“Mother Mary” is a strange, sensual pop-star fever dream powered by exquisite performances and the ache of artistic obsession. Mother Mary, like many of …continue reading Movie Night: Mother Mary (2026)
In “Dust Bunny”, Bryan Fuller blends horror, fairy tale, found family, and martial arts into one of the year’s most singular genre offerings. We …continue reading Reel Review: Dust Bunny (2025)
The Belchers have mastered the art of Halloween TV. Explore every “Bob’s Burgers” Halloween episode in order, from creepy to candy-coated. It’s hard to …continue reading The Complete Guide to “Bob’s Burgers” Halloween Specials
Ozzy Osbourne was more than the godfather of metal—he was a horror icon and a voice for the beautifully strange souls who never quite …continue reading Remembering an Icon: Ozzy Osbourne
Prepare for a wild ride through childhood trauma and villain appreciation with the bizarre Easter special “Here Comes Peter Cottontail”. Generally speaking, I steer …continue reading Kindertrauma: Here Comes Peter Cottontail (1971)
“The Rule of Jenny Pen” explores the overlooked horror of aging and how society’s dismissal of the elderly creates fertile ground for terror. Let …continue reading Digging Deep: The Rule of Jenny Pen
“Children of Men” warns of the weaponization of fear and the erosion of empathy, yet with a message of hope more urgent than ever. …continue reading Digging Deep: Children of Men (2006)
“Speak No Evil” is a brutal indictment of the dangers of decorum, revealing how our commitment to civility can lead to unthinkable horrors. “What …continue reading The Politics of Horror: Speak No Evil (2022)
“Godzilla: Minus One” explores the horror of a government that has lost its moral compass, where the suffering of its people is of no …continue reading Politics of Horror: Godzilla Minus One
While those expecting a traditional Wolfman movie might balk, I cannot brook a single complaint or argument against this “Wolf Man.” We have grown …continue reading Movie Night: Wolf Man (2025)
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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