In a genre oversaturated with fast-paced zombie narratives, “Handling the Undead” is a rare and haunting reflection on human grief. What happens when the …continue reading Digging Deep: Handling the Undead (2024)
“Godzilla: Minus One” explores the horror of a government that has lost its moral compass, where the suffering of its people is of no …continue reading Politics of Horror: Godzilla Minus One
We explore Christopher Nolan’s narrative genius and the philosophical questions “Memento” raises about memory and identity. Welcome to No Notes, the podcast where three …continue reading No Notes: Memento (2000)
“Perfect Blue” explores the fragile boundaries of the self with thought-provoking themes that have only grown more pertinent with time. Perfect Blue, directed by …continue reading Movies With a Message: Perfect Blue (1997)
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“Videodrome” is a chilling cautionary tale about media consumption and the manipulation of reality through visual culture. David Cronenberg’s Videodrome is a seminal work …continue reading Movies With a Message: Videodrome (1983)
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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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