Castle may have been known for his clever marketing, but “House on Haunted Hill” proves there was substance behind his legendary style. In 1959, …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Inspired by a chilling true story, “The Sadist” is a nasty and intense little film for its time and still manages to captivate and …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Sadist (1962)
It’s campy, ridiculous, and impossible to take seriously, but “Attack of the Crab Monsters” is also full of heart and wildly entertaining. Popular wisdom …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: Attack of the Crab Monsters
Long before Scream, there was the smart and entertaining “How to Make a Monster” meta-horror film that tops Joe Dante’s list of favorites. When …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: How to Make a Monster (1958)
It’s not hard to understand why Joe Dante is so inspired by “The Last Man on Earth” given its undeniable impact and influence on …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Last Man on Earth (1964)
We kick off our tribute to Joe Dante and some of his favorite classic horror films with a look at 1941’s irreverent “King of …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: King of the Zombies (1941)
Often overshadowed by Carpenter’s other films, “In the Mouth of Madness” is a brilliant Lovecraftian exploration of illusion vs. reality. In the Mouth of …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: In the Mouth of Madness
A heady sci-fi mystery with big ideas, John Carpenter’s underrated “Prince of Darkness” isn’t easy to digest but is well worth the effort. Prince …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Prince of Darkness
“Escape From New York” impresses with great action sequences, stellar performances, and a still-relevant skewering of 80s politics. Escape From New York was something …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Escape From New York
“Starman” may involve an alien, but it’s a genuinely touching story about being human and understanding the power of love. So far, we’ve explored …continue reading Carpenter Tribute Week: Starman
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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