Cage battles prophecy, paranoia, and philosophical angst in “Knowing”—a sci-fi thriller that forgets whether it’s preaching or puzzling. TL;DR: Knowing begins as a compelling …continue reading Cage Match: Knowing (2009)
The righteous vanish in the perplexing rapture thriller “Left Behind”—along with all objective measures of cinematic achievement. TL;DR: Left Behind is what happens when …continue reading Cage Match: Left Behind (2014)
In the sleepy sequel “Arsenal”, Nicolas Cage’s “Deadfall” character is back from the dead… and somehow less alive than ever. TL;DR: Nicolas Cage returns …continue reading Cage Match: Arsenal (2017)
“Deadfall” is 90% ‘bore-noir’ and 10% Cage committing performance war crimes—and somehow, that last 10% makes it must-see madness. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Deadfall (1993)
Cage’s ten seconds as Fu Manchu in Zombie’s fake “Grindhouse” trailer offer a tantalizing glimpse at the exploitation epic that never was. It’s Cameo …continue reading Cage Match: Grindhouse (2007)
“Fast Times at Ridgemont High” birthed a teen movie renaissance, where a very young Nicolas (pre-) Cage got his start in a barely-there role. …continue reading Cage Match: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
In “Lord of War”, Nicolas Cage plays a charismatic arms dealer in a morally complex satire that dares to sell you a dose of …continue reading Cage Match: Lord of War (2005)
In the sprawling battlefield of Nic Cage’s filmography, “Windtalkers” is a war-torn relic buried beneath more interesting cinematic debris. It’s True Blue Cage this …continue reading Cage Match: Windtalkers (2002)
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)
“Trespass” is a messy home invasion thriller that’s more exhausting than exciting—not even Nicolas Cage can salvage cinematic mediocrity. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Trespass (2011)
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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