Guilty Pleasures

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,...

Hey, hey, hey, a wild ride is on the way with this episode of Guilty Pleasures! Join Stephanie, Jack, and Kelly as they take a bite out of the bizarre and bewildering 1980 musical oddity, The Apple . Set in a dystopian 1994 where the music industry reigns supreme, this film is a kaleidoscope of disco, biblical allegories, and questionable songwriting that gives your hosts plenty to talk about... b...

Welcome to another episode of No Notes, where Stephanie, Kelly, and Jack take a break from dissecting guilty pleasures to delve into some cinematic treasures. This holiday season, Kelly takes center stage with her selection of three lesser-known Christmas specials that promise to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. First up, we have Emmett Otter's Jug-Band Christmas , a charming tale featu...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, where we dive deep into the cinematic abyss to uncover the most bizarre and bewildering films that somehow capture our hearts. In this episode, Kelly takes us on an unforgettable journey through the mind-boggling 1996 holiday film Santa with Muscles , starring none other than Hulk Hogan. Prepare yourself for a wild ride as we explore this fever dream of a movie that de...

Welcome to No Notes, the podcast where three cinephiles set aside guilty pleasures to discuss films that have profoundly impacted their lives. This month, Jack takes us on a journey into the mind-bending world of Christopher Nolan's 2000 masterpiece, Memento . Join Stephanie, Kelly, and Jack as they unravel the layers of this cinematic enigma, exploring its innovative narrative structure and the p...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, where we dive into cinema's most misunderstood gems. In this episode, Jack takes us on a journey through the 2009 cult classic  Jennifer's Body . Join us as we dissect the film's initial reception, its marketing missteps, and its subsequent reevaluation as a feminist horror masterpiece.   We explore the film's themes of female empowerment, the male gaze, and the comple...

Welcome to No Notes, where three cerebral cinephiles take a break from guilty pleasures to dive into the cinematic treasures that have left an indelible mark on our lives. This episode, Stephanie takes the helm to guide us through the hauntingly beautiful world of Jim Jarmusch's 2013 film, Only Lovers Left Alive . Join Stephanie, Kelly, and Jack as they delve into the film's exploration of vampiri...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, where we unabashedly dive into the most delightfully absurd corners of cinema. This week, we're taking a wild ride into the cosmos with Jason X , the tenth installment of the Friday the 13th franchise, where Jason Voorhees trades Crystal Lake for the vastness of space. Yes, you heard it right—Jason is in space, and it's as ludicrous as it sounds.   Join us as we dissec...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, where we dive headfirst into the cinematic abyss to uncover the hidden joys of films that are often maligned. This episode is a special treat as we celebrate Stephanie's birthday month with a double feature of epic proportions. Prepare yourself for a slasher showdown as we pit two infamous entries from horror's heavyweight franchises against each other: Halloween: Resu...

Welcome to No Notes, where three cerebral cinephiles take a break from guilty pleasures to revel in cinematic treasures. In this episode, Kelly takes us on a nostalgic journey with Frank Capra's timeless classic, "Arsenic and Old Lace." Join us as we explore the film's genius, from Cary Grant's unparalleled comedic performance to the cozy, timeless world Capra creates. We delve into the film's met...

💬 Show Notes Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, the podcast where we dive into the wild and wacky world of cinema, celebrating the films that make us cringe, laugh, and cheer.  This week, we’re dissecting the utterly bonkers and blood-soaked spectacle that is "Here for Blood". From wrestling babysitters to sex perverts and everything in between, this movie is a chaotic rollercoaster that leav...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, the show where we give in to pleasure, rising from our coffins to discuss a modern horror film and debating just how guilty we need to feel about loving or hating it.  It was Steph’s pick this month, and she was once again desperate for any excuse to talk about the (according to her) greatest actor of our generation and possibly of any generation, Nicolas Cage. We aske...

Join us for Steph's pick as she introduces Kelly and Jack to one of her favorite films in recent years, starring the cinematic love of her life, Nicolas Cage, who must venture out from his life as a reclusive truffle hunter to recover his stolen beloved truffle pig — forcing him to confront a life he left behind and grapple with the nature of art, passion, grief, and life after loss. As Stepha...

