The revenge thriller “Bedevilled” is haunting and devastating in its exploration of how society’s collective silence enables cycles of abuse. Bedevilled (2010), directed by …continue reading Trauma Bond: Bedevilled (2010)
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Known for its outstanding short horror offering, the 2024 Nightmares Film Fest once again delivered a stacked lineup of sensational shorts. We had the …continue reading Fright Bites: Nightmares Film Fest Special
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Over half a century later, “Them!” remains a masterclass in effective creature horror, delivering chills while reflecting societal fears. The Professor is the first …continue reading Spookshow: Them! (1954)
It may land among Cage’s most agreeable roles, but “National Treasure” causes extreme disagreement in this week’s Cage Match. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: National Treasure (2004)
Amid an isolated backdrop of ecological and technological horror, “In Vitro” finds its most haunting terrors in the face of human frailty. In Vitro …continue reading Reel Review: In Vitro (2024)
“Videodrome” is a chilling cautionary tale about media consumption and the manipulation of reality through visual culture. David Cronenberg’s Videodrome is a seminal work …continue reading Movies With a Message: Videodrome (1983)
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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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