Though the salient message of “History of Evil” gets lost in the haze of ghostly interference, its potent subject matter is worth exploring. History …continue reading Politics of Horror: History of Evil (2024)
“Speak No Evil” is a brutal indictment of the dangers of decorum, revealing how our commitment to civility can lead to unthinkable horrors. “What …continue reading The Politics of Horror: Speak No Evil (2022)
“Godzilla: Minus One” explores the horror of a government that has lost its moral compass, where the suffering of its people is of no …continue reading Politics of Horror: Godzilla Minus One
Kendrick Lamar demonstrated the power of art as social commentary, and these 15 films show why genre cinema is a key part of the …continue reading The Revolution Will Be Televised: 15 Horror Protest Films
Far from being apolitical, horror has always been a vehicle for protest, a space for marginalized voices, and a tool for exposing evils. The …continue reading Screaming for Change: Why Horror Has Always Been Political
Amidst growing concerns about corporate control and societal complicity, these films explore the horrors of conformity, greed, and autocracy. As we witness the inauguration …continue reading The Shadows We Cast: 25 Films Exploring Complicity, Corruption, and Control
A wholly original and profoundly unsettling plunge into humanity’s darkest depths, “Solvent” is as consequential as it is chilling. Did you ever watch a …continue reading Reel Review: Solvent (2024)
As we face an uncertain future, let’s explore how horror has illuminated and warned us about our nation’s darkest impulses and greatest sins. Horror …continue reading American Horror: A Cinematic Mirror to Social Decay
“Get Out” delivers a razor-sharp commentary on racial exploitation that’s as thought-provoking as it is chilling. Probably the most blatant, bold, and excitingly open …continue reading Politics of Horror: Get Out
The widely celebrated Netflix show “Baby Reindeer” packs a mighty punch — especially for those who have experienced stalking or abuse. I’d been building up …continue reading Baby Reindeer: Stalking, Sexuality, and Scandal
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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