The new body horror entry, “Kill Your Lover”, offers an ick-worthy and emotionally aware take on ending a (literally) toxic relationship. Kill Your Lover …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Kill Your Lover
Whether explicitly written as autistic or not, “Longlegs” heroine Lee Harker is a potent affirmation of the autistic experience. Having spent most of my …continue reading Longlegs Analysis: Lee Harker as Undiagnosed Autistic Heroine
Ignore the unfair comparisons; “Longlegs” is a chilling, nightmarish supernatural crime thriller that confidently stands on its own legs. Something must be said about …continue reading Movie Night: Longlegs (2024)
Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future” explores the dystopian nightmare that may await us if the crimes of the present continue. With imagery as unsettling …continue reading Ecological Horror: Crimes of the Future
“Tiger Cult” is a tense, enjoyable tale with enough dramatic flair, making it worth picking up and hard to put down despite its minor …continue reading Now Read This: Tiger Cult (Briana Morgan)
“Sorry/Not Sorry” is a sobering look at a post-MeToo world and the nation’s reluctance to hold powerful men like Louis C.K. accountable. The more …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Sorry/Not Sorry
“The Buildout” is a thought-provoking, jaw-dropping film that proves how far a tiny budget can go in the hands of a visionary filmmaker. In …continue reading CFF 2024: The Buildout
We discuss two new films that surprised us in very different ways: “The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout” and “The Omicron Killer”. Whenever we review a …continue reading Adventures in Movies: The Conqueror and The Killer
“June Zero” is a challenging and provoking look at how the fabric of history is woven, with monumental events shaped by ordinary people. One …continue reading Reel Review: June Zero (2024)
The second issue of “Somna” is as breathtaking as the first, with a deeper story and a better understanding of our protagonist. If you’ve …continue reading Now Read This: Somna Issue #2
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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