Taking childhood dreams and turning them into adult nightmares is a recipe for great horror for those willing to enter the dark carnival. The …continue reading Childhood Horror: The Dark Carnival
A fierce feminist fable about the primal urge to roar in the face of societal scorn, “Tiger Stripes” is a force to be reckoned …continue reading Film Maudit 2.0: Tiger Stripes (2024)
“Mind Body Spirit” is a brilliant example of accomplishing a great deal with very little, thanks to creativity and a dazzling lead performance. The …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Mind Body Spirit
In the word B-movie, the “B” doesn’t always stand for bad. Sometimes — like with the action-horror “Arena Wars” — it can stand for …continue reading Reel Review: Arena Wars (2024)
“The Black Phone” perfectly captures the end of innocence, stranger danger, and the conquering power of fear, shaping how we live our lives. The …continue reading Politics of Horror: The Black Phone
Trust me, “Professor Hack Harddrive Hacks the Universe” is the least weird thing about this hidden Tubi oddity about creative expression. As Tubi’s recommendation …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Professor Hack Harddrive (2023)
“In a Violent Nature” is a love letter to classic slashers and an innovative, astonishingly unique, and brutal reimagining of the subgenre. Being a …continue reading Reel Review: In a Violent Nature
“Double Down South” is a smart, surprising dramatic thriller that succeeds in large part thanks to the charisma of its captivating leads. Double Down …continue reading Reel Review: Double Down South (2024)
Once shockingly chilling, these “Strangers” now feel all too familiar, dooming a solidly executed reboot to a “been there, done that” fate. They say …continue reading Retrospective and Review: The Strangers (Yesterday & Today)
Revitalizing the classic slasher, “Mister Sleep” does a great deal right and offers the promise of developing into a terrifying franchise. Written and directed …continue reading Reel Review: Mister Sleep (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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