MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "What If..." Episode 6

MY 75TH APPEARANCE ON KICKING THE SEAT! Not that it reached a Keyser Soze level, but episode 6 of rhe animated What If…? series gave us a taste of what would happen in a “bad guy wins” scenario. Michael B. Jordan was featured heavily in a reality where he rescues Tony Stark before he ever becomes Iron Man and uses his new platform as a long game to infiltrate Wakanda. A selection of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel talked it all over. Enjoy Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat, myself, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions pledging our allegiances .

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanSeptember 16, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "Shang-Chi"

A new Marvel movie, and a very special one at that, summons “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” on Ian Simmons’s Kicking the Seat roundtable. The runaway success that is Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has inspired audiences instantly. It sure hit strong with us film critics too, but, just not all of us. Enjoy Ian, myself, Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions to hear praises and one big strong dissenting opinion. Come to the show, but don’t listen to that guy. Enjoy the movie!

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanSeptember 9, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "What If..." Episode 5

What kind of thing can swerve superheroes? Zombies! 2009 called and they want their gimmick back. That said, superpowered zombies is a plenty interesting idea. Leave it to the animated What If…? to try it on for size with its fifth episode. The roundtable of assembled critics on the the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel came away split on our takes of approval or disapproval. Watch and listen to Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat, myself, Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions show you who’s who with that division.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanSeptember 9, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

4 Reasons to Read Movie Reviews

Today filmmakers are tapping all kinds of stories so that they can bring something intriguing on the celluloid. However, because hundreds of films are released every month across the globe, selecting the best ones according to one’s interests and preferences can be very challenging. This is why it is recommended to go through movie reviews, as they give a detailed insight into the story. Here, we will discuss a few strong reasons to read the movie reviews before making your choice:

2021, Column, Editorial, Social MediaDon ShanahanSeptember 7, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "What If..." Episode 4

For the first time on this inaugural season of What If…? the entire roundtable of assembled critics on the he Kicking the Seat YouTube channel came away gloriously impressed. The fourth episode of What If…? this week presents a very Doctor Strange-centered episode that evokes drama and act with equal concentrations. Watch and listen to Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mike Crowley of You’ll Probably Agree, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions put our thoughts together on this intriguing episode as this show starts to settle into its zone.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanSeptember 2, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

How Movie Promoters Can Win Fans for Their Movies

Many movie promoters are struggling to win fans for their movies. This can be especially true when the movie is a low-budget or indie film. Promoting your film doesn't have to be complex, though! There are many ways you can upgrade your movie with little effort and make an impact on people who might not know about it otherwise. This blog post will provide helpful tips that should help you get more fans for your next movie!

2021, Editorial, Column, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 31, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "What If..." Episode 3

The swerves are on! On this week’s What If…? the narrative was dominated by an unseen assassing knocking off Avengers candidates before they could become a team. You know who isn’t knocking off people? Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast! His YouTube channel gathers “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” for his weekly roundtable of “What If… We Talked about What If…?” The group of Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics, and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions put our thoughts together on this intriguing episode as this show starts to settle into its zone.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAugust 28, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Ohana Means Family: Movies That Portray the Myriad of Forms a Family Can Take

by Adrian Johansen

Because art imitates reality, more films are starting to depict the myriad of forms a family can take, as well. Doing so is a great way to represent people in all walks of life and different familial situations. It also speaks to where we are, as a society, and how the definition of “family” will likely continue to adapt and change. With that in mind, let’s look at a few movies that portray families in a non-traditional way.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, SPECIAL, Social MediaDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2021Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "What If..." Episode 2

Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel continues to “collect” “Earth’s Mightiest Critics,” only with less of a Benicio del Toro accent for this second week of What If…? for his weekly roundtable of “What If… We Talked about What If…?” The group of Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, and Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics take this opportunity to raise questions and offer praise to this special tribute episode for the late Chadwick Boseman. Before his passing, he lent his voice to explore T’Challa being abducted to become Star Lord instead of Peter Quill.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAugust 19, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "The Suicide Squad"

It’s far from all Marvel on Ian Simmons’s Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel. For the first time since Zack Synder’s Justice League, “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” had a DC Comics property to critique. James Gunn’s venture from Marvel to Warner Bros. to show the folks how it’s done weird and violent definitely split reactions on the panel. Get a kick out of Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics, and Mike Crowley of 25YL and You’ll Probably Agree getting messy for this down-and-dirty movie.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAugust 13, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the "Kicking the Seat" YouTube roundtable for "What If..." Episode 1

Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel has once again collected “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” for another weekly roundtable of live reactions. This time, for the fourth series this year, we’re coming together for What If…? in a cleverly named series “What If… We Talked about What If…?” Enjoy Ian, myself, David Fowlie of Keeping it Reel, Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics, and Mike Crowley of 25YL and You’ll Probably Agree go back and forth about the imagined MCU transformation of Peggy Carter into Captain Carter.

Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAugust 13, 2021AMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, What If...?, What If, Disney+, MarvelComment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Documentaries For Digital Marketers That Are Worth Watching

by Emma Wilson

An excellent documentary or show can influence your business-minded personality rather than just let you enjoy a rejuvenating time. Saying that watching a 90-minute documentary is not as exciting as learning steps to large-scale broken link building is purely a false narrative. As a potential enthusiast, your entrepreneurship gets reshaped with some creative inspirations taken from the entertainment genre.