Despite a very strong start and two perfectly cast leads, an unsatisfying final act keeps “Diane” from fully delivering on its tremendous promise. When …continue reading Reel Review: Horror Crime Drama “Diane” (2017)
Find out what happens when a B-horror movie collides with a gruesome real life horror story that shocked a small rural Iowa town over …continue reading Sunday Bloody Sunday: The Axe-Murders of Villisca
This week took a heavy toll; after the claustrophobic Bug and the true-crime tragedy of The Lost, I believe I may need some quality …continue reading Cine-Files: “Bug” and “The Lost”
What Keeps You Alive is a tense and sexy thriller that exceeds expectations thanks to standout performances, a smart script, and artful direction. Ever …continue reading Reel Review: What Keeps You Alive (2018)
The highly anticipated Summer popcorn flick “The Meg” made a big splash at the box office, but it fails to be the mega ton …continue reading Reel Review: The Meg (2018)
With excellent creature effects, satisfying gore, a stellar cast, and side-splitting humor, “Cynthia” is a bundle of pure horror comedy joy. A bloody entertaining …continue reading Sneak Peek: An Early Review of “Cynthia” (2018)
While it will no doubt disappoint those looking for real scares, The Grand Son is a compelling drama with enough thrills to keep you …continue reading Reel Review: The Grand Son (2018)
This week, good taste and levelheaded filmmaking do not exist at the Cine-files, as I take on The Mad Foxes and Lifeforce. The Cine-Files …continue reading Cine-Files: “The Mad Foxes”, “Lifeforce”
While the terrain feels a bit too well-tread, fans of both ’80s homage films and serial killers may find plenty to enjoy about Summer …continue reading Reel Review: Summer of ’84 (2018)
While there’s plenty to appeal to fans of gothic horror, underwhelming performances keep “The Incantation” from living up to its incredible potential. For those …continue reading Reel Review: The Incantation (2018)
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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