Posts tagged The Young Folks
MEDIA APPEARANCE: YouTube guest on YPA Reviews talking all things "Dunkirk"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: YouTube guest on YPA Reviews talking all things "Dunkirk"

YouTube creator extraordinaire Mike Crowley of the "You'll Probably Agree" channel, a.k.a. YPA Reviews, invited me as an on-camera guest for the second time.  This past May, we ranted on the overrated qualities of Terrence Malick.  This time, we throw down on all things Dunkirk, including full reviews, fighting and tempering Christopher Nolan fandom, and the state of art house vs. Netflix.  Mike's show can be digested in three parts: the Dunkirk review, the sidebar talk on Nolan, and the full uncut version of all topics.

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2017, Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, VIDEO REVIEW, SPECIALDon ShanahanThe Laugh FactoryYou'll Probably Agree, YPA, YPA Reviews, Mike Crowley, Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan, Terrence Malick, movie review, video review, film review, film commentary, movie commentary, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, The Young Folks, Feelin' Film Podcast, Gabrielle BondiComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on Episode 2 of the "Reel Talker" podcast hosted by Jim Alexander
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on Episode 2 of the "Reel Talker" podcast hosted by Jim Alexander

Fellow Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle co-founder and co-director Jim Alexander of The Movie Blog and The Young Folks recently started his own personal website dubbed Reel Talker.  He has fired up a weekly podcast where he reviews current theatrical films, new Blu-ray and home media releases, and the hot movie news and trends of the week.  Jim invited me to guest on his second episode.

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2017, Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIALDon Shanahan2017, 2017 Summer Movies, Baywatch, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man Tell No Tales, Get Out, Logan, I Am Heath Ledger, CIFCC, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, podcast guest, Podcast, podcasting, Reel Talker, Reel Talker podcast, The Young Folks, The Movie Blog, The Great Wall, interview, Interview, MixCloudComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk"

Five of the best film critics Chicago has to offer from the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle may have dodged the high frame rate experiment of Ang Lee's "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," but they still caught the full film. Enjoy the mixed reactions from Leo Brady, Jon Espino, Clint Worthington, Don Shanahan, and Jim Alexander!

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2016, Media Appearance, MOVIE REVIEW, Social Media, SPECIAL, VIDEO REVIEWDon ShanahanAMC River East 212016, 2016 Holiday Movies, Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Ang Lee, video commentary, video review, Video, YouTube, social media, CIFCC, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, Leo Brady, AMovieGuy.com, A Movie Guy, Jon Espino, HollywoodChicago.com, Hollywood Chicago, Don Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, Clint Worthington, Alcohollywood, Jim Alexander, The Young Folks, The Movie Blog, Post-movie reactions, Post-film reactions, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Post-film roundtable, Post-movie roundtable, film critics, movie critics, critics reactionsComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Sully"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Sully"

Three top-notch film critics of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle survived the miracle flight recreations and Clint Eastwood's soft touch of "Sully," starring Tom Hanks. Hear the mixed reactions after an advance screening from Jon Espino, Emmanuel Noisette, and myself!

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2016, CAPSULE REVIEW, Media Appearance, Social Media, VIDEO REVIEWDon ShanahanShowPlace ICON X at Roosevelt Collections2016, 2016 Fall Movies, Sully, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, Laura Linney, Aaron Eckhardt, Oscar contenders, Oscar bait, Oscar hopefuls, American Sniper, Post-film roundtable, Post-film reactions, post-m, Post-movie reactions, Post-movie roundtable, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, CIFCC, video review, video commentary, Capsule reviews, movie critics, critics reactions, film critics, movie commentary, Video, historical drama, Films based on actual events, Donald Shanahan, Don Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, Eman's Movie Reviews, Emmanuel Noisette, Jon Espino, HollywoodChicago.com, Hollywood Chicago, The Young FolksComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "The Light Between the Oceans"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "The Light Between the Oceans"

Two founders and directors of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle felt the romantic power of "The Light Between Oceans" from director Derek Cianfrance and starring Oscar contenders Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Rachel Weisz.  Enjoy the first impressions of myself andJim Alexander of The Movie Blog and The Young Folks!

