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Smart, wickedly funny, and sinister, “Birdeater” is a chilling study of toxic masculinity that’s as entertaining as it is unnerving. The bleakness and eerie …continue reading Brooklyn Horror Film Fest 2024: Birdeater
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Gravitas Ventures acquires the U.S. and Canadian rights to Sarah Tice’s harrowing psychological thriller “DID I?”, releasing in November. Gravitas Ventures, an Anthem Sports …continue reading Coming Soon: DID I? (2024)
“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)
“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”
“Booger” is a bold, thought-provoking debut that uses the language of horror to explore the complex emotions surrounding loss and grief. Booger (2024), the …continue reading Reel Review: Booger (2024)
“Red Rooms” is a chilling look at true crime obsession, offering a haunting and affecting critique of our voyeuristic culture. Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms …continue reading Reel Review: Red Rooms (2024)
“Don’t Turn Out the Lights” plunges viewers into a claustrophobic nightmare where the most terrifying monster is the one you can’t see. Don’t Turn …continue reading Reel Review: Don’t Turn Out the Lights (2024)
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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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