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+.
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 The Little Mermaid. Check out your boy!
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreFolks who know me well know that 1978’s Superman: The Movie is head-and-shoulders my favorite comic book movie of all-time and one of my overall Top 10 favorites, period. Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel is one of those folks who knew and invited me on his airwaves to talk about the first Christopher Reeve Superman movie on the heels of its first-time release to 4K UHD disc as part of Warner Bros.’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration. Ian and I are joined by the #DCshill Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, who makes it a party.
Read MoreThis latest YouTube roundtable for the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel counts as a special one. After a bold (and wise) self-imposed year-long moratorium, this is the return of host Ian Simmons to comic book movie discussions with “Earth’s Mightiest Critics.” See him tell his story and receive enthusiastic welcomes to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Joining this special comeback with Ian and myself is a full half-dozen big talkers.
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 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Check out your boy!
Read MoreFor 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.
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 Peter Pan and Wendy playing now on Disney+.
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 Air playing now in theaters and on digital streaming.
Read MoreWarner Bros. Home Entertainment has been spoiling myself and Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel with lovely advance copies of some of their classic titles for the studio’s 100th anniversary. Many of them are arriving on 4K UHD Blu-ray for the first time. Recently, Ian had me on his show to talk Rebel Without a Cause.
Read MoreFor 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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