“Held Hostage in My House” is a zany Lifetime mystery thriller full of wild suspects, but the real threat may be the dubious script. …continue reading Netflix and Chills: Held Hostage in My House
Nicolas Cage steals the show with a gloriously unhinged performance in “Sympathy for the Devil”—a chaotic, character-driven thriller. It’s Mystery Thriller week. The random …continue reading Cage Match: Sympathy for the Devil (2023)
For a thriller, “Looking Glass” is shockingly devoid of thrills—a film about watching that even Cage die-hards won’t want to watch. IN THIS CORNER: …continue reading Cage Match: Looking Glass (2018)
Amid an isolated backdrop of ecological and technological horror, “In Vitro” finds its most haunting terrors in the face of human frailty. In Vitro …continue reading Reel Review: In Vitro (2024)
“Night Shift” offers a punchy and pretty-in-pink version of a motel murder movie. Is it worth checking in to this thriller for a night? …continue reading VOD Verdict: Night Shift (2023)
“The Coldness” is a chilling treat for true crime lovers eager to become home detectives and follow the twisted clues in this disturbing case. …continue reading UFF 2024: The Coldness
“Cracked” is a beautifully crafted supernatural mystery from Thailand that gets under your skin with unnerving imagery and a twisty story. Cracked (2022) opens …continue reading Foreign Friday: Cracked (2022)
Elevated by two powerhouse performances, “Mother May I?” is a powder keg of tension and trauma dressed as a moody supernatural thriller. A woman …continue reading Panic Fest 2023: Mother May I?
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)
An agonizing and affecting work of spectacular filmmaking, “My Drywall Cocoon” is an engrossing, unbearably tense Brazilian mystery thriller. A young girl is dead, …continue reading SXSW 2023: My Drywall Cocoon
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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