The pantheon of iconic Universal Monsters transformed collective fears into enduring gothic allegories that remain resonant to this day. As Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man …continue reading The Universal Monsters: Mirrors of Society’s Deepest Fears
From reimagined classics to boundary-pushing original terrors, 2025’s horror slate proves we’ve entered a new golden age of horror cinema. Most horror fans and …continue reading 25 Horror Films to be Excited about in 2025
“Frankenstein” cemented itself as a cornerstone of horror cinema, shaping the genre’s visual language and cultural impact for generations. You don’t need to be …continue reading Horror History: Frankenstein (1931)
“Birth/Rebirth” looks at the monstrous beauty of parenthood through a Frankensteinian lens of loss, creation, obsession, and sacrifice. Gothic genre favorite Frankenstein is seeing …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Birth/Rebirth (2023)
From director Frank Henenlotter, “Frankenhooker” is a bizarre blast from the past horror comedy that will leave you on a high. For my next …continue reading Best Of The Worst: Frankenhooker
Just as beauty can exist in the darkest recesses, darkness has influenced beautiful masterworks, creating a perfect union of horror and art. For centuries, …continue reading Let’s Talk About: Art and Horror
One of the few genre-adjacent films to be embraced by the Academy, the critical darling “Poor Things” is both subversive and accessible. Show host …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Poor Things (2023)
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“Poor Things” marries thought-provoking feminist themes, literary influences, and surrealist fantasy into a sublime cinematic masterpiece. Poor Things, directed by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, …continue reading Movie Night: Poor Things (2023)
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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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