“The Black Phone” perfectly captures the end of innocence, stranger danger, and the conquering power of fear, shaping how we live our lives. The …continue reading Politics of Horror: The Black Phone
“Tremors” is about much more than giant worms; it’s about the importance and power of community and caring for others in times of need. …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Tremors (1990)
Modern horror movies about the South inevitably involve the bayou — a murky mirror of our own twisted desires and racist ancestral pasts. Slavery …continue reading Let’s Talk About: The Murky Mirror of the Bayou
Eli Roth’s “The Green Inferno” is a brutal examination of exploitation, white saviorism, privilege, and the demonization of other. Approximately ten years ago, before …continue reading Politics of Horror: The Green Inferno
“Traps and Tropes” was a thrilling discussion on inclusivity in film and unpacking the boxes where the disabled have repeatedly been placed. Earlier this …continue reading Representation in Horror: Tropes and Traps Explored
From a celebration of authenticity to a heartbreaking portrayal of pain and loneliness, “X” and “Pearl” make an extraordinary double feature. In honor of …continue reading Women in Horror: X (2022) and Pearl (2023)
We look at the subversion of the Male Gaze and queerness depicted in Oz Perkins’ dramatic religious Horror, “The Blackcoat’s Daughter”. The monstrous Feminine …continue reading Digging Deep: The Blackcoat’s Daughter
A brilliant exploration of human psychology and surrealist beauty, “The Cell” continues to thrill and terrorize more than twenty years later. I had taken …continue reading Surrealist Horror: The Cell (2000)
Long after the horror subsides, the hidden indie horror gem “After Midnight” warms the heart; it’s exquisite horror with emotional heft. Those words could …continue reading Love and Horror: After Midnight (2019)
Though it may seem like a straightforward question, attempting to clearly define what is horror and what is merely thriller is far from easy. …continue reading What is the difference between a horror and thriller movie?
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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