SPECIAL: Now a member of the Critics Choice Association

BIG NEWS! Flying the 25YL flag, I’m stunned and proud altogether to be a newly accepted member of the Critics Choice Association, hosts of the annual Critics Choice Awards! Formerly the Broadcast Film Critics Association and founded in 1995, they are national-level organization of film and TV critics and a recognized awards-voting body. Their criteria for internet-based folks like me was "internet critics whose reviews are read by a large enough audience, are easily accessible on their site, and identified as the site's primary critic. That’s me alright.

2021, SPECIAL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 22, 2021Comment

SPECIAL: Now listed as one of "The Top 100 Movie Critics" on Screench

This week, I was approached by a representative from Screench, a movie recommendation engine website. They were impressed with Every Movie Has a Lesson and wanted to include me in their list of “The Top 100 Movie Critics” and sites to follow on their Critic Ratings page. I was happy to oblige and honored to be included among other top-shelf sites. Check Every Movie Has a Lesson out at #6 on the Top 100!

2021, SPECIAL, Social Media, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 22, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Cinematic Underdogs" podcast talking "Slap Shot"

Through mutual social circles within the Facebook group of the Feelin’ Film Podcast, I was approached by Paul Keelan, one of the hosts of the Cinematic Underdogs podcast, to be a guest on their program. Joined by Jordan Puga, they’ve been targeting sports films for extended conversations. They pitched me to talk about Bennett Miller’s 2011 gem Moneyball, continuing a streak of behind-the-scenes sports movies. Talking with Paul as the “bonus episode” following the main show, our conversation went on to cover film criticism tropes, my hot take of The Tree of Life, and eventually, as planned, our impressions and musings on Moneyball.

2021, Home Media, Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanApril 21, 2021Quality ComixComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Mission Report for Episode 5 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"

Led by Ian Simmons, host of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel, I sit vitually alongside David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. This past week was the penultimate episode of the first season of Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+. Rather than hitting the gas pedal, the episode pumped the brakes to really let the stakes build and sink in. The character work was very strong. Enjoy our drinks and a lively episode!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanApril 19, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, WandaVisionComment

PODCAST: Episode 4 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

SPECIAL EXTENDED RANT! Welcome to the fourth Cinephile Hissy Fit! 25YL film critics, handsome dads, and heroic school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan extend their usual timed debate to cover all the edited corners of Zack Synder's Justice League. DC defender Don was quite encouraged by the improved product while the Marvel shill Will was less-than-pleased with the four-hour time suck. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast brought to you by 25YL and the Ruminations Radio Network!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 16, 2021CherryComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Mission Report for Episode 4 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"

Anyone who thought the third episode was sidebar or filler last week, they’re not saying it now. The stakes keep going up on Disney+’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Enjoy a group of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” heading straight to spoilers to hash out Episode #4. Led by Ian Simmons, host of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel, I sit vitually alongside David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. Enjoy our drinks and a lively episode!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanApril 10, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, WandaVisionComment

PODCAST: Episode 3 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

Marvel Shill Will Johnson and I bounce our opinions back and forth about the Tom Holland vehicle Cherry from the Russo brothers. Will plays the “like” side and I play the opposite. How do you feel about this AppleTV+ offering? Who put forth the better debate? Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Welcome to our new podcast brought to you by 25YL and the Ruminations Radio Network!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 10, 2021CherryComment

PODCAST: Episode 2 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

With the first episode jitters out of the way, Will Johnson and I kick it up a notch to volley some love and hate back and forth for Amazon Prime’s reunion sequel Coming 2 America. I come at the movie with appreciation for its infinitely likable characters, led by star Eddie Murphy, while my podcast partner couldn’t stand the movie. Who put forth the better debate? Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Welcome to our new podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanApril 3, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Mission Report for Episode 3 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier"

Anyone who thought the third episode was sidebar or filler last week, they’re not saying it now. The stakes keep going up on Disney+’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Enjoy a group of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” heading straight to spoilers to hash out Episode #4. Led by Ian Simmons, host of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel, I sit vitually alongside David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. Enjoy our drinks and a lively episode!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanApril 3, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, WandaVisionComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Mission Report for Episode 2 of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

It sure didn’t take long for this Disney+ series to get going. “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” led by Ian Simmons, host of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel led our second “Mission Report” for this squad covering The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series on Disney+. Enjoy Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. David Fowlie said it best with this episode talking about the “dimensions” showing up in all places.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanMarch 29, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, WandaVisionComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Highlighted on Rotten Tomatoes for "Nobody"

When a big new film drops, the Rotten Tomatoes news and editorial staff collects thoughts, lines, and sentiments from the early-arriving reviews and features them in a quick collection piece. I was timely and noticed for my recent Nobody review. It's a long way from a pull quote in a trailer or printed on a disc release (and not the quote I would have used from my review), but I won't pass up the spotlight and love from Rotten Tomatoes. It’s very cool to included with the top national critics. Much appreciated, RT! Check out your boy!

2021, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanMarch 24, 2021Comment

PODCAST: Episode 1 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

The first episode is here! Fellow film critic, dad, and school teacher Will Johnson and I debut with this opening episode on Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Will calls it a masterpiece and I think otherwise. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun this movie encapsulates. Welcome to our new podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanMarch 24, 2021Comment