One of the few genre-adjacent films to be embraced by the Academy, the critical darling “Poor Things” is both subversive and accessible. Show host …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Poor Things (2023)
“Saint Maud” is a polarizing slow burn that will leave many cinephiles in exaltation but may alienate less devout fans of arthouse horror. Our …continue reading Spookshow: Saint Maud (2019)
A modern masterpiece or an overhyped exercise in trauma porn? We discuss and debate the merits of Ari Aster’s buzzed-about “Hereditary”. It’s Donny’s choice …continue reading Spookshow: Hereditary (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)
Craving horror that lingers long after the last scene and leaves you with plenty to think about and discuss? Dig into these genre classics. …continue reading Horror Movies Worth Watching or Writing About: A Fear-Inducing Cinematic Delight
We explore the 2007 remake of “Funny Games” — a complex work of existential nihilism that confronts our desensitized thirst for violence. On this episode …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Funny Games (2007)
“Divinity” is as artistically impressive as it is potentially alienating — a visual feast with a lot to say and a unique way of saying …continue reading Screamfest 2023: Divinity
A scrappy little import, “Nightsiren” tackles the themes of witchcraft and superstition far better than most Hollywood productions. There seem to be two types …continue reading Reel Review: Nightsiren (2023)
We brave the brutal and nasty French horror film “Martyrs” and explore why it’s often cited as one of the greatest horror films of …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Martyrs (2008)
In this episode, we saddle up to a couple of wildly different infected horror films from Tubi: “What We Become” and “Mad Cowgirl”. Armed …continue reading Untold Horrors: Infected Horror
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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