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“The Haunted Zone” is a diverse collection of twenty-one horror stories penned by twenty-one women, each a remarkable military veteran. The Haunted Zone offers …continue reading Now Read This: The Haunted Zone
There’s a good reason horror fans have been so consumed by “The Substance” — a witty and potent dark satire on validation and addiction. …continue reading Movies With a Message: The Substance
“Little Woods” is a dazzling debut from Nia DaCosta—a quietly devastating film about bad choices, impossible odds, and unbreakable bonds. In honor of Black …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Little Woods (2018)
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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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