“Wicked” may be a musical masterpiece, but its not-so-subtle themes are much darker and more painfully resonant than you might realize. The 2024 film …continue reading Movies With a Message: Wicked (2024)
“Moonstruck” is a timeless cinematic classic about unexpected love—chaotic and beautiful—and the unpredictability of the human heart. This week’s Cage Match (as chosen by …continue reading Cage Match: Moonstruck (1987)
In the realm of cinematic exploration, few films capture the essence of human existence quite like Jim Jarmusch’s “Only Lovers Left Alive.” Welcome to …continue reading No Notes: Only Lovers Left Alive
Adrian Roe’s enlightening “Seasonal Screams: A History Of Holiday Horror” is a sweet stocking stuffer for genre lovers and cinephiles. Adrian Roe is something …continue reading Now Read This: Seasonal Screams
“The Terminator” remains a cultural touchstone—a cinematic juggernaut that redefined the genre and launched a legacy spanning decades. “I’LL BE BACK!!” were the words …continue reading 40th Anniversary: The Terminator (1984)
A great location and ample atmosphere serve “Devon” well, but reality TV star JWoww’s directorial debut doesn’t make enough of its assets. Jenni “JWoww” …continue reading Reel Review: Devon (2024)
The unexpectedly delightful “A Very Flattened Christmas” is a stoner holiday horror comedy that’s as ferociously funny as it is off-the-wall. 2024 has been …continue reading Reel Review: A Very Flattened Christmas (2024)
“City of Angels” delivers heartfelt romance and a swoon-worthy Cage, but does this 90s tearjerker soar or get weighed down by melodrama? IN THIS …continue reading Cage Match: City of Angels (1998)
A haunting meditation on regret and the rocky road to redemption, “Dying to Sleep” is a character-driven thriller wading into deep waters. Dying to …continue reading Reel Review: Dying to Sleep (2024)
Discover the untamed terror of Aussie and Kiwi horror, where dark humor meets wild frights in films as unpredictable as the land itself. When …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: Horror Down Under
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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