“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” birthed a teen movie renaissance, where a very young Nicolas (pre-) Cage got his start in a barely-there role. …continue reading Cage Match: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Kevin Smith’s “Dogma” is a bold, sharp, and witty religious satire with a devout cult following that’s still divine 25 years later. With its …continue reading Movie Night: Dogma (25th Anniversary)
In the mesmerizing “A Desert”, the search for lost beauty becomes a dark descent through the literal and metaphorical wilderness. Two decades after its …continue reading Reel Review: A Desert (2024)
“Final Destination: Bloodlines” is a sequel that understands the assignment: honor the past, fix the messes, and deliver a killer good time. By now, …continue reading Movie Night: “Final Destination: Bloodlines”
Nicolas Cage’s directorial debut “Sonny” is a grim, Southern noir about a tortured gigolo, soaked in sleaze and wildly uneven ambition. IN THIS CORNER: …continue reading Cage Match: Sonny (2003)
The best true crime horror films do more than explore human monstrosity; they reflect the horror of collective guilt and societal complicity. The most …continue reading The Hidden Horror of True Crime
In the riotous “Deadstream”, a disgraced influencer livestreams his descent into demonic chaos and battles more than just cancellation. This week it’s Tiana’s choice, …continue reading Spookshow: Deadstream (2022)
David Lynch’s debut, “Eraserhead”, still challenges audiences not to understand, but to feel—to submit to unease and sit inside discomfort. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Eraserhead (1977)
The visually breathtaking dystopian epic “Casshern” delivers a grim warning about war, technology, and the cost of losing our humanity. When Casshern was released …continue reading Movies With a Message: Casshern (2004)
In “Lord of War”, Nicolas Cage plays a charismatic arms dealer in a morally complex satire that dares to sell you a dose of …continue reading Cage Match: Lord of War (2005)
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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