Bob Clark’s “Black Christmas” is a rightfully beloved and thought provoking piece of horror cinema that is still extremely relevant to the women of …continue reading The Radical Legacy of Black Christmas (1974)
Gear up for holiday shopping with a 24-hour marathon of one of the most iconic horror movies to be set in a shopping complex, …continue reading Spend Black Friday at the Park Plaza “Chopping Mall”
As Needy Lesnicki from ‘Jennifer’s Body’ famously said, “Hell is a teenage girl.” These films embody the turmoil and terror of teenage girlhood. The …continue reading Thirteen Films about the Terror of Teenage Girlhood
“Be true. Be brave. Stand.” A personal exploration of trauma and how horror has shaped and helped me process my past, present, and future. …continue reading An Essay on Surviving Trauma Through Horror
Upon release, “Crimson Peak” was met with mixed and middling reviews, with many failing to see the brilliance of del Toro’s gothic horror masterpiece. …continue reading In Defense of: Crimson Peak (2015)
In Joe Begos’s latest film “Bliss”, he delivers an interesting and stylish vampire film that will leave genre fans duly sated and likely wanting …continue reading Reel Review: Bliss (Joe Begos, 2019)
“Artik” is an ambitious, well-acted film with a high concept that asks more questions than it answers during the film’s brisk run time. For …continue reading Take Two Review: Artik
The de factor leader of the Losers Club is Bill Denbrough, the boy who suffered tragedy, loss, and neglect that fueled his passion for …continue reading The Losers Club: Bill Denbrough
Psychologically abused by his overbearing mother, Eddie Kaspbrak finds his inner strength as a child, but trauma follows him into his adult life. “Welcome …continue reading The Losers Club: Eddie Kaspbrak
Known for his smart mouth and quick wit, Richie Tozier masks trauma and the pain of childhood bullying with humor that evolves into a …continue reading The Losers Club: Richie Tozier
Guilty Pleasures
Guilty Pleasures
She’s a lover, he’s a fighter. Together, they’re CHEER AND LOATHING. Tune in to hear your hosts, Stephanie (Cheer) and Casey (Loathing), clash over the films they love — and the ones they love to hate.
Guilty Pleasures: Holiday Special Featuring “Elves”
In this holiday extravaganza episode of Guilty Pleasures, join hosts Stephanie, Kelly, and our newest addition, Jonathan (Jack was tied up in tinsel and couldn't join us), as they unwrap the bizarre and unhinged world of holiday cinema. They dive into the depths of Elves, a film that's as chaotic as it is entertaining. It's a sleigh full of questionable decisions, diabolical dialogue, absurd plot twists, wildly offensive antics, and unhinged holiday mischief.
And that's not all! In the second half of the podcast, join your festive cinephile friends for a look at four more ”nutty as a fruitcake” holiday treats: A New York Christmas Wedding, Elf Bowling, A Medea Christmas, and Jack Frost. Plus, we each offer a bonus Christmas flick guaranteed to make you say, ”Ho, Ho, HO-LY Hell!”
Expect laughter, disbelief, and a spirited debate about what truly makes a movie a guilty pleasure. Don't miss this festive journey through the weirdest corners of holiday films!
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