Mara Wilson (Matilda, BoJack Horseman) truly feels like a best friend when chatting with her, and can talk about anything with ease and humor. We cover psychological studies, attractive 90s looks, and very specific movie genres in addition to discussing her acting career, her book (which I love) Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame, and how she curates such a perfect Twitter feed. Follow Mara on Twitter and Instagram | Read Mara's book, Where Am I Now? | Mara is on Cameo | Read more Mara on Shan't We Tell the Vicar | Listen to Mara narrate The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home

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Mara Wilson | Strong Female Leads

Two darkly humorous movies about living life outside the bounds of polite society and overcoming dependencies - it's Trainspotting vs Ass Backwards. TIME CODES: 01:06 Trainspotting 09:29 Ass Backwards 17:09 Similarities 27:45 What Ass Backwards did better

Go Your Own Way: Trainspotting vs Ass Backwards

Two movies about becoming powerful, becoming a symbol, and fighting against the reality of our world — it's The Matrix vs Catwoman.  TIME CODES: 00:45 The Matrix 11:30 Catwoman 21:51 Similarities 30:03 What Catwoman did better

Moment of Truth: The Matrix vs Catwoman

Two movies about a person taking on a new identity after growing tired of who they are but they soon realize things are never that easy — it's The Nightmare Before Christmas vs While You Were Sleeping.  Happy holidays, see you all in 2021!

The Grass Is Always Greener: The Nightmare Before Christmas vs While You Were Sleeping

Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half) is a brilliant actress who imbues her roles with humor and realism, and she's also an incredible author. Her book, True Heart Intuitive Tarot, is a beautiful look at the practice of tarot as well as her own life, and she weaves the two together in a way that makes the book difficult to put down. In this dream of an episode, Rachel breaks down the practical ways you can use tarot, puts a theory about The Craft to bed, and shares some perfect film recommendations, so listen up! Follow Rachel on Instagram and on Twitter | Get your own copy of True Heart Intuitive Tarot | Leave a review on Goodreads or Amazon | Join Rachel's Patreon

Rachel True | Strong Female Leads

Two movies about the course of someone's life changing due to outside influence, with a healthy dose of isolation and voyeurism thrown in — it’s Oldboy vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We are 150 episodes in, and this is one of my favorite pairings yet. Thank you for your continued support!

When Life Gives You Lemons: Oldboy vs How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Two heist movies featuring people who have hidden motives and Ben Affleck — it's The Town vs Reindeer Games.

Walk the Line: The Town vs Reindeer Games

Everything Alexandra Holden is in, she elevates. A comedic delight who is responsible for some iconic characters in my favorite things (Friends, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Rizzoli & Isles), and who is now creating her own sketch comedy on Instagram as half of Out of Luck Show. I loved getting new insight into the dark humor behind her projects as well as discussing the unifying hotness of Bruce Willis. Follow @heyalexandraholden on Instagram | Watch Out of Luck Show on Instagram and YouTube

Alexandra Holden | Strong Female Leads

Two movies about groups stuck in one spot, dealing with an inevitable end — it's The Hateful Eight vs It's a Disaster. 

Shacked Up: The Hateful Eight vs It's a Disaster

Two movies that explore inevitability and what hand we have in our future - it’s Requiem for a Dream vs Final Destination.

Que Sera, Sera: Requiem for a Dream vs Final Destination

Two movies about complicated maternal relationships and the opportunities that youth affords — it's Lady Bird vs Sleepwalkers.

Mother Knows Best: Lady Bird vs Sleepwalkers

Jamie Gray Hyder (Law & Order: SVU, COD: Infinite Warfare) took my favorite thing in the world and made it even better when she joined Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. This conversation was a delight, ranging from the direction of the newest season of SVU, to the childhood playtime vibes of portraying a video game character, to the thoughtful ways Jamie engages with social media. She is such a bright light and so funny - enjoy! SVU airs Thursdays on NBC at 9PM | Follow Jamie Gray Hyder on Instagram and Twitter (both @JGHyder) | Book a Cameo from Jamie (and help out a good cause!)

Jamie Gray Hyder | Strong Female Leads

Two movies about unique perspectives, alienation, and sacrifice — it's Donnie Darko vs Compulsion.

Odd One Out: Donnie Darko vs Compulsion

Two undercover movies about coming to terms with who you are and the importance of community — it's The Departed vs Undercover Brother. 

Come As You Are: The Departed vs Undercover Brother

Halloween Queen Kimberly J. Brown (Halloweentown, Bringing Down the House, Guiding Light) is my guest, so obviously we talk all things Cromwell family and the joy of Disney Channel Original Movies, but we also get into her killer crafts and having some of the all-time best on-screen families. Spend your Halloween with Kimberly at the virtual Galaxy Con panel! Follow Kimberly on Instagram and Twitter | Peruse Craftily Creative on Etsy | Explore the inside of the book from Halloweentown and watch Realm Are They Now? on her YouTube | Find all things Kimberly on KimberlyJBrown.com

Kimberly J. Brown | Strong Female Leads

Tasteless is a movie podcast that pays tribute to the films no one else wants to talk about, from the underrated to the absurd. In each episode, Emily Higgins takes a highly regarded film and compares it to a similar but overlooked movie she recommends instead.

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