The tense and wonderfully unusual film out of Argentina, “Rock, Paper, and Scissors” blends family drama with classic horror chills and mayhem. When Argentine …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Rock, Paper, and Scissors
Making its US premiere at Fantastic Fest, Taika Waititi’s sentimental satire “Jojo Rabbit” is at once hilarious, heartbreaking, and hopeful. What if I told …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Jojo Rabbit
A stellar cast and stylish direction make Berk and Olsen’s whimsical, dark, and smartly contained thriller “Villains” a must see. Culled from the 2016 …continue reading Reel Review: Villains (2019)
The supernatural horror comedy “Ashes” manages to elicit giggles and scares at the same time in a well-produced film that’s both fun and creepy. …continue reading Take Two Review: Ashes
Though a mostly overlooked and forgotten gem, “Grace” offers a deeply affecting look at the unspoken fears of motherhood and the depth of a …continue reading In Defense of Paul Solet’s “Grace” (2009)
A break from standard horror fare, “Reckoning” is a compelling story that will appeal to fans of slow-burn tension and character-driven narratives. One of …continue reading GenreBlast Review: Reckoning (2019)
Like most horror fans, we couldn’t wait to see “It: Chapter Two”, and several of our writers returned to recount the highs and lows …continue reading Morbid Minis: IT Chapter Two (2019)
“One Cut of the Dead” delivers a resounding circumvention of audience expectations, with a charmingly goofy style that is all its own. Confounding isn’t …continue reading A Cut Above The Rest: One Cut of The Dead
“HELLmington” beautifully explores grief and trauma in a small town, but it’s more bleak and unsettling than satisfyingly chilling. Who is it that said …continue reading Reel Review: HELLmington (2019)
Writer/director Josh Hasty has assembled a prodigious group of horror icons and scripted them a stunningly macabre ‘80s style slasher with “Candy Corn”. Candy …continue reading Reel Review: Candy Corn (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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