“Compliance” is a dramatization of a horrific true story, exploring a violation of human rights and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. In these uncertain …continue reading Political Horror: Compliance (2012)
“The Black Phone” perfectly captures the end of innocence, stranger danger, and the conquering power of fear, shaping how we live our lives. The …continue reading Politics of Horror: The Black Phone
Eli Roth’s “The Green Inferno” is a brutal examination of exploitation, white saviorism, privilege, and the demonization of other. Approximately ten years ago, before …continue reading Politics of Horror: The Green Inferno
An unusual and quiet thriller, “Peppergrass” won’t be for everyone, but its stunning scenery, ample tension, and potent message elevate it. As the pandemic …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Peppergrass (2021)
The gory and brutal “2001 Maniacs” reveals a sinister look at a nation that tore itself apart and never quite put itself back together. …continue reading Politics of Horror: 2001 Maniacs
A twisted tale of power, greed, and corruption, “Ready or Not” is a fantastical horror grounded in the reality of the root of all …continue reading Ready or Not: Eat the Rich
Film or story, dream or nightmare, Candyman’s name will carry through the halls of film and urban legend history, refusing to be erased. Considering …continue reading Politics of Horror: Candyman (History and Legend)
The third film in the “Purge” series, “Election Year” nailed the socio-political commentary and mirrored real-world horror in a chilling way. Celebrating its 10th …continue reading The Purge Election Year: Life or Death Politics
Released thirty-five years ago, one of John Carpenter’s finest, “They Live”, remains as chillingly relevant today as it did upon its release. John Carpenter’s …continue reading 35th Anniversary: They Live (1988)
We explore reconciliation through a horror lens with “Blood Quantum” — a thrilling zombie film that reveals the horror of colonialism. I am profoundly grateful …continue reading Digging Deep: Blood Quantum (2019)
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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