Guilty Pleasures

Published: June 10, 2021, midnight

Sci-fi and fantasy genres have come a long way from their pulp fiction and Saturday matinee origins to become respectable genres. But sometimes you just want to see something awesome, weird or shocking. That\u2019s where genre films can deliver -- even if the movie isn\u2019t good. I talk with five listeners about their favorite guilty pleasure films. Also, Lou Hare of the podcast Guilty Pleasures breaks down the difference between a guilty pleasure and a cult classic, and we discuss why \u201880s movies are a treasure trove of excess and bad taste.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices