“The Exorcism” isn’t bad, but you’ll wish it was better; made up of stellar parts, it never feels like a fully realized, cohesive whole. …continue reading Movie Night: The Exorcism (2024)
Horror often reflects the collective fears and traumas of its time, and two of 2023’s biggest hits explored the nightmare of pandemic cities. With …continue reading Let’s Talk About: Pandemic Cities
“Humanist Vampire” is sweet, funny, stylish, and clever—a gorgeous gothic treat that takes a tender and thoughtful approach to the subgenre. When a subgenre …continue reading CFF 2024: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
“Somnium” is an engaging, thought-provoking horror film that expertly blends the beauty of dreams with the haunting terror of nightmares. In Somnium, the debut …continue reading CFF 2024: Somnium
The signal of 1989’s “Batman” continues to loom over an overcrowded genre thirty-five years later because of a singular vision on screen. For the …continue reading 35th Anniversary: Batman (1989)
A finely crafted Swedish horror thriller, “In the Name of God,” asks provocative questions while delivering ample atmospheric chills. In the Name of God …continue reading CFF 2024: In the Name of God
“Sweet Relief” is an atypical slasher exploring small-town America’s underbelly; it’s slow-burn, think-outside-the-box horror at its finest. Take 1 (Jamie Marino) Sweet Relief, from …continue reading CFF 2024: Sweet Relief
With two magnetic lead performances and a smartly crafted script, “Canvas” is a tale of envy and obsession that enthralls. Two young sisters, Eve …continue reading CFF 2024: Canvas
“Ghostlight” is a sublime, stirring, mesmerizing treaty on the transformative power of art and the connective thread to the human spirit. There’s an exemplary …continue reading Movie Night: Ghostlight (2024)
A grounded, gritty coming-of-age drama, “All the Fires” is a realistic and compelling tale of grief and the struggle to find one’s identity. With …continue reading Foreign Friday: All the Fires
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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