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.
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Audio plays of all genres and lengths, by International playwrights and actors, who are keen to Amuse, Entertain or Intrigue you.
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Journalists Eric Geller, Grace Segers, and Haley Byrd Wilt combine their love of debating Star Wars with their professional curiosity, irreverence, and knack for asking hard questions in this freewheeling discussion show about the galaxy far, far away.
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New Beginnings: Where do we go from here?? Cover art photo provided by Jonathan Petersson on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@grizzlybear
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Pigeonholed: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone vs Sleepaway Camp
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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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Grandma was loved by everyone who knew her - but did they really know her?
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Down To A Science: Oppenheimer vs Twister
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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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48: Hoth Takes #48: Somehow, Palpatine Was Born
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With the upcoming Star Wars TV show The Acolyte in the news recently, Eric and Grace sit down to discuss their hopes and expectations for the franchise’s first mystery thriller. We talk about the storytelling potential of a wide-open time period, the challenges of humanizing villains without glorifying them, and whether and how Disney will use the …
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47: Hoth Takes #47: Gothic, Melodramatic, And Bad For Everybody
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For as long as the stars have been warring, they’ve also been loving. So why has the Disney era of Star Wars had noticeably fewer romances, including multiple frustrating missed opportunities in the sequel trilogy? To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we’re diving into the topic of romance in Star Wars. We explore the challenges of writing romantic relati…
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Two tales of love, sacrifice, and intrigue — it's Casablanca vs Gigli.
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We take a step back to the previous century and follow the trials and tribulations of "poor Mettie Bradford".
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You can tell a lot about a person’s Star Wars fandom by what they put on a top-five list. In this episode, Eric, Grace, and Haley share, explain, and defend their five favorite examples of various Star Wars themes, debating the best criteria to use and the most controversial omissions from each other’s lists. As we discuss the reasons for certain i…
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Two movies about a desire for more and the class divide — it's Saltburn vs Big Business.
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Lux Presents Hollywood is the original Radio Adaptation that was to become the classic movie. Take a trip back to 1939 and - Enjoy the magic.
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The Tortured Artist: Maestro vs The Wedding Singer
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Two 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
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Two movies about truth and showcasing vulnerability in men — it's The Master vs May December.
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45: Hoth Takes #45: Rooting Against Democracy
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We’re wrapping up our discussion of Ahsoka’s first season with a look at the secondary characters and B-plots that tied the show together. Did Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati break new ground as villains? How much did Hera even matter to the story? And did the series do a good job of exploring the nuances of New Republic galactic security debates, in wh…
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Gangsters just ain't wot they used ter be...
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Family Values: Little Women (2019) vs Twilight
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Two movies about intense family dynamics and the drama of being young — it's Little Women vs Twilight.
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Two movies about fantasy and sacrificing for your art — it's Magic Mike vs Cats.
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44: Hoth Takes #44: There Should Be Crying
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The Disney+ series Ahsoka debuted to high expectations, but did it do justice to the fan-favorite Star Wars characters that it revisited? For Eric, Grace, and Haley, the answer — at least when it comes to three of the show’s most important characters — is no. Join us as we dig into what worked and what didn’t with Ahsoka’s portrayals of Ahsoka Tano…
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Two horror movies about struggling with motherhood and coming together through shared trauma — it’s The Babadook vs The Ring Two.
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It is 1950 and we are in the drawing room of the home of Olivia Pinckney Sears Boston, Massachusetts. She is entertaining her friends. All ladies are of a 'Certain' age, and from a 'Certain Social Class'. They are reminiscing about a 'Certain' musical evening a long time past. But is it really the music they are discussing?…
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Scary Funny: Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark
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Two 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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43: Hoth Takes #43: Ungenerous and Deranged
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There are hot takes, and then there are truly hoth takes. In this episode, Wired security reporter Lily Hay Newman returns to Hoth Takes to defend one of the most controversial Star Wars claims we’ve ever heard: that The Book of Boba Fett was a good TV show. Lily loved how the show played with different forms of storytelling, and she came away from…
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Get Some Perspective: First Reformed vs Bedazzled
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Two 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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"When a senior citizen needs a computer, where does she go and whom can she trust? Our heroine finds out the hard way when she meets a laptop sales guy on Craigslist."
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42: Hoth Takes #42: No Parallel Universes Here
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How do you tell a story of change without alienating fans who like things the way they are? Disney has faced this dilemma multiple times since buying Star Wars, and the results haven’t always been impressive. From Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi to Ahsoka Tano in her new Disney+ series, storytellers have struggled to depict characters growing and c…
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Love Story (Emily's Version): Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking
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Two 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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Life is ephemeral. That's why we often depend on Art to give it meaning.
