This week’s face-off features two sequels that explore the parallels between a parent and child and that show family is what you make it — it’s The Godfather: Part II vs Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
Follow the Leader: Office Space vs The House Bunny
Our very motivational episode this week features two people at the lowest points in their lives who turn things around for themselves by rallying groups that feel underappreciated — it’s Office Space vs The House Bunny.
I Get You Babe: Lost in Translation vs The House of Yes
We’re exploring our feelings this week with 2 melancholy but darkly funny films that follow a pair of people who feel lost and disconnected from the world and find solace in each other — it’s Lost in Translation vs The House of Yes.
Show Stopper: Inglourious Basterds vs Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
This match-up features 2 movies where a rag tag crew set out to ruin a movie and run into a lot of mishaps and other people’s agendas along the way — it’s Inglourious Basterds vs Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
In It to Win It: Rocky vs Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
I'm dipping my toe into the world of sports this week as I cover 2 movies where an underdog must compete against the best in his field after some unorthodox training and a surprising love connection — it's Rocky vs Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
Glory Days: Guardians of the Galaxy vs Captain Marvel
This week we have 2 emotionally stunted super heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe who like flannel and leather jackets and whose films are fully taking advantage of our love for nostalgia — it's Guardians of the Galaxy vs Captain Marvel.
The Odd Couple: Pretty in Pink vs Mannequin
I’m diving into the '80s with 2 movies that feature love between people from different worlds, their flamboyant third wheel, and why fitting in is overrated — it’s Pretty in Pink vs Mannequin.
DUCKIE IS A PREDATOR.
At Any Cost: There Will Be Blood vs Death Becomes Her
I’m digging into an Oscar darling and a cult classic this week, covering 2 movies where the main characters lose their humanity as they ruthlessly work towards attaining their desires, no matter who gets in their way — it’s There Will Be Blood vs Death Becomes Her.
Gifted: The Sixth Sense vs Matilda
I've got the perfect kid's double header this week: two movies featuring children with special abilities who learn to understand them with the help of a nice adult who in turn is helped by the child — it's The Sixth Sense vs Matilda.
Opposites Attract: When Harry Met Sally vs Basic Instinct
We’ve gotten through Valentine’s Day so it’s time to talk about relationships. This week, I’m featuring 2 movies where a pair of people tell themselves they shouldn’t be together yet something keeps bringing them back together, 2 movies that explore our society’s stereotypical beliefs about the relationships between men and women — it’s When Harry Met Sally vs Basic Instinct.