A fun throwback to 2007, “RATS!” is a strange and absurd film whose plot holes are happily ignored in exchange for comedy gold. The …continue reading Reel Review: RATS! (2025)
If deeply unserious fun is your cup of tea, “The Weedhacker Massacre” goes down easy with heartfelt gumption and campy humor that lands. Let’s …continue reading Reel Review: The Weedhacker Massacre (2025)
“Little Woods” is a dazzling debut from Nia DaCosta—a quietly devastating film about bad choices, impossible odds, and unbreakable bonds. In honor of Black …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Little Woods (2018)
Heartfelt and sharp-witted, “Suze” is a dazzling dramedy that explores the messy beauty of unexpected connections and surprising bonds. It is an absolutely heroic …continue reading Reel Review: Suze (2025)
“Failure!” is a riveting single-take chamber piece that impresses in every way, anchored by a spellbinding performance from Ted Raimi. Ingmar Bergman is my …continue reading Reel Review: Failure! (2023)
“Never Have I Ever” is a tense psychological thriller about manipulation and secrets—a game of cat and mouse that keeps you guessing. Never Have …continue reading Reel Review: Never Have I Ever (2025)
In the deeply intimate “Pratfall”, two lost souls navigate New York City, forging an unlikely connection that bridges grief and loneliness. Eli (Joshua Burge) …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Pratfall (2023)
“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” reimagines a classic with a chilling twist, delivering a dark, gory, and stylish descent into madness. You have to admit …continue reading Reel Review: Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare
An intentionally schlocky throwback to old-school creature features, “Werewolves” is a blast if you watch it with the right expectations. Werewolves is a 2024 …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Werewolves (2024)
“Massacre at Femur Creek” may be a low-budget slasher homage, but it’s got some clever tricks up its sleeve to make it far from …continue reading Slasher Saturday: Massacre at Femur Creek (2024)
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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