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A Friend In Need: The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
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Two 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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Two movies about the realities of the American Dream, becoming a legend, and loving yourself — it’s Citizen Kane vs Barbie.
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The lost art of letter writing provided more than a source of simple communication. It allowed a good deal of flirtation, romance, deception or even soul-searching between the recipients. It could also allow two people to begin, reunite, or end a relationship - without the embarrassment of ever meeting up.…
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We’re just about a month away from the premiere of Ahsoka, the live-action series that will continue the story of Star Wars Rebels, give Grand Admiral Thrawn his long-awaited live-action debut, and set up a cinematic Mando-Verse crossover in a battle for the fate of the New Republic. But here at Hoth Takes, we might be more nervous than excited abo…
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Self-Serving: Ratatouille vs Basic Instinct 2
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Two 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 …
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When lost in a BIG city it can be daunting. When lost to your family it can be traumatizing. But it can have positives too.
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Sometimes your wishes come true - in unexpected ways.
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Two 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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40: Hoth Takes #40: The Point Is Suffering
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Disney is closing the Galactic Starcruiser, its immersive Star Wars hotel in Orlando, Florida, and here at the Hoth Takes podcast, we have some great ideas for what should replace it. But as you’ll hear, only one of us focused on practical suggestions. The others…well, their ideas have to be heard to be believed. In this episode, we’re talking Resi…
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Reckless Abandon: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat
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Two 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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Two movies about motherhood and autonomy — it’s The Omen vs Clock.
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Bus travel can be exhausting, especially when you don't know your destination.
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39: Hoth Takes #39: This is Bo-Katan’s Fight Song
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Now that The Mandalorian season 3 is over, let’s look back at its story arcs, character choices, and major themes and consider how successful it was. For Eric and Grace, the short answer is: not very successful. In this episode, they discuss Din and Grogu’s bond, Bo-Katan’s path to victory, New Republic and Imperial Remnant world-building, Moff Gid…
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Dare To Be Different: Dumb And Dumber vs The Wrong Missy
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Two 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
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Two movies about yearning for freedom and overbearing mothers — it's Tangled vs Lethal Seduction.
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38: Hoth Takes #38: Sequel Trilogy Serenity Prayer
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Disney made some big announcements about the future of Star Wars at the recent Celebration convention in London. This time on Hoth Takes, we share our hopes, fears, predictions, and questions about each of the upcoming projects. How will fans react to Rey rebuilding the Jedi Order? Can Dave Filoni save his Mando-Verse crossover movie from Marvel-li…
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Man's Man: The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie
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Two movies about masculinity and growth — it’s The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie.
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A Mother and her Daughter-in-Law have a conversation about pillows - or are they really talking about something else?
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37: Hoth Takes #37: Would Rey Be a Libertarian?
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How should the New Republic rebuild after the events of the sequel trilogy? In this episode, we debate issues like galactic representation, collective security, and planetary rights as we try to design the ideal structure for the new government. Does the New Republic need a big military? Should it go back to rotating its capital planet? How should …
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Bare Your Soul: Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday
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Two movies about how we see ourselves and others plus the Hollywood dream —it’s Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday.
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"Ever wondered what your spouse will leave you - when she leaves you? Well, Rawkey Dolberry found out the hard way, and he's still laughing."
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36: Hoth Takes #36: Orn Free Taa’s Close Friends
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The success of Andor has created a new benchmark for quality Star Wars storytelling. But what lessons can Disney actually learn from Andor? What does its popularity tell us about the kinds of Star Wars stories that can succeed? And what does its success imply about the strengths and weaknesses of Disney’s existing Star Wars strategy? In this episod…
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Recent Star Wars projects like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor have shown us the strengths and weaknesses of the Imperial surveillance state. But how effective are the Empire’s cameras, databases, and scanners, and how well do storytellers justify the failure of this technology to snare our heroes and stamp out the Rebellion? In this episode, Wired securi…
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34: Hoth Takes #34: Snitches Get Stitches Here On Andor
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Andor won critical acclaim for its gritty and nuanced portrayal of rebellion in Star Wars, but what makes its depiction of insurgency so special? In this episode, The Atlantic’s Adam Serwer joins Eric, Grace, and Haley to discuss how faith and revenge motivate rebellion throughout Star Wars, how Luthen’s approach to insurrection sets him apart, how…
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