Now more than ever, we need a film like “Bystanders” and what it has to say about those who refuse to stand idly by …continue reading Digging Deep: Bystanders (2024)
“Teeth” has achieved cult acclaim for the clever way it addresses the female fear of victimization alongside the male fear of emasculation. Vagina dentata. …continue reading Reversing the Victim Stereotype: “Teeth” and Female Agency
“Bystanders” offers a wickedly fun feminist take on rape-revenge horror, with satisfying thrills and unlikely vigilantes worth cheering for. While I’m not inherently opposed …continue reading Reel Review: Bystanders (2024)
Coralie Fargeat’s “Revenge” is a bold reclaiming of a problematic subgenre that masterfully shifts the narrative of justifiable vengeance. At first glance, Coralie Fargeat’s …continue reading Digging Deep: Revenge (2018)
A brutal masterpiece that shocked and captivated audiences, “The Last House on the Left” introduced Wes Craven to the genre with ferocity. On this …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: The Last House on the Left (1972)
The studio that brought you ‘Toxie’ tackled slasher revenge horror in the early 80s, giving us the banned cult classic treat “Mother’s Day”. If you’re …continue reading Flashback Friday: Mother’s Day (1980)
“Run! Bitch Run!” is a sleazy, vulgar, and downright offensive homage to 70s Grindhouse cinema — a real treat for the right audience. How …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Run! Bitch Run! (2009)
In the surprising film “Victim”, a man is kidnapped and forced to endure an extreme identity change, while the filmmakers keep you guessing as …continue reading Flashback Friday: Victim (2010)
A shocking and visceral piece of filmmaking inspired by horrific real life events, TRAUMA will leave you breathless and your blood running cold. Director: …continue reading Digital Dismemberment: Trauma (2017) Review
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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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