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2016, CAPSULE REVIEW, Media Appearance, Social Media, VIDEO REVIEWDon Shanahan2016, Capsule reviews, The Light Between Oceans, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Derek Cianfrance, Oscar hopefuls, Oscar race, Oscar bait, The Place Beyond the Pines, Post-movie reactions, Post-movie roundtable, Post-film roundtable, Post-film reactions, critics reactions, film critics, movie critics, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, Jim Alexander, The Movie Blog, The Young Folks, Donald Shanahan, CIFCC, Don Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, Video, video review, video commentary, film commentary, movie commentary, social media, YouTubeComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Hands of Stone"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Hands of Stone"

Three critics of Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, including your truly, answer the bell to share their punches and counter-punches on the Roberto Duran biopic "Hands of Stone." Enjoy the hot takes of Emmanuel Noisette, Jim Alexander, and myself!

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2016, CAPSULE REVIEW, Media Appearance, Social Media, VIDEO REVIEWDon ShanahanAMC River East 212016, 2016 Summer Movies, Hands of Stone, Edgar Ramirez, Robert De Niro, Southpaw, Roberto Duran, Boxing movies, boxing films, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, CIFCC, Post-film roundtable, Post-film reactions, Post-movie reactions, Post-movie roundtable, critics reactions, film critics, film commentary, movie critics, movie commentary, video commentary, Video, video review, Donald Shanahan, Don Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, Emmanuel Noisette, Eman's Movie Reviews, Jim Alexander, The Young Folks, The Movie BlogComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "War Dogs"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "War Dogs"

Three of the four founders and directors, including yours truly, of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle brandished their firearm-free first-takes and reviews of "War Dogs" starring Jonah Hill and Miles Teller, directed by Todd Phillips. Here's Pamela Powell, Jim Alexander, and myself with our first impressions!

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2016, Media Appearance, VIDEO REVIEWDon ShanahanAMC River East 212016, 2016 Summer Movies, War Dogs, Donald Shanahan, Don Shanahan, Pamela Powell, Jim Alexander, Reel Honest Reviews, The Daily Journal, The Kankakee Daily Journal, The Young Folks, The Movie Blog, CIFCC, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, Post-movie reactions, Post-film reactions, Post-film roundtable, Post-movie roundtable, Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Todd Phillips, video review, Video, video commentary, critics reactions, film discussion, film commentary, film critics, movie critics, Every Movie Has a LessonComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Wiener-Dog"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Wiener-Dog"

Critics of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, and a special guest, take off the leash and dish out the kibble on Todd Solondz's dark comedy "Wiener-Dog."  Hear from Gabrielle Bondi, Scott Pfeiffer, Leo and Christina Brady, special guest Brian Thompson, myself, Jim Alexander, and Emmanuel Noisette talking on the film. Enjoy!

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2016, CAPSULE REVIEW, Independent Film, Media Appearance, MOVIE REVIEW, VIDEO REVIEW, Social MediaDon ShanahanLandmark Century Centre Cinema2016, CIFC, Chicago Film Critics Association, Wiener-Dog, Todd Solondz, Gabrielle Bondi, Scott Pfeiffer, The Young Folks, The Moving World, Leo Brady, Christina Brady, A Movie Guy, Brian Thompson, Southern Film Critic, Don Shanahan, Donald Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, CIFCC, Jim Alexander, The Movie Blog, Eman's Movie Reviews, Emmanuel Noisette, Video, video review, Post-movie reactions, Post-movie roundtable, Post-film roundtable, Post-film reactions, YouTube, Greta Gerwig, Danny DeVito, Ellen BurstynComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "The Legend of Tarzan"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "The Legend of Tarzan"

The critics of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle have heard the call of the jungle!  Watch and enjoy the first takes of myself and my fellow CIFCC members including Jon Espino of "The Young Folks," Pamela Powell of The Kankakee Daily Journal and "Reel Honest Reviews," and, but not least, Emmanuel Noisette of "Eman's Movie Reviews" offering their hot-and-bothered impressions on "The Legend of Tarzan." Enjoy!

