The title “Rage” represents Cage’s grieving father, but it’s more descriptive of the fury you’ll feel watching the irredeemable mess. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Rage (2014)
Cage delivers his maniacal best in “Mom and Dad” — a satirical explosion of repressed suburban angst that’s as funny as it is twisted. …continue reading Cage Match: Mom and Dad (2017)
Cage disappears into a role—one of his most complex, chilling, and memorable to date—as a devil-worshipping serial killer in “Longlegs.” IN THIS CORNER: KELLY …continue reading Cage Match: Longlegs (2024)
Unapologetically silly and unabashedly entertaining, “Willy’s Wonderland” lets a silent but deadly Cage go nuts on some creepy animatronics. This week’s Cage Match (as …continue reading Cage Match: Willy’s Wonderland (2021)
Kaufman’s wildly creative meta-narrative “Adaptation” is essential viewing, with Nicolas Cage delivering a career standout in dual roles. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER The …continue reading Cage Match: Adaptation (2002)
“Primal” is a jungle of mediocrity where B-movie thrills and CGI predators collide in a ship-bound showdown that’s more sedated than savage. This week’s …continue reading Cage Match: Primal (2019)
“Longlegs” weaves psychological tension and an eerie atmosphere into a film that reveals new depths with each rewatch. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes a …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Longlegs (2024)
“Grand Isle” is a swampy Southern Gothic misfire where even Category 5 hurricane-level scenery-chewing can’t save a waterlogged thriller. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Grand Isle (2019)
Brian De Palma’s “Snake Eyes” was dismissed upon release despite striking visuals and assured direction; is it ripe for a reappraisal? This week’s Cage …continue reading Cage Match: Snake Eyes (1998)
“Longlegs” was plagued by inevitable comparisons to “Silence of the Lambs” — but the film deserves praise for carving its own path. Jonathan Demme’s The …continue reading How “Longlegs” Builds on the Legacy of “Silence of the Lambs”
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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