“Never Have I Ever” is a tense psychological thriller about manipulation and secrets—a game of cat and mouse that keeps you guessing. Never Have …continue reading Reel Review: Never Have I Ever (2025)
David Lynch’s “Wild at Heart” is a blazing, unforgettable tale of love and chaos, anchored by Nicolas Cage’s career-defining performance. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Wild at Heart (1990)
Explore the depths of Tubi Horror with the rebooted Untold Horrors, and get to know your hosts in this horror-themed gameshow special. Welcome to …continue reading Untold Horrors: 2025 Reboot/Meet the Hosts Gameshow
Explore the psychological appeal of horror, its influence on pop culture and gaming, and how fear shapes our experiences and entertainment. Fear is a …continue reading Substance of Fear: How Horror Shapes Pop Culture and Games
2024 delivered a stellar slate of women-directed horror films, pushing boundaries while exploring personal themes through a feminine lens. According to the Center for …continue reading Stream Now: 13 Women-Helmed Horror Films in 2024
Winning at the game of life isn’t easy, but these harrowing horror films deliver deadly games where the odds are never in your favor. …continue reading Deadly Stakes: Underrated Horror About Deadly Gambles
“Ghost Rider” is a fiery collision of comic book camp—a flawed but spirited ride through the underworld with a committed Nic Cage. INTRO: This …continue reading Cage Match: Ghost Rider (2007)
In the deeply intimate “Pratfall”, two lost souls navigate New York City, forging an unlikely connection that bridges grief and loneliness. Eli (Joshua Burge) …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Pratfall (2023)
“The Room Next Door” meditates on mortality, friendship, and the fragile yet profound ways we find meaning in life amidst its inevitable end. Ingrid …continue reading Reel Review: The Room Next Door (2024)
Amidst growing concerns about corporate control and societal complicity, these films explore the horrors of conformity, greed, and autocracy. As we witness the inauguration …continue reading The Shadows We Cast: 25 Films Exploring Complicity, Corruption, and Control
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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