Decades in the making, “The Berlin Bride” reimagines past work into a surreal, haunting oddity set against late-80s Berlin. It’s always fascinating when an …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The Berlin Bride (2020)
Equal parts grindhouse and experimental horror, “Wowzers” is a bold, abstract short that blurs the line between dream logic and depravity. Something is very …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Wowzers (2019)
Luca Guadagnino’s “The Protagonists” is a surreal look at senseless violence, true crime obsession, and the blurring of fact and fiction. Luca Guadagnino has …continue reading Mubi Monday: The Protagonists (1999)
An absolute masterpiece, unlike anything you’ve ever seen, “Mad God” may not be an easy watch, but it’s a hell of a rewarding one. …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Mad God
Some of the most riveting, unforgettable, and profoundly affecting shorts out of SXSW were showcased during the music video competition. When you think of …continue reading SXSW 2023: Five Mesmerizing Music Videos
An enigmatic but unforgettable journey, “Agatha” is rich in allegory and uniquely sublime visuals, a harrowing mystery worth unraveling. One of the reasons I …continue reading Film Maudit 2.0: Agatha (2022)
We interview Austin icon and fitness guru Erica Nix about her hilarious, surreal, and thought-provoking film “Erica’s First Holy Shit”. I’m a native of …continue reading Interview with Erica Nix (“Erica’s First Holy Shit”)
These are five of the most memorable, innovative, affecting films from GenreBlast 2021 — from the sublimely weird to the darkly hilarious. I was …continue reading GenreBlast 2021: Five Film Favorites
On this week’s episode, George and his special guest discuss the short, experimental, highly influential film from Peter Tscherkassky, “Outer Space”. A woman is …continue reading Best Little Horror House: Outer Space
We sit down with one of the most underrated figures of experimental filmmaking, Cecelia Condit, to discuss inspiration, feminism, and much more. I found …continue reading Women in Horror: Cecelia Condit
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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