For cinephiles willing to embrace its peculiarities, “The Birthday” offers a refreshingly original experience worthy of cult devotion. Eugenio Mira’s The Birthday (2004) is …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: The Birthday
“Strange Harvest” is a chilling masterclass in faux true-crime horror that shocks, captivates, and horrifies with disturbing realism. Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Strange Harvest
The funny, fast-paced, brilliantly scripted Indonesian meta-horror “The Draft” is a wicked, witty rollercoaster ride you’ll never see coming. Warning: Stop reading now to …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: The Draft
Maverick filmmaker Harmony Korine is back with “Baby Invasion” — a genre-defying blend of film and video game tech. In a bold move that’s …continue reading Harmony Korine’s “Baby Invasion” Set to Invade Fantastic Fest
A wildly fun and unexpected thrill ride, “The Last Stop in Yuma County” boasts a stellar cast, strong direction, and an outstanding score. Billed …continue reading Now Watch This: The Last Stop in Yuma County
A glorious return to form, “Saw X” delivers the best kind of fan service while reminding us what made this franchise such a tour-de-force. …continue reading Movie Night: Saw X (Fantastic Fest 2023)
A surprisingly spellbinding reimagining of one of cinema’s most infamous disasters, “Caligula – The Ultimate Cut” is a stunning achievement. One of the most …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: Caligula – The Ultimate Cut
“Your Lucky Day” is a tense, thrilling morality play that’s both a captivating bottle horror and a smart skewering of the American dream. Writer/director …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: Your Lucky Day
Gripping, mysterious, and atmospheric, “Falling Stars” is a fine folk horror film that manages to do a lot with very little. Falling Stars begins …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: Falling Stars
A high-octane thrill ride, “Jackdaw” surprises at every turn, keeping viewers engaged through the heartfelt drama and relentless action. Jack Dawson (Oliver Jackson-Cohen, The …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: Jackdaw
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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