These dark, Orwellian films explore the themes of “Animal Farm”: corrupted ideals, control, and the terrifying ways power rots from within. George Orwell’s Animal …continue reading All Animals Are Unequal: 13 Films for Fans of “Animal Farm”
“The Hater” (2020) is a chilling look at digital propaganda, showing how easy it is to control narratives and fuel real-world destruction. “Whoever controls …continue reading Headlines and Horror: The Hater (2020)
Far from being apolitical, horror has always been a vehicle for protest, a space for marginalized voices, and a tool for exposing evils. The …continue reading Screaming for Change: Why Horror Has Always Been Political
A wholly original and profoundly unsettling plunge into humanity’s darkest depths, “Solvent” is as consequential as it is chilling. Did you ever watch a …continue reading Reel Review: Solvent (2024)
As America returns to the polls, we return to the scathing political skewering that is “The Purge: Election Year”. Since it’s election time in …continue reading Spookshow: “The Purge: Election Year”
“Escape From New York” impresses with great action sequences, stellar performances, and a still-relevant skewering of 80s politics. Escape From New York was something …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Escape From New York
“The Fallout” takes a different approach to analyzing the impact of school shootings and mass gun violence by exploring what happens next. Incidents like …continue reading Headlines and Horror: The Fallout (2021)
“The Welder” gets ample points for style and creativity, but this modern Frankenstein tale proves pretty parts don’t make a whole. Co-written and directed …continue reading Reel Review: The Welder (2023)
Currently streaming on Shudder, the remarkable “Revealer” continues the streaming service’s hot streak of unmissable originals. Holy shit, Revealer is amazing. I want to …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Revealer (2022)
With a compelling story, some great dark humor, and plenty of style points, “King Car” is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Filmed in Brazil by …continue reading Foreign Friday: King Car (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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