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“Final Destination: Bloodlines” is a sequel that understands the assignment: honor the past, fix the messes, and deliver a killer good time. By now, …continue reading Movie Night: “Final Destination: Bloodlines”
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Hugh Grant is fearsome and fun in “Heretic”—a devilishly twisted test of faith and a clever exploration of the nature of belief. There is …continue reading Religious Horror: Heretic (2024)
“The Lady of the Lake” weaves true crime with the paranormal to confront abuse, injustice, and the hauntings we carry within. “With each step …continue reading Real 2 Reel: The Lady of the Lake (2024)
In “Vulcanizadora”, a poetic, slow-burning indie hides hellish revelations as two friends head into the woods to uncover a haunting truth. In the 1944 …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Vulcanizadora (2025)
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“Sinners” argues that liberation cannot be gifted by oppressive structures—it must be seized through unyielding creativity and community. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners reimagines vampire mythology …continue reading Movies With a Message: Sinners (2025)
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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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