PODCAST: Episode 107 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 107th episode, two unathletic film critics, two mama-loving dads, and two air-cushioned teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together to talk about the new Amazon Studios release Air. Directed by Oscar winner Ben Affleck and featuring a stellar cast of actors, including Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, and Affleck himself, the legendary courtship of the then-NBA rookie Michael Jordan is the stuff of sports lore. Does the film celebrating that billion-dollar triumph measure up with our hosts?

PODCAST: Episode 106 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 106th episode, two 40-something film critics, two spruced-up dads, and two teachers who don't wear cowboy hats, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present the first of two "Deep Cut" episodes focused on the career of Clint Eastwood. The bells and timers are off as the hosts explore the lesser-known and underappreciated entries in Eastwood's career. The Oscar winners are obvious, so Will and Don share their Top 5 deep cuts for Clint Eastwood as a film director.

PODCAST: Episode 105 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 105th episode, two buzz cut film critics, two non-scientific dads, and two hieroglyphic-loving teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Mark Krawczyk for a second episode. This time, the founder and content creator of Special Mark Productions brings a science fiction cult classic to the argument table. The three gentlemen share though well-spread thoughts on 1994's Stargate. Shake the sand out of your boots and give it a listen.

PODCAST: Episode 104 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 104th episode, two murderous film critics, two well-heeled dads, and two suspicious teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions to the first of two feature episodes. A lover of cult classics and schlock of any variety, Mark suggested the boys put their detective skills and funny bones to the test with 1985's much-loved Clue. Mark brings his own cinematic magnifying glass for toasting this brand of comedy.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's "What If He Doesn't Survive?" The Mandalorian S3E3

This marks a triumphant return to Star Wars content coverage for Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel. The Book of Boba Fett didn’t go over so well. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor have come and gone. Season 3 of The Mandalorian bring back Ian and “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” to the exploits of our favorite babysitting gunslinger. Enjoy Ian, myself, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot talking all things The Mandalorian.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat's "What If He Doesn't Survive?" The Mandalorian S3E2

This marks a triumphant return to Star Wars content coverage for Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel. The Book of Boba Fett didn’t go over so well. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor have come and gone. Season 3 of The Mandalorian bring back Ian and “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” to the exploits of our favorite babysitting gunslinger. Enjoy Ian, myself, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, and Jeff York of The Establishing Shot talking all things The Mandalorian.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "And the Winner Was..." Podcast talking "Grand Hotel"

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 5th episode, I joined him to talk about 1932’s Grand Hotel.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Let's Talk About Flix" podcast chatting about "Anaconda"

Through small world happenstance, I’ve come to know hosts Mike Osborn and Curtis Menke of the irreverent and laugh-filled podcast “Let’s Talk About Flix.” They are two college classmates split across Illinois, and I was introduced to them through a high school classmate of mine, who is cousins with Menke. I caught on to them early in their run, and they have been appointment listening ever since. On the side, I recruited them to join the Chicago Indie Critics group that I co-direct. I was honored to be asked on as their first-ever guest for their “guilty pleasures” month. For that excellent theme, I brought them 1997’s Anaconda.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "And the Winner Was..." Podcast talking "Cimarron"

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 4th episode, I joined him to talk about 1931’s Cimarron.

PODCAST: Episode 103 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 103rd episode, two post-Oscar film critics, tone-deaf dads, and two unkind teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back returning guest Barbara VanDenburgh of USA Today to discuss one of her top films of 2022: TAR starring Cate Blanchett. Barbara, as always, blows the doors off the podcast as she gives Will and Don all new angles to think about and a TikTok handle to subscribe to when discussing Todd Field's challenging and Oscar-nominated opus.

PODCAST: Episode 102 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 102nd episode, two award-winning film critics, tuxedo-ed dads, and politicking teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan host their second of two Oscar shows two days before the 95th Academy Awards. Cati Glidewell and Lauren Knight return as guests to lay out their picks of who should win and who will on film’s biggest night.

PODCAST: Episode 101 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 99th episode, two 40-something film critics, Valentine-week dads, and second semester school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan take a show to review their respective lists of the best of 2022. If you know their show, you'll know not expect much overlap within their respective "10 Best" lists. Enjoy the wide range and hearty debate to celebrate 2022.

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