PODCAST: Episode 17 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

The time has come for bringing in a tiebreaker! For our 17th episode, 25YL film critics, dad bod dads, and hibernating school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome Phoenix film critic Ben Cahlamer for the first of two special request science fiction episodes. The three of us come together from different histories to compare our long and sometimes disjointed journeys with Ridley Scott's 1982 watershed Blade Runner. Folks, this is a rich one. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanAugust 4, 2021Blade RunnerComment

PODCAST: Episode 16 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 16th episode, our hosts venture into a different cinematic universe and a galaxy not so far, far away. 25YL film critics, patriotic dads, and vacationing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan take aim at 2009's reboot of "Star Trek" from J.J. Abrams. As fate would have it, these guys recorded this one on Abrams' birthday. Listen for who called it their favorite fun movie of 2009 and who shoots it down as a shell of what it was supposed to be. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJuly 16, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Midweek Mischief for Episode 6 of "Loki"

The question of whether this was a series finale or a season finale was answered. The cups runneth over for all of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” assembled on the concluding “Midweek Mischief panel hosted by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and podcast. The dais of Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews, and a late-arriving Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions went for an extended LIVE time to talk about all of the implications, reactions, and lingering questions. Thank you for following us every week this past month and a half. We’ll see you soon for What If…? Marvel series on Disney+ in August!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanJuly 15, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the SeatComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" LIVE YouTube Podcast for "Black Widow"

The first Disney/Marvel film to hit theaters in over two years brought out audience and filled a packed StreamYard YouTube house on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and podcast hosted by Ian Simmons. This squad of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” included myself, Ian, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, and the vivacious new addition of Annie Banks of Chuckload of Comics. We went for over an hour with some contested conversation on our likes and dislikes from this quasi-prequel. How did the movie go for you? Come here all of us right here:

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanJuly 12, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the SeatComment

PODCAST: Episode 15 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our slightly-delayed 15th episode, our hosts swoop into the (sort of) present of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a special new release podcast episode covering Black Widow. 25YL film critics, mansplaining dads, and released school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan compare their notes on whether this prequel merits the appreciation and audience the MCU usually demands. Leave it to the Marvel shill Will to have plenty to say while Don plays the hype fireman. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJuly 12, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Midweek Mischief for Episode 5 of "Loki"

The fifth and penultimate episode of Disney'+’s Loki sent the whole show off a motorcycle ramp with an adventurous episode of Easter eggs and foreboding questions and answers before what is promising to be a pretty impactful finale bext week. “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” were there to talk about all of it and then some on the “Midweek Mischief” panel hosted by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and podcast. Enjoy Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews. Find us on YouTube every Wednesday and definitely pull up a chair for the big ending next week!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanJuly 8, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the SeatComment

PODCAST: Episode 14 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our hot 14th episode, our hosts dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the heels of its return to theaters. 25YL film critics, grilling dads, and chillaxing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan virtually arm wrestle over 2013's Phase 2 starter Iron Man 3. One of them has it as last place MCU film and the other calls it a masterpiece. Listen to see who said what. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJuly 2, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Midweek Mischief for Episode 4 of "Loki"

You know, with all this rain we’ve had in Chicago to end the month of June, I’m guessing a few shrubs and bushes need some PRUNING. Well, over on Disney'+’s Loki, the pruning going on is sharp and spicy. Episode 4 for the Marvel series arrived for “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” on the “Midweek Mischief” panel hosted by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and podcast. We deep dive into Marvel villainy for an extended chat. Come watch say why as the five of us bounce our ideas and reflections around. Enjoy Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. Find us on YouTube every Wednesday!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanJuly 1, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the SeatComment

PODCAST: Episode 13 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our lucky 13th episode, our hosts pause from the usual movie debate to take a look at the first half of this 2021 movie year. 25YL film critics, celebrated dads, and middle school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan present their Top 5 "Best of 2021 So Far" lists. As you know, these two guys have differing tastes, so the triggers for debate are still there. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJune 25, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" Midweek Mischief for Episode 3 of "Loki"

No tardiness this week from me and I land in a busy and full dais of five of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” for the “Midweek Mischief” panel hosted by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel and podcast. Of the panel, I’m guy yawning and calling this third episode of Loki on Disney+ the dreaded F word: FILLER. Come watch say why as the five of us bounce our ideas and reflections around. Enjoy David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Mike Crowley of YPA Reviews, and Mark Krawczyk of The Spoiler Room Podcast. Find us on YouTube every Wednesday!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanJune 24, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, WandaVisionComment

PODCAST: Episode 12 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 12th episode, our hosts with two faces for radio get fashionable talking up Disney+’s new Cruella starring Emma Stone. 25YL film critics, liberated dads, and summer break teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have landed on a rare double-love edition of a hissy fit. Both proclaim their puppy love for the dueling villainesses. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast and welcome back to theaters this summer!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJune 23, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube Channel for "Fast Times at Ridgemont High"

Unlike Sean Penn’s iconic Jeff Spicoli, I was righteously un-stoned but still happy to join Ian Simmons dive into the “Criterion Cove” pool for his Kicking the Seat YouTube podcast. He and I climb in and out of that pool in our own Zoom call red bikinis to bow upon the altar of Mr. Hand and all the derelicts of Amy Heckerling’s 1981 seminal classic Fast Times at Ridgemont High. We go deep enough to get water in our ears on this one. Enjoy!