The potential for greatness in “The Lake” is there, but the story fails to captivate and the strong creature visuals are rarely on display. …continue reading Reel Review: The Lake (2023)
This supernatural horror film pushes a pretense of depth with great potential but ultimately struggles to float above boring. In search of a hidden …continue reading The Daily Dig: Livid (2011)
“Cube” (2021) is a rare instance of a Japanese remake that doesn’t compare to its Western counterpart, rather than the other way around. If …continue reading Foreign Friday: Cube (2021)
Before you bemoan there’s nothing good on Netflix, try these helpful hacks to access better, more user-friendly, focused recommendations. Who says social media can’t …continue reading Hacking Netflix: Secret Codes & Hidden Gems
The Lighthouse International Film Festival is a celebration of cinema, creativity, and community on Long Beach Island, NJ. This year’s Lighthouse Film Festival, the …continue reading 2023 Lighthouse Film Festival
“Dosed” is a moving and effective documentary about one woman’s quest to find peace in her final days and the power of medicinal mushrooms. …continue reading Real 2 Reel: “Dosed: The Trip of a Lifetime”
On the anniversary of its release, we celebrate the legacy of George A. Romero’s unsung non-zombie classic “Martin” from 1978. In 1976, George Romero …continue reading Horror History: Martin (1978)
Join us for part five of our countdown of the top 100 horror films. In this, the penultimate episode, we cover films 29-11 in …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Top 100 Horror Films (Part 5)
This stand-up-and-cheer documentary lovingly embraces fans of the DJ scene and Chris Villa while quite effectively wooing the rest of us. If there’s one …continue reading Real 2 Reel: “One for All: The DJ Chris Villa Story”
An emotional and quirky story of childhood existentialism and escapism, this British, fantastical horror haunted me when I was young. A young girl struggling …continue reading The Daily Dig: Paperhouse (1988)
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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