A beautifully crafted slice of Southern charm and corruption, “The Dirty South” is an intense and thoughtful thriller about rural America. Born and bred …continue reading Reel Review: The Dirty South (2023)
Todd Verow weaves queer history and symbolism throughout “You Can’t Stay Here”, creating a solid platform for actor Guillermo Díaz to shine. While a …continue reading Reel Review: You Can’t Stay Here
“Roadkill” took me on an unexpected ride — a sexy and emotionally resonant journey of pain, vengeance, and the treacherous road to healing. Ok, …continue reading Reel Review: Roadkill (2024)
Skolimowski’s breathtaking donkey odyssey “Eo” reveals the horror of humanity while inviting empathy and a shift in consciousness. Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski has had …continue reading Digging Deep: Eo (2022)
If you’re ready to start 2024 in the most wonderfully weird way possible, Tubi has you covered with the oddball puppet caper “Gutboy”. If …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Gutboy: A Badtime Story (2017)
Extraordinary and mesmerizing, “Moon Garden” is a lo-fi yet visually sumptuous fantasy/horror fever dream for all ages. Even though we tend to forget this …continue reading Reel Review: Moon Garden (2022)
Inspired by a shocking true story, “Pig Killer” takes a unique and controversial approach to exploring the depravity of a real-life monster. Film criticism, …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Pig Killer (2023)
A beautiful, potent film about the immigrant experience, “Raging Grace” is a masterwork reflecting art’s ability to change hearts and minds. The easy synopsis …continue reading Reel Review: Raging Grace (2023)
The holiday horror anthology “Nightmare on 34th Street” looked promising, but an egregiously misplaced focus on mental illness left me cold. Because it’s the …continue reading Reel Review: Nightmare on 34th Street
Lofty ambition isn’t enough to redeem “Bad Things” — a heartfelt and refreshingly diverse, albeit very flawed, homage to “The Shining”. Being a movie reviewer …continue reading Reel Review: Bad Things (2023)
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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