A nasty gem hiding on Tubi, “NEAR” is a bold, blood-soaked found footage horror film that subverts expectations and sticks the landing—hard. A dear …continue reading Found Friday: Near (2023)
Short, sharp, and satisfyingly strange, “Abduct” is an indie sci-fi thriller that bends genres with body-swapping weirdness and offbeat charm. Abduct is a condensed …continue reading Reel Review: Abduct (2025)
“Magnetosphere” is a heartfelt tale about the beauty of what makes us different—a magical coming-of-age film for misfits of all ages. At first glance, …continue reading Reel Review: Magnetosphere (2024)
In the mesmerizing “A Desert”, the search for lost beauty becomes a dark descent through the literal and metaphorical wilderness. Two decades after its …continue reading Reel Review: A Desert (2024)
In “Vulcanizadora”, a poetic, slow-burning indie hides hellish revelations as two friends head into the woods to uncover a haunting truth. In the 1944 …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Vulcanizadora (2025)
“Lowlifes” is a must-watch Tubi Original that subverts horror expectations with razor-sharp wit, thrilling twists, and blood-soaked fun. If you’re prowling Tubi’s dark corridors …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Lowlifes (2025)
“It Feeds” is a visually striking tale of psychic trauma and demonic terror that grips from its eerie opening to its pulse-pounding finale. Canadian …continue reading Panic Fest 2025: It Feeds
Smartly satirical and sidesplitting, “The Rebrand” is a demented and gloriously queer horror comedy that strikes all the right notes. The Rebrand opens with …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: The Rebrand (Panic Fest, 2025)
“Bob Trevino Likes It” is a touching, emotionally rich drama exploring loneliness, unexpected connections, and the power of kindness. Forget zodiac signs. Some films …continue reading Reel Review: Bob Trevino Likes It (2025)
“Mermaid” is a bizarre but deeply human tale of loneliness, obsession, and the strangest kind of love story ever set in Florida. For those …continue reading SXSW 2025: Mermaid
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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