PODCAST: Episode 63 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 63rd episode, two "game over" film critics, non-Texan dads, and exhausted school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring a new "Deep Cut" episode where the gentleman feature a performer or creator and dive into their resumes. Their pick this time is the late, great hayseed everyman Bill Paxton. Will and Don genuflect at his greatest hits while offering a few choice films of his maybe you haven't seen or too easily forgotten. They love and miss the guy and we think you will too.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanMay 20, 2022Cinephile Hissy Fit, Bill PaxtonComment

PODCAST: Episode 62 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 62nd episode, two special forces film critics, non-absentee dads, and exhausted school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a new special guest. Say hello to the deep library of interests and knowledge that comes from Michael Fett, a Phoenix area buddy of Will's and a big fan of the show. He joined us to record two episodes with the movie selection goals of weirding Don out. His first was Who Dares Wins, also known as The Final Option, a underseen British terrorist actioner starring former and forgotten Bond replacement candidate Lewis Collins and a young Judy Davis.

PODCAST: Episode 61 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 61st episode, two undead film critics, magic-wielding dads, and heroic school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have made it to summer’s opening blockbuster: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The resident Marvel Shill and the Rotten Tomatoes critic put on their sling rings and opened their portals far apart for this combination of Sam Raimi and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There’s no magical way to argue, but these guys do anyway.

PODCAST: Episode 60 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 60th episode, two calmly-pulsed film critics, non-absentee dads, and astronomical school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcomed back previous guest Aaron White, one of the hosts of the successful Feelin' Film Podcast. Like last time with Passengers, we stay in space, but in a solar system far closer to home and with way, way, way less pissing and moaning across the three opinions. It's the recent and ruminative Brad Pitt vehicle Ad Astra that calms our combined civility to talk about quieter science fiction and father-son dynamics.

PODCAST: Episode 59 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 59th episode, two manipulative film critics, hose-wielding dads, and ax-sharpening dads brought their oxygen and gasoline to the firefighter hero worship action-drama. HBO Max had Ron Howard's Backdraft available for Will Johnson while Don Shanahan hit the national big screen with a Fathom Event celebrating its 30th anniversary. As the Chicagoan, Don gets all the big brother feels from it and cites it as a beloved personal favorite. Will, on the the other hand, thinks Ron Howard, as well as the movie, blows. Folks, this is a good tiff! Give it a listen!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 15, 2022Cinephile Hissy Fit, BackdraftComment

PODCAST: Episode 58 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 58th episode, pudgy film critics, pandemic dads, and formerly-quarantined teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back Chicago-based film critic Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics for a second episode. They dive into the headspace and isolation of Bo Burnham's recent Grammy-award winning comedy special Inside. The debate is on whether this was a movie or just a very well-produced comedy special among other triggers and peccadillos that come with the manic personality of Bo Burnham.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 8, 2022Annie Banks, Bo Burnham, Inside, Cinephile Hissy FitComment

PODCAST: Episode 57 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 57th episode, fanboy film critics, drained dads, and Oscar-challenged teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan follow the Oscar season with a late appointment on the newest film of Paul Thomas Anderson, namely Licorice Pizza. With PTA involved, that welcomes back guest Barbara VanDenburgh of USA Today to the three-way bruhaha. The trio also unwind for an extended rant about the state of the Oscars that presents some of the best debate CHF has ever had! It's more golden than the Oscars themselves.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 3, 2022Licorice Pizza, Barbara VanDenburghComment

PODCAST: Episode 56 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For the now one-year-old Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast on their 56th episode, the Oscars feel like a bit of a birthday for the show. Shiny film critics, golden trophy dads, and envelope-opening school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan composed their second annual Oscar discussion. This time, they are joined by returning guest Lauren Knight and a new guest, Chicago-based film critic Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front. They share their picks, wishes, and snubs on spirited and extended episode

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanMarch 25, 2022Oscars, Academy AwardsComment

PODCAST: Episode 55 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 55th episode, satirical film critics, fishing buddy dads, and liability-fearing teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan recorded their final Oscar lead-up episode highlighting two Best Pictures nominees that couldn't be more different. The gentlemen mash together the intentionally sweet with the intentionally sour to discuss CODA side-by-side with Don't Look Up. They hash out their loves and hates for both while handicapping their Academy Award chances.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanMarch 23, 2022CODA, Don't Look UpComment

PODCAST: Episode 54 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 54th episode, 25YL film critics, cerebrally-seductive dads, and mentally-capable school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan embark on another "Deep Cut" discussion on the legacy of another celebrated performer. Suggested by Will, the hosts shared their love/hate takes and viewing recommendations for Sigourney Weaver, a pillar of strong female characterization. They work around the easy and obvious to peer further down the career resume.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanMarch 11, 2022Sigourney WeaverComment

PODCAST: Episode 53 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 53rd episode, armored film critics, cryogenically-sealed dads, and fix-it-all teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have invited Seattle film critic and Feelin' Film podcast host Aaron White for a knockdown/drag-out shouting match over the 2016 Chris Pratt-Jennifer Lawrence star vehicle Passengers. Mr. White holds it in high regard while our CHF hosts play the garbagemen looking for trash. This might the best collection of rants and arguments the podcast has ever produced to date!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanMarch 4, 2022Aaron White, Passengers, Feelin' FilmComment

PODCAST: Episode 52 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 52nd episode, eye-liner wearing film critics, non-murdered dads, and nocturnal teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have landed the big one! Folks have been waiting years for The Batman reboot from Matt Reeves starring Robert Pattinson, or Bobby Bats as the cool people call him. We stay spoiler-free for our opening five-minute turns and go FULL SPOILERS after the break for the full discussion. See where Defender Don and Marvel Shill Will fall on this new incarnation dressed in black.

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