PODCAST: Episode 22 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 22nd episode, the hosts kick off the start of a special series: "CHF on the Road." 25YL film critics, dad-bod dads, and OnlyFans-hiding school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have bridged their virtual distance from Phoenix to Chicago to share a room and microphone for the very time! If you thought they tussled a bunch from afar, imagine them sharing the same space. For the occasion, the format loosens for Will and Don to openly talk about their love/hate picks of Chicago-set movies. From Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Backdraft to High Fidelity and Love Jones, our guys paint the "Second City" in popcorn and profanity.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanAugust 28, 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

MOVIE REVIEW: Candyman

Call this a crude cinematic question as well as a question of evolved sensibilities, but how do you make shiny things and places scary? Horror stories typically thