These chilling true stories reveal the dark underbelly of gambling, where greed summons ghosts and luck runs out in bloodstained glory. If you think …continue reading Dead Man’s Hand: Poker’s Deadly Stakes
A compelling premise inspired by chilling true events ultimately falls short due to budget constraints and too little meat on the bones. The story …continue reading Microbudget Monday: “Buried Alive: The Clay Killer”
Rupert Russell’s true-crime doc “The Last Sacrifice” is a chilling excavation into the soil from which British folk horror sprang. Ahead of the UK …continue reading FrightFest Glasgow Interview with Rupert Russell (“The Last Sacrifice”)
The widely celebrated Netflix show “Baby Reindeer” packs a mighty punch — especially for those who have experienced stalking or abuse. I’d been building up …continue reading Baby Reindeer: Stalking, Sexuality, and Scandal
It’s a double feature of unique anthology horror and fascinating (not quite) true crime with 2024’s “Tenants” and “Strange Harvest”. It has been years …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Strange Neighbors and Serial Killers
“Red Rooms” is a chilling look at true crime obsession, offering a haunting and affecting critique of our voyeuristic culture. Pascal Plante’s Red Rooms …continue reading Reel Review: Red Rooms (2024)
“Compliance” is a dramatization of a horrific true story, exploring a violation of human rights and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. In these uncertain …continue reading Political Horror: Compliance (2012)
Moody, oppressive, and devastatingly haunting, “The Moor” is as stunning as it is unnerving — a treat for fans of folk horror and true crime. …continue reading Indie Spotlight: The Moor (2024)
“Baby Reindeer” is not what you expect; it’s much darker, unsettling, and emotionally resonant — an important and extraordinary journey. A writer and comedian may …continue reading What to Watch: Baby Reindeer
We cover two very different films that had audiences buzzing out of SXSW 2024, but did “Dickweed” and “Dead Mail” deliver the goods? We …continue reading Adventures in Movies: SXSW 2024 (“Dickweed” and “Dead Mail”)
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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