Tense, dark, and simple, “Hush” puts a young couple in the wrong place at the wrong time—taking a bad night and making it increasingly …continue reading The Daily Dig: Hush (2008)
A strong candidate for the ‘so bad, it’s good’ category, but “Slash Dance” leaves you wanting in too many categories to be enjoyable. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Slash Dance (1989)
A compelling premise inspired by chilling true events ultimately falls short due to budget constraints and too little meat on the bones. The story …continue reading Microbudget Monday: “Buried Alive: The Clay Killer”
A criminally overlooked Ridley Scott gem, “Matchstick Men” is a rare con film that plays as much with your heart as it does with …continue reading Cage Match: Matchstick Men (2003)
One thing this series has taught us is to expect the unexpected—and few films have been more surprising than “The Retirement Plan.” The random …continue reading Cage Match: The Retirement Plan (2023)
“The Other Laurens” is a slow-burn character study, offering a moody, atmospheric experience that prioritizes style over substance. Belgian director Claude Schmitz’s French-Spanish-English language …continue reading Reel Review: The Other Laurens (2024)
A wildly fun and unexpected thrill ride, “The Last Stop in Yuma County” boasts a stellar cast, strong direction, and an outstanding score. Billed …continue reading Now Watch This: The Last Stop in Yuma County
“Nothing Underneath” is a solid crime thriller with beautiful people, great camera work, and a score by Pino Donaggio. An American park ranger travels …continue reading The Daily Dig: Nothing Underneath (1985)
It’s punk rock versus heavy metal in “Blue Vengeance”, a fast-paced crime thriller shot guerilla-style in New York City. A disgraced police officer chases …continue reading The Daily Dig: Blue Vengeance (1989)
Though Tarantino fans may feel deja vu watching “Tales of Babylon”, it’s a fun ride that blends heart, humor, and hard-hitting crime thrills. Tales …continue reading Reel Review: Tales of Babylon (2023)
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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