Lukas Feigelfeld’s directorial debut is an atmospheric medieval horror story about a would-be witch that starts strong but loses its way in the final …continue reading Reel Review: Hagazussa (2017)
“Level 16” is both a bold social commentary and a gripping thriller — exploring the destructive social influences that damage women’s worth and freedoms. …continue reading Feminist-Driven Dystopian Thriller “Level 16”
I Think We’re Alone Now: An Analysis of the Important Themes of Femininity, Masculinity, and the Female Experience Explored in “10 Cloverfield Lane” Editor’s …continue reading Digging Deep: 10 Cloverfield Lane
From issues of consent and bodily autonomy, to blossoming sexuality and peer pressure, these feminist horror films deliver scares and social commentary. Even in …continue reading Feminist-Themed Horror Films
More than an allegory for puberty told through the lens of horror, “Ginger Snaps” is an empowering and subversive tale of sisterhood. Ginger Snaps …continue reading Subversive Sisterhood: Ginger Snaps (2000)
“The Love Witch” is about a woman who uses witchcraft to gain love, which explores themes of relationships and society’s gender role expectations. The …continue reading Reel Review: The Love Witch (2016)
Still Sharp: Despite its age, the message in Michael Lichtenstein’s “Teeth”, is still powerful and relevant — perhaps more so now than ever. As a …continue reading Digging Deep: Teeth (2007) and #MeToo Movement
Revenge is part 42nd Street exploitation, part rape/revenge thriller, and an orgy of Tarantino-esque style — yet none of those things at all. First-time director …continue reading Reel Review: Revenge (2018)
As a devout fan of horror, I consume as many as I possibly can — gorging myself on the cinematic equivalent of junk food. While …continue reading Reel Review: The Witch
Felt, directed and written by Jason Banker with co-writer and star Amy Everson, is about a young woman struggling to cope with past sexual …continue reading Reel Review: The Heartbreak and Horror of FELT
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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