An unusual and quiet thriller, “Peppergrass” won’t be for everyone, but its stunning scenery, ample tension, and potent message elevate it. As the pandemic …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Peppergrass (2021)
Unique and unforgettable, “Hundreds of Beavers” is a riotous good time — even if you’re not in the film’s target audience. Imagine Wile E. Coyote …continue reading Take Two Review: Hundreds of Beavers (2024)
“Alice and the Vampire Queen” is a fun culinary concept, but poor choices and undercooked jokes left me feeling extra salty. I need to …continue reading Reel Review: Alice and the Vampire Queen
“Dark Obsession” tackles themes of marriage and motherhood through an art-inspired lens but is more paint-by-number than modern masterpiece. There are certain topics we …continue reading Take Two Review: Dark Obsession
Todd Verow weaves queer history and symbolism throughout “You Can’t Stay Here”, creating a solid platform for actor Guillermo Díaz to shine. While a …continue reading Reel Review: You Can’t Stay Here
“Roadkill” took me on an unexpected ride — a sexy and emotionally resonant journey of pain, vengeance, and the treacherous road to healing. Ok, …continue reading Reel Review: Roadkill (2024)
A beautiful, potent film about the immigrant experience, “Raging Grace” is a masterwork reflecting art’s ability to change hearts and minds. The easy synopsis …continue reading Reel Review: Raging Grace (2023)
The holiday horror anthology “Nightmare on 34th Street” looked promising, but an egregiously misplaced focus on mental illness left me cold. Because it’s the …continue reading Reel Review: Nightmare on 34th Street
A stunning film with the potential to be a masterwork, the most frustrating thing about “Hands That Bind” is how great it very nearly …continue reading Reel Review: Hands That Bind (2023)
Are there problems with the new supernatural horror film “Bedridden”? Absolutely. Did I still enjoy every ridiculous minute of it? You bet! This is …continue reading Reel Review: Bedridden (2023)
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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