“Sorry/Not Sorry” is a sobering look at a post-MeToo world and the nation’s reluctance to hold powerful men like Louis C.K. accountable. The more …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Sorry/Not Sorry
“The Buildout” is a thought-provoking, jaw-dropping film that proves how far a tiny budget can go in the hands of a visionary filmmaker. In …continue reading CFF 2024: The Buildout
“June Zero” is a challenging and provoking look at how the fabric of history is woven, with monumental events shaped by ordinary people. One …continue reading Reel Review: June Zero (2024)
Legendary underground filmmaker Scooter McCrae’s returns with “BLACK EYED SUSAN”, making its World Premiere at Fantasia on August 2nd. Legendary underground filmmaker Scooter McCrae …continue reading Trailer Park: Black Eyed Susan
Although some of its initial shock value may have subsided, “Jacob’s Ladder” remains the pinnacle of psychological horror. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes a …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
The Eternal Enigma: Join the Spookshow Crew as we Recount Count Dracula’s Cinematic Journey Through a Century of Iconic Portrayals. In our latest Spookshow …continue reading Spookshow Spotlight: Portrayals of Dracula
“The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine” is an impressive, deeply meditative, ultra-low-budget affair about a broken man in a broken world. You may …continue reading CFF 2024: The Lonely Man With the Ghost Machine
Fantasia continues to dazzle with its unbelievable 2024 lineup, which includes a stunning array of shorts from around the world. After recently announcing its …continue reading Fantasia 2024: Short Film Lineup
When it comes to the unusual, darkly funny and deeply disturbing, “Good Boy” is the kind of treat arthouse horror fans sit up and …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Good Boy (2022)
A beautiful blend of Southern Gothic horror and coming-of-age drama, “Ganymede” explores the pressures to conform and the power of love. I’ve said it …continue reading CFF 2024: Ganymede
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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