The third film in the “Purge” series, “Election Year” nailed the socio-political commentary and mirrored real-world horror in a chilling way. Celebrating its 10th …continue reading The Purge Election Year: Life or Death Politics
We explore reconciliation through a horror lens with “Blood Quantum” — a thrilling zombie film that reveals the horror of colonialism. I am profoundly grateful …continue reading Digging Deep: Blood Quantum (2019)
The witty, well-acted “Fresh” is an entertaining treat, but there’s also plenty of chilling meat on the bones of this feminist horror. Hulu was …continue reading Fresh: Feminism and Food
A remarkable addition to a popular franchise, “Prey” stands on its own as a smart, sophisticated horror film with a strong feminist bent. When …continue reading One year later, “Prey” stands strong as feminist filmmaking
The sumptuous gothic tale “The Moth Diaries” is a potent meditation on female sexuality, longing, repression, and inner darkness. The Moth Diaries (2011) has …continue reading Digging Deep: The Moth Diaries (2011)
“The Voices” gets both grisly and comedic while approaching deeper topics such as mental health, denial, and isolation in its wide breadth. For my …continue reading Digging Deep: The Voices
“Frankenstein” gives life to a misunderstood monster, a fallen angel turned malignant devil, and forces us to confront our own humanity. As I was …continue reading Birth and Rebirth: 200 Years of “Frankenstein”
A portrait of unrestrained violence, “No Country for Old Men” features the most disturbing killer in cinema history. No Country for Old Men (2007), …continue reading Digging Deep: No Country for Old Men
“Huesera: The Bone Woman” is a bold vision from a Mexican filmmaker, and it’s what we need in a world plagued by a marked …continue reading Frights and Feelings: “Huesera: The Bone Woman”
We examine three quintessential horror films that powerfully explore ideas of family trauma, grief, and the horror of loss. The horror genre serves as …continue reading Triple Threat: Familial Trauma Films
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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