About The Show

Tasteless is a movie podcast hosted by Emily Higgins that rethinks how we talk about film by pairing the critically acclaimed with the criminally overlooked.

Each episode takes one widely celebrated movie and puts it in conversation with a lesser-known counterpart, uncovering the shared themes, cultural context, and storytelling choices that connect them. The result is film analysis without the gatekeeping, perfect for people who are sick of being told to watch the same 20 films. It’s a show designed not just to revisit what everyone already loves, but to champion the movies that deserve a second look.

With a sharp, thoughtful perspective and a focus on thematic depth over surface-level critique, the show questions why some films become canon while others are ignored, dismissed, or misunderstood.

The podcast also features Strong Female Leads, an interview series highlighting actresses and creators, with a focus on complex roles, career-defining performances, and the stories that deserve more attention.

Whether you’re looking for movie recommendations, film analysis podcasts, or smart takes on popular vs underrated movies, Tasteless is built to expand your watchlist and challenge your taste (just a little).

The Tasteless logo was created by xqggqx from Fiverr. The theme song is 'Debauched Dance with the Self' by Monplaisir.

About The Host

Emily Higgins has strong opinions about movies. Not just the ones on best-of lists — the weird ones, the dismissed ones, the underrated gems gathering dust while lesser films get the anniversary retrospectives.

That love drives the question behind her criticism: why do some movies get canonized while others get buried? She leans hard into reevaluation, with arguments built on theme, context, and the occasional grudge against critical consensus.

She also has nearly a decade of social and community strategy for entertainment brands under her belt, shaping how films and channels show up in real-time cultural conversation. It's given her a working theory of how movies gain meaning (and lose it) long after they leave theaters.

Emily is proud to have contributed feature-length film commentary tracks for a variety of physical media releases, offering scene-by-scene analysis and historical context for some of her favorite movies. Her involvement in these releases reflects a deep engagement with film history, particularly within horror and cult cinema.

Commentary Tracks