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Two movies about the pursuit of a specific lifestyle and feeling powerless — it's Goodfellas vs I, Tonya.

Two movies about taking on someone else's identity in pursuit of revenge — it's Face/Off vs Deadly Sibling Rivalry. Read Charisma Carpenter's THR piece, How To Be an Ally of Victims of Abuse

Nicole Bilderback (Bring It On, Mercenaries, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) is part of the very fabric of good teen movie making and has continuously graced our screens with laughter and action. We talked lip-synching to the earworm that is Mickey, the similarities between dancing and fighting, and the importance of being informed about the world around you. Follow Nikki on Instagram and Twitter | Get a Cameo | Visit her website Watch Nikki and Clare Kramer recreate iconic scenes from Bring It On | Read MTV's Bring It On Oral History | Watch the promo for Cruel Summer  

Two biopics about troubled women with star power and polarizing personalities — it’s Judy vs Gia.

Two movies where the villain is shrouded, where decency must triumph over convenience and greed — it's Jaws vs Bombshell.

Two movies where people become the sort of hero they’ve long admired, filling the shoes of those who have come before to save lives from greedy imperialists, and finding a support system along the way — it's Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope vs Spy.

Two movies about the best in their field coming out of retirement — it's John Wick vs Stick It.  1:34 John Wick 12:00 Stick It 25:54 Similarities 33:02 What Stick It did better

Two movies about morality outside the bounds of polite society and banding together — it's Saving Private Ryan vs Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). TIME CODES:  2:37 Saving Private Ryan 17:10 Birds of Prey 30:37 Similarities 40:06 What Birds of Prey did better

Two movies featuring complicated relationships with dysfunctional mentors and familial duty that propels our heroes forward — it's True Grit vs Seed of Chucky. 

Two movies about the real dangers being closer than you might think — it's The Shining vs Colossal. 00:48 The Shining 11:19 Colossal 18:32 Similarities 28:16 What Colossal does better

Mara Wilson (Matilda, BoJack Horseman) truly feels like a best friend when chatting with her, and can talk about anything with ease and humor. We cover psychological studies, attractive 90s looks, and very specific movie genres in addition to discussing her acting career, her book (which I love) Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame, and how she curates such a perfect Twitter feed. Follow Mara on Twitter and Instagram | Read Mara's book, Where Am I Now? | Mara is on Cameo | Read more Mara on Shan't We Tell the Vicar | Listen to Mara narrate The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home

Two darkly humorous movies about living life outside the bounds of polite society and overcoming dependencies - it's Trainspotting vs Ass Backwards. TIME CODES: 01:06 Trainspotting 09:29 Ass Backwards 17:09 Similarities 27:45 What Ass Backwards did better

Two movies about becoming powerful, becoming a symbol, and fighting against the reality of our world — it's The Matrix vs Catwoman.  TIME CODES: 00:45 The Matrix 11:30 Catwoman 21:51 Similarities 30:03 What Catwoman did better

Two movies about a person taking on a new identity after growing tired of who they are but they soon realize things are never that easy — it's The Nightmare Before Christmas vs While You Were Sleeping.  Happy holidays, see you all in 2021!  Listen to the Movie Reviews in 20 Qs episode I guested on about The Nightmare Before Christmas!

Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half) is a brilliant actress who imbues her roles with humor and realism, and she's also an incredible author. Her book, True Heart Intuitive Tarot, is a beautiful look at the practice of tarot as well as her own life, and she weaves the two together in a way that makes the book difficult to put down. In this dream of an episode, Rachel breaks down the practical ways you can use tarot, puts a theory about The Craft to bed, and shares some perfect film recommendations, so listen up! Follow Rachel on Instagram and on Twitter | Get your own copy of True Heart Intuitive Tarot | Leave a review on Goodreads or Amazon | Join Rachel's Patreon

Two movies about the course of someone's life changing due to outside influence, with a healthy dose of isolation and voyeurism thrown in — it’s Oldboy vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We are 150 episodes in, and this is one of my favorite pairings yet. Thank you for your continued support!

Two heist movies featuring people who have hidden motives and Ben Affleck — it's The Town vs Reindeer Games.

Everything Alexandra Holden is in, she elevates. A comedic delight who is responsible for some iconic characters in my favorite things (Friends, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Rizzoli & Isles), and who is now creating her own sketch comedy on Instagram as half of Out of Luck Show. I loved getting new insight into the dark humor behind her projects as well as discussing the unifying hotness of Bruce Willis. Follow @heyalexandraholden on Instagram | Watch Out of Luck Show on Instagram and YouTube

Two movies about groups stuck in one spot, dealing with an inevitable end — it's The Hateful Eight vs It's a Disaster. 

Two movies that explore inevitability and what hand we have in our future - it’s Requiem for a Dream vs Final Destination.