PODCAST: Episodes 246 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 246th episode, two dancing film critics, two proud dads, and two regret-filled school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, embark on something they've never done on the show: Revisit and re-grade a movie from a previous episode. Early in their run together, Will and Don couldn't be farther apart on Damien Chazelle's La La Land. In honor of its 10th anniversary and adding the new experience of bringing their respective teen daughters to the film's recent return to the big screen, our boys reflect on previous loves and old wounds.

PODCAST: Episodes 245 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 245th episode, two steely film critics, two liquid metal dads, and two fate-believing school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions and The Spoiler Room Podcast for his second appearance in a two-episode arc. The three go from video game fatalities last week to some of the best OG ones with a talk on Terminator 2: Judgment Day, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. All of them remember where they were and glow in the blue-tinted James Cameron memories.

PODCAST: Episodes 244 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 244th episode, two button-mashing film critics, two fatality-delivering dads, and two very mortal school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back former guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions and The Spoiler Room Podcast for a two-episode stint. Our first conversation covers Mortal Kombat II, the reboot sequel that's tearing up bodies and streaming couches with its arrival on HBO Max. We enjoy where the movie came from and where it still has room to go.

PODCAST: Episodes 243 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 243rd episode, two beefy film critics, two skeletal dads, and two school teachers who have the power, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the bonkers fun and nostalgia glowing out of every pore of the 2026 version of Masters of the Universe, now playing on Amazon Prime after a surprisingly soft theatrical run. The three of them were there for He-Man in the 1980s and were primed to celebrate it again with its summer blockbuster return.

PODCAST: Episodes 241 and 242 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 241st and 242nd episodes, two warrior film critics, two bow-stringing dads, and two myth-teaching school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present two episodes dividing a lengthy discussion on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. For this meaty and manly deconstruction, the pod welcomed back frequent and favored guest, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front.

PODCAST: Episode 240 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 240th episode, two meticulous film critics, two decision-heavy dads, and two L.A.-loving school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, complete a quick two-episode arc on films inspired by recent summer vacation travel. Last week, Will's trip to Japan brought forth a reassessment of Lost in Translation. This week, it's Don's turn as he returns from the City of Angels with Michael Mann's Heat burning brightly on his mind.

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PODCAST: Episode 239 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 239th episode, two jet-set film critics, two midlife crisis dads, and two culturally open school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a two-episode arc on films that inspired recent travel from our two hosts. This month, Will got back from a transformative solo trip to the nation of Japan, meaning Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation became the immediate reflection point for an episode.

PODCAST: Episode 238 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 238th episode, two firefighting film critics, two propeller-driven dads, and two very much still alive school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, follow up last week's blockbuster episode about a couple of heroic pilots with another featuring the same profession. On the heels of a new Steven Spielberg film last month, the two pointed their compass to 1989's Always, a Spielberg blind spot for Don that needed to be doused with fire-extinguishing podcast time

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Movie of the Year" podcast talking about "Little Miss Sunshine"

In the film critic and podcast circles I’ve come to be a part of, sometimes you find fascinating peers and, other times, they find you. Through my station at Ruminations Radio Network’s Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, I was recruited by the hosts of PopFilter’s “Movie of the Year” podcast to guest on an episode breaking down a hit from the year 2006. The featured film is the indie darling Little Miss Sunshine. On the show, the hosts and guests score points for good jokes, intelligent responses, or correct trivia answers.

PODCAST: Episode 237 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 237th episode, two alien-punching film critics, two crop-dusting dads, and two speechifying school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, saw it fit to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday with the 30th anniversary of Roland Emmerich's Independence Day. Both hosts consider it one of the best pure summer blockbusters ever made and something that should be as annual a staple for the titular holiday as BBQs and fireworks.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's YouTube Channel Talking "Supergirl"

In short order, Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl has become the most debated and polarizing movie so far this summer. If you need evidence of that, just watch the latest roundtable on Ian Simmons’s Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel. The split opinions, including mine, on an extra-large panel create quite a chat for your enjoyment and edification. Get your capes on and enjoy!

PODCAST: Episode 236 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 236th episode, two sword-wielding film critics, two chainmail-wearing dads, and two gore-friendly school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue on a sword-and-sandal deep dive by pairing together a pair of remakes of some 1980s cult classics. Last year in 2025, streaming services (and too few theaters) were graced with reboots of Red Sonja and Deathstalker.

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