“Videodrome” is a chilling cautionary tale about media consumption and the manipulation of reality through visual culture. David Cronenberg’s Videodrome is a seminal work …continue reading Movies With a Message: Videodrome (1983)
Despite strong effects and obvious talent, “Alien Country” falters in its scripting, failing to deliver the charm and humor it promises. The course of …continue reading VOD Verdict: Alien Country (2024)
Extremely funny, engaging, and well-acted, “Gatlopp: Hell of a Game” is a horror-comedy that happens to be a hell of a good time. Horror …continue reading Reel Review: Gatlopp (2022)
Inspired by watching the late, great Sid Haig in “Dead Man’s Hand”, we put together a list of 13 other exceptional casino-based films. Gambling …continue reading “Dead Man’s Hand” and 13 More Casino-Based Films
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Jonathan Chance’s Never by Night invites you on a journey through the unknown – echoing the old-school charm of classics like Creepshow and Tales from the Crypt.continue reading Now Read This: Never by Night (2024)
Nicolas Cage is “Seeking Justice” in this surprisingly good action thriller that won’t waste your time, even if it doesn’t fully wow you. This …continue reading Cage Match: Seeking Justice (2011)
“Trauma Therapy: Psychosis” is an unnecessary, mostly standalone sequel with big ideas and great potential, but it fails to deliver. Back in 2019, a …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: “Trauma Therapy: Psychosis” (2023)
Likable leads and unsettling effects make the indie horror entry “Demon Behind the Glass” entertaining enough to recommend. Are you craving an indie horror …continue reading Reel Review: Demon Behind the Glass (2024)
A ridiculous premise plays out in “The Lift” with sloppy storytelling—as if Jason became a series of cables, pulleys, and a metal box. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Lift (1983)
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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