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Two movies where people from different backgrounds team up to support a pure-hearted soul in defeating a tempting evil — it’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring vs John Tucker Must Die.

Marguerite Moreau (The Mighty Ducks, Wet Hot American Summer, The Birch) gets into all the lives she's been able to live on-screen, from hockey player to camp counselor to Manson girl. Plus, she has a perfect answer for her gender-swapped casting dream role and we discuss some of our favorite local record stores - basically a dream come true. Follow Marguerite on Instagram @MargueriteMoreau and on Twitter @MargueriteMorea. And book a Cameo from her, I booked one and was not disappointed! www.cameo.com/margueritemoreau

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.

Two movies about exploitation and rising up against it that serve as important critiques of modern day society — it's Avatar vs The Purge: Election Year.

Tracie Thoms (Rent, Death Proof, Wonderfalls) helps me brainstorm a Death Proof musical, recommends a cult horror classic, and elaborates on the Karens Gone Wild content that she contextualizes on Instagram. Her page is such a consciously curated source of news, follow her at @TracieThoms on Instagram and on Twitter. Then, because you loved her before and you'll love her even more after listening, book a Tracie Thoms Cameo: cameo.com/traciethoms And if you need a little help with an audition, you're not going to get better bang for your buck than her Artists and Beyond class: www.artistsandbeyond.com/traciethoms

This week, I'm discussing 2 equally quotable comedies about friendship and being yourself — it's Wayne's World vs Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. Long live Lisa Luder!

Two movies where a woman terrorizes a man she thinks owes her something, a man she has a certain perception of that isn’t as true as she'd like it to be — it’s Misery vs Tyler Perry's Acrimony.

Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3, Painkiller Jane, Body of Deceit) joined me on the very first episode of Strong Female Leads. She is not only a phenomenal actress, but a truly delightful person. We discussed the hidden whimsy of thrillers, her T3 mime skills, and not taking yourself too seriously. Shop her mall (or create your own!): KristannaLoken.com Keep up with Trio Entertainment: trio-entertainment.com Follow Kristanna on Instagram at @ksloken and on Twitter at @lokenkristanna to keep up-to-date with her new projects.

This week, I'm talking about two soulless killing machines in movies that explore the idea of fate — it's No Country for Old Men vs Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. P.S. I announce during the episode that the very first guest on Strong Female Leads dropping FRIDAY on the Tasteless feed is none other than Kristanna Loken, the T-X herself! So stay tuned and make sure you're subscribed.

Tasteless will continue coming to you every Wednesday, but every other Friday I will be releasing an interview with a woman who portrays strong characters in television and/or film as part of the bonus series "Strong Female Leads." I am VERY excited about the guests you'll be hearing from. The first episode drops July 10th, so stay tuned! 

Two tense horror movies steeped in paranoia — it's Rosemary's Baby vs The Invitation.

Two atypical revenge tales about someone whose life was laid out before them before being thwarted by a real jerk — it's Gladiator vs View From the Top. 

Two movies about reality, perspective, and lingering questions — it's Inception vs Luce. 

2 movies where a woman's yearning for another kind of life and her self-destructive tendencies lead to things spiraling out of control — it's The Kids Are All Right vs Chloe.

Two movies about belief, not belonging, and mortality — it's The Witch vs The Witches. 

I unravel two movies where an entitled man will stop at nothing to get what he believes is his, including framing the woman he thinks took it from him with murder ⁠— it's Knives Out vs Scream 3.

Two PG live action/animated hybrids with heroes who have been struggling in life until they get roped into a world of cartoons and capers — it's Who Framed Roger Rabbit vs Looney Tunes: Back in Action. 

Two movies about an oppressed group rising up while living in an uncertain apocalyptic future — it's Snowpiercer vs The Girl with All the Gifts. 

This week, Sam of Movie Reviews in 20 Qs takes over Tasteless to compare two R-rated Marvel anti-heroes with plenty of comical violence — it's Deadpool vs Punisher: War Zone.  Check out my appearance on his channel talking about Legally Blonde HERE. 

Two coming-of-age movies where teen girls struggle over who they are vs who they think they should be — it's Ghost World vs Whip It.