Ben Hanscom is the sweet, sensitive fan favorite of Stephen King’s “IT” — bullied for his weight when young, it’s his huge heart we …continue reading Welcome to the Losers Club: Ben Hanscom
Though widely scorned by fans, “Mother!” for me was a deeply personal, haunting and horrifying tale of female oppression, neglect, and loneliness. I was …continue reading In Defense of Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!”
As part of our censorship series, I talked with the Soskas about their Twitter ban, their thoughts on censoring art, and why we should …continue reading Twittergate 2019: Interview with Jen and Sylvia Soska
Paganism celebrates the inherent strength and beauty of the feminine — and pagan horror films put the powerful female at the center of the …continue reading Female Empowerment in Pagan Horror
As the talented Soska Sisters face an insidious form of artistic silencing, we explore the twisted censorship of horror, media, and the social narrative. …continue reading Silencing the Soskas and Why You Should Care
Mike Hanlon is the unsung hero of Stephen King’s “IT” — battling racism and bullying, while sacrificing his own happiness to protect the future. “Welcome …continue reading Welcome to the Losers Club: Mike Hanlon
An analysis of the instant classic “Get Out” and the real life socio-political undertones that will motivate you to rewatch Jordan Peele’s horror debut. …continue reading Real Life Horror: An Analysis of “Get Out”
In the first part of our in-depth series on transphobia in horror, we explore common trans tropes in media and why poor representation is …continue reading Transphobia in Horror (Part 1)
You Can’t Kill Us All: “Assassination Nation” and What it Reveals About the Violence and Volatility of Teenage Girlhood in the Age of Social …continue reading Digging Deep: “Assassination Nation”
The Struggles of Both Mental Illness and Faith: We go beyond the surface scares and explore the deeper meaning behind “The Others”. In Inspecting …continue reading Inspecting the Horror: The Others (2001)
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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