In a whirlwind of magical mayhem and Nicolas Cage’s trademark intensity, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” conjures up a spellbinding adventure. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)
Nick Frost leads a hilariously oblivious family into a nightmarish Swedish island vacation in the wildly entertaining “Get Away”. Get Away is a worthwhile …continue reading Reel Review: Get Away (2024)
As we approach 2024’s end, we enjoy some holiday horror, review a couple of new indie releases, and celebrate the many gifts of the …continue reading Adventures in Movies: The Gift of Horror
“Hotel Macabre” is a spine-chilling anthology that defies genre boundaries, offering a mesmerizing journey through a labyrinth of horror. When I sat down to …continue reading Now Read This: “Hotel Macabre Vol. 1: Tales of Horror”
We check into the “Horror Hotel” during this game of Tubi roulette, exploring the rooms of a b-movie horror anthology for hidden treasure. In …continue reading Untold Horrors: Horror Hotel (2013)
1980s horror films often explored the monstrous other—metaphors for queer identity that both subverted and reinforced societal prejudices. I was inspired to write this …continue reading Queer Subtext and Cultural Commentary in 80s Horror
One thing this series has taught us is to expect the unexpected—and few films have been more surprising than “The Retirement Plan.” The random …continue reading Cage Match: The Retirement Plan (2023)
“A Cursed Man” is a provocative and visually arresting documentary that follows one man’s audacious attempt to uncover the truth about magic. A Cursed …continue reading Dances With Films: A Cursed Man (2024)
From groundbreaking nightmares to cult classics that defined the decade, 1984 was a banner year for horror films that continue to thrill. When one …continue reading Time Capsule: Top Ten Horror Films of 1984
“ITCH!” scratches the urge for something new in zombie horror, with psychological depth and heart that transcend its gore-filled origins. With its world premiere …continue reading Dances With Films: ITCH! (2024)
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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