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Metallica brought the horrors of war to the MTV masses with their devastating music video “One”—including disturbing anti-war film scenes. Displaying a marketing savvy …continue reading Metal and The Macabre: Metallica “One”
Upon its release, “Jaws” scared and scarred a generation, and nearly 50 years later, it maintains its grip on our collective conscience. When Jaws …continue reading Kindertrauma: The Lasting Impact of “Jaws”
A stunning debut, “Mickey Hardaway” is a microbudget masterpiece designed for a niche audience that fully deserves mass consumption. The thought-provoking, intensely moving drama …continue reading Microbudget Monday: Mickey Hardaway
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With an intriguing premise, solid scares, and impressive visuals, “Black Mold” blends psychological and supernatural horror to great effect. Right out of the gate, …continue reading Panic Fest 2023: Black Mold
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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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