A deep dive into the controversial rape-revenge subgenre—its history, evolution, impact, and why these films are both divisive and cathartic. Anyone who knows me …continue reading Cathartic Cinema: The Argument For Rape-Revenge
The persistence of patriarchal violence is explored to chilling effect in the woman-created British horror comedy series “The Baby”. “Childless women get it,” was …continue reading Digging Deep: The Baby (2022)
“The Ugly Stepsister” delivers a witty and deeply discomforting reimagining of a well-worn myth that sharpens beauty standards into scalpels. The word fairytale often …continue reading Movie Night: The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
We go beyond the surface thrills of “M3GAN” to explore the titular character as a mechanical materialization of menacing female intelligence. As we anxiously …continue reading Digging Deep: M3GAN (2022)
Female rage in horror isn’t just an exorcism of demons; it’s a call to arms and a potent embrace of inner strength in the …continue reading Horror and “Female Rage: The Musical”
There’s a good reason horror fans have been so consumed by “The Substance” — a witty and potent dark satire on validation and addiction. …continue reading Movies With a Message: The Substance
“A Place Without Fear” is a haunting, wordless stop-motion marvel that transforms a decaying house into a mesmerizing dreamscape. I recently watched a devastating …continue reading Mubi Monday: A Place Without Fear (2024, Short)
“The Substance” is a visceral, body-horror meditation on society’s relationship with youth and beauty and the pressures faced by aging women. The true horror …continue reading Women in Horror: The Substance (2024)
“Teeth” has achieved cult acclaim for the clever way it addresses the female fear of victimization alongside the male fear of emasculation. Vagina dentata. …continue reading Reversing the Victim Stereotype: “Teeth” and Female Agency
“Bystanders” offers a wickedly fun feminist take on rape-revenge horror, with satisfying thrills and unlikely vigilantes worth cheering for. While I’m not inherently opposed …continue reading Reel Review: Bystanders (2024)
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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