“The Other Laurens” is a slow-burn character study, offering a moody, atmospheric experience that prioritizes style over substance. Belgian director Claude Schmitz’s French-Spanish-English language …continue reading Reel Review: The Other Laurens (2024)
“Cuckoo” is a daring descent into madness that defies convention at every turn, delivering a wildly original and off-kilter thrill ride. I first watched …continue reading Movie Night: Cuckoo (2024)
“Tarot” (2024) shuffles onto the horror scene with a fresh take on the supernatural genre, dealing out equal parts suspense and visual style. Tarot …continue reading Netflix and Chills: Tarot (2024)
“Alien: Romulus” brings the franchise back to its claustrophobic horror roots — a tense, thrilling, terrifying return to greatness. Currently sitting as the third …continue reading Movie Night: Alien Romulus (2024)
“Insane Like Me” is a low-budget vampire flick that is flawed but fun, saved by a couple of capable leads and some solid bloody …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Insane Like Me?
With a stellar turn from Schafer, “Cuckoo” has enough strength to take flight, but it falls short of soaring and reaching new heights. Cuckoo …continue reading Reel Review: Cuckoo (2024)
Though “Art of a Hit” may be light on horror, it’s a potent story about the fear of failure and broken dreams — a …continue reading Reel Review: Art Of A Hit (2024)
“Birth/Rebirth” looks at the monstrous beauty of parenthood through a Frankensteinian lens of loss, creation, obsession, and sacrifice. Gothic genre favorite Frankenstein is seeing …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Birth/Rebirth (2023)
Released during Coppola’s prime, “The Conversation” is a timely, bleak, and brilliant film that hasn’t lost any of its bite or effectiveness. I had …continue reading Cinematic Love Letters: The Conversation (1974/2024)
“Humanist Vampire” masterfully blends romance, comedy, and gothic horror to explore the beauty and angst of the human condition. If Tim Burton and John …continue reading Foreign Friday: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
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.
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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