“Consume” is a gripping and all-too-relatable tale of terror from the perspective of a troubled teen girl driven by self-doubt and obsession. Typically, Frights …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Consume by Kourtnea Hogan
Part devastating metaphor for mental illness and part terrifying Irish folk horror, Kate Dolan’s “You Are Not My Mother” is spellbinding. You Are Not …continue reading FGBFF Review: You Are Not My Mother (2022)
In honor of its anniversary, we celebrate the legacy of “Ginger Snaps”, tackling coming-of-age and female sexuality in an innovative way. Ginger Snaps is …continue reading Horror History: Ginger Snaps (2000)
An indie film with a debuting director and a legendary actor, The New Daughter is the best of both worlds.continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The New Daughter (2009)
“Wij” is a beautifully-shot but troubling coming-of-age tale about maladjusted teens who engage in acts of sexual depravity and personal destruction. “Poetry,” “beauty,” and …continue reading Reel Review: Wij (“We”, 2018, Netherlands)
Like its two extremely likable and relatable female leads, Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” manages to effortlessly be both wicked smart and exceedingly cool. I’m breaking …continue reading See This Film: Booksmart (2019)
A hard to categorize yet beautiful fantasy horror film, “Mermaid’s Song” is a dark coming-of-age story and a unique take on an age-old folktale. …continue reading Reel Review: Mermaid’s Song (2018)
Jonah Hill’s extraordinary directorial debut “Mid90s” is a touching and relatable ode to the heartbreak and hope of youth and the moments that define …continue reading Fantastic Fest Review: Mid90s
Based on true events, “Perfect Obedience” (Obediencia Perfecta) is a terrifying Mexican drama about pedophilia and the power of religious devotion. Perfect Obedience was distributed …continue reading Reel Review: Perfect Obedience (2014)
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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