Best Melodramatic Podcasts (2025)

Jennifer Esposito discusses her thrilling, funny, affecting new film Fresh Kills, a movie that doesn't fit into any one box but that has been connecting deeply with audiences since its release. You wanna know who your people are? Jennifer is your people. She made a movie for movie lovers, a movie for women, a movie for human beings. Watch Fresh Kil…

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You Don't Own Me: Eastern Promises vs. Fresh Kills 35:34

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Two films about feeling trapped and the resulting rage — it's Eastern Promises vs. Fresh Kills. Time Codes: 1:03 Eastern Promises 6:12 Fresh Kills 21:08 Similar Themes: Feeling Trapped 26:13 Similar Themes: Impotent Rage 29:59 What Fresh Kills Does Better: Heroes and Villains 33:18 What Fresh Kills Does Better: Extra Ordinary…

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Take My Breath Away: Singin' In The Rain vs. A Family Affair 39:47

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Two movies about forbidden romance set against the fantastical world of Hollywood — it's Singin' In The Rain vs. A Family Affair.

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Class Warfare: Triangle Of Sadness vs. Corporate Animals 40:25

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Two satires about class and equality — it's Triangle Of Sadness vs. Corporate Animals.

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Destined For Greatness: The Fifth Element vs. Madame Web 38:01

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Two movies about an unexpected hero being thrown into chaos as they unravel their fate — it's The Fifth Element vs. Madame Web.

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Victim Of Success: Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? vs. Catfight 33:52

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Two movies about self destruction and changing dynamics — it's Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? vs. Catfight.

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The World Is Yours: Scarface vs Anaconda 38:02

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Two movies about ambition and greed — it's Scarface vs Anaconda.

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Got Your Six: Full Metal Jacket vs Cadet Kelly 38:44

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Two class clowns in stories about conformity and the bonds of a shared experience — it's Full Metal Jacket vs Cadet Kelly.

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Pigeonholed: Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone vs Sleepaway Camp 43:15

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Two movies about an adolescent trying to figure out their own identity after being wildly traumatized by a weird aunt — it's Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone vs Sleepaway Camp.

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Down To A Science: Oppenheimer vs Twister 32:39

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Two movies about a dogged pursuit of scientific discovery and rag tag groups of likeminded people — it's Oppenheimer vs Twister.

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Labor Of Love: Casablanca vs Gigli 30:03

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Two tales of love, sacrifice, and intrigue — it's Casablanca vs Gigli.

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Eat The Rich: Saltburn vs Big Business 28:14

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Two movies about a desire for more and the class divide — it's Saltburn vs Big Business.

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The Tortured Artist: Maestro vs The Wedding Singer 30:32

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Two movies about artistic ambition and lasting friendship — it's Maestro vs The Wedding Singer.

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Rose-Colored Glasses: The Master vs May December 38:17

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Two movies about truth and showcasing vulnerability in men — it's The Master vs May December.

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Family Values: Little Women (2019) vs Twilight 37:57

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Two movies about intense family dynamics and the drama of being young — it's Little Women vs Twilight.

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Put On A Show: Magic Mike vs Cats 28:54

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

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Mama Bear: The Babadook vs The Ring Two 33:29

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

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Scary Funny: Young Frankenstein vs Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark 37:04

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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.

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Get Some Perspective: First Reformed vs Bedazzled 29:10

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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.

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Love Story (Emily's Version): Gone With The Wind vs Look Who's Talking 39:01

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

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A Friend In Need: The Deer Hunter vs The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants 34:00

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

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Larger Than Life: Citizen Kane vs Barbie 40:35

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

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Self-Serving: Ratatouille vs Basic Instinct 2 25:55

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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 …

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Public Eye: Elvis vs Vox Lux 34:59

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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.

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Reckless Abandon: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) vs The Cat In The Hat 27:22

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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.

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Mum's The Word: The Omen vs Clock 31:45

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Two movies about motherhood and autonomy — it's The Omen vs Clock.

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Dare To Be Different: Dumb And Dumber vs The Wrong Missy 25:56

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Two movies about being unapologetically yourself — it's Dumb And Dumber vs The Wrong Missy.

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Cut The Cord: Tangled vs Lethal Seduction 32:18

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Two movies about yearning for freedom and overbearing mothers — it's Tangled vs Lethal Seduction.

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Man's Man: The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie 37:09

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Two movies about masculinity and growth — it's The Banshees Of Inisherin vs American Pie.

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Bare Your Soul: Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday 46:46

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Two movies about how we see ourselves and others plus the Hollywood dream —it's Mulholland Drive vs Freaky Friday.

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Anna Silk | Strong Female Leads 49:28

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Anna Silk played the succubus Bo on Lost Girl for 5 seasons and she is 100% as charming and funny in real life as her television counterpart. I also feel like she would be REALLY good in a disaster situation?! We discuss the Lost Girl Rewatch Podcast, Bo's critical combo of high ponytail and quiet strength, the respectful art of chi sucking, and th…

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Stand By Me: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri vs Addams Family Values 33:24

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with families that stick together — it's Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri vs Addams Family Values.

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Wild Card: Caddyshack vs Golden Arm 32:50

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Two sports movies about finding yourself — it's Caddyshack vs Golden Arm.

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Is This Real Life: Pan's Labyrinth vs A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors 40:10

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Two movies about kids dealing with adult themes via fantasy — it's Pan's Labyrinth vs A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

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To The Extreme: Predator vs Poison Ivy 27:05

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Two movies that explore the extremes of gender stereotypes — it's Predator vs Poison Ivy.

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Rock The Boat: The Truman Show vs Don't Worry Darling 42:11

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Two films about exploitation and chaos — it's The Truman Show vs Don't Worry Darling.

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I Will Survive: 2001: A Space Odyssey vs Species 40:48

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Two movies about the thirst for knowledge and a will to survive — it's 2001: A Space Odyssey vs Species.

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Duality of (Wo)Man: Batman Returns vs Hannibal 37:47

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Two movies about the thin line between what drives someone to save and what drives them to destroy — it's Batman Returns vs Hannibal.

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Break Free: Being John Malkovich vs The Discovery 36:20

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Two movies about existence and personal responsibility — it's Being John Malkovich vs The Discovery. 00:47 Being John Malkovich 6:32 The Discovery 15:42 What They Share 27:37 What The Discovery Does Better Listen to my appearance on We Watched A Thing for more Malkovich: www.wewatchedathing.com/episodes/malkovich…

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League Of Their Own: The Martian vs Ellie Parker 38:42

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Two movies about isolation and passion — it's The Martian vs Ellie Parker. 1:18 The Martian 9:09 Ellie Parker 19:49 What They Share 30:56 What Ellie Parker Does Better