Lupita Nyong’o deserved to be recognized by the Academy for her nuanced and eloquent dual performance in Jordan Peele’s “Us”. [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ot only is Lupita’s …continue reading The Subversiveness of Lupita Nyong’o in “Us”
Though not as gripping as “Get Out,” strong performances and thrilling action make Jordan Peele’s “Us” an admirable follow up to his dazzling debut. …continue reading Reel Review: Us (2019)
This movie adaptation of the infamous children’s book delivers on the scares but falls short in the treatment of its sole character of color. …continue reading Scary Stories: The Terror of Unaddressed Racism
Much like its 1974 predecessor, 2019’s ‘Black Christmas’ has a lot to say about the world women live in, feminism, and toxic masculinity. Through …continue reading Black Christmas (2019): Continuing a Radical Legacy
In the second part of our series on transphobia in horror, we explore three more common trans tropes and the harmful effects of perpetuating …continue reading Transphobia in Horror (Part 2)
Guillermo del Toro takes his rightful place among Hollywood royalty, while offering a message of hope for the outcasts and acceptance of others. A …continue reading Honoring an Icon: Guillermo del Toro
In the first part of our in-depth series on transphobia in horror, we explore common trans tropes in media and why poor representation is …continue reading Transphobia in Horror (Part 1)
Poor representation of minority and LGBTQ characters in horror is a sad truth, but the filmmakers of “Truth or Dare” dare to go a …continue reading Pride Pick: “Truth or Dare” (2018)
You Can’t Kill Us All: “Assassination Nation” and What it Reveals About the Violence and Volatility of Teenage Girlhood in the Age of Social …continue reading Digging Deep: “Assassination Nation”
This month, we proudly celebrate a community united in love and horror — and the diversity that makes us morbidly beautiful. It’s June. Not only …continue reading Celebrating Pride, Passion, and Purpose
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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