Viewers have been encouraged to “go in blind” to The Perfection, but keeping potentially triggering content a secret could do more harm than good. …continue reading “The Perfection” vs Spoiler Culture
Several films released in 2018 dealt with difficult subject matter that strayed dangerously close to home. One such film was Panos Cosmatos’ “Mandy”. Mandy …continue reading The Real Life Horror of “Mandy”
Dario Argento is a horror legend. He may also be legitimately insane. We examine the 1985 cult classic “Phenomena” — a trip into the mind …continue reading The Insanity of Dario Argento: Phenomena
Miskatonic Institute presents a scholarly and deeply compelling panel discussion on H.P. Lovecraft’s well-documented racism and its effect on his legacy. Accountability is the …continue reading Event Recap: The Shadow Over Lovecraft
Exploring Lovecraft’s racist roots, Miskatonic Institute asks a very timely and relevant question: Should we separate the creator from the creation? The Miskatonic Institute …continue reading Miskatonic Explores the Shadow Over Lovecraft
When Jordan Peele said he wanted to exclusively make black stories, some people got angry; but let’s discuss why we actually need more diversity. …continue reading Diversity in Horror Matters, and Here’s Why
We Are the Weirdos: Feminine power in “The Craft” and why it may be the best time for a remake of the iconic 90s …continue reading Digging Deep: The Craft (1996)
I Think We’re Alone Now: An Analysis of the Important Themes of Femininity, Masculinity, and the Female Experience Explored in “10 Cloverfield Lane” Editor’s …continue reading Digging Deep: 10 Cloverfield Lane
From women bound by blood to those bound by loyalty and friendship, sisterhood is an important and often overlooked theme of many genre films. …continue reading The Ties That Bind: Exploring Sisterhood in Horror
More than an allegory for puberty told through the lens of horror, “Ginger Snaps” is an empowering and subversive tale of sisterhood. Ginger Snaps …continue reading Subversive Sisterhood: Ginger Snaps (2000)
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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