“Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” is a heartwarming tale of an unexpected friendship, with a Stephen King-esque twist that keeps you invested. Director John Lee Hancock, …continue reading Netflix and Chills: Mr. Harrigan’s Phone (2022)
“I Watched Her Grow” blooms with ambitious ideas and representation, even as it struggles against the constraints of its modest resources. The quote above …continue reading Microbudget Monday: I Watched Her Grow (2024)
“Seeking Mavis Beacon” expertly weaves nostalgia, technology, and identity into a thought-provoking exploration of our digital lives. Seeking Mavis Beacon is a captivating and …continue reading Real to Reel: Seeking Mavis Bacon (2024)
“Booger” is a bold, thought-provoking debut that uses the language of horror to explore the complex emotions surrounding loss and grief. Booger (2024), the …continue reading Reel Review: Booger (2024)
Tim Burton’s long-awaited “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” resurrects the beloved ghostly trickster but struggles to recapture the original’s magic. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a film fans merely …continue reading Reel Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Read two takes on “Blink Twice” — a stylish and unsettling thriller that hopes to enter the hallowed halls of social horror like “Get …continue reading Point-Counterpoint: Blink Twice (2024)
Horror lovers, mark your calendars! Nightmares Film Festival is back, and it’s shaping up to be the can’t-miss event of the spooky season. Picture …continue reading Get Ready for Nightmares ’24: A Horror Fan’s Dream Come True!
Maverick filmmaker Harmony Korine is back with “Baby Invasion” — a genre-defying blend of film and video game tech. In a bold move that’s …continue reading Harmony Korine’s “Baby Invasion” Set to Invade Fantastic Fest
“The Menu” is a darkly satirical horror that serves up a critique of the power dynamics that sustain luxury at the expense of the …continue reading Social Horror: The Menu (2022)
The role of women in slashers reflects a complex dance between misogyny and empowerment, complicating horror’s relationship with feminism. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer mixes up …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Women in Slashers
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!
Search Results placeholder
Follow Us!