As we wait for the hotly anticipated superhero/horror crossover “The New Mutants”, we discuss what it means for the future of the genre. Type …continue reading “The New Mutants” and the Evolution of Horror
The western/horror hybrid “Near Dark” infuses fresh blood into a genre ripe with clichés, while never forgetting the light that can exist in the …continue reading Flashback Friday: Near Dark (1987)
Cinepocalypse is back and better than ever. Chicago’s premiere genre festival is taking place June 4-7 and is sure to deliver some fantastic features. …continue reading Breaking News: The Return of Cinepocalpyse
There’s red in the water — and white and blue! This campy, low budget, wartime comedy brings an unconventional foe; but, alas, it’s mostly toothless. …continue reading Horror-on-Sea: Post Apocalyptic Commando Shark
The importance of a solid soundtrack cannot be overstated, especially for horror films that rely heavily on sound to convey atmosphere and terror. Horror …continue reading Four Essential Horror Movie Soundtracks
“THE SONATA” is a stunning, atmospheric tale of music and obsession that pays loving homage to the golden age of Gothic horror. Any movie …continue reading Reel Review: The Sonata (2020)
This tense creature feature isn’t a disappointment or a masterpiece, instead landing squarely in the middle as an interesting but imitative thriller. Underwater is …continue reading Reel Review: Underwater (2020)
“SWEET, SWEET LONELY GIRL” is a Gothic thriller recalling 70s arthouse horror, with themes of queerness and women’s sexuality as corrupting forces. Welcome to …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl (2016)
Creepy, clever and climatic, “Twinkle” is the first film of 2020 to launch on the ALTER horror channel — and the first must see …continue reading Horror Short: Twinkle (Kheireddine El-Helou)
Despite the significant talent involved in front of and behind the camera, “The Grudge” (2020) is a disappointing, snore-inducing reboot. Two years ago, my …continue reading Reel Review: The Grudge (2020)
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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