“Rumble Fish” is a stunning cinematic masterpiece and a pivotal film in Nicolas Cage’s burgeoning career, showcasing his early promise. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Rumble Fish (1983)
“Red Rooms” is a chilling look at true crime obsession, offering a haunting and affecting critique of our voyeuristic culture. Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms …continue reading Reel Review: Red Rooms (2024)
Is the CGI guinea pig spy spoof “G-Force” a pint-sized delight or a gargantuan mess? Find out how it stacks up in this week’s …continue reading Cage Match: G-Force (2009)
“Don’t Turn Out the Lights” plunges viewers into a claustrophobic nightmare where the most terrifying monster is the one you can’t see. Don’t Turn …continue reading Reel Review: Don’t Turn Out the Lights (2024)
“Peak Season” is a tender exploration of self-discovery amidst nature’s grandeur — a triumph of intimate storytelling and visual splendor. In Peak Season, writers …continue reading Reel Review: Peak Season (2024)
We take a strange detour in our Cage filmography journey by checking out his voice work in the forgotten 2006 animated flick “The Ant …continue reading Cage Match: The Ant Bully (2006)
The micro-budget horror film “Milk & Serial” is a shockingly effective found footage flick poised to be one of the year’s buzziest releases. Curry …continue reading Terror Tube: Milk & Serial (2024)
The dystopian sci-fi-speculative nonfiction film “2073” looks like nightmare fuel for anyone frightened by the current state of the world. I just watched the …continue reading Trailer Park: 2073
“You Gotta Believe” is a schmaltzy but sincere, fact-based slice-of-life tribute to the importance of hope and the power of love. I’m not a …continue reading Reel Review: You Gotta Believe (2024)
“The Demon Disorder” is a visceral ride that serves up a grotesque feast of jaw-dropping practical effects and emotional depth. In his directorial debut, …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Demon Disorder (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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