“Peggy Sue Got Married” is sweet and charming, but its claim to pop culture infamy is Cage’s wildly eccentric take on a teenage heartthrob. …continue reading Cage Match: Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Somewhere between leading man and madman is Cage in the 90’s rom-com “Honeymoon in Vegas”—a preview of his soon-to-be legendary antics. IN THIS CORNER: …continue reading Cage Match: Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
A criminally overlooked Ridley Scott gem, “Matchstick Men” is a rare con film that plays as much with your heart as it does with …continue reading Cage Match: Matchstick Men (2003)
“The Frozen Ground” features a grippingly restrained Cage performance in a harrowing retelling of Alaska’s most infamous serial killer case. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: The Frozen Ground (2013)
We gather our forces for battle with one of Cage’s weirdest (seriously) roles, the insane “Army of One”—somehow based on a true story. IN …continue reading Cage Match: Army of One (2016)
David Lynch’s “Wild at Heart” is a blazing, unforgettable tale of love and chaos, anchored by Nicolas Cage’s career-defining performance. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Wild at Heart (1990)
“Ghost Rider” is a fiery collision of comic book camp—a flawed but spirited ride through the underworld with a committed Nic Cage. INTRO: This …continue reading Cage Match: Ghost Rider (2007)
“Kick-Ass” is a superhero satire that combines razor-sharp humor, jaw-dropping action, and a delightfully offbeat Nicolas Cage performance. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER The …continue reading Cage Match: Kick-Ass (2010)
In “Dream Scenario,” Cage anchors a brilliantly original dark comedy that morphs into a haunting meditation on the price of fame. We don’t want …continue reading Cage Match: Dream Scenario (2023)
Blending high-octane action with Nicolas Cage’s eccentric charm, Michael Bay’s “The Rock” is a quintessential ’90s blockbuster. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER The Lowdown …continue reading Cage Match: The Rock (1996)
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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