From Addison Heimann comes a deliriously sensual and surreal exploration of trauma, addiction, and cosmic intimacy. Touch Me opens with a one-shot monologue of …continue reading Brooklyn Horror Film Festival 2025: Touch Me
Amid an isolated backdrop of ecological and technological horror, “In Vitro” finds its most haunting terrors in the face of human frailty. In Vitro …continue reading Reel Review: In Vitro (2024)
The sci-fi collection “A Graveyard of Stars” shoots for the moon and lands with aplomb, offering three terrifying tales of horror in space. A …continue reading Now Read This: A Graveyard of Stars
Groundbreaking, trend-setting, and quasi-problematic, “The Matrix” still stands as an unparalleled sci-fi/action masterpiece. Unlike many of the railcars on Hollywood’s hype train, it is …continue reading 25th Anniversary: The Matrix (1999)
“Restore Point” is smart sci-fi noir with a great premise that provides a show-stopping visual showcase for a promising new director. Whether in real …continue reading Reel Review: Restore Point (2024)
“The Creator” is a sprawling sci-fi story that is short on subtlety but heavy on spectacle — and what a spectacle it is. There are …continue reading Movie Night: The Creator (2023)
Released thirty-five years ago, one of John Carpenter’s finest, “They Live”, remains as chillingly relevant today as it did upon its release. John Carpenter’s …continue reading 35th Anniversary: They Live (1988)
Featuring five chilling sci-fi shorts, “Tales From the Apocalypse” delivers strong visuals and great storytelling to keep viewers engaged. Tales From the Apocalypse landed …continue reading VOD Verdict: Tales From the Apocalypse (2023)
Movies matter beyond just their entertainment value, and “Annihilation” is a great example of how movies can help make the world better. Directed by …continue reading How “Annihilation” Can Inspire Environmental Curiosity
“Zeria” is a surreal, stylish film that is visually captivating and extraordinarily unique while also delivering a powerful message. Zeria is a mixed-media release …continue reading Film Maudit 2.0: Zeria (2021)
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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