As heartbreaking as it is haunting, Brandon Christensen’s “Z” will leave you wondering what is real and what is a nightmare. Parenting is never easy, but when your family is turned upside because of your son’s evil imaginary friend, what’s a mother to do?continue reading Reel Review: Z (Brandon Christensen, 2020)
Beloved Frankenstein author finally gets a biopic, which captures the drama of her life but skimps on character.continue reading Reel Review: Mary Shelley (2018)
1BR is a recent release from director David Marmor that has received a lot of publicity lately, and with good reason; this is a psychological horror film that leaves you breathless, struggling to figure out what happens next before the film throws you for another loop. continue reading Netflix and Chills: Get Cozy With “1BR” (2020)
The star-studded documentary “Clapboard Jungle” highlights the uphill struggle indie filmmakers face turning talent and passion into movies that get seen. Justin McConnell’s deeply …continue reading Fantasia Film Fest: Clapboard Jungle (2020)
Director Gregory Lamberson successfully infuses Widow’s Point with terror, humor, Lovecraft, and a touch of pulp, all centered around a show-stopping performance from Craig Sheffer.continue reading Reel Review: Widow’s Point (2019)
With its small cast and claustrophobic atmosphere, Emily Moses’ debut feature BLEED WITH ME is an eerily intimate tale of isolation, self-destruction, and codependency.continue reading Fantasia Film Festival: Bleed With Me (2020)
A surreal trip that longs to go back in time, but remains unfortunately rooted in the present.continue reading Fantasia Film Fest: Texas Trip: A Carnival of Ghosts (2020)
Unearth (2020) is a strong entry into the ecological horror subgenre that questions the price that we are willing to pay for stripping our planet of natural resources.continue reading Fantasia Film Fest: Unearth (2020)
A slow and muted yet memorable avant-garde film from Germany paints a picture of a family isolated in nostalgia and dark desire.continue reading Fantasia Film Fest: Time of Moulting (2020)
Sometimes a horror film can be a transcendent piece of art. A lovely story which reflects the modern time perfectly. Horror films can often be thought provoking, insightful and impactful…and sometimes they are just about decapitating people with Bowie knives and Laid to Rest is one of those films.continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Laid to Rest (2009)
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.
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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