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Set amidst the drug war violence of Mexico, this film will break your heart, make you believe in ghosts, and make you stand up …continue reading Flanagan Film Fest: Tigers Are Not Afraid
Big on ideas but woefully short on execution, “The Creature Below” is a Lovecraftian Horror film offering little reason to dive into it. The …continue reading Films From Beyond: The Creature Below (2016)
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Even if you’ve not seen the first “Slashening” this worthy sequel stands on its own — a great slasher and a smart, creative work …continue reading Reel Review: “Slashening: The Final Beginning”
“Promising Young Woman” is a remarkably dark and disturbing gut-punch of a film; a capable and mostly well-written thriller. The 93rd Academy Awards will …continue reading Essential Cinema: Promising Young Woman (2020)
Mortal Kombat fans, put away any worries because director Simon McQuoid’s “Mortal Kombat” is a flawless victory. This new cinematic reboot of the iconic …continue reading Movie Night: Mortal Kombat (2021)
Though it is light on horror, “Spring” is a beautiful and expertly crafted indie film; a real genre gem that deserves to be uncovered. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Spring (2014)
Despite great practical effects and stellar leads, “Jakob’s Wife” has promise but lacks bite, failing to reinvent the fang. Anne (Barbara Crampton) is your …continue reading Take Two Review: Jakob’s Wife (2021)
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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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