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”
“Teeth” has achieved cult acclaim for the clever way it addresses the female fear of victimization alongside the male fear of emasculation. Vagina dentata. …continue reading Reversing the Victim Stereotype: “Teeth” and Female Agency
“Martyrs” is both a visceral experience and a profound, emotionally resonant exploration of life’s most challenging questions. I recently rewatched Martyrs, Pascal Laugier’s 2008 …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Martyrs (2008)
“Get Out” delivers a razor-sharp commentary on racial exploitation that’s as thought-provoking as it is chilling. Probably the most blatant, bold, and excitingly open …continue reading Politics of Horror: Get Out
In “The Faculty”, Robert Rodriguez weaves a chilling narrative of alien invasion into a critique of authority, conformity, and adolescence. School is back in …continue reading Alien Horror: The Faculty (1998)
The widely celebrated Netflix show “Baby Reindeer” packs a mighty punch — especially for those who have experienced stalking or abuse. I’d been building up …continue reading Baby Reindeer: Stalking, Sexuality, and Scandal
“Joker 2” is a haunting musical tragedy that strips away comic book fantasy to confront the devastating reality of mental illness. In a cinematic …continue reading In Defense of “Joker: Folie à Deux” (2024)
“Longlegs” was plagued by inevitable comparisons to “Silence of the Lambs” — but the film deserves praise for carving its own path. Jonathan Demme’s The …continue reading How “Longlegs” Builds on the Legacy of “Silence of the Lambs”
Do dark romance books like the controversial “Haunting Adeline” romanticize violence against women and dangerous, controlling relationships? Over summer break in 2023, I decided …continue reading Let’s Talk About: The Dangers of Dark Romance
“The Menu” is a darkly satirical horror that serves up a critique of the power dynamics that sustain luxury at the expense of the …continue reading Social Horror: The Menu (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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