Haley Bennett shines in “Swallow” — a disturbing but mesmerizing portrayal of mental health, obsession, and the struggle to regain control. Show host Carolyn …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Swallow (2019)
“Saint Maud” is a polarizing slow burn that will leave many cinephiles in exaltation but may alienate less devout fans of arthouse horror. Our …continue reading Spookshow: Saint Maud (2019)
The holiday horror anthology “Nightmare on 34th Street” looked promising, but an egregiously misplaced focus on mental illness left me cold. Because it’s the …continue reading Reel Review: Nightmare on 34th Street
“The Voices” gets both grisly and comedic while approaching deeper topics such as mental health, denial, and isolation in its wide breadth. For my …continue reading Digging Deep: The Voices
Heartbreakingly relatable and emotionally investing, “Jake, the Failure” is a triumph of short-form filmmaking about disillusionment. Few horrors are more profound than feeling like …continue reading Short Takes: Jake, The Failure (2023)
A unique and empathetic look at trauma-induced mental illness, “DID I?” has something to say but doesn’t skimp on the tension and chills. Genevieve …continue reading Reel Review: DID I? (2023)
In part one of our SXSW Short Films roundups, we bring you five of our favorites from the fest; discover tomorrow’s shining stars today. …continue reading SXSW 2023: Five Killer Shorts
Brittany Snow dazzles in her directorial debut — crafting a personal but relatable tale of the path to redemption in the wake of destruction. The …continue reading SXSW 2023: Parachute
“Hypochondriac” is a personal, utterly frightening, and engrossing thriller — showcasing enormous talent in front of and behind the camera. Hypochondriac is a psychological thriller …continue reading Reel Review: Hypochondriac (2022)
“Dawning” is a poignant — at times terrifying — meditation on grief, trauma, and letting go that left an indelible mark on this viewer. …continue reading Panic Fest: Dawning (2022)
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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