A heady sci-fi mystery with big ideas, John Carpenter’s underrated “Prince of Darkness” isn’t easy to digest but is well worth the effort. Prince …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Prince of Darkness
“Escape From New York” impresses with great action sequences, stellar performances, and a still-relevant skewering of 80s politics. Escape From New York was something …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Escape From New York
“Starman” may involve an alien, but it’s a genuinely touching story about being human and understanding the power of love. So far, we’ve explored …continue reading Carpenter Tribute Week: Starman
Though it may not have aged with flawless grace, we look back fondly on Carpenter’s salty and overlooked action/horror yarn “Vampires”. Released a decade …continue reading Carpenter Tribute Week: Vampires
Despite some potentially problematic representation, “Big Trouble” is a wildly fun thrill ride that’s too endearing not to be enduring. We began John Carpenter …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Big Trouble in Little China
“Assault on Precinct 13” is a chilling, stone-cold masterpiece that deserves more love and attention among John Carpenter devotees. Assault on Precinct 13 holds …continue reading Carpenter Tribute Week: Assault on Precinct 13
The “Scream” franchise remains smart and relevant by understanding that the genre continually evolves, but the rules remain the same. We’re back again with …continue reading Dewey’s Rules for Surviving a Stab Movie
On the anniversary of its release, we celebrate the legacy of George A. Romero’s unsung non-zombie classic “Martin” from 1978. In 1976, George Romero …continue reading Horror History: Martin (1978)
The 40-year-old “Videodrome” is an enduring classic that explores the debate about whether violence in the media causes violence in society. David Cronenberg’s 1983 …continue reading 40 Year Anniversary of “Videodrome” (1983)
“Scream” was an absolute game-changer, but its sequel, “Scream 2”, managed to rival — even surpass in some ways — its monumental predecessor. Released on …continue reading 25th Anniversary of “Scream 2”
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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