Anyone with a conscience will be disturbed and disgusted by “Black Eyed Susan” — but that doesn’t mean it’s not smart, artful, and riveting. Before …continue reading Fantasia 2024: Black Eyed Susan
Read two different takes on “#AMFAD: All My Friends are Dead” to see if it’s worth killing time with this social horror / postmodern …continue reading Point-Counterpoint: #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead (Review)
“Detained” is a gripping psychological thriller that plunges viewers into mystery and suspense from its first frame. Director Felipe Mucci delivers a taut, atmospheric …continue reading Reel Review: Detained (2024)
“The Dead Thing” is a haunting exploration of modern relationships, deftly blending horror and romance in a way that is chilling and moving. Elric …continue reading Fantasia 2024: The Dead Thing
“The Soul Eater” is a chilling tale of darkness and depravity, cementing Bustillo and Maury’s status as masters of modern horror. The Soul Eater …continue reading Fantasia 2024: The Soul Eater
“The Last Breath” is a thrilling addition to the shark horror subgenre that delivers on claustrophobic tension and underwater terror. Director and former cinematographer …continue reading Movie Night: The Last Breath (2024)
“Midnight Taxi” is a mesmerizing microbudget directorial debut that adeptly balances gritty authenticity with dreamlike beauty. There is something hypnotic about Midnight Taxi. Maybe …continue reading Reel Review: Midnight Taxi (2024)
“Starve Acre” is a beautiful but bleak and haunting meditation on grief and the ghosts of memory anchored by two tour de force performances. …continue reading Reel Review: Starve Acre (2024)
“What You Wish For” is a devilishly dark and delicious tale of pernicious privilege and the consequences of hungering for the finer things. Someday, …continue reading Indie Spotlight: What You Wish For (2024)
Blending raw atmosphere, strong performances, and an effective score, “The Beast Within” explores the darker sides of love and family. I only knew two …continue reading Reel Review: The Beast Within (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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