“Polaris” is a breathtaking, apocalyptic story told in a visual language that will mesmerize many while leaving some out in the cold. The urge …continue reading Make Believe Seattle 2023: Polaris
“Pursued” shows promise but fails to deliver serious thrills or campy fun, languishing in the uninspired limbo between suspense and slasher. The latest film …continue reading Make Believe Seattle 2023: Pursued
With impressive creativity and craftsmanship, “Abruptio” is astonishing — a film full of puppets that probes the depth of humanity. There’s a reason Evan …continue reading Reel Review: Abruptio (2023)
Wacky, absurdist, and endearing, “Pink Rabbit” is a surreal trip with a surprising amount of depth for those who dig deeper. Delving into the …continue reading Microbudget Monday: Pink Rabbit (2022)
Controversial, disturbing, thought-provoking, and at times hilarious, “Poundcake” delivers equal parts horror, satire, and social commentary. Have you ever watched a film that took …continue reading Make Believe Seattle 2023: Poundcake
It’s odd to wax poetic about an overblown action spectacle, but “John Wick: Chapter 4” is wildly thrilling and mesmerizing from the word go. …continue reading SXSW 2023: “John Wick: Chapter 4”
“Followers” is a uniquely British and lackluster attempt to show just how far some will go to achieve fame in this social media-driven age. …continue reading Reel Review: Followers (2023)
Bishal Dutta’s impressive directorial debut is a chilling allegory for a painful identity crisis told through a unique lens we rarely see. Few things …continue reading SXSW 2023: It Lives Inside
A strange trip, even for French films, “Let the Corpses Tan” is a weird, wild homage to spaghetti westerns that’s anything but ordinary. Gold. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Let the Corpses Tan (2017)
Brittany Snow dazzles in her directorial debut — crafting a personal but relatable tale of the path to redemption in the wake of destruction. The …continue reading SXSW 2023: Parachute
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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