Sweet, satirically funny, sometimes gnarly, and delightfully off-kilter, “The Becomers” is a modern-day “Invasion” that really lands. Billed as a romantic tale of two …continue reading Reel Review: The Becomers (2024)
With the makings of a cult classic, “Chainsaws Were Singing” is weird, wild, and wonderful — a true DIY original in a sea of …continue reading Fantasia 2024: Chainsaws Were Singing
A chilling descent into corporate dystopia, “The Tenants” is a potent debut, offering a future that feels disturbingly close at hand. The most unnerving …continue reading Fantasia 2024: The Tenants (Seiibja)
“In Our Blood” is a gripping and thought-provoking found footage horror film that expertly blends authenticity with slow-burn tension. Pedro Kos makes a stunning …continue reading Fantasia 2024: In Our Blood
Anyone with a conscience will be disturbed and disgusted by “Black Eyed Susan” — but that doesn’t mean it’s not smart, artful, and riveting. Before …continue reading Fantasia 2024: Black Eyed Susan
“The Dead Thing” is a haunting exploration of modern relationships, deftly blending horror and romance in a way that is chilling and moving. Elric …continue reading Fantasia 2024: The Dead Thing
“Starve Acre” is a beautiful but bleak and haunting meditation on grief and the ghosts of memory anchored by two tour de force performances. …continue reading Reel Review: Starve Acre (2024)
“What You Wish For” is a devilishly dark and delicious tale of pernicious privilege and the consequences of hungering for the finer things. Someday, …continue reading Indie Spotlight: What You Wish For (2024)
“Oddity” is the gold standard of atmospheric horror, delivering one of the most unsettling and unforgettable offerings of the year. Oddity is a magnum …continue reading Movie Night: Oddity (2024)
A superb directorial debut, “Crumb Catcher” is unpredictable, funny, and thrilling — the definition of creative and effective indie horror. I love a good home …continue reading Reel Review: Crumb Catcher (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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