The stop-motion animated “Memoir of a Snail” is one of the most profoundly affecting, devastatingly beautiful films you’ll see all year. I would not …continue reading Reel Review: Memoir of a Snail (2024)
The charming, intentionally silly horror comedy “Let the Wrong One In” tries to do for vampires what “Shaun of the Dead” did for zombies. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Let the Wrong One In (2022)
Parker Finn’s SMILE 2 is a bloody and harrowing look at trauma and how we demonize it.continue reading Movie Night: Smile 2 (2024)
“Director’s Cut” requires patience, but this nasty, grounded punk slasher boasts strong performances and a surprising amount of substance. I went into my viewing …continue reading Reel Review: Director’s Cut (2024)
John Lithgow has been frightening before, but his role in The Rule of Jenny Pen is a new level of horror.continue reading Reel Review: The Rule of Jenny Pen
“The Beldham” is a haunting exploration of maternal fears that takes you on a terrifying journey to a destination you’ll never expect. The haunting …continue reading Reel Review: The Beldham (2024)
Cage delivers his maniacal best in “Mom and Dad” — a satirical explosion of repressed suburban angst that’s as funny as it is twisted. …continue reading Cage Match: Mom and Dad (2017)
What spawned the folk horror genre in Britain, where many of these films took place? Rupert Russell dives deep into British history and sociology to answer this question in his astoundingly comprehensive documentary “The Last Sacrifice” (2024).continue reading Brooklyn Horror Film Fest 2024: The Last Sacrifice (2024)
This eerie and erotic film is a kaleidoscope that contains a body horror movie, an addiction story, a religious drama, a cautionary tale about consent and a twisted love letter to film itself.continue reading Brooklyn Horror Film Fest 2024: Custom
Strap in for a wild ride with the rapidly-paced black comedy thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the …continue reading Beyond Fest 2024: ZERO
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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