Lofty ambition isn’t enough to redeem “Bad Things” — a heartfelt and refreshingly diverse, albeit very flawed, homage to “The Shining”. Being a movie reviewer …continue reading Reel Review: Bad Things (2023)
“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
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)
In an absolute highlight on the show, we interview one of the brightest stars in modern indie horror, the incredible Gigi Saul Guerrero. Wow. …continue reading Another GD Horror Pod: Gigi Saul Guerrero
October is over, but the magic of the month is alive with the final Blacktober episode featuring listeners’ favorite black horror characters. On this …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: Blacktober Finale (Fan Favorites)
“Trick ‘r Treat” has become a Halloween favorite, but it’s more than just a modern horror thrill; it’s also a treat of representation. Directed …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
Blacktober continues with the sci-fi mystery thriller “They Cloned Tyrone” on Netflix, a film that arguably qualifies as horror fare. SHOW NOTES FROM YOUR …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: They Cloned Tyrone (2023)
Blacktober continues with an underrated Wes Craven classic, “The People Under the Stairs”, featuring one of the best protagonists in horror. SHOW NOTES FROM …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: The People Under the Stairs
Blacktober continues with a look at the British action thriller “Attack the Block” — a smart, witty, well-written modern cult classic. SHOW NOTES FROM YOUR …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: Attack the Block (2011)
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)
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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