The spine-chilling found footage film “What Happened to Dorothy Bell?” is a riveting journey through trauma, mental illness, and the unknown. In an era …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
The role of women in slashers reflects a complex dance between misogyny and empowerment, complicating horror’s relationship with feminism. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer mixes up …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Women in Slashers
Widely regarded as an influential masterpiece, “Rosemary’s Baby” appeals to our deepest fears while delivering timeliness social commentary. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes a …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Although some of its initial shock value may have subsided, “Jacob’s Ladder” remains the pinnacle of psychological horror. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes a …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
When it comes to the unusual, darkly funny and deeply disturbing, “Good Boy” is the kind of treat arthouse horror fans sit up and …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Good Boy (2022)
A film that has made waves among a niche audience of indie horror fans, the Spanish sensation “The Coffee Table” will seduce and shatter …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: The Coffee Table (2022)
A dizzying descent into madness, “Climax” is breathtaking to behold but requires an embrace of arthouse filmmaking at its most rebellious. Show host Carolyn …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Climax (2018)
One must not tread into a viewing of “Possum” lightly, but it leaves an indelible mark on those willing to confront its nightmares. Show …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Possum (2018)
One of the few genre-adjacent films to be embraced by the Academy, the critical darling “Poor Things” is both subversive and accessible. Show host …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Poor Things (2023)
Haley Bennett shines in “Swallow” — a disturbing but mesmerizing portrayal of mental health, obsession, and the struggle to regain control. Show host Carolyn …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Swallow (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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