We look at the subversion of the Male Gaze and queerness depicted in Oz Perkins’ dramatic religious Horror, “The Blackcoat’s Daughter”. The monstrous Feminine …continue reading Digging Deep: The Blackcoat’s Daughter
The dark and thrilling queer romance “Next of Kin” is the latest must-read from the master of wickedly satisfying endings, Elton Skelter. Hey, ghosts, …continue reading Now Read This: Next Of Kin (Elton Skelter)
The inconsistent writing in “Departing Seniors” can’t completely kill the vibe of this slasher’s great concept and fresh perspective. Horror has seen plenty of …continue reading Reel Review: Departing Seniors (2024)
Todd Verow weaves queer history and symbolism throughout “You Can’t Stay Here”, creating a solid platform for actor Guillermo Díaz to shine. While a …continue reading Reel Review: You Can’t Stay Here
Lofty ambition isn’t enough to redeem “Bad Things” — a heartfelt and refreshingly diverse, albeit very flawed, homage to “The Shining”. Being a movie reviewer …continue reading Reel Review: Bad Things (2023)
A new reading of a movie that isn’t queer-coded can show us a different perspective and broaden discussions on identity and acceptance. The viewing …continue reading Reclaiming Horror Icons: Mirroring the Queer Experience
Celebrate Pride Month with “It Came From the Closet” — an incredible collection of thought-provoking essays on queer themes in horror films. I’ve always sympathized …continue reading Summer Book Club: It Came From The Closet
“Huesera: The Bone Woman” is a bold vision from a Mexican filmmaker, and it’s what we need in a world plagued by a marked …continue reading Frights and Feelings: “Huesera: The Bone Woman”
“The Roommate” explores dangerous obsession, the line between love and possession, and potential unrequited Sapphic love. The Roommate was released in 2011, two years …continue reading The Roommate: Machiavelli as a Woman
Monstrosity in the Wake of Unrealized Sapphic Love: An Analysis of Queer Themes, the Male Gaze, and Repressed Sexuality in “Jennifer’s Body” I’ll be …continue reading Jennifer’s Body: Bisexual Awakening
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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