In the deeply intimate “Pratfall”, two lost souls navigate New York City, forging an unlikely connection that bridges grief and loneliness. Eli (Joshua Burge) …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Pratfall (2023)
“The Room Next Door” meditates on mortality, friendship, and the fragile yet profound ways we find meaning in life amidst its inevitable end. Ingrid …continue reading Reel Review: The Room Next Door (2024)
Amidst growing concerns about corporate control and societal complicity, these films explore the horrors of conformity, greed, and autocracy. As we witness the inauguration …continue reading The Shadows We Cast: 25 Films Exploring Complicity, Corruption, and Control
The pantheon of iconic Universal Monsters transformed collective fears into enduring gothic allegories that remain resonant to this day. As Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man …continue reading The Universal Monsters: Mirrors of Society’s Deepest Fears
“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)
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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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