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
A chilling, expertly crafted noir inspired by true crime, “The Hitch-Hiker” is a potent look at flawed masculinity from a female filmmaker. The Hitch-Hiker …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
“Influencer” is an unnerving, savagely smart social thriller that makes the most of its clever premise and outstanding performances. The truest legacy of influencer …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Influencer (2023)
“Followers” is a uniquely British and lackluster attempt to show just how far some will go to achieve fame in this social media-driven age. …continue reading Reel Review: Followers (2023)
Celebrating diversity and representation, the work of talented women filmmakers around the world received a well-deserved stage at SXSW 2023. It’s the final part …continue reading SXSW 2023: Ten Women-Driven Shorts
This wonderfully shot and poignant film was denounced in its time, but it touches on abuses that still plague society as a whole. A …continue reading Daily Dig: Never Take Candy From A Stranger (1960)
“Sick” is an 83-minute thrill ride that commits hard and fast to serving up operatic levels of extreme survivalist horror. Horror films have often …continue reading Movie Night: Sick (2022)
An impactful, expertly executed short film, “Kiddo” originates from a deeply personal place and will both shock and challenge you. Recently debuting on Alter, …continue reading Short Takes: Kiddo (2022)
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While the well-acted “Master” is a decent and decidedly watchable film, many viewers may wonder who exactly this film was for. Modern horror dramas …continue reading Terror Tuesdays: Master (2022)
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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