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2016, CAPSULE REVIEW, Editorial, MOVIE REVIEW, SPECIAL, VIDEO REVIEW, Social MediaDon ShanahanNavy Pier IMAX2016, The Legend of Tarzan, IMAX, 3D, IMAX 3D, Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, summer blockbusters, Don Shanahan, Donald Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, Jon Espino, The Young Folks, Pamela Powell, The Daily Journal, Reel Honest Reviews, Emmanuel Noisette, Eman, Eman's Movie ReviewsComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Panel participant on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast talking about "Finding Dory"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Panel participant on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast talking about "Finding Dory"

After an advance screening of "Finding Dory," I was invited to participate in a post-film round table podcast hosted by Ian Simmons of Kicking the Seat.  I was one of five Chicago film critics chatting about our feelings, opinions, and reactions to "Finding Dory" with tangents on Pixar, Burger King (our lucky location for the podcast), and even "The Gilmore Girls."  Ian does outstanding work putting these shows together and I was highly honored to be included.  I hope to be a guest again in the new future!  Enjoy the show!

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GUEST CRITIC, Media Appearance, MOVIE REVIEW, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, CAPSULE REVIEWDon ShanahanRegal City North Stadium 14MEdia, Media Appearance, social media, Podcast, Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, David Fowlie, Keeping it Reel, Emmanuel Noisette, Eman's Movie Reviews, Gabrielle Bondi, The Young Folks, Donald Shanahan, Don Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, CFCA, CIFCC, Chicago, film critics, movie critics, movie spoilers, Finding Dory, Finding Nemo, Pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, Disney/Pixar, MixCloud, film commentary, movie commentary, movie casting, Burger KingComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Finding Dory"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "Finding Dory"

This week, I joined my fellow members of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle for an advance screening of Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory."  I am proud to be a co-founder and co-director of this fine group.  We all took away a bunch of heart and love from the "Finding Nemo" sequel.  Enjoy the first takes of yours truly, Gabrielle Bondi of The Young Folks, and Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews!

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2016, CAPSULE REVIEW, GUEST CRITIC, Media Appearance, MOVIE REVIEW, VIDEO REVIEW, SPECIALDon ShanahanRegal City North Stadium 142016, Finding Dory, Finding Nemo, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, CIFCC, Post-film roundtable, Post-film reactions, Post-movie reactions, Post-movie roundtable, film critics, movie critics, movie commentary, film commentary, video review, Donald Shanahan, Don Shanahan, Every Movie Has a Lesson, Gabrielle Bondi, The Young Folks, Emmanuel Noisette, Eman's Movie ReviewsComment
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "X-Men: Apocalypse"
VIDEO: Post-film reactions to "X-Men: Apocalypse"

I attended a press-only screening of "X-Men: Apocalypse" on May 9.  I was able to participate in another quick post-film panel with my fellow members and directors of the CIFCC.  Allow me to continue to introduce my "Every Movie Has a Lesson" followers to Pamela Powell of Reel Honest Reviews, Jim Alexander of The Movie Blog, Jon Espino of The Young Folks, and Emmanuel Noisette of Eman's Movie Reviews.  Enjoy our rants and raves!

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ADVANCE MOVIE REVIEW, MOVIE REVIEW, GUEST CRITIC, Social Media, VIDEO REVIEW, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanAMC 600 North MichiganCIFCC, Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle, X-Men: Apocalypse, Donald Shanahan, Don Shanahan, Emmanuel Noisette, Eman's Movie Reviews, Jon Espino, The Young Folks, Jim Alexander, The Movie Blog, Pamela Powell, Reel Honest Reviews, The DailyJournal, Post-movie reactions, Post-film roundtable, Post-film reactions, Post-movie roundtable, YouTubeComment