Stephen King loves to write about tortured writers, and the 2004 film “Secret Window” is an excellent adaption of one such chilling tale. Secret …continue reading Page to Screen: Secret Window (2004)
“The Terminator” remains a cultural touchstone—a cinematic juggernaut that redefined the genre and launched a legacy spanning decades. “I’LL BE BACK!!” were the words …continue reading 40th Anniversary: The Terminator (1984)
“Fight Club” remains influential twenty-five years later by exploring still-relevant themes of alienation, masculinity, and consumerism. Now, I’m about to break the first two …continue reading 25th Anniversary: Fight Club (1999)
Since “The Sixth Sense”, no one, not even Shyamalan himself, has been able to pull the rug out from under us with quite such …continue reading 25th Anniversary of “The Sixth Sense”
Known for its over-the-top violence, “Battle Royale” is a commentary on oppressive regimes and the loss of innocence and autonomy. Battle Royale victimized the …continue reading Movies With a Message: Battle Royale
Chillingly atmospheric with moving performances, “Night Country” from the “True Detective” universe is well worth your time. Let me start by saying that I …continue reading What to Watch: True Detective Night Country
A gripping techno-thriller, “The Sandbox” presents a chilling cautionary tale on the dangers of a sentient and uncontrolled A.I. Andrews and Wilson have excelled …continue reading Fiction Friday: The Sandbox (Book One)
Best known for its extreme horror and shocking ending, the lasting impact of “High Tension” goes far beyond its surface style. High Tension is …continue reading Movies With a Message: High Tension
“Werewolves Within” is clever and entertaining; with a great cast, it will keep you on the edge of your seat while also making you …continue reading Streaming Spotlight: Werewolves Within (2021)
A brutal, gory subversion of expectations, “No One Lives” is a hidden gem about dangerous assumptions, consequences, and fatalism. Written by David Cohen and …continue reading Movies With a Message: No One Lives (2012)
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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