Each month, your hosts, Kelly, Jack, and Stephanie, take a deep dive into a 21st Century "Guilty Pleasure" horror movie as chosen by you, the listener, in an online poll (based on a particular theme). Join us for thematic cocktails, laughter, and a shared love of deliciously cheesy horror served up hot and tasty.
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 (https://morbidlybeautiful.com/80s-holiday-horror-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!
10 Feb 2025
Guilty Pleasures: The Apple
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... but is any of it GOOD?
Kelly and Jack share their reactions to the film's outrageous fashion choices, perplexing character arcs, and uncomfortable moments. Meanwhile, Stephanie tries to defend the film against an onslaught of abuse, but can she make a compelling case thatThe Apple is so bad it's good and not just plain BAD?
The conversation is peppered with laughter, debate, and disbelief as the trio navigates through the film's ridiculous musical numbers, including the infamous "BIM" anthem that will stick in your head long after the episode ends. But if you're anything like Jack and Kelly, that may inspire more rage than respect.
Join the Guilty Pleasures Crew as they grapple with the absurdity ofThe Apple and try to get to the core of the matter, deciding if it's a guilty pleasure worth revisiting or a cinematic disaster best left forgotten.
Is "The Apple" an actual, actual, actual trainwreck?
24 Dec 2024
No Notes: Holiday Specials
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 featuring Jim Henson's magical Muppets and the melodic genius of Paul Williams. This special offers a unique twist on the classic "Gift of the Magi" story and introduces us to the greatest fictional band ever—the River Bottom Nightmare Band. The hosts explore the deeper themes of poverty and resilience, all wrapped up in a heartwarming holiday package.
Next, Kelly presents the delightfully bizarre Opus and Bill's A Wish for Wings That Work. This oddball gem, featuring voice cameos from Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman, is a surreal holiday experience that had Kelly's family hooked from its single TV airing. The hosts revel in its absurd humor and unexpected sincerity, making it an unforgettable addition to any holiday watchlist.
Finally, they discuss the emotional rollercoaster that is the Bob's Burgers Christmas episode, "The Plight Before Christmas." This episode captures the chaos of holiday scheduling conflicts and the profound love within the Belcher family. The hosts reflect on the genuine, heartfelt storytelling that brings tears and laughter in equal measure.
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