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MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 20, 2018
MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 20, 2018

Notable and notorious IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich recently put out a social media call for film critic peers to join a weekly survey to discuss movie topics, answer questions, and highlight their work.  Representing Every Movie Has a Lesson, I, along with over 60 other emerging and established film critics including some of my fellow Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle members, accepted the invitation to participate.  I'm honored by the opportunity, and I hope my responses are chosen each week.  

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2018, Independent Film, Media Appearance, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanDavid Ehrlich, Ethan HawkeComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Interview in the "Forest Park Review"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Interview in the "Forest Park Review"

Recently, I pitched my local suburban newspaper, The Forest Park Review, to volunteer my film reviews as a potential worthy addition to their publication. Its editor declined citing space is at a premium for focusing on local topics and issues, but he liked my journey as a school teacher, film critic, and co-founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle.  He wanted to know if I would interested in being interviewed for a citizen's spotlight.  I was glad and honored to oblige.

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SPECIAL, 2018, Media Appearance, Social MediaDon ShanahanComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 13, 2018
MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 13, 2018

Notable and notorious IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich recently put out a social media call for film critic peers to join a weekly survey to discuss movie topics, answer questions, and highlight their work.  Representing Every Movie Has a Lesson, I, along with over 60 other emerging and established film critics including some of my fellow Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle members, accepted the invitation to participate.  I'm honored by the opportunity, and I hope my responses are chosen each week.  

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2018, Independent Film, Media Appearance, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanDavid EhrlichComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 6, 2018
MEDIA APPEARANCE: David Ehrlich's IndieWire Critics Survey on August 6, 2018

Notable and notorious IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich recently put out a social media call for film critic peers to join a weekly survey to discuss movie topics, answer questions, and highlight their work.  Representing Every Movie Has a Lesson, I, along with over 60 other emerging and established film critics including some of my fellow Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle members, accepted the invitation to participate.  I'm honored by the opportunity, and I hope my responses are chosen each week.  

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2018, Independent Film, Media Appearance, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanDavid EhrlichComment
INFOGRAPHIC: America and Canada's favorite Disney classics
INFOGRAPHIC: America and Canada's favorite Disney classics

With so many incredible Disney films over the years, it can be hard to choose a favorite. Would you go for a Golden Age film like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or a Disney Renaissance flick like Hercules? While we might not know your personal Disney favorite (or maybe we do—we’re pretty mysterious), our team of analysts discovered which Disney classic each US state prefers above the rest. Check it out!

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2018, Column, Editorial, Infographic, LIST, Social Media, SPECIALDon Shanahan Comments
EDITORIAL: Lesser-known sports and betting movies worth checking out
EDITORIAL: Lesser-known sports and betting movies worth checking out

Some sports films depict acts of triumph over adversity, where mavericks and underdogs are the heroes, while others tell the story of sustained greatness over many years. There have been sporting dramas, sporting comedies, sporting romances and even animated sporting films and while most critics agree on the best of all time, there are always a few that slip under the radar. So here are a few sports films that you may not have seen but should definitely check out.

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2018, Column, Editorial, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanComment
INFOGRAPHIC: Iconic movie sleepwear for your favorite characters
INFOGRAPHIC: Iconic movie sleepwear for your favorite characters

Do you think you know everything about your favorite movie characters? From their personality, to their…pajamas?  Aside from the action and drama, there are many iconic movie moments where we see characters in their most vulnerable outfits.  Would you have been able to guess these characters by their pajamas? Check out this infographic to quiz yourself!

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Infographic, Editorial, 2018, LIST, Social Media, SPECIAL, ColumnDon ShanahanComment
INFOGRAPHIC: Box office magic and the wizarding world of Harry Potter
INFOGRAPHIC: Box office magic and the wizarding world of Harry Potter

The careers of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint skyrocketed when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone premiered in November 2001. The film was a major success and made $32.3 million on its opening day, breaking the United States' single day record previously held by Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Though this was only the beginning! The subsequent films continued to be record breakers and collectively generated $7.2 billion at the box office. Read for more fun facts in this infographic!

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2018, Column, Editorial, Infographic, LIST, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: "Connecting With Classics" Episode 7: "Vertigo"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: "Connecting With Classics" Episode 7: "Vertigo"

Aaron White and I have been circling Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo for months, ever since it officially celebrated its 60th anniversary on May 9th.  Next to Casablanca, it’s probably the highest regarded film “Connecting With Classics” will present in this series during this inaugural year of 2018.  We here dive into the AFI’s Top 100, but Vertigo sits atop "The 50 Greatest Films of Time" as voted on by the British Film Institute’s Sight and Sound magazine.  Ladies and gentlemen, they don’t get much better than this.

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2018, Media Appearance, MOVIE REVIEW, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanVertigoComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Returning to "Black Panther" as a guest on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Returning to "Black Panther" as a guest on the "Kicking the Seat" podcast

About six months ago, the unofficial "Comics Council" guest dais of Ian Simmons' Kicking the Seat podcast sung the praises of Ryan Coogler's Black Panther.  We knew then during that episode that we just watched something special that was going to explode and resonate with audiences beyond the multiplex.  Sure, enough we were right.  Ian, David Fowlie of Keeping It Reel, Emmanuel Noisette of E-Man's Movie Reviews, and myself made a pact then to revisit the film and expand on our first discussion.  Welcome to our returning second spin, this time collected via Skype, with the Wakandan King and all his victorious results.

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2018, Media Appearance, MOVIE REVIEW, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIALDon ShanahanAMC River East 21Black Panther, Kicking the Seat, Kicking the Seat podcast, Ian Simmons, David J. Fowlie, David Fowlie, Keeping it Reel, Emmanuel Noisette, E-Man's Movie ReviewsComment