55 Ratatouille 6:16 Basic Instinct 2 14:12 Shared Themes 20:50 What Basic Instinct 2 Did Better Than Ratatouille Hear me rave over the original Basic Instinct as well in the episode Opposites Attract: When Harry Met Sally vs Basic Instinct: www.tastelesspod.com/episodes/2019/2/19/opposites-attract-when-harry-met-sally-vs-basic-instinct
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Public Eye: Elvis vs Vox Lux
21/06/2023 Duration: 34minTwo cautionary tales about fame that explore the sacrifice of personal identity for public persona and how fame changes people in its orbit, not just the famous — it's Elvis vs Vox Lux.
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Reckless Abandon: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat
07/06/2023 Duration: 27minTwo movies about pure id and the limitations of reputation — it's Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat.
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Mum's The Word: The Omen vs Clock
17/05/2023 Duration: 31minTwo movies about motherhood and autonomy — it’s The Omen vs Clock.
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Dare To Be Different: Dumb And Dumber vs The Wrong Missy
03/05/2023 Duration: 25minTwo movies about being unapologetically yourself — it’s Dumb And Dumber vs The Wrong Missy.
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Cut The Cord: Tangled vs Lethal Seduction
19/04/2023 Duration: 32minTwo movies about yearning for freedom and overbearing mothers — it's Tangled vs Lethal Seduction.
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Man's Man: The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie
05/04/2023 Duration: 37minTwo movies about masculinity and growth — it’s The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie.
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Bare Your Soul: Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday
22/03/2023 Duration: 46minTwo movies about how we see ourselves and others plus the Hollywood dream —it’s Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday.