Cage’s ten seconds as Fu Manchu in Zombie’s fake “Grindhouse” trailer offer a tantalizing glimpse at the exploitation epic that never was. It’s Cameo …continue reading Cage Match: Grindhouse (2007)
“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” birthed a teen movie renaissance, where a very young Nicolas (pre-) Cage got his start in a barely-there role. …continue reading Cage Match: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Kevin Smith’s “Dogma” is a bold, sharp, and witty religious satire with a devout cult following that’s still divine 25 years later. With its …continue reading Movie Night: Dogma (25th Anniversary)
Shot in 30 days on a dare, “Dementia: Part II” is a scrappy horror-comedy that’s as bizarre and charming as its behind-the-scenes story. When …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: “Dementia: Part II” (2018/2021)
Nicolas Cage’s directorial debut “Sonny” is a grim, Southern noir about a tortured gigolo, soaked in sleaze and wildly uneven ambition. IN THIS CORNER: …continue reading Cage Match: Sonny (2003)
In “Lord of War”, Nicolas Cage plays a charismatic arms dealer in a morally complex satire that dares to sell you a dose of …continue reading Cage Match: Lord of War (2005)
In the sprawling battlefield of Nic Cage’s filmography, “Windtalkers” is a war-torn relic buried beneath more interesting cinematic debris. It’s True Blue Cage this …continue reading Cage Match: Windtalkers (2002)
A forgotten eco-horror creeper starring Val Kilmer, “The Thaw” blends isolation, body horror, and climate terror into a chilling cocktail. Like many cinephiles, I’ve …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The Thaw (2009)
Prepare for a wild ride through childhood trauma and villain appreciation with the bizarre Easter special “Here Comes Peter Cottontail”. Generally speaking, I steer …continue reading Kindertrauma: Here Comes Peter Cottontail (1971)
Cage commands a sinking ship in the soggy tribute to one of WWII’s most tragic true stories, “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage”. IN THIS …continue reading Cage Match: USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (2016)
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!
Search Results placeholder
Follow Us!