Posts in Cinephile Hissy Fit
PODCAST: Episode 117 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 117th episode, two dashing film critics, two Herculean dads, and two list-building teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan pause from film reviews for a special list episode. The recent culmination of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and the rewatches of the Christopher Reeve Superman series got our guys thinking about their all-time favorite movie heroes. Our hosts go back and forth to dole out their Top 5 and honorable mention ranks on the topic. If you know Will and Don, you see the differences and blends of sensibilities on heroes.

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PODCAST: Episode 116 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 116th episode, two Cannon-loving film critics, two Luthor-ian dads, and two nuclear-charged teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue a special podcast collaboration. Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions return to close the Christopher Reeve Superman series to discuss Superman IV: The Quest of Peace. Find out if it really is the worst movie of the series or if soft spots are found.

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PODCAST: Episode 115 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 115th episode, two computer-programming film critics, two absentee dads, and two evil self teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have set up a special collaboration for a pair of episodes. Will and Don recently appeared on Ian Simmons' Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel to discuss Superman: The Movie and Superman II. For the step down of Superman III, Ian and returning guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions continue the series the talk to our digital airwaves. We scratch our heads together on everything from Richard Pryor, computer fears, and bad Kryptonite.

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PODCAST: Episode 114 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 114th episode, two outcast film critics, two dandy dads, and two mixtape-flexing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue from their Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 discussion last week with The Blonde in Front's Cati Glidewell with a wider telescope lens. The trio banter and reflect on the entirety of the film appearances of James Gunn's ragtag team, between their own trilogy, their Avengers contributions, and even there raucous Christmas Special from Disney+.

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PODCAST: Episode 112 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 112th episode, two Force-sensitive critics, two influential dads, and two Ewok-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan turn back the clock forty years for the anniversary of Return of the Jedi. The (sometimes maligned) “Special Edition” of the trilogy finale recently dropped back into theaters as both our hosts took their children to see it on the big screen and get a nostalgia ride of their own. Hear them talk about their experiences young and old with arguably the most entertaining Star Wars movie to date.

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PODCAST: Episode 111 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 110th episode, two maximum security film critics, two warrior dads, and two penalized teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue to highlight the works of director Martin Campbell. They go back a shade farther to 1994’s No Escape, a semi-sci-fi prison vehicle for Ray Liotta. Just like the podcast, it knows how to blow stuff up.

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PODCAST: Episode 110 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 110th episode, two maximum security film critics, two warrior dads, and two penalized teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue to highlight the works of director Martin Campbell. They go back a shade farther to 1994’s No Escape, a semi-sci-fi prison vehicle for Ray Liotta. Just like the podcast, it knows how to blow stuff up.

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PODCAST: Episode 109 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 109th episode, two husky-voiced film critics, two gun-totting dads, and two non-Hispanic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan pull their opinion pistols out of their holsters to take about the non-classic shoot 'em-up Desperado from 1995. Don had this very high on his 100th episode "Top 100" favorites list and Will wanted to talk more about what all the bullets and buzz was about.

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PODCAST: Episode 108 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 108th episode, two graybeard film critics, two upright dads, and two non-Magnum packing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present the second of two "Deep Cut" episodes focused on the career of Clint Eastwood. Previously, the hosts examined Clint's career as a director behind the camera. This time around, they look at his contributions as an actor on the silver screen, Will and Don present their Top 5 performances from the ancient movie star.

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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?

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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.

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