“I Heart Willie” is a nasty piece of work that hopes its gore and admittedly exciting visuals will distract you from failures in writing. …continue reading Reel Review: I Heart Willie (2025)
Though the salient message of “History of Evil” gets lost in the haze of ghostly interference, its potent subject matter is worth exploring. History …continue reading Politics of Horror: History of Evil (2024)
“The Girl with the Needle is a breathtaking yet harrowing period piece that explores the horrors of desperation and societal neglect. Based on shocking …continue reading Mubi Monday: The Girl with the Needle (2024)
“Little Woods” is a dazzling debut from Nia DaCosta—a quietly devastating film about bad choices, impossible odds, and unbreakable bonds. In honor of Black …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Little Woods (2018)
“A Place Without Fear” is a haunting, wordless stop-motion marvel that transforms a decaying house into a mesmerizing dreamscape. I recently watched a devastating …continue reading Mubi Monday: A Place Without Fear (2024, Short)
Inspired by horrific true events, “37” explores what happens when silence kills and profoundly speaks to the echo of apathy in modern society. On …continue reading Headlines and Horror: 37 (2016)
A decade before “The Substance”, Coralie Fargeat explored similar chilling themes of beauty and identity in her sci-fi short “Reality+”. Subversive French filmmaker Coralie …continue reading Mubi Monday: Reality+ (2014, Short)
“Companion” favors in-your-face storytelling over nuance—delivering sharp humor and social allegory, shouting its message from the rooftops. Horror is not generally known for its …continue reading Movie Night: Companion (2025)
“Brave the Dark” is a poignant true story of resilience, redemption, and the profound impact a single caring teacher can have on a lost …continue reading Reel Review: Brave the Dark (2025)
“Three Birthdays” is a gripping, character-driven drama about the contradictions of progressivism and privilege in a time of radical change. You say you want …continue reading Reel Review: Three Birthdays (2025)
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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