“Divinity” is as artistically impressive as it is potentially alienating — a visual feast with a lot to say and a unique way of saying …continue reading Screamfest 2023: Divinity
“Capsules” is a contemporary cautionary tale and a modern-day fable with an intriguing concept, but your mileage may vary. If someone offered you a …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Capsules (2022)
A microbudget, mind-bending horror film, “Subject” is intense and intelligent, evocative and emotional, and effective on many levels. This Aussie indie horror gem hooked …continue reading Reel Review: Subject (2023)
“Antibirth” is an avant-garde oddity that’s highly original, often bewildering, and utterly captivating; it’s Natasha Lyonne at her best. A seriously WTF, sci-fi/horror comedy …continue reading Weird Wednesdays: Antibirth (2014)
A strong cast and an avant-garde director make “Body Snatchers” — a remake of a remake — different than most of the regurgitated swill. Alien clones …continue reading The Daily Dig: Body Snatchers (1993)
Though a little thin for a feature, “Project Dorothy” benefits from an interesting concept, a great setting, and solid performances. If there’s one thing …continue reading First Look: Project Dorothy (2023)
“Altered States” is an intense, thought-provoking, and enjoyable viewing experience — a mind-bending dive into psychedelic mysticism. Altered States is a visually abrasive quest …continue reading Flashback Friday: Altered States (1980)
“First Contact” fails to deliver any elevated thrills, but it may just quality as a guilty pleasure for fans of mindless popcorn flicks. Writer/director …continue reading Reel Review: First Contact (2023)
A heady sci-fi mystery with big ideas, John Carpenter’s underrated “Prince of Darkness” isn’t easy to digest but is well worth the effort. Prince …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Prince of Darkness
A gorefest Ozploitation film relying on literal cheap tricks to pull off the entire production, from digital special effects to reusing sets. Meteorites turn …continue reading The Daily Dig: Undead (2003)
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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