Alongside a sensationalist book, a few films fueled the Satanic Panic of the 80s, blending cinematic terror with real-world paranoia. Satanism never goes out …continue reading Hail Satan: A Cinematic Look at the Satanic Panic
We explore the rich symbolism and historical and spiritual depths of “Exhuma” — a haunting Korean folk horror about ancestral reckoning. For non-Korean viewers …continue reading Digging Deep: Exhuma (2024)
Life often imitates art in scary ways, and these horror films predict and echo a monstrous new anti-inclusion mantra in corporate America. For the …continue reading The Death of Diversity: Horror and the War on Inclusion
From unflinching brutality to transgressive taboos, these 24 visionary filmmakers have pushed cinema to its limits and redefined boundaries. Cinema has always had its …continue reading Beyond the Mainstream: 24 Subversive Filmmakers
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Take a seat for a chat about the short horror film “The Chair”—a masterful blend of psychological horror and profound thematic elements. Show host …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: The Chair (2023)
Stephen King loves to write about tortured writers, and the 2004 film “Secret Window” is an excellent adaption of one such chilling tale. Secret …continue reading Page to Screen: Secret Window (2004)
“Bob Trevino Likes It” is a touching, emotionally rich drama exploring loneliness, unexpected connections, and the power of kindness. Forget zodiac signs. Some films …continue reading Reel Review: Bob Trevino Likes It (2025)
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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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