Equal parts mesmerizingly beautiful and unflinchingly grotesque, “Titane” shocks as much with its tender poignancy as its visceral horror. Titane (or Titanium in English) …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Titane (Julia Ducournau, 2021)
Never before released theatrically in the U.S., Altered Innocence is bringing Iván Zulueta’s mesmerizing “Arrebato” to the big screen. When the Fascist dictatorship of …continue reading A Rapturous Restoration: Arrebato (Rapture) (1979)
Instead of leaning into the insanity of its plot, “Intrusion” takes itself too seriously — but the audience has a hard time following suit. Intrusion …continue reading Netflix and Chills: Intrusion Review
These are five of the most memorable, innovative, affecting films from GenreBlast 2021 — from the sublimely weird to the darkly hilarious. I was …continue reading GenreBlast 2021: Five Film Favorites
“Royal Jelly” subverts expectations, delivering arthouse style over creepy-crawly horror; but there’s a lot to like if that’s your honeypot. Royal Jelly is an …continue reading Movie Night: Royal Jelly (2021)
“Apartment 413” is a taut psychological thriller about isolation and paranoia, featuring stellar performances, that really hits the mark. Apartment 413 is a psychological …continue reading Reel Review: Apartment 413 (2021)
Destined to be an annual Halloween classic, “Nightbooks” respects rather than panders to its audience — delivering on nearly every front. “We are the …continue reading Netflix and Chills: Nightbooks Review
“Yakuza Princess” is a modern-day samurai tale burdened by an identity crisis, steeped in potential but falling just short of greatness. A film about …continue reading Reel Review: Yakuza Princess (2021)
“Army of the Dead” is far from an intellectual think-piece, but if bloody mayhem and humor score big with you, it’s a sure bet. …continue reading Digging Up Bones: Army of The Dead (2021)
James Wan’s “Malignant” is insane and understandably polarizing, but it’s also a shining example of an unrestrained horror master at work. “A New Vision …continue reading Reel Review: Malignant (2021)
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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