PODCAST: Episode 165 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 165th episode, two Middle Earth critics, two hobbit-footed dads, and two heroic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first of a three-episode series discussing Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Will recently devoured the recent three-night Fathom Event anniversary showings of the Extended Editions of all three films on the big screen. This first episode covers their thoughts on how they first encountered the trilogy back in the 2000s and their analysis of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers.

PODCAST: Episode 164 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 164th episode, two saltwater critics, two tentacled dads, and two skin-melted teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hit the way back machine to 1998 to enjoy the creature-feature highs and lows of Deep Rising from future The Mummy breakout director Stephen Sommers and starring the late Treat Williams doing his best Harrison Ford stand-in job. This cult classic found qualities that both impressed and rolled the eyes of our hosts to join our "Trippin' on Cinema" series. Hop in, light up, drink up, and don't get caught by the monster!

PODCAST: Episode 163 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 163rd episode, two leather jacket film critics, two un-helmeted dads, and two wild one teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new release of the summer 2024 movie season. The guys rev themselves up to welcome back writer-director Jeff Nichols with The Bikeriders starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy. Neither of our hosts rides motorcycles, but they came to this movie with their own gassy exhausts and asphalt-rattling rumbling.

MOVIE REVIEW: Dandelion

We feel that tingling levity as Dandelion’s audience and cannot help but be swept away all the same. Dandelion peaks and then teeters on the ramifications of this new union. More songs equals more potential to changes that artistic label from “starving” or “troubled” to “successful.” The bonding brings more sparks, and the increasing clashes of romantic entanglements add the risks of trust, reliance, and commitment.

2023, 2024, 4 STARS, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanJuly 11, 2024Dandelion, KiKi Layne, Thomas Doherty, Nicole RiegelComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Cottontail

With that domesticated and relatable-beyond-borders quality, Cottontail is creating a greater journey, one venturing beyond any map charting the route to Akiko’s destined lakeside. Completing one’s final wishes is a quest of closure. You are answering a soul beyond the grave to finish something they could not. Yet, that course has branching paths of unsettled grievances, corrected connection, overdue forgiveness, and fulfilled promises.

PODCAST: Episode 162 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 162nd episode, two high-as-a-kite film critics, two gummy-chugging dads, and two pec-popping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn back the time machine to the 1980s were star-driven fighting films were a holiday staple coming out of the public hits of Rocky and The Karate Kid. Our guys aim much cheesier and much lower with 1988's Bloodsport starring the "Muscles from Brussells" Jean-Claude Van Damme. When tuned up mentally and physically, our hosts will tell you this movie is a trip!

PODCAST: Episode 161 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 161st episode, two egocentric film critics, two professional killer dads, and two un-hot teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the summer sun of 2024 to discuss the Netflix headliner Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and directed by Richard Linklater. Does this fit the buzz of being a star-making fireworks show for Powell and his sultry co-star Ardria Arjona or does this assasin's gun misfire among our hosts?

MOVIE REVIEW: The Bikeriders

Amid the ostentatious theatricality of actors making all kinds of noise in The Bikeriders, the other sound the film absolutely nails is the unmistakable deep bass rumble caused the asymmetrical arrangement of firing cylinders in Harley-Davidson engines. One by itself will get your attention. Five rolling together will rattle your windows. A dozen or more churning as a fleet becomes an aural maelstrom. Your selected reaction to that hellacious harmony will be your tinted gateway into Jeff Nichols’ petulant film.

2023, 2024, 4 STARS, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanJune 19, 2024The Bikeriders, Jeff Nichols, Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael ShannonComment

PODCAST: Episode 160 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 160th episode, two gas-powered film critics, two demented dads, and two hard-driving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from brief and busy end-of-the-school-year hiatus to muscle into the 2024 summer box office landscape. Much like the receipts coming in, they find a wasteland more than landscape to discuss George Miller's prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. One of our guys was chugging gasoline about it and another was spitting it out.

PODCAST: Episode 159 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 159th episode, two highly experienced film critics, two sexually active dads, and two jump-shooting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are back for their second "Romance Before Bromance" series looking at romantic film choices on the resumes of superhero movie superstars. This time around it's Chris Evans co-starring as the love interest of Anna Faris in 2011's What's Your Number? Landing weeks after Captain America: The First Avenger, Chris flexed that he could flex. Are things getting embarrassing yet?

3 Tips for Instant BTC Cashout

An increasing number of people are investing in Bitcoin this year. The valuable cryptocurrency is witnessing a boom lately with one BTC selling for $68k as of late May. However, security concerns, inherent volatility, and the fixed supply volume of the leading digital currency often raise issues regarding Bitcoin's reliability. Knowing when and how to cash out on your crypto BTC comes with great advantages. First of all, it allows you to easily convert your assets for everyday transactions.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanJune 7, 2024Comment

PODCAST: Episode 158 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 158th episode, two chaotic evil film critics, two lawful neutral dads, and two chaotic good teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, cover a 2023 blindspot of the latter host. Last year, Will put Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in his year-end Top 10 after rolling many months in the #1 spot. Through good old fashioned busy circumstances, Don completely missed the movie. It was time to for him to right that wrong and show off his own D&D history. Roll for initiative!

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