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 | Strong Female Leads
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.
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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
You've Got a Friend In Me: Wayne's World vs Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
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!
Crimes of Passion: Misery vs Acrimony
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 | Strong Female Leads
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.
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Follow Kristanna on Instagram at @ksloken and on Twitter at @lokenkristanna to keep up-to-date with her new projects.
Ill-Fated: No Country for Old Men vs Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
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!
Don't Worry: Rosemary's Baby vs The Invitation
Best Laid Plans: Gladiator vs View From the Top
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.
Reality Check: Inception vs Luce
Curiosity Killed the Cat: The Kids Are All Right vs Chloe
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.