“The Roommate” explores dangerous obsession, the line between love and possession, and potential unrequited Sapphic love. The Roommate was released in 2011, two years …continue reading The Roommate: Machiavelli as a Woman
Monstrosity in the Wake of Unrealized Sapphic Love: An Analysis of Queer Themes, the Male Gaze, and Repressed Sexuality in “Jennifer’s Body” I’ll be …continue reading Jennifer’s Body: Bisexual Awakening
The “Scream” franchise remains smart and relevant by understanding that the genre continually evolves, but the rules remain the same. We’re back again with …continue reading Dewey’s Rules for Surviving a Stab Movie
“Pearl” is a technicolor dream, a breathtaking ode to cinema, and a warning about the pursuit of fame and its trappings; pure movie magic. …continue reading For Your Consideration: Pearl (2022)
“The Fallout” takes a different approach to analyzing the impact of school shootings and mass gun violence by exploring what happens next. Incidents like …continue reading Headlines and Horror: The Fallout (2021)
In honor of Earth Day, the Morbidly Beautiful writers share their twenty favorite ecological horror films of yesterday and today. Humans have always had …continue reading 20 Must-See Ecological Horror Films
An emotionally investing, empathetic look at rape and revenge through a unique perspective, “Rose Plays Julie” is compelling and important. Horror is a fluid …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Rose Plays Julie (2019)
The misunderstood “Mama” effectively explores themes of motherhood — traditional and alternative — unconditional love, and complex women. Before Andy Muschietti entered King country and broke …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Mama (2013)
More than a masterpiece of classic British horror, “Witchfinder General” is a cautionary tale with terrifying modern-day relevance. In 1968, director Michael Reeves made …continue reading Digging Deep: Witchfinder General (1968)
An impactful, expertly executed short film, “Kiddo” originates from a deeply personal place and will both shock and challenge you. Recently debuting on Alter, …continue reading Short Takes: Kiddo (2022)
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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