PODCAST: Episode 107 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 107th episode, two unathletic film critics, two mama-loving dads, and two air-cushioned teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together to talk about the new Amazon Studios release Air. Directed by Oscar winner Ben Affleck and featuring a stellar cast of actors, including Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, and Affleck himself, the legendary courtship of the then-NBA rookie Michael Jordan is the stuff of sports lore. Does the film celebrating that billion-dollar triumph measure up with our hosts?

PODCAST: Episode 106 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 106th episode, two 40-something film critics, two spruced-up dads, and two teachers who don't wear cowboy hats, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present the first of two "Deep Cut" episodes focused on the career of Clint Eastwood. The bells and timers are off as the hosts explore the lesser-known and underappreciated entries in Eastwood's career. The Oscar winners are obvious, so Will and Don share their Top 5 deep cuts for Clint Eastwood as a film director.

MOVIE REVIEW: Paint

There was a measure of true cleverness possible in inserting a throwback maverick character into the present day. Paint wanted to bend a vibe with fiction and flexed too far, to a place where its main character would not survive personally or professionally in the first place. The surrounding characters chipping away at the fraud underneath Carl Nargle– an arc amusingly not all that different from the esteemed Oscar-nominated TAR when you really think about it– exposed nothing we could not already see for ourselves.

2 STARS, 2023, Film Festival, Independent Film, Home Media, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanApril 7, 2023Paint, Owen Wilson, Michaela Watkins, Brit McAdamsComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Air

Director Ben Affleck received Michael Jordan’s blessing and allowed Air to be a whiff at breathing in that legend again, a draw that cannot be discounted. Likewise, folks are coming to see familiar and reliable movie stars like Affleck, Damon, Davis, and Bateman spar. Those curious and poised to watch composures rattled, zingers exchanged, balls busted, and dreams fulfilled get all that and then some in Air.

Key Benefits of Desk Flex's Room Scheduling Software

In today's fast-paced work environment, managing conference rooms and scheduling meetings can be a tedious and time-consuming task. Desk Flex's Room Scheduling Software is an innovative solution to this problem, which offers a range of benefits to businesses of all sizes. In this article, we will explore some of the key benefits of Desk Flex's Room Scheduling Software.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 5, 2023Comment

Keep Your Property Clean with Pressure Washing Services in Spokane and Orlando

Pressure washing is an effective way to keep your property clean and well-maintained. Whether it's your home, office building, or commercial space, pressure washing can remove dirt, grime, and other unsightly debris. At Live Clean Today, we offer professional pressure washing services in Spokane and Orlando to help you maintain the cleanliness and appearance of your property.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 5, 2023Comment

8 Types of Image Files and When to Use Them

Have you ever thought what's the difference between image file formats, such as JPG or GIF, and for what purpose each of them should be used? If we go deeper into graphic design, we'll find a lot of interesting things, but many of them may be incomprehensible at first. Let's take a look at some points of digital images to better understand the graphic universe.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 5, 2023Comment

Top 10 Best Cannabis Movies to Watch with Friends

There are various documentaries and movies about marijuana or cannabis and its culture, but only a few of them are a good fit for good entertainment. In this blog, we will discuss the top 10 best cannabis movies that you can watch with your friends.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 4, 2023Comment

7 Video Editing Websites for Filmmakers on a Budget

As a filmmaker on a budget, finding affordable yet high-quality video editing software is crucial to create outstanding videos without breaking the bank. Choosing the best one might be difficult with so many alternatives available. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a list of seven video editing websites that are perfect for filmmakers on a budget.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanApril 3, 2023Comment

PODCAST: Episode 105 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 105th episode, two buzz cut film critics, two non-scientific dads, and two hieroglyphic-loving teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Mark Krawczyk for a second episode. This time, the founder and content creator of Special Mark Productions brings a science fiction cult classic to the argument table. The three gentlemen share though well-spread thoughts on 1994's Stargate. Shake the sand out of your boots and give it a listen.

MOVIE REVIEW: Space Oddity

All at once, this introductory mindset of dedication and gallows humor is both plucky and fatalistic. Exposing both curiosity and anxiety, Space Oddity inelegantly wrestles with those two prevailing traits. The realistic science fiction of its premise and the sunny gaze of the Rhode Island setting swirl up the whimsy. Lo and behold, we find out that quaintness has a limit when it comes to fulfilling the human condition.

2023, 2 STARS, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanMarch 31, 2023Space Oddity, Kyle Allen, Kevin Bacon, Alexandra Shipp, Kyra SedgwickComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Tetris

Early on in Tetris, Taron Egerton’s main character Henk Rogers shares an admission with his furious boss about why he put himself into greater financial debt to back an unknown video game from The Soviet Union he stumbled upon at a consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. Leaning over and speaking low with clear eyes relaying bewilderment, he talks about seeing those soon-to-be iconic blocks still falling in his dreams hours and days after playing the game. Memories fill Tetris viewers, and they immediately picture the exact same thing.