“Traps and Tropes” was a thrilling discussion on inclusivity in film and unpacking the boxes where the disabled have repeatedly been placed. Earlier this …continue reading Representation in Horror: Tropes and Traps Explored
For this month’s short horror roundup, we spotlight some of the fantastic found footage shorts from this year’s Unnamed Footage Festival. The UFF, or …continue reading Fright Bites: Unnamed Footage Festival 2024
There’s a world of great horror beyond our shores, and American filmmakers are eager to remake much of it — with varying degrees of …continue reading Six Flix: This Week in Horror Movies (4/10-4/15)
“Doctor Sleep” is a worthwhile, if overly long, follow-up to a King classic that speaks to the need for community and connection. Doctor Sleep …continue reading Reading the King: Doctor Sleep (2013)
The Old West, werewolves, gunslingers, gore, and stetsons… plus 100% practical effects? “The Bad Taste Better” has it all. Described as a creature-feature set …continue reading Fund It Friday: The Bad Taste Better (Short)
It’s a shame that “Hear No Evil” didn’t have a better story to accompany its very strong cast and some compelling character depth. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Hear No Evil (1993)
It could have been a heartbreaking and terrifying story of parent-child power dynamics, but “Skeletons in the Closet” ends up toothless. After his mother …continue reading The Daily Dig: Skeletons in the Closet (2001)
Adam Wingard went from indie horror darling to a Blockbuster director, but before that, he was shocking audiences in “A Horrible Way to Die” …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: A Horrible Way to Die (2010)
A mess of a film that got rightfully lost in the mix of late 90s teen slashers, at least “Lovers Lane” did feature a …continue reading The Daily Dig: Lovers Lane (1999)
Read two wildly different takes on Mike Salt’s new claustrophobic terror “Hollow” and decide if you dare to enter this underground hellscape. POINT: ONE …continue reading Point-Counterpoint: Hollow (Book Review)
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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