Now more than ever, we need a film like “Bystanders” and what it has to say about those who refuse to stand idly by …continue reading Digging Deep: Bystanders (2024)
Heartfelt and sharp-witted, “Suze” is a dazzling dramedy that explores the messy beauty of unexpected connections and surprising bonds. It is an absolutely heroic …continue reading Reel Review: Suze (2025)
“Failure!” is a riveting single-take chamber piece that impresses in every way, anchored by a spellbinding performance from Ted Raimi. Ingmar Bergman is my …continue reading Reel Review: Failure! (2023)
“Never Have I Ever” is a tense psychological thriller about manipulation and secrets—a game of cat and mouse that keeps you guessing. Never Have …continue reading Reel Review: Never Have I Ever (2025)
In the deeply intimate “Pratfall”, two lost souls navigate New York City, forging an unlikely connection that bridges grief and loneliness. Eli (Joshua Burge) …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Pratfall (2023)
“The Room Next Door” meditates on mortality, friendship, and the fragile yet profound ways we find meaning in life amidst its inevitable end. Ingrid …continue reading Reel Review: The Room Next Door (2024)
While those expecting a traditional Wolfman movie might balk, I cannot brook a single complaint or argument against this “Wolf Man.” We have grown …continue reading Movie Night: Wolf Man (2025)
Robert Eggers’ sumptuous reimagining of “Nosferatu” masterfully bridges German Expressionism with Victorian sexual repression. Given his previous works, one can see the attraction for …continue reading Reel Review: Nosferatu (2024)
In “Dream Scenario,” Cage anchors a brilliantly original dark comedy that morphs into a haunting meditation on the price of fame. We don’t want …continue reading Cage Match: Dream Scenario (2023)
Though it stumbles and may not satisfy horror purists, “Nightman” makes up for its flaws with strong visuals and a potent final act. Nightman …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Nightman (2023)
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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