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“Spell” is a simple but captivating meditation on grief, addiction, and self-discovery anchored by a potent lead performance. Benny (Barak Hardley) isn’t doing so …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Spell (2018)
A grounded, gritty coming-of-age drama, “All the Fires” is a realistic and compelling tale of grief and the struggle to find one’s identity. With …continue reading Foreign Friday: All the Fires
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A stunning debut, “Mickey Hardaway” is a microbudget masterpiece designed for a niche audience that fully deserves mass consumption. The thought-provoking, intensely moving drama …continue reading Microbudget Monday: Mickey Hardaway
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A beautifully crafted slice of Southern charm and corruption, “The Dirty South” is an intense and thoughtful thriller about rural America. Born and bred …continue reading Reel Review: The Dirty South (2023)
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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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