A low-budget ‘girls in peril’ effort with refreshing representation, “Those Who Call” has a great ring to it, but is it worth picking up …continue reading VOD Verdict: Those Who Call (2023)
“The Welder” gets ample points for style and creativity, but this modern Frankenstein tale proves pretty parts don’t make a whole. Co-written and directed …continue reading Reel Review: The Welder (2023)
Body representation in horror is hard to find, but if you’d like to see some great performances from larger actors, we’ve got you covered. …continue reading Best Horror Movies With Plus-Size Characters
An exquisitely crafted exploration of grief and mental anguish, “The Unsettling” is an impressive, thought-provoking debut from Harry Owens. There’s a subgenre of horror …continue reading Reel Review: The Unsettling (2022)
“THEY WAIT IN THE DARK” is a surprising indie horror film about trying to outrun the demons of the past that moves in unexpected …continue reading VOD Verdict: They Wait in the Dark (2022)
Horror continues to dominate both the box office and the conversation, and genre films are once again at the forefront of social change. 2022 …continue reading The Year of Trans Horror (2022)
Featuring an outstanding cast of young actors and plenty of surprises, “Slash/Back” is a perfectly progressive throwback to frightening fun. Most horror enthusiasts have, …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Slash/Back (2022)
“Piggy” does plenty to satiate horror fans, but its real power lies in its potent exploration of bullying, body image, and adolescent angst. I …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Piggy (2022)
20th Digital Studio’s BITE SIZE HALLOWEEN Brings 21 Spooky Shorts from Diverse, Emerging Filmmakers for Hulu’s annual ‘Huluween’ celebration. In celebration of the best …continue reading Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween
With great characters, solid effects, and refreshing originality, “Slash/Back” is a scary and fun outing highlighting Indigenous culture. South by Southwest has always done …continue reading Reel Review: Slash/Back (2022)
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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