In the wake of another unspeakable attack on the Asian American community, the movie of the week (Mar. 14-20, 2021) is “Asian Americans”. Enter …continue reading Headlines and Horror: Asian Americans (2020)
While women’s issues take center stage in front of a critical audience, the movie of the week (Mar. 7-13, 2021) is “The Company of …continue reading Headlines and Horror: The Company of Wolves (1984)
While an unprecedented snowstorm in Texas exposes greed and corruption, the movie of the week (Feb. 14-20, 2021) is “Snowpiercer”. Enter Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 …continue reading Headlines and Horror: Snowpiercer (2013)
In our modern bedlam, once defined lines of good and evil have become shades of morally ambiguous grey; and comics have followed suit. Superheroes …continue reading Sex, Violence, and Superheroes
“Scream 2” may be a meta horror comedy, but the death of Maureen Evans proves this genre well runs much deeper. Maureen Evan’s (Jada …continue reading Horror Heals: The Psyche of Maureen Evans’ Death
While the world demands justice for Britney, and victimized females everywhere, the movie of the week (Feb. 7-13, 2021) is “Promising Young Woman”. Enter …continue reading Headlines and Horror: Promising Young Woman
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we honor a love story for the ages, delivered via the most insane, blood-soaked romantic comedies of all time. …continue reading Dead Alive: Celebrating the Goriest Rom Com
In honor of Black History Month, we explore the origins and evolution of Black representation in Horror — from birth to rebirth. There is …continue reading The Birth of Black Horror
Welcome to our newest series, Frights and Feelings, where empathy horror is dissected with the love and care that it rightfully deserves. Thus begins …continue reading Frights and Feelings: An Introduction
In an unprecedented time of mistrust, dishonesty, and deep divide, we look to the lessons of “The Thing” for how we can fight back …continue reading Disinformation and Paranoia in “The Thing” (1982)
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!
Search Results placeholder
Recent Posts
Fresh Screams: Five Horror Films to Stream (June 22-28)
White Privilege in Horror and the Return of the Slasher Dude Bro Base
The Power of Horror Over Homophobia: A Retrospective on the Slasher Bro Baseline
Tubi Tuesday: Killer Body Count (2024)
Fresh Screams: Five Horror Films to Stream (June 15-21)
Follow Us!