Join us for Kelly's pick as she serves up an all-time holiday classic, the unspeakably great Planes, Trains & Automobiles . So grab a glass of wine or even some premature eggnog, and join us as we dive into an unmissable Thanksgiving/holiday favorite on this episode of NO NOTES. As Kelly argues for the film's place in the hallowed halls of cinematic perfection, she says: "I've...

Welcome to NO NOTES, the show where three cerebral cinephiles take a break from chatting guilty pleasures to discuss cinematic treasures. Each month, we’ll take turns selecting a film we believe to be virtually flawless, one that had a significant impact on our lives and/or helped shape the film lover we became.  For our third episode, it was Jack’s pick. He picked a film thundering with two-perso...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, the show where we give in to pleasure, taking flight with a modern horror film to find out just how guilty we need to feel about loving or hating it.  It was Jack’s pick this month, and he’s got us suiting up for WWII horror. We asked our adoring fans to choose between 2020’s genre-bending SHADOW IN THE CLOUD and 2019’s vampire horror BLOOD VESSEL. In another razor-thi...

Join the Guilty Pleasures crew as we continue the conversation, hanging out after the show, shooting the shit, and talking about all our thoughts and feelings on this month's featured film that we couldn't fit into our regular, hour-long episode. We had an amazing time recording our BAIT episode (if you missed it, don't forget to tune in for a killer conversation). On this after-show,...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, the show where we DIVE into pleasure, CHUMMING THE WATERS OF A modern horror film to find out just how guilty we need to feel about loving or hating it.  It was Steph's pick this month, and she wanted to say farewell to summer by swimming with the sharks. We asked our adoring fans to choose between the underseen 2012 shark horror BAIT and the 2018 mega-hit MEG. In...

Welcome to NO NOTES, the show where three cerebral cinephiles take a break from chatting guilty pleasures to discuss cinematic treasures. Each month, we’ll take turns selecting a film we believe to be virtually flawless, one that had a significant impact on our lives and/or helped shape the film lover we became.  For our second episode, it was Kelly’s pick. She put the spotlight on the criminally...

Join the Guilty Pleasures crew as we continue the conversation, hanging out after the show, shooting the shit, and talking about all our thoughts and feelings on this month's featured film that we couldn't fit into our regular, hour-long episode. We had an amazing time recording our  Dead Silence  episode (if you missed it, don't forget to tune in for a killer conversation). But we had...

For Wahlberg Horror Month, we asked our adoring fans to choose between Donnie doing battle with a killer doll in James Wan’s DEAD SILENCE and Marky Mark battling killer trees in the beleaguered Shamalan flick THE HAPPENING. In an online vote, DEAD SILENCE easily took center stage, leaving THE HAPPENING flapping in the wind.    So take a seat, boys and girls, as we start the show and find out if DE...

Welcome to NO NOTES, the show where three cerebral cinephiles take a break from chatting guilty pleasures to discuss cinematic treasures. Each month, we’ll take turns selecting a film we believe to be virtually flawless, one that had a significant impact on our lives and/or helped shape the film lover we became. For our premiere episode, it was Steph's pick. In honor of its 35th anniversary, s...

Join the Guilty Pleasures crew as we continue the conversation, hanging out after the show, shooting the shit, and talking about all our thoughts and feelings on this month's featured film that we couldn't fit into our regular, hour-long episode. We had an amazing time recording our Crimson Peak episode (if you missed it, don't forget to tune in for a killer conversation). But we had s...

For Gothic Horror Month, we asked our adoring fans to choose between two star-studded but polarizing productions: 2012’s THE WOLFMAN and 2015’s Guillermo del Toro helmed CRIMSON PEAK. In an online vote, CRIMSON PEAK won by a blood-soaked landslide.   So don your Victorian PJs and grab your candelabra as we explore these haunted halls to find out if CRIMSON PEAK seduces us with its gothic charms. I...

Welcome to Guilty Pleasures, the show where we put your prepubescent ass to bed so we can make out with our boyfriend and watch bad horror movies.   This month, it was Stephanie's turn to pick the theme, and she decided to honor a staple of the genre and celebrate National Babysitter's Day (May 13).  In honor of the occasion, we asked our adoring fans to choose a film for us to stay up lat...