Posts in 2023
PODCAST: Episode 121 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 121st episode, two tipsy film critics, two sloshed dads, and two inebriated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan offer the first of two collaboration episodes with Chicago film critic peers from Will's recent visit. Enjoy host Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree, Ian Simmons of Kicking the Seat, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, and Hayden Mears of IGN in a broad conversation on everyone's past-and-present feelings about summer blockbusters. This was recorded at the Galway Bay tavern in Chicago, so enjoy the live show ambiance!

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Unleashing the Magic: Make Your Disney Movie Dreams Come to Life at Disneyland Paris

Imagine an alluring world where Disney's magic isn't just in the cinema or the pages of a storybook, but it's intricately woven into every experience, every sight, every breath you take. Here, beloved characters are not just images flickering on a screen, but real friends you meet, greet and laugh with. Disneyland Paris is the dreamland where your Disney movie fantasies leap off the screen and materialise into unforgettable, vibrant experiences.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "Oppenheimer"

Upon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When I can get more work completed and a review submitted early enough, my take and connected quotes have the chance to make these shout-out posts. My newest was being included for Oppenheimer. Check out your boy!

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "Barbie"

Upon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When I can get more work completed and a review submitted early enough, my take and connected quotes have the chance to make these shout-out posts. My newest was being included for Barbie. Check out your boy!

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INFOGRAPHIC: Netflix’s Impressive Global Growth

Netflix, the well-known streaming giant, has been on an unprecedented global expansion journey. The company began by sending DVDs to customers through the mail. Fast forward a few decades; it now takes up over 15% of the world’s internet bandwidth and has subscribers in more than 190 countries. According to TradingPlatforms.com, Netflix had around 238.39M  paid subscribers worldwide as of Q2 2023. This is an impressive increase of 5.89 M subscribers compared with the previous quarter. 

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PODCAST: Episode 120 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 120th episode after a two-week summer vacation break, two plastic film film critics, two pink-wearing dads, and two non-physics teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, were not going to miss the chance to jump on the bandwagon of the big "Barbenheimer" weekend. Like atoms in a bomb, our hosts smash two movies into one episode to cover Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The takes are hotter than the models and the explosions.

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Most Searched Female-Directed Film by State

Throughout Hollywood’s male-dominated history, most of the top positions working on a movie, from producers and writers to the true auteur of the film, the director, have been occupied by men. But even throughout that male-dominated history, women have fought to have their voices heard and their contributions recognized. 

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Participant in "World of Reel" Critics Poll for best Christopher Nolan film

As I have grown in press credentials and professional affiliations nationally, I have found myself landing in circles with other film critics of various levels. Recently, I was included in a poll for voting critics for Jordan Ruimy of World of Reel, a fellow Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. His survey was to collect votes for the single best Christopher Nolan from over 110 critics and other industry folk. I was honored to chime in with my vote of Memento to be included with some very high professional company. Enjoy the article and list. Check out your boy!

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Participant in "World of Reel" Critics Poll for best films so far in 2023

As I have grown in press credentials and professional affiliations nationally, I have found myself landing in circles with other film critics of various levels. Recently, I was included in a poll for voting critics for Jordan Ruimy of World of Reel, a fellow Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. His survey was to collect the best films from the first half of 2023 from over 100 critics and other industry folk. I was honored to chime in with my top five selections to be included with some very high professional company. Enjoy the article and list. Check out your boy!

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