Smartly satirical and sidesplitting, “The Rebrand” is a demented and gloriously queer horror comedy that strikes all the right notes. The Rebrand opens with …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: The Rebrand (Panic Fest, 2025)
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
1980s horror films often explored the monstrous other—metaphors for queer identity that both subverted and reinforced societal prejudices. I was inspired to write this …continue reading Queer Subtext and Cultural Commentary in 80s Horror
“Satranic Panic” sidesteps its flaws and microbudget limitations by delivering plenty of wild fun, humor, heart, and unbridled passion. When Max is brutally murdered …continue reading VOD Verdict: Satranic Panic (2023)
“Bury Your Gays” is a celebration of queer love and resilience, full of hope and beauty, that still delivers in spades for horror fans. …continue reading Now Read This: Bury Your Gays (2024)
“Hauntology” (2024) is a haunting tapestry that weaves together supernatural chills, psychological unease, and poignant social commentary. Written and directed by Parker Brennon, Hauntology …continue reading Reel Review: Hauntology (2024)
A beautiful blend of Southern Gothic horror and coming-of-age drama, “Ganymede” explores the pressures to conform and the power of love. I’ve said it …continue reading CFF 2024: Ganymede
“Make Whole” is a horror short promising a dark and twisty tale taking aim at our culture’s paradoxical expectations of women. With Make Whole, …continue reading Fund It Friday: Make Whole (Horror Short)
With stellar performances and a plot that pulls no punches, “Femme” nails the tried and true thriller formula filtered through a queer gaze. Femme …continue reading Reel Review: Femme (2024)
While it may not offer many frights, “The Jessica Cabin” is a haunting look at loneliness that shines with queer representation. The Jessica Cabin …continue reading VOD Verdict: The Jessica Cabin (2022)
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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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