A real-life haunting is explored in the believable, unnerving documentary “It’s Coming” about a family plagued by paranormal evil. I’m not religious, though I …continue reading Real 2 Reel: It’s Coming (2024)
With a twisted premise, strong performances, and a killer ending, “Continuance” rises above its limitations to deliver witty, sadistic fun. I love and applaud …continue reading Microbudget Monday: Continuance (2018)
“Harvested 3” is the latest in the horror franchise aiming to take over Thanksgiving and provide more opportunities for diverse actors. When it comes …continue reading Coming Soon: Harvested 3 (2023)
Unraveling the threads of America’s past and present, “Lavender Men” is a love story, a historical fantasia, and a journey of self-acceptance. To coin …continue reading Reel Review: Lavender Men (2024)
Steeped in small-town drama, “Okie” traverses the miles between who we were and who we hope to be and reminds us why we can’t …continue reading Reel Review: Okie (2024)
The legacy of the controversial “A Clockwork Orange” lies in its groundbreaking approach to storytelling and its enduring relevance. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
A wholly original and profoundly unsettling plunge into humanity’s darkest depths, “Solvent” is as consequential as it is chilling. Did you ever watch a …continue reading Reel Review: Solvent (2024)
As we face an uncertain future, let’s explore how horror has illuminated and warned us about our nation’s darkest impulses and greatest sins. Horror …continue reading American Horror: A Cinematic Mirror to Social Decay
The title “Rage” represents Cage’s grieving father, but it’s more descriptive of the fury you’ll feel watching the irredeemable mess. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Rage (2014)
The stop-motion animated “Memoir of a Snail” is one of the most profoundly affecting, devastatingly beautiful films you’ll see all year. I would not …continue reading Reel Review: Memoir of a Snail (2024)
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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