Posts in Media Appearance
PODCAST: Episode 118 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 118th episode, two adventurous film critics, two top men dads, and two non-archaeology teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan visit the Indiana Jones series back at its beginning. With Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny coming to theaters over the Fourth of July weekend, the Cinephile Hissy Fit revisits the classic perfection that was Raiders of the Lost Ark. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "Past Lives"

Upon 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 Past Lives. Check out your boy!

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"

Upon 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 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Check out your boy!

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "The Flash"

Upon 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 Flash. Check out your boy!

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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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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "And the Winner Was..." Podcast talking "The Best Years of Our Lives"

Hailing from North Carolina, Joel Winstead works his own website and contributes for Inside the Film Room and Asheville Movies. He is also a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association and the Southeastern Film Critics Association. Joel recently started a new podcast named “And the Winner Was…” where he goes through film history to talk about each Best Picture Academy Award winner. For this his 19th episode, I joined him to talk about 1946’s The Best Years of Our Lives.

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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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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "The Little Mermaid"

Upon 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!

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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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