Based on a French novel, “Diabolique” tried to heteronormalize its plot, but this famous noir thriller could not get rid of the homosexual undertones. …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: Diabolique (1955)
Having just celebrated World Mental Health Day, Jamie explores “Hill House”‘s Eleanor Crain as a representation of psychological trauma and depression. With the recent …continue reading The Rest is Confetti: On Being Eleanor Crain
We say happy birthday to Clive Barker by sharing 15 of his works that helped change the face of the genre and redefine what …continue reading Honoring an Icon: Clive Barker
This week’s recommendation starts out as an unassuming film about a photographer tracking down a potential serial killer but soon goes off the rails as it dives into the absolutely insane mind of Clive Barker.continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
Director Gregory Lamberson successfully infuses Widow’s Point with terror, humor, Lovecraft, and a touch of pulp, all centered around a show-stopping performance from Craig Sheffer.continue reading Reel Review: Widow’s Point (2019)
Emily Harris faithfully reimagines CARMILLA in this beautiful and haunting tale of young love, repressed desires, and the ever-present fear of the Other.continue reading Sapphic Sunday: Carmilla (2019)
Jay Baruchel’s smart, subversive slasher is fearless in its depiction of onscreen horror as its devastating dissection of our desire for brutality. Writer/director/actor and …continue reading Take Two Review: Random Acts of Violence
Random Acts of Violence makes up for its messy messaging with an unrelenting dedication to being a savage slasher bloodbath.continue reading Reel Review: Random Acts of Violence (2020)
In the final installment of Revisiting Richard Stanley, we cover the relentless, cosmic horror in Color Out of Space (2019)continue reading Revisiting Richard Stanley: Color Out of Space
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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