Absurdity abounds in “Blood Dolls” — a typical Full Moon film that looks like “Puppet Master” through a twisted John Waters filter. An eccentric …continue reading The Daily Dig: Blood Dolls (1999)
An indigestible expression of art like an acid trip in a museum, “Black Moon” drops an intriguing plot for moments of psychosis. Fleeing a …continue reading The Daily Dig: Black Moon (1975)
Beautiful filmmaking and a strong core message make the Malaysian-shot seventies horror exploitation “Black Magic” a timeless tale. Lovers and admirers consult a wicked …continue reading The Daily Dig: Black Magic (1975)
“Akira” is a masterpiece of animation, grotesque body horror, and powerful social commentary that’s a visual and auditory showpiece. I was lucky. Growing up, …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Akira (1988)
Problematic messaging of the era aside, “Valentine” is a wickedly fun slasher that should be essential viewing on Cupid’s special day. Valentine is pure …continue reading Holiday Horror: Valentine (2001)
It’s punk rock versus heavy metal in “Blue Vengeance”, a fast-paced crime thriller shot guerilla-style in New York City. A disgraced police officer chases …continue reading The Daily Dig: Blue Vengeance (1989)
An unflinching embrace of the shocking and grotesque, “Beyond the Darkness” redefined what horror could be — and just how far it could go. Let’s …continue reading Cinematic Love Letters: Beyond the Darkness
A cult gem almost lost to time and carelessness, “Spider Baby” was luckily revived and restored for our viewing pleasure. Three genetically diseased heirs …continue reading The Daily Dig: Spider Baby (1967)
It’s a crime that “Hider in the House” wasn’t released in theaters. It stands up to any early 90s thriller that launched a few …continue reading The Daily Dig: Hider in the House (1989)
With structure thrown to the wind, Festa uses his music video experience to make the pseudo giallo “Fatal Frames” look as slick as possible. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Fatal Frames (1996)
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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