It may not have mainstream appeal, but “Soft Matter” is just unique, clever, and wonderfully weird enough to secure future cult status. When the …continue reading In Defense of: Soft Matter (2018)
“The Handler” is an earnest, albeit deeply flawed, low-budget take on the “one-man army” genre of action/thriller. Outside of horror films, my primary go-to …continue reading Reel Review: The Handler (2021)
“Skinned Deep” is a hidden gem from the vaults of obscurity that is too weird to explain — and too wonderful to miss out on. …continue reading Weird Wednesday: Revisiting Skinned Deep (2004)
One theme, five killer films; we celebrated the five best, wickedly funny and lovingly-conceived horror spoofs you may have missed. I’m a sucker for …continue reading Five On It: Horror Spoofs
“Like a Dirty French Novel” is a low-budget labor of love; a bizarre film-noir mashup with interesting ideas beneath a schlocky exterior. I’m not …continue reading Dances With Films Review: Like A Dirty French Novel (2021)
“The Mutation” is nothing more than mindless fun, and that’s all it needs to be; a wildly entertaining ride for fans of low-budget horror. …continue reading Reel Review: The Mutation (2021)
We chat with indie filmmaker Jessie Blanchard about his impressive festival hit, the hilarious and gleefully gory puppet movie “Frank & Zed”. THIS EPISODE: INTERVIEW …continue reading New Horror Express: Jesse Blanchard (Frank & Zed)
As ridiculous as it sounds, and every bit is fun, “Fungicide” is an ultra-low-budget schlockfest that’s a lot of fun for the right audience. …continue reading Reel Review: Fungicide (2002)
Not since “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” has a live-action film so lovingly dedicated itself to the reverence of retro video games. Midnight Science …continue reading GenreBlast 2021: Midnight Science
Based on the podcast Martel’s Movie Madness, “Martel’s Movie Madness: The Movie” is a quick and funny film with a simple yet bonkers plot. …continue reading Short Take: “Martel’s Movie Madness: The Movie”
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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