Two movies about the interior lives of athletes and the obligation we feel to family — it’s The Fighter vs Bend It Like Beckham.
Nature of the Beast: Beauty and the Beast vs BloodRayne
Two movies about what makes a monster and the importance of community — it's Beauty and the Beast vs BloodRayne.
Nicole Parker | Strong Female Leads
Nicole Parker (The Neighborhood Listen, Wicked, MADtv) is someone who has me in tears laughing every time I watch or listen to her, and her singing is otherworldly. We discuss fake facial hair, the thrill of seeing a musical, and my favorite podcast neighborhood, Dignity Falls. When we get into the celebrities she is best known for impersonating, Nicole shares how her view on impressions has evolved and reflects on the regret she feels regarding her sketches as Britney Spears in particular.
If anyone has a time machine, I would truly like to book it to see Nicole in Funny Girl. Please and thank you.
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Power Trip: Casino vs Molly's Game
Two movies about the desire to feel powerful and the unpredictability of humans — it's Casino vs Molly's Game.
Dark Horse: Labyrinth vs Gunpowder Milkshake
Two movies about women who are constantly underestimated coming to understand the value of family, blood or otherwise — it's Labyrinth vs Gunpowder Milkshake.
Bring To Light: Marriage Story vs Good On Paper
Two deeply personal films about betrayal and keeping up appearances — it’s Marriage Story vs Good On Paper.
Iliza Shlesinger | Strong Female Leads
Iliza Shlesinger (Good On Paper, Unveiled, Spenser Confidential) is a keen-eyed observer of life, and she beautifully showcases her worldview in her new hit film, Good On Paper. We chat about where the character of Andrea diverges from Iliza herself, how close she is to becoming a cult leader, and why her story has connected with so many people.
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I'm a Survivor: I Am Legend vs Z for Zachariah
Play It Cool: Fargo vs Blonde and Blonder
Two movies about criminal endeavors careening out of control, steadfast heroines, and toxic masculinity — it’s Fargo vs Blonde and Blonder.
Listen to my chat with Emmanuelle Vaugier on the latest Strong Female Leads.
Emmanuelle Vaugier | Strong Female Leads
Emmanuelle Vaugier (Lost Girl, Saw 2, Two and a Half Men) plays my favorite type of villain but is basically a saint. She discusses bringing humanity to the more chaotic characters she plays and what she loves about making Christmas movies along with sharing the very sweet story of adopting one of her dogs.
Emmanuelle has such talent, from her delivery to her physicality to her voice, so I reveled in the chance to discover how she layers such heart into her characters, but we also dove deep on important personal matters, like why only OTHER kids had trampolines growing up.
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