A long lost folk masterpiece, crafted with love and sorrow by a woman yearning for peace, brought into the light of the 21st century.continue reading Now Hear This: How Sad, How Lovely (Connie Converse)
Wes Craven’s The Last House on the Left is a divisive exploitation horror film, but it provides a look at what happens when women aid men in the active harm of other women.continue reading Digging Deep: The Last House on the Left
As heartbreaking as it is haunting, Brandon Christensen’s “Z” will leave you wondering what is real and what is a nightmare. Parenting is never easy, but when your family is turned upside because of your son’s evil imaginary friend, what’s a mother to do?continue reading Reel Review: Z (Brandon Christensen, 2020)
Morgana Muses bares as much of her soul as her body in this inspiring, unforgettable documentary about finding and learning to love yourself, at …continue reading Fantasia Film Fest: Morgana (Documentary)
Best enjoyed as low-rent Verhoeven-lite, Turkey Shoot is an angry reminder that even the silliest, nastiest, and basest exploitation can have something on its mind.continue reading Shudder Sunday: Turkey Shoot (1982)
Beloved Frankenstein author finally gets a biopic, which captures the drama of her life but skimps on character.continue reading Reel Review: Mary Shelley (2018)
Morbidly Beautiful writers honor the legacy of Wes Craven, celebrating 10 of our favorite films from the man who helped shape the face of …continue reading Remembering Wes Craven: 10 Films We Love
1BR is a recent release from director David Marmor that has received a lot of publicity lately, and with good reason; this is a psychological horror film that leaves you breathless, struggling to figure out what happens next before the film throws you for another loop. continue reading Netflix and Chills: Get Cozy With “1BR” (2020)
While some may not understand your passion for scary movies and games, there’s strong evidence that a fascination with fear is both healthy and …continue reading Fundamentals of Fear: Why We Seek Scares
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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