A deep dive into the controversial rape-revenge subgenre—its history, evolution, impact, and why these films are both divisive and cathartic. Anyone who knows me …continue reading Cathartic Cinema: The Argument For Rape-Revenge
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)
Can the A24 wunderkind convert the masses with “The Northman”? Or is it another polarizing excursion for the arthouse auteur? ABOUT THE EPISODE: Robert …continue reading Adventures in Movies: “The Northman” Special Edition
We root for the ‘Good For Her’ woman no matter what she does. She’s just like other girls — but only the other girls we …continue reading Just Like Other Girls: the ‘Good for Her’ Woman
“The Accursed” is a female-driven supernatural horror film about a deadly, ancient family curse. It aims to terrify. Does it deliver? THE ACCURSED landed …continue reading VOD Verdict: The Accursed (2021)
“The Retaliators” is a gritty and gory revenge film that may not be groundbreaking, but it’s certainly a hell of an entertaining ride. A …continue reading FrightFest 2021 Review: The Retaliators
“Initiation” is an intriguing slasher film with an old-school horror feel; an amazing debut from first-time director John Berardo. Whiton University is a “killer” …continue reading Movie Night: Initiation (aka Init!ation) (2020)
A highly ambitious regional indie production, “Three Tears” is a giallo inspired thriller with striking imagery; ultimately flawed but fun. Evansville is a small …continue reading Reel Review: Three Tears on Bloodstained Flesh (2014)
Though certainly worth watching, this slow-paced Indonesian horror film walks an overly familiar path that keeps it from being truly great. If you haven’t …continue reading Fantastic Fest: The Queen of Black Magic (2019)
Fantastic Fest continues to offer up quality content with its expectation-defying feature film “Girl” by actor/director Chad Faust.continue reading Fantastic Fest: Girl (2020)
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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