In “Lord of War”, Nicolas Cage plays a charismatic arms dealer in a morally complex satire that dares to sell you a dose of …continue reading Cage Match: Lord of War (2005)
In the sprawling battlefield of Nic Cage’s filmography, “Windtalkers” is a war-torn relic buried beneath more interesting cinematic debris. It’s True Blue Cage this …continue reading Cage Match: Windtalkers (2002)
Cage commands a sinking ship in the soggy tribute to one of WWII’s most tragic true stories, “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage”. IN THIS …continue reading Cage Match: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)
Nicolas Cage steals the show with a gloriously unhinged performance in “Sympathy for the Devil”—a chaotic, character-driven thriller. It’s Mystery Thriller week. The random …continue reading Cage Match: Sympathy for the Devil (2023)
For a thriller, “Looking Glass” is shockingly devoid of thrills—a film about watching that even Cage die-hards won’t want to watch. IN THIS CORNER: …continue reading Cage Match: Looking Glass (2018)
Cage delivers a performance of erratic brilliance in Herzog’s darkly comedic and unsettling “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” It’s Rage Cage this …continue reading Cage Match: Bad Lieutenant-Port of Call New Orleans (2009)
Mr. Cage takes a brooding, lifeless turn in “Bangkok Dangerous”, an Americanized remake that’s more dull than dangerous. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER The …continue reading Cage Match: Bangkok Dangerous (2008)
“Trespass” is a messy home invasion thriller that’s more exhausting than exciting—not even Nicolas Cage can salvage cinematic mediocrity. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Trespass (2011)
Nicolas goes full Cage in the dazzling fever dream that is “Prisoners of the Ghostland”—a visual and sonic spectacle, glorious and chaotic. It’s Dystopian …continue reading Cage Match: Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)
“The Humanity Bureau” is a low-budget dystopian thriller that blends timely political themes with Nicolas Cage’s signature intensity. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER The …continue reading Cage Match: The Humanity Bureau (2017)
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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