A lonely woman disappears into a cozy sitcom fantasy in “Life at Sandy’s”, an emotionally resonant nightmare about the lure of escapism. There is …continue reading Fantaspoa 2026: Life at Sandy’s
“Heresy” is a compact but ferocious film about a woman cast out as a sinner, who finds salvation in the very darkness her oppressors …continue reading Witch Wednesday: Heresy (2024/2026)
A delicate balance of tenderness and dread, “Thelma” explores queer desire, religious guilt, and the terrifying power of self-discovery. Director Joachim Trier is known …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: Thelma (2017)
“Mother Mary” is a strange, sensual pop-star fever dream powered by exquisite performances and the ache of artistic obsession. Mother Mary, like many of …continue reading Movie Night: Mother Mary (2026)
“The Serpent’s Skin” blends body horror, queer romance, and DIY chaos into something raw, messy, and unforgettable. At just 21, Alice Maio Mackay has …continue reading Reel Review: The Serpent’s Skin (2026)
Dina Silva stuns in” Frankie, Maniac Woman”, a nasty little indie gem that mixes humor, horror, and biting beauty-standard commentary. Three things the slasher …continue reading Reel Review: Frankie, Maniac Woman
Paul Thompson’s “Stalkers” surprises with more than just slasher thrills; it’s a dark and heartfelt story of obsession, stigma, and survival. One of the …continue reading Reel Review: Stalkers (2025)
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In “Martyrs Lane”, it’s the horror of what’s unsaid that haunts, and a child left to interpret a loss far too significant to articulate. …continue reading Trauma Bond: Martyrs Lane (2021)
A suffocating, darkly hilarious, and deeply empathetic descent into maternal madness anchored by a transcendent Rose Byrne performance. Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs …continue reading Reel Review: If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025)
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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