Celebrate resurrection the sapphic way this Easter with two lesbian-led zombie films exploring love and loss at the end of the world. Easter is …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: “Herd” and “Ever After”
Defying slasher expectations, “The Only Ones” lures you in with horror tropes before unleashing a series of surprising twists and thrills. As The Only …continue reading Panic Fest 2025: The Only Ones
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)
“The Visitor” is an unholy, full-scale invasion of the senses that shocks, seduces, and slyly transforms you in unforgettable ways. Bruce LaBruce is a …continue reading Sexy Sunday: The Visitor (2025)
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A haunting meditation on regret and the rocky road to redemption, “Dying to Sleep” is a character-driven thriller wading into deep waters. Dying to …continue reading Reel Review: Dying to Sleep (2024)
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Unraveling the threads of America’s past and present, “Lavender Men” is a love story, a historical fantasia, and a journey of self-acceptance. To coin …continue reading Reel Review: Lavender Men (2024)
The perfect witty and warm-hearted watch for the holiday season, “The Beast of Walton Street” is a fiercely fun take on the werewolf subgenre. …continue reading Reel Review: The Beast of Walton Street (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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