Defying slasher expectations, “The Only Ones” lures you in with horror tropes before unleashing a series of surprising twists and thrills. As The Only …continue reading Panic Fest 2025: The Only Ones
Beneath the magic and whimsy, the films of Ghibli confront the horrors of war, environmental destruction, and humanity’s darkest tendencies. The artistry of Studio …continue reading The Haunting Beauty of Studio Ghibli
For a thriller, “Looking Glass” is shockingly devoid of thrills—a film about watching that even Cage die-hards won’t want to watch. IN THIS CORNER: …continue reading Cage Match: Looking Glass (2018)
“It Feeds” is a visually striking tale of psychic trauma and demonic terror that grips from its eerie opening to its pulse-pounding finale. Canadian …continue reading Panic Fest 2025: It Feeds
Mutant ape-human hybrids and mad scientists may sound like a recipe for wild fun, but does the B-movie flick “The Rise of the Beast” …continue reading Untold Horrors: The Rise of the Beast
Smartly satirical and sidesplitting, “The Rebrand” is a demented and gloriously queer horror comedy that strikes all the right notes. The Rebrand opens with …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: The Rebrand (Panic Fest, 2025)
Cage delivers a performance of erratic brilliance in Herzog’s darkly comedic and unsettling “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” It’s Rage Cage this …continue reading Cage Match: Bad Lieutenant-Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
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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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