“Ghostlight” is a sublime, stirring, mesmerizing treaty on the transformative power of art and the connective thread to the human spirit. There’s an exemplary …continue reading Movie Night: Ghostlight (2024)
A grounded, gritty coming-of-age drama, “All the Fires” is a realistic and compelling tale of grief and the struggle to find one’s identity. With …continue reading Foreign Friday: All the Fires
Trust me, “Professor Hack Harddrive Hacks the Universe” is the least weird thing about this hidden Tubi oddity about creative expression. As Tubi’s recommendation …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Professor Hack Harddrive (2023)
“Double Down South” is a smart, surprising dramatic thriller that succeeds in large part thanks to the charisma of its captivating leads. Double Down …continue reading Reel Review: Double Down South (2024)
A stunning debut, “Mickey Hardaway” is a microbudget masterpiece designed for a niche audience that fully deserves mass consumption. The thought-provoking, intensely moving drama …continue reading Microbudget Monday: Mickey Hardaway
“A Dangerous Prey” sets out to tell a tale of home invasion and defending one’s own home, but does it fall short in its …continue reading Hit or Miss: A Dangerous Prey (2024)
An absurdist comedy with plenty of heart, there’s more than meets the eye in “Sasquatch Sunset” — a marvel of original, fearless filmmaking. Even if …continue reading SXSW 2024: Sasquatch Sunset
“Hippo” defies categorization, but it’s a wickedly funny, stunningly photographed, twisted fairytale that’s as charming as it is disturbing. It took me all of …continue reading Panic Fest 2024: Hippo
Though “Nias” is not traditional horror, this clever twist on found footage left me feeling as tense and anxious as the best genre films. …continue reading UFF 2024: Nias
Though Tarantino fans may feel deja vu watching “Tales of Babylon”, it’s a fun ride that blends heart, humor, and hard-hitting crime thrills. Tales …continue reading Reel Review: Tales of Babylon (2023)
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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