“City of Angels” delivers heartfelt romance and a swoon-worthy Cage, but does this 90s tearjerker soar or get weighed down by melodrama? IN THIS …continue reading Cage Match: City of Angels (1998)
The revenge thriller “Bedevilled” is haunting and devastating in its exploration of how society’s collective silence enables cycles of abuse. Bedevilled (2010), directed by …continue reading Trauma Bond: Bedevilled (2010)
Despite its reputation for depravity, “Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom,” is as important and thought-provoking as it is shocking. SALÓ, OR THE …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
Nicolas Cage delivers an underrated performance in “The Trust”, a quirky heist thriller that blends offbeat humor with suspenseful twists. This week’s Cage Match …continue reading Cage Match: The Trust (2016)
A “vampire” flick unlike any I’ve ever seen, the fact that “Thirst” is not talked about as one of the greats in the sub-genre …continue reading The Daily Dig: Thirst (1979)
It may land among Cage’s most agreeable roles, but “National Treasure” causes extreme disagreement in this week’s Cage Match. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: National Treasure (2004)
Seventy years later, the thrills of Hitchcock’s masterful “Rear Window” are more relevant than ever, and its influence is hard to deny. Seventy years …continue reading 70th Anniversary: Rear Window (1954)
“Videodrome” is a chilling cautionary tale about media consumption and the manipulation of reality through visual culture. David Cronenberg’s Videodrome is a seminal work …continue reading Movies With a Message: Videodrome (1983)
Nicolas Cage is “Seeking Justice” in this surprisingly good action thriller that won’t waste your time, even if it doesn’t fully wow you. This …continue reading Cage Match: Seeking Justice (2011)
A ridiculous premise plays out in “The Lift” with sloppy storytelling—as if Jason became a series of cables, pulleys, and a metal box. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Lift (1983)
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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