MOVIE REVIEW: One Life

With a different approach, One Life could have very easily veered into horn-tooting hero worship or some kind of indulgent salve applied to reduce the horrors of the Holocaust. That’s not the case with the work of director James Hawes and screenwriters Lucinda Coxon and Nick Drake to depict this history with little to no extra flamboyance. The film’s style and attitude matches the central figure who never put the glory first. The history speaks for itself and needs no assistance for heft.

2024, 2023, 4 STARS, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanMarch 14, 2024One Life, Anthony HopkinsComment

PODCAST: Episode 147 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 147th episode, two hardware-lifting film critics, two prognosticating dads, and two accepting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, preview the 96th Academy Awards! The Blonde in Front, Cati Glidewell, returns for the podcast's second preview show of Oscar picks and predictions. This week, our three combined critics evaluate Best Director, the two screenplay categories, the four acting categories, and Best Picture. Don't place your Oscar pool bets without our picks.

PODCAST: Episode 146 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 146th episode, two golden film critics, two speculative dads, and two red carpet teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are ready for the 96th annual Academy Awards! As with every year, the only way for our guys to break this down is to bring in a real-life golden statuette. Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front is back for two episodes to evaluate each and every award. This week, the three cover the under-the-title artistic and technical categories, picking snubs, dark horses, winners, and favorites

PODCAST: Episode 145 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 145th episode, two discerning film critics, two loosey-goosey dads, and two non-Method teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take this week's podcast space as a opportunity for a special editorial conversations. They two often bring up the scales of acting on the show and gauge approaches and choices. Will and Don expound on that to question so-called Method acting and search for the true naturalistic performers.

MOVIE REVIEW: Dune: Part Two

Even still, so much of the Dune: Part Two dialogue (a noted dislike of the director) that could be winning hearts and minds is delivered in hushed platitudes. It’s positively wild than one of the loudest movies possible utilizing the biggest film screens the industry delivers can move someone so little where it counts. The crazy part is, Villeneuve and Dune still aren’t done. What began and was sourced from one interminably written ordeal could quickly become an interminable cinematic one as well.

MOVIE REVIEW: Ordinary Angels

Alas, potential viewers of the film are going to see the faith-centered creative team (The Case for Christ director Jon Gunn and notable producers Dave Matthews and the Erwin Brothers) highlighted by the marketing efforts and assume this is some kind of cinematic religious extortion. They would be way off. The presented cause to believe in greater than some fancy church in Ordinary Angels is a sick little girl. Nothing more is necessary.

2024, 2023, 4 STARS, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanFebruary 21, 2024Ordinary Angels, Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Kelly Fremon CraigComment

MOVIE REVIEW: The Taste of Things

The moving experiences come from sharing the expressed gastronomical artistry. The art of those fears is in unique masterful cooking. The cooking comes from the two-decade partnership between Eugénie and Dodin. Their partnership has blossomed to a long-term love of understanding and freedom that has avoided the culminating step of marriage. Simply put, food is merely the setting of shared quality time for the rest of life.

PODCAST: Episode 144 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 143rd episode, two non-Italian critics, two racecar dads, and two seatbelt-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are joined by the Cinematic Underdogs podcast partners for the second part of their collaborative Michael Mann double feature. This time, they fast forward to Mann's return to cinema with this past year's Oscar contender Ferrari starring Adam Driver and the sensational Penelope Cruz. Paul and Jordan are sports movie podcasters, so this was a treat to play in the podcasting stadium.

PODCAST: Episode 143 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 143rd episode, two non-Italian critics, two racecar dads, and two seatbelt-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are joined by the Cinematic Underdogs podcast partners for the second part of their collaborative Michael Mann double feature. This time, they fast forward to Mann's return to cinema with this past year's Oscar contender Ferrari starring Adam Driver and the sensational Penelope Cruz. Paul and Jordan are sports movie podcasters, so this was a treat to play in the podcasting stadium.

Player's Rights and Protections: What Canadian Law Says About Online Casinos

In the dynamic realm of online gambling, the legal landscape in Canada plays a pivotal role in safeguarding player interests. The surge in online casinos has revolutionized gambling, making it more accessible. But with this convenience comes a need for clarity regarding the legalities of online gaming in Canada. By dissecting these laws, this article aims to empower players with knowledge, ensuring their safe and lawful experiences.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanFebruary 5, 2024Comment

PODCAST: Episode 142 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 142nd episode, two hack critics, two hack-ish dads, and two hacker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first episode of a two-part guest arc with Jordan Puga and Paul Keelan of the Cinematic Underdogs podcast. Both Will and Don have been on their show, it was our time to get them on ours. Our target was a Michael Mann double feature. This first episode covers Mann's maligned 2015 geo-techno thriller Blackhat starring Chris Hemsworth. With a four-man room, the opinions and pixels fly!

PODCAST: Episode 141 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 141st episode, two classical film critics, two chain-smoking dads, and two rapturous teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the Netflix stream and step up from last week's Zack Snyder crap to an Oscar contender of pedigree. This week, we talk about Maestro, written, directed, produced, and starring Bradley Cooper. Don was able to share has Hollywood access to the film as the guys compare the film's chances for appreciation and Oscars.

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