“Dead Calm” is a lean nautical thriller that launched Nicole Kidman, unleashed Billy Zane, and somehow lands between prestige and pure camp. Dead Calm …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Dead Calm (1989)
Thrilling, inventive, and expertly executed, “Arcadian” is a thoughtful and terrifying survival horror film that’s hard not to love. Nicolas Cage in a post-apocalyptic …continue reading SXSW 2024: Arcadian
Well-paced and intense, “You’re Killing Me” is a nasty, twisty little teen thriller that isn’t afraid to go to dark places. As You’re Killing …continue reading Movie Night: You’re Killing Me (2023)
John Hyams’ gripping survival thriller “Alone” blends unrelenting tension with well-written characters, strong realism, and stunning cinematography. A woman trying to outrun the pain …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Alone (John Hyams, 2020)
In spite of a strong beginning and compelling leads, “Witches in the Woods” veers off course, much like the characters on this cursed road …continue reading Reel Review: Witches in the Woods (2020)
Delivering a powerful story and strong female protagonist, Jen McGowan impresses with the surprising and thoughtful survival thriller “Rust Creek”. IFC Midnight is best …continue reading Reel Review: Rust Creek (2018)
“Trench 11” is a claustrophobic, tense, survival thriller that can satisfy fans of history, psychological horror and gore fiends alike. Even with some predictable …continue reading Reel Review: Trench 11 (2017)
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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