A zany yet heartfelt comedic caper, “Raising Arizona” blends the Coen Brothers’ unique humor with Nicolas Cage’s career-defining performance. What a way to start …continue reading Cage Match: Raising Arizona (1987)
A gripping exploration of guilt, redemption, and the human spirit, Scorsese’s “Bringing Out the Dead” is haunting and unforgettable. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
Nicolas Cage is trapped in small-town holiday chaos in the quirky, critically panned 1994 heist comedic caper “Trapped in Paradise”. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Trapped in Paradise (1994)
In a whirlwind of magical mayhem and Nicolas Cage’s trademark intensity, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” conjures up a spellbinding adventure. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010)
One thing this series has taught us is to expect the unexpected—and few films have been more surprising than “The Retirement Plan.” The random …continue reading Cage Match: The Retirement Plan (2023)
“Red Rock West” is a gripping neo-noir thriller, an essential unsung classic of mistaken identity, moral dilemmas, and relentless suspense. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Red Rock West (1993)
“The Family Man” isn’t exactly the fruitcake of holiday rom-coms because it’s not quite a seasonal staple, but it may be just as divisive. …continue reading Cage Match: The Family Man (2000)
“Moonstruck” is a timeless cinematic classic about unexpected love—chaotic and beautiful—and the unpredictability of the human heart. This week’s Cage Match (as chosen by …continue reading Cage Match: Moonstruck (1987)
“City of Angels” delivers heartfelt romance and a swoon-worthy Cage, but does this 90s tearjerker soar or get weighed down by melodrama? IN THIS …continue reading Cage Match: City of Angels (1998)
Nicolas Cage delivers an underrated performance in “The Trust”, a quirky heist thriller that blends offbeat humor with suspenseful twists. This week’s Cage Match …continue reading Cage Match: The Trust (2016)
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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