“Puzzle Box” is a deeply affecting, truly frightening found footage film that delivers a surprising amount of depth and character investment. Puzzle Box is …continue reading Reel Review: Puzzle Box (2024)
“Terrifier 3” is an unabashed celebration of practical effects and extreme horror that tests the mettle of the most hardened horror fans. In an …continue reading Movie Night: Terrifier 3 (2024)
“Grand Isle” is a swampy Southern Gothic misfire where even Category 5 hurricane-level scenery-chewing can’t save a waterlogged thriller. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Grand Isle (2019)
The spine-chilling found footage film “What Happened to Dorothy Bell?” is a riveting journey through trauma, mental illness, and the unknown. In an era …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
Spanish horror “Slasher” attempts to slice through genre conventions, offering horror fans a fresh perspective on the masked killer mythos. POINT: ONE TAKE FROM …continue reading Point-Counterpoint: Slasher (2024)
Part “Get Out” and part “Jennifer’s Body”, the indie horror “SUCCUBUS” is sexy and atmospheric, with ample style and solid effects. “Star-crossed” is defined …continue reading Reel Review: Succubus (2024)
“Joker 2” is a haunting musical tragedy that strips away comic book fantasy to confront the devastating reality of mental illness. In a cinematic …continue reading In Defense of “Joker: Folie à Deux” (2024)
“Me, Myself & the Void” is a mind-bending journey through comedy and consciousness—a surprising indie gem that punches well above its weight. In his …continue reading Reel Review: Me, Myself & the Void (2024)
In the hilarious, wildly entertaining ’80s horror homage “Frankie Freako”, an uptight man’s life is transformed into a puppet-filled carnival. “Call if you dare: …continue reading Movie Night: Frankie Freako (2024)
“Bystanders” offers a wickedly fun feminist take on rape-revenge horror, with satisfying thrills and unlikely vigilantes worth cheering for. While I’m not inherently opposed …continue reading Reel Review: Bystanders (2024)
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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