“In Our Blood” is a gripping and thought-provoking found footage horror film that expertly blends authenticity with slow-burn tension. Pedro Kos makes a stunning …continue reading Fantasia 2024: In Our Blood
Read two different takes on “#AMFAD: All My Friends are Dead” to see if it’s worth killing time with this social horror / postmodern …continue reading Point-Counterpoint: #AMFAD: All My Friends Are Dead (Review)
“The Dead Thing” is a haunting exploration of modern relationships, deftly blending horror and romance in a way that is chilling and moving. Elric …continue reading Fantasia 2024: The Dead Thing
“What You Wish For” is a devilishly dark and delicious tale of pernicious privilege and the consequences of hungering for the finer things. Someday, …continue reading Indie Spotlight: What You Wish For (2024)
Widely regarded as an influential masterpiece, “Rosemary’s Baby” appeals to our deepest fears while delivering timeliness social commentary. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes a …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
In a time when women’s rights are threatened, “Don’t Worry, Darling” imagines a retro-inspired utopia for proponents of the patriarchy. In an idyllic world …continue reading Women in Horror: Don’t Worry, Darling
Known for its over-the-top violence, “Battle Royale” is a commentary on oppressive regimes and the loss of innocence and autonomy. Battle Royale victimized the …continue reading Movies With a Message: Battle Royale
“Mind Body Spirit” is a brilliant example of accomplishing a great deal with very little, thanks to creativity and a dazzling lead performance. The …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Mind Body Spirit
We explore themes of abjection, palatable impulse, fractured identity, humanity, and exploitation in the films of Brandon Cronenberg. The name “Cronenberg” is famous in …continue reading Social Horror: Brandon Cronenberg Films
“Citadel” is an effectively unnerving horror film that confronts the socioeconomic divide but makes monsters out of the disenfranchised. As the Covid-19 pandemic worsened …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Citadel (2012)
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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