New Zealand writer/director Roseanne Liang’s second feature film is a wonderfully crafted, surefooted, low budget juggernaut that never lets up. Where to begin with …continue reading TIFF 2020 Review: Shadow in the Cloud
Though We Summon The Darkness is clearly no masterpiece, this cheeky throwback slasher gives heavy metal and Alexandra Daddario the treatment they deserve.continue reading Movie Night: We Summon the Darkness (2020)
‘The Last Laugh’ doesn’t revolutionize the way in which modern horror is manufactured, but it does serve as a solid union between past and present genre fare.continue reading Reel Review: The Last Laugh (2020)
Inventive, though predictable, the dark thrills in writer/director Will Wernick’s No Escape are still very entertaining! Social Media has changed who we are as a culture, and this film will leave you wondering how your interaction with the digital world has made you evolve. Is it for the better, or for the worst?continue reading Reel Review: No Escape (2020)
A slasher love letter with a focus on diversity, “Murder in the Woods” doesn’t remotely reinvent the genre, but it is both entertaining and …continue reading Reel Review: Murder in the Woods (2020)
This week’s recommendation is an insane film with an insane premise that does not shy away from standard horror film taboos. A gore heavy nightmare that, if you are not already afraid of clowns, you will be.continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Clown (Jon Watts, 2014)
John Hyams’ gripping survival thriller “Alone” blends unrelenting tension with well-written characters, strong realism, and stunning cinematography. A woman trying to outrun the pain …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Alone (John Hyams, 2020)
“Up on the Glass” is a tense, well-crafted thriller about the class divide and the conflict between beautiful illusions and ugly realities. Jack DiMercurio …continue reading Reel Review: Up On the Glass (2020)
Inspired by a popular video game and historical events, Detention brings together two unlikely source materials to create a beautiful, moody, powerful film about oppression, hope, and love.continue reading Fantasia Film Fest: Detention (2019)
A tight script, steady direction, and outstanding performances by the movie’s leads makes The Oak Room an outstanding feature film at Fantasia International Film Festivalcontinue reading Reel Review: The Oak Room (2020)
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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