Beautifully shot and violent beyond belief, Jennifer Kent’s “The Nightingale” will leave you shocked and deeply invested in the main character’s plight. Brilliant acting …continue reading Reel Review: “The Nightingale” (2019)
The Ax Wound Film Festival returns to Brattelboro, Vermont, to celebrate the work of female filmmakers in the genre, showcasing 40 genre shorts. The …continue reading 5th Annual Ax Wound/Women in Horror Film Festival
Filmmaker Maria Lee Metheringham talks about her love of horror and her career as an actress that led to her film “Pumpkins”, a 1980’s …continue reading Behind the Lens: Maria Lee Metheringham
Though panned upon its release a decade ago, “Jennifer’s Body” can now be appreciated as the smart and subversive feminist horror film it really …continue reading In Defense Of: Jennifer’s Body (2009)
We sit down with one of the most underrated figures of experimental filmmaking, Cecelia Condit, to discuss inspiration, feminism, and much more. I found …continue reading Women in Horror: Cecelia Condit
“Pumpkins” has enough classic slasher-style moments to even out script problems — introducing an intriguing killer with a fun and festive origin. Get off my …continue reading Reel Review: Pumpkins (2019)
Jovanka Vuckovic’s feature debut “Riot Girls” is a fun as hell, post-apocalyptic punk rock anthem — with a revving engine guitar riff and a lot …continue reading Reel Review: Riot Girls (2019)
Hilarious and terrifying, “Homewrecker” is a darkly comedic reflection of modern society, which turns women into competitive foes rather than allies. I have always …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Homewrecker (2019)
In Joe Begos’s latest film “Bliss”, he delivers an interesting and stylish vampire film that will leave genre fans duly sated and likely wanting …continue reading Reel Review: Bliss (Joe Begos, 2019)
Like all the best fairy tales, “Tigers Are Not Afraid” is timeless and like all the best horror movies, it couldn’t be more timely. …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Tigers Are Not Afraid
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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