“Kick-Ass” is a superhero satire that combines razor-sharp humor, jaw-dropping action, and a delightfully offbeat Nicolas Cage performance. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER The …continue reading Cage Match: Kick-Ass (2010)
The satirical body horror “The Substance” is a searing critique of ageism, beauty standards, and identity in a youth-obsessed world. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: The Substance (2024)
In “Dream Scenario,” Cage anchors a brilliantly original dark comedy that morphs into a haunting meditation on the price of fame. We don’t want …continue reading Cage Match: Dream Scenario (2023)
From reimagined classics to boundary-pushing original terrors, 2025’s horror slate proves we’ve entered a new golden age of horror cinema. Most horror fans and …continue reading 25 Horror Films to be Excited about in 2025
In “The Damned”, a 19th-century Icelandic fishing station becomes the backdrop for a haunting tale of moral choices and creeping terror. When the cinematic …continue reading Movie Night: The Damned (2025)
“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” reimagines a classic with a chilling twist, delivering a dark, gory, and stylish descent into madness. You have to admit …continue reading Reel Review: Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare
Blending high-octane action with Nicolas Cage’s eccentric charm, Michael Bay’s “The Rock” is a quintessential ’90s blockbuster. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER The Lowdown …continue reading Cage Match: The Rock (1996)
A zany yet heartfelt comedic caper, “Raising Arizona” blends the Coen Brothers’ unique humor with Nicolas Cage’s career-defining performance. What a way to start …continue reading Cage Match: Raising Arizona (1987)
“Massacre at Femur Creek” may be a low-budget slasher homage, but it’s got some clever tricks up its sleeve to make it far from …continue reading Slasher Saturday: Massacre at Femur Creek (2024)
A gripping exploration of guilt, redemption, and the human spirit, Scorsese’s “Bringing Out the Dead” is haunting and unforgettable. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
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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