Two movies about the stagnation of grief and the danger of hope — it's The Batman vs Birth.

Two movies about friendship and growing together — it's Thelma & Louise vs Life Partners.

Two movies that peel back the facade of humanity and explore privilege — it's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre vs Fear.

Two movies that showcase heightened portrayals of gender and also the old school vs the new — it’s The Lighthouse vs Heartbreakers.

Two movies about the system screwing the little guy — it's The Big Short vs Disclosure.

Two movies about waking up and saving yourself — it's Kill Bill: Volume 1 vs Happy Death Day.

Two movies about betrayal and inevitability — it's House of Gucci vs The Room. Yes, that The Room.

This is the 200th official episode of Tasteless, so I’m bringing it back to where the show began. I’ve done a brand new episode on the comparison that inspired me to start a podcast, with all the care and dedication required for a supposedly tasteless film that looms so large.

That's right, it's two movies about following your dreams and the ripple effect that has on who you become — it’s La La Land vs Showgirls.

I delve into the brilliant physicality of Elizabeth Berkley’s performance as Nomi Malone and why Showgirls deserves a reappraisal. 

Time Codes:

03:16 La La Land

18:26 Showgirls

33:31 Shared themes

42:54 What Showgirls does better