More fever dream than sports drama, “Him” unsettles with surreal horror and body-breaking symbolism—divisive but worth a second look. Some films arrive fully formed …continue reading In Defense of: Him (2025)
“Opus” is a unique psychological horror that weaponizes celebrity culture, cult dynamics, and the disturbing normalization of power abuse. Opus follows Ariel Ecton (Ayo …continue reading In Defense of: Opus (2025)
“Winchester” is a decent ghost story if you don’t expect it to live up to the lore of its chilling (somewhat) true premise. I’m …continue reading In Defense of: Winchester (2018)
“Joker 2” is a haunting musical tragedy that strips away comic book fantasy to confront the devastating reality of mental illness. In a cinematic …continue reading In Defense of “Joker: Folie à Deux” (2024)
This “In Defense Of” article isn’t as much a defense of “Life” (excellent, by the way) as it is a defense of its central …continue reading In Defense Of: Life (2017)
“Halloween Ends” closed the book on Michael and the Halloween series, for now, but many fans derided it while failing to miss the major …continue reading In Defense Of: Halloween Ends
You may have seen “Skinamarink”, but have you truly experienced it the way it was meant to be experienced? A closer look may be …continue reading In Defense of: Skinamarink (2022)
A flop at its debut twenty years ago, “They” (Wes Craven Presents: They) is an overlooked gem that will terrify even modern audiences. The …continue reading In Defense Of: “They” (2002)
It may not have mainstream appeal, but “Soft Matter” is just unique, clever, and wonderfully weird enough to secure future cult status. When the …continue reading In Defense of: Soft Matter (2018)
In honor of its anniversary, we look back at an unsung horror sequel, “Psycho II”, that languished in the shadow of its legendary predecessor. …continue reading In Defense of: Psycho II (1983)
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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