“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
“Frankenstein” cemented itself as a cornerstone of horror cinema, shaping the genre’s visual language and cultural impact for generations. You don’t need to be …continue reading Horror History: Frankenstein (1931)
“The Substance” is a visceral, body-horror meditation on society’s relationship with youth and beauty and the pressures faced by aging women. The true horror …continue reading Women in Horror: The Substance (2024)
“Oddity” is a chilling gothic tale of supernatural revenge and an emotionally charged narrative of love, loss, and righteous fury. Damian Mc Carthy’s 2024 …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Oddity (2024)
The revenge thriller “Bedevilled” is haunting and devastating in its exploration of how society’s collective silence enables cycles of abuse. Bedevilled (2010), directed by …continue reading Trauma Bond: Bedevilled (2010)
In horror, evil can consume more than human souls; it often seeps its way into objects and places that become a reflection of human …continue reading Possession Horror: Places and Objects
Despite its reputation for depravity, “Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom,” is as important and thought-provoking as it is shocking. SALÓ, OR THE …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
Nicolas Cage delivers an underrated performance in “The Trust”, a quirky heist thriller that blends offbeat humor with suspenseful twists. This week’s Cage Match …continue reading Cage Match: The Trust (2016)
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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