A wicked tale of unrequited love, sex, magic, revenge, and the tragedy of youth, “Tamara” is an unsung 2000s horror about seeing red. Tamara …continue reading Revenge Horror: Tamara (2005)
Rarely has a film so astutely reflected the adolescent female coming-of-age experience as the feminist cult horror classic “Ginger Snaps”. Ginger Snaps is a …continue reading Feminist Horror: Ginger Snaps (2000)
In the face of annihilation, two films ask what it means to be human — magnificent but monstrous — are we destined or doomed? When the …continue reading Perfect Replication and Evolution
A twisted tale of power, greed, and corruption, “Ready or Not” is a fantastical horror grounded in the reality of the root of all …continue reading Ready or Not: Eat the Rich
The most iconic horror movie villains deliver thrills and chills, but they also cut much deeper to reflect collective fears and humanity. Though the …continue reading 10 Iconic Horror Movie Villains and What They Represent
“Nope” is a celebration of humanity and empathy, as well as a love letter to the people who pour their hearts into making movies. …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Nope (2022)
Skolimowski’s breathtaking donkey odyssey “Eo” reveals the horror of humanity while inviting empathy and a shift in consciousness. Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski has had …continue reading Digging Deep: Eo (2022)
“Tales from the Hood” is oft overlooked despite its outstanding effects, timely themes, and moral lessons that resonate with modern society. Executive-produced by Spike …continue reading Movies With a Message: Tales from the Hood
The scariest monsters are real, and “Schindler’s List” is a timeless masterwork that reflects the humanity amid history’s greatest horror. Turning thirty this year, …continue reading 30 Year Anniversary of “Schindler’s List” (1993)
Film or story, dream or nightmare, Candyman’s name will carry through the halls of film and urban legend history, refusing to be erased. Considering …continue reading Politics of Horror: Candyman (History and Legend)
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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