We explore the rich symbolism and historical and spiritual depths of “Exhuma” — a haunting Korean folk horror about ancestral reckoning. For non-Korean viewers …continue reading Digging Deep: Exhuma (2024)
From unflinching brutality to transgressive taboos, these 24 visionary filmmakers have pushed cinema to its limits and redefined boundaries. Cinema has always had its …continue reading Beyond the Mainstream: 24 Subversive Filmmakers
From the neon-drenched parlors of Asia to the seedy backrooms of Europe, these 10 films gamble big… and every one of them pays off …continue reading High Stakes Horror: 10 Foreign Films That Bet It All on Terror
The bleak, brutal “The Coffee Table” transforms a simple object into a chilling metaphor for the horrors of parenthood, marriage, and silence. What scares …continue reading “The Coffee Table” and the Horror of Staying Silent
“The Girl with the Needle is a breathtaking yet harrowing period piece that explores the horrors of desperation and societal neglect. Based on shocking …continue reading Mubi Monday: The Girl with the Needle (2024)
“Speak No Evil” is a brutal indictment of the dangers of decorum, revealing how our commitment to civility can lead to unthinkable horrors. “What …continue reading The Politics of Horror: Speak No Evil (2022)
A decade before “The Substance”, Coralie Fargeat explored similar chilling themes of beauty and identity in her sci-fi short “Reality+”. Subversive French filmmaker Coralie …continue reading Mubi Monday: Reality+ (2014, Short)
Far from being apolitical, horror has always been a vehicle for protest, a space for marginalized voices, and a tool for exposing evils. The …continue reading Screaming for Change: Why Horror Has Always Been Political
Bangladeshi horrors remain hidden gems, offering a distinct blend of folklore, psychological terror, and socially charged storytelling. Bangladesh, with its rich storytelling traditions and …continue reading The World of Bangladeshi Horror Cinema
If you love the deadly games, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes survival of “Squid Game”, explore these gripping films from around the globe. The return …continue reading 13 Movies to Watch if You Love “Squid Game”
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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