For their 87th episode, two grizzled film critics, two mad-bomber dads, and two disco-dancing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back Lauren Knight of L.A. Knight Consulting for a back-to-back Sylvester Stallone love fest. Last time, it was new Sly for Samaritan. This time, they dig back to 1981's Nighthawks where a Stallone beard and Rutger Hauer, in his American debut, steal the show. Listen to wear this terrorist thriller ranks for our gathered talkers.
Read MoreEvery Movie Has a Lesson founder, 25YL film critic, and Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast co-host Don Shanahan returns to his hometown to host a panel and podcast recording on the Saturday schedule of LodgeCon 2022. He will be joined by friend and fellow 25YL critic Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree. The topic will be: "The Current State of Genre Film and TV.” The two will be pressing the flesh and laying down some future podcast audio for their mutual programs!
Read MoreFor their 86th episode, two heroic film critics, two tinkering dads, and two gravel-voiced school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back previous guest Lauren Knight of Phoenix's L.A. Knight Consulting for the first of a Sylvester Stallone double. This week, the ardent Sly fan encourages Will and Don to see the merits of his new streaming superhero vehicle "Samaritan." Lauren has the unique experience of seeing the film more than once for early test screenings and compares the final product with our hosts.
Read MoreFor their 85th episode, two grizzled film critics, two stunt-performing dads, and two subtitle-reading teachers Will and Don Shanahan welcome you to the recording from a special in-person event. Will and videographer Aaron Hudson recently hosted a screening and talkback for the classic Jackie Chan vehicle “Police Story” at the Majestic Theatre in Phoenix. Forgive the low volume audience participation gaps for the hearty appreciation for “Police Story” and its do-it-all actor, director, and co-writer.
Read MoreFor their 84th episode, two butchered film critics, two holy rollin' dads, and two rubber-masked school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan blow the dust off a long lost episode for 2021's Halloween Kills on the heels of its rumored franchise conclusion. They recorded this a year ago but never found the right time to drop it. A year now seems like a long enough wait. With an updated intro including regular guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, enjoy our podcast!
Read MoreFor their 83rd episode, two swanky film critics, simulated dads, and buttoned-up school teachersWill Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front. To avoid spoilers, Will moderated for Cati and Don to gush about the mystery and style of Don't Worry Darling and an intro to talk about all the odd gossip and bad press that follows Olivia Wilde's movie.
Read MoreFor their 82nd episode, two feisty film critics, non-abusive dads, and glamorous school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for a return to "awards season" with what is sure to be one of Netflix's biggest Oscar hopefuls. It's also likely the most polarizing movie of 2022. The three are talking about Andrew Dominik's Blonde starring Ana de Armas. Find out how the whole range of reactions in our trio from jaded and offended to inspired and impressed with this fictionalized biopic.
Read MoreThe newly-formed Rotten Tomatoes alternative Banana Meter has been gathering talented critics and hoping to make a social media splash. They’ve been timely and spirited with highlighting their members and getting their reviews out there. One of these frequent features is a collection of “First Reactions” for big new releases. If I can get my work done early enough, I have the chance of my work and grade being selected for one of those hot-off-the-press features. It’s an honor to join friends and peers for such an inclusion. Here’s my highlight from Don’t Worry Darling.
Read MoreUpon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When I can get more work completed and a review submitted early enough, my take and connected quotes have the chance to make these shout-out posts. My newest was being included for Don’t Worry Darling playing now in theaters.
Read MoreFor their 81st episode, our two surfer dude film critics, punk survivor dads, and Big Kahuna school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back special guest Ken Reid, host of the popular TV Guidance Counselor Podcast to the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast. He returns to presents another cult classic, namely Back at the Beach from 1987 starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello for the discussion. Who rides the wave and who wipes out for this nostalgic flick.
Read MoreFor their 80th episode, our two con artist film critics, alien-glowing dads, and punk-infused school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a special guest and movie to the podcast. Boston-based Ken Reid, host of the popular TV Guidance Counselor Podcast joins the Cinephile Hissy Fit. He presents the 1984’s “Repo Man” starring Emilio Estevez which checks many oddball genre definition boxes. The three come it from many different angles and histories for a rich conversation
Read MoreIan Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel recently celebrated his 800th show and I was lucky enough to be invited to join the party. Also flanked by Ian’s longtime top wingman David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, Ian picked a special movie for the occasion, a film he calls straightaway his favorite of 2022 so far: Netflix’s international smash hit action film RRR. The appreciation for both the movie and all things Kicking the Seat was shared across the roundtable and by, what turned out to be, thousands of streaming views.
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