Over half a century later, “Them!” remains a masterclass in effective creature horror, delivering chills while reflecting societal fears. The Professor is the first …continue reading Spookshow: Them! (1954)
Upon its release, “Jaws” scared and scarred a generation, and nearly 50 years later, it maintains its grip on our collective conscience. When Jaws …continue reading Kindertrauma: The Lasting Impact of “Jaws”
Seventy years later, the thrills of Hitchcock’s masterful “Rear Window” are more relevant than ever, and its influence is hard to deny. Seventy years …continue reading 70th Anniversary: Rear Window (1954)
Step back in time with us as we unravel the comedic brilliance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” — a film that’s as charming as …continue reading No Notes: Arsenic and Old Lace
“Night of the Living Dead” birthed the modern zombie genre while delivering a chilling social commentary—as relevant today as it was in 1968. Night …continue reading Horror History: Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Beyond a genre classic, “Dracula” (1931) is a cultural touchstone that shaped the genre and continues to captivate audiences decades later. This week it’s …continue reading Spookshow: Dracula (1931)
The legacy of the final Universal Monster is immeasurable, with “The Creature From the Black Lagoon” winning horror hearts since 1954. Growing up with …continue reading 70th Anniversary of “The Creature From the Black Lagoon”
One of the most influential horror classics, “Frankenstein” helped birth the age of Universal Monsters and still electrifies today. After recently celebrating our 200th …continue reading Spookshow: Frankenstein (1931)
Though it divided audiences and courted controversy, “The Stepford Wives” is a brilliant satire with themes that are still relevant today. During the 1970s, …continue reading Horror History: The Stepford Wives (1975)
An unflinching embrace of the shocking and grotesque, “Beyond the Darkness” redefined what horror could be — and just how far it could go. Let’s …continue reading Cinematic Love Letters: Beyond the Darkness
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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