“Sender” turns mystery packages into an off-kilter paranoia thriller about addiction, consumer culture, and the cost of convenience. There is a very specific kind …continue reading Reel Review: Sender (2026)
Damian Mc Carthy’s “Hokum” is a haunting, atmospheric horror film blending Irish folklore with psychological grief—one of the year’s best. Damian Mc Carthy doesn’t …continue reading Movie Night: Hokum (2026)
“Bob Trevino Likes It” is a touching, emotionally rich drama exploring loneliness, unexpected connections, and the power of kindness. Forget zodiac signs. Some films …continue reading Reel Review: Bob Trevino Likes It (2025)
“Clown in a Cornfield” delivers a razor-sharp blend of satire, nostalgia, and relentless slasher mayhem with equal doses of fun and ferocity. There’s quite …continue reading SXSW 2025: Clown in a Cornfield
“Mermaid” is a bizarre but deeply human tale of loneliness, obsession, and the strangest kind of love story ever set in Florida. For those …continue reading SXSW 2025: Mermaid
With “O’Dessa”, Geremy Jasper has unleashed a pulsating, vibrant vision that’s set to redefine the rock opera genre for a new generation. When it …continue reading SXSW 2025: O’Dessa
“Cuckoo” is a daring descent into madness that defies convention at every turn, delivering a wildly original and off-kilter thrill ride. I first watched …continue reading Movie Night: Cuckoo (2024)
“Fallout” is a mesmerizing, engaging, pitch-perfect video game adaptation sure to appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers alike. When I attended Prime Video’s …continue reading What to Watch: Fallout (2024)
“Infested” is a potent creature feature that foregoes camp and B-movie playfulness in favor of making you squirm out of your chair. Less than …continue reading Take Two Review: Infested (2024)
An absurdist comedy with plenty of heart, there’s more than meets the eye in “Sasquatch Sunset” — a marvel of original, fearless filmmaking. Even if …continue reading SXSW 2024: Sasquatch Sunset
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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