“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)
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
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)
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
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)
“A Nightmare Wakes” is a devastatingly beautiful gothic tale about the tremendous torment and talent of “Frankenstein” creator Mary Shelley. A Nightmare Wakes is a …continue reading Reel Review: A Nightmare Wakes (2020)
A tale of the most interesting dinner party in genre history, Ken Russell delivers his distinct brand of trippy horror in this ode to …continue reading The Daily Dig: Gothic (1986)
We celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Shelley, who turned years of grief into a literary masterpiece that has endured two centuries. Victor …continue reading Horror History: The Legacy of Mary Shelley
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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