The gritty and empathetic psychological thriller “Thirst Trap” offers a nuanced exploration of the precarious lives of online sex workers. We need more films …continue reading Reel Review: Thirst Trap (2024)
“Slumber Party Massacre” is more than just a slasher film; it’s a clever, subversive piece of cinema that has stood the test of time. …continue reading Spookshow: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Widely regarded as an influential masterpiece, “Rosemary’s Baby” appeals to our deepest fears while delivering timeliness social commentary. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes a …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
A fierce feminist fable about the primal urge to roar in the face of societal scorn, “Tiger Stripes” is a force to be reckoned …continue reading Film Maudit 2.0: Tiger Stripes (2024)
In the sexy meta-horror-revenge-slasher “Faceless After Dark”, a struggling b-movie actor battles real-life demons with bloody consequences. Faceless After Dark is the latest in …continue reading Movie Night: Faceless After Dark (2024)
With a title revealing the central conflict, “Immaculate” could also describe star Sydney Sweeney’s flawless and memorable performance. Immaculate is a film that rests …continue reading Movie Night: Immaculate (SXSW 2024)
Rarely has a film so astutely reflected the adolescent female coming-of-age experience as the feminist cult horror classic “Ginger Snaps”. Ginger Snaps is a …continue reading Feminist Horror: Ginger Snaps (2000)
“Dark Obsession” tackles themes of marriage and motherhood through an art-inspired lens but is more paint-by-number than modern masterpiece. There are certain topics we …continue reading Take Two Review: Dark Obsession
As much a sign of the current times as it is a witty satire of the early 2000s, “Young, Sexy & Dead” takes bold …continue reading Headlines and Horror: Young, Sexy & Dead
Superbly crafted and executed, the stylish “Medusa” is a fierce and fearless feminist horror film that pierces the heart of toxic faith. I remember, …continue reading Wrath of Woman: Medusa (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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