The psychological thriller “Perfect Blue” is a seminal work in animation and film that continues to challenge and captivate audiences. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Perfect Blue (1997)
In the realm of cinematic exploration, few films capture the essence of human existence quite like Jim Jarmusch’s “Only Lovers Left Alive.” Welcome to …continue reading No Notes: Only Lovers Left Alive
Discover the untamed terror of Aussie and Kiwi horror, where dark humor meets wild frights in films as unpredictable as the land itself. When …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: Horror Down Under
For every wildly successful horror film, there are a multitude of hidden gems that deserve to be uncovered; here are a few of our …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: Sleeper Series
From slasher throwbacks to the year’s biggest indie hits—from a “Strange Darling” to stranger religious propaganda—we cover it all. In our indie spotlight double …continue reading Adventures in Movies: For the Love of God and Horror
Over half a century later, “Them!” remains a masterclass in effective creature horror, delivering chills while reflecting societal fears. The Professor is the first …continue reading Spookshow: Them! (1954)
The legacy of the controversial “A Clockwork Orange” lies in its groundbreaking approach to storytelling and its enduring relevance. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Join the Spookshow for their Halloween Anniversary Spooktacular and review retrospective where they look back on a year’s worth of episodes. It’s our 6th …continue reading Spookshow: Halloween Spooktacular 2024
We welcome the talented trio behind LA film production company Slashtag Cinema: Travis Bacon, Kyle Kouri, and Dylan Garrett Smith. This Halloween, we bring …continue reading Another GD Horror Pod: Halloween Chat with Slashtag Cinema
October is a month for glorifying horror, but we keep things interesting and important with Blacktober, a celebration of Black Horror. Donna Tha Dead …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: Blacktober 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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