“Freaks” shocked audiences and was banned for decades—but remains a masterpiece about outsiders and the lingering fear of difference. FREAKS (1932) THE PLOT: A …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Freaks (1932)
“Faces of Death” remains a disturbing artifact, probing the depths of our fascination with the macabre and exploiting our greatest fears.” FACES OF DEATH …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Faces of Death (1978)
Despite its reputation for depravity, “Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom,” is as important and thought-provoking as it is shocking. SALÓ, OR THE …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
A film that feels painfully real and dangerous to watch, “The Bunny Game” is a shocking ode to grindhouse cinema worthy of its reputation. …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: The Bunny Game (2011)
To this day, “Cannibal Holocaust” remains the undisputed champion of found footage, continuing to shock, enrage, and appall new generations. CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST (1980) THE …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Cannibal Holocaust (1980)
A grotesque, twisted fusion of flesh and metal, “Tetsuo: The Iron Man” delivers a shock to the systems with impossible-to-forget visuals. TETSUO: THE IRON …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: “Tetsuo: The Iron Man” (1989)
A brilliant and punishing portrayal of the horrors of war, the likes of which you’ve never seen, “Come and See” leaves you forever changed. …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Come and See (1985)
As controversial for its maker as it is for the shape it takes, “The House That Jack Built” asks us to consider: at what …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: The House That Jack Built (2018)
For those willing to brave cinematic depths and confront the most challenging celluloid, “Begotten” is an experience you won’t soon forget. BEGOTTEN (1989) THE …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Begotten (1989)
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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