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Two movies about fantasy and sacrificing for your art — it's Magic Mike vs Cats.

Two horror movies about struggling with motherhood and coming together through shared trauma — it's The Babadook vs The Ring Two.

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.

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.

Two movies featuring iconic romances and women who fight for what they want — it's Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking.

Two movies about friendship and being changed by your travels — it's The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants.

Two movies about the realities of the American Dream, becoming a legend, and loving yourself — it's Citizen Kane vs Barbie.

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 Basic Instinct: www.tastelesspod.com/episodes/2019/2/19/opposites-attract-when-harry-met-sally-vs-basic-instinct

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.

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.