A rare directorial effort from Roger Corman, “Frankenstein Unbound” boasts a heavyweight cast tackling Mary Shelley’s seminal horror story. A scientist in the year …continue reading The Daily Dig: Frankenstein Unbound (1990)
We dig deep into the horror vaults with a look at a genre classic, the atmospheric literary adaptation “The Curse of Frankenstein”. Now that …continue reading Spookshow: The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)
A staggering work of feminist horror, “Birth/Rebirth” finds familiar inspiration in the depth and emotional weight of “Frankenstein”. Birth/Rebirth wastes no time making an …continue reading Reel Review: Birth/Rebirth (2023)
“Frankenstein” gives life to a misunderstood monster, a fallen angel turned malignant devil, and forces us to confront our own humanity. As I was …continue reading Birth and Rebirth: 200 Years of “Frankenstein”
Sometimes, it’s good to embrace the dark side, especially when it comes to challenging and shaping students with classic horror literature. The dark side …continue reading Classic Horror Literature for Student Readers
“The Welder” gets ample points for style and creativity, but this modern Frankenstein tale proves pretty parts don’t make a whole. Co-written and directed …continue reading Reel Review: The Welder (2023)
A “Frankenstein” adaptation featuring a young Ryan Reynolds in full goth garb, plus the endearing Matthew Lawrence. A teenage science nerd brings a fellow …continue reading The Daily Dig: Boltneck (2000)
Gothic Horror captivates us with haunting stories and eerie but romantic aesthetics, and these three films represent the best of the genre. The Gothic …continue reading Triple Threat: Gothic Horror Films
The sweet taste of nostalgia is back, but why is it a big deal, and what gives these beloved monster cereals such lasting appeal? …continue reading The Legacy of General Mills’ Monster Cereals
From the 1920s to the 1950s, horror films dominated Universal Pictures’ output and helped shaped the face of the genre for decades to come. …continue reading We Belong Dead: A Tribute To Universal Horror
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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