It’s the perfect time to revisit the once-dismissed “Jennifer’s Body” to explore its critical reassessment and still-relevant feminist themes. Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, where …continue reading Guilty Pleasures: Jennifer’s Body
“Perpetrator” may not be the most straightforward journey, but it’s an entertaining ride that pays off for those who commit to the long haul. …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Perpetrator (2024)
In “The Faculty”, Robert Rodriguez weaves a chilling narrative of alien invasion into a critique of authority, conformity, and adolescence. School is back in …continue reading Alien Horror: The Faculty (1998)
“Párvulos” is a visually arresting and emotionally resonant horror film that explores themes of family and a love that transcends horrors. When it began, …continue reading Fantasia 2024: Párvulos
A beautiful blend of Southern Gothic horror and coming-of-age drama, “Ganymede” explores the pressures to conform and the power of love. I’ve said it …continue reading CFF 2024: Ganymede
“Humanist Vampire” is sweet, funny, stylish, and clever—a gorgeous gothic treat that takes a tender and thoughtful approach to the subgenre. When a subgenre …continue reading CFF 2024: Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person
A fierce feminist fable about the primal urge to roar in the face of societal scorn, “Tiger Stripes” is a force to be reckoned …continue reading Film Maudit 2.0: Tiger Stripes (2024)
Written before “Stranger Things” and hailed as one of the best horror films of 2018, “Summer of 84” nailed 80s pastiche and teen horror. …continue reading Spookshow: Summer of 84 (2018)
Rarely has a film so astutely reflected the adolescent female coming-of-age experience as the feminist cult horror classic “Ginger Snaps”. Ginger Snaps is a …continue reading Feminist Horror: Ginger Snaps (2000)
With great characters and a perfect ending, “The Sacrifice Game” is a Shudder original worth watching even after the holiday season. Before The Sacrifice …continue reading Reel Review: The Sacrifice Game [Telluride Horror Show]
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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