“Bring Them Down” is a stark descent into guilt and vengeance—a beautifully crafted but emotionally devastating thriller. Let’s get this out of the way: …continue reading Mubi Monday: Bring Them Down (2025)
While those expecting a traditional Wolfman movie might balk, I cannot brook a single complaint or argument against this “Wolf Man.” We have grown …continue reading Movie Night: Wolf Man (2025)
Aubrey Plaza gives the best performance of her career in “Black Bear” — a smartly scripted, well acted, and unexpected exploration of the creative process. …continue reading Nightmares Film Fest: Black Bear (2020)
With widespread fear and COVID infection rates on the rise, the movie of the week (October 18-24, 2020) is “It Comes at NIght” on …continue reading Headlines and Horror: It Comes at Night
Based on a popular novel, “Piercing” is a black comedy about abuse and the dangerous dance between victim and abuser — often one in …continue reading Ithaca Fantastik Review: Piercing (2018)
It Comes At Night is an intense, effective, original take on the post-apocalyptic genre that makes your think about your own mortality…and morality I recently …continue reading First Look: It Comes At Night (2017)
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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