Inspired by horrific true events, “37” explores what happens when silence kills and profoundly speaks to the echo of apathy in modern society. On …continue reading Headlines and Horror: 37 (2016)
Find out which classic movie monster is your destined dark romance in this Valentine’s quiz that proves love is undying (and maybe undead). Last …continue reading Who’s Your Classic Horror Soulmate? (Quiz)
“The Frozen Ground” features a grippingly restrained Cage performance in a harrowing retelling of Alaska’s most infamous serial killer case. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: The Frozen Ground (2013)
A decade before “The Substance”, Coralie Fargeat explored similar chilling themes of beauty and identity in her sci-fi short “Reality+”. Subversive French filmmaker Coralie …continue reading Mubi Monday: Reality+ (2014, Short)
Kendrick Lamar demonstrated the power of art as social commentary, and these 15 films show why genre cinema is a key part of the …continue reading The Revolution Will Be Televised: 15 Horror Protest Films
From early struggles with representation to a tool for social critique, Black horror has evolved to confront cultural and racial anxieties. Horror has always …continue reading The Evolution of Black Horror: Fear, Resistance, and Rebirth
“Brave the Dark” is a poignant true story of resilience, redemption, and the profound impact a single caring teacher can have on a lost …continue reading Reel Review: Brave the Dark (2025)
“Three Birthdays” is a gripping, character-driven drama about the contradictions of progressivism and privilege in a time of radical change. You say you want …continue reading Reel Review: Three Birthdays (2025)
Heartfelt and sharp-witted, “Suze” is a dazzling dramedy that explores the messy beauty of unexpected connections and surprising bonds. It is an absolutely heroic …continue reading Reel Review: Suze (2025)
“Failure!” is a riveting single-take chamber piece that impresses in every way, anchored by a spellbinding performance from Ted Raimi. Ingmar Bergman is my …continue reading Reel Review: Failure! (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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