Luca Guadagnino’s “The Protagonists” is a surreal look at senseless violence, true crime obsession, and the blurring of fact and fiction. Luca Guadagnino has …continue reading Mubi Monday: The Protagonists (1999)
“The Girl with the Needle is a breathtaking yet harrowing period piece that explores the horrors of desperation and societal neglect. Based on shocking …continue reading Mubi Monday: The Girl with the Needle (2024)
The satirical body horror “The Substance” is a searing critique of ageism, beauty standards, and identity in a youth-obsessed world. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: The Substance (2024)
“Perfect Blue” explores the fragile boundaries of the self with thought-provoking themes that have only grown more pertinent with time. Perfect Blue, directed by …continue reading Movies With a Message: Perfect Blue (1997)
The psychological thriller “Perfect Blue” is a seminal work in animation and film that continues to challenge and captivate audiences. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Perfect Blue (1997)
“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)
BAAL is a well acted film that falls flat in the face of artistic obscuritycontinue reading Reel Review: Baal (2024)
The legacy of the controversial “A Clockwork Orange” lies in its groundbreaking approach to storytelling and its enduring relevance. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
The stop-motion animated “Memoir of a Snail” is one of the most profoundly affecting, devastatingly beautiful films you’ll see all year. I would not …continue reading Reel Review: Memoir of a Snail (2024)
“The Beldham” is a haunting exploration of maternal fears that takes you on a terrifying journey to a destination you’ll never expect. The haunting …continue reading Reel Review: The Beldham (2024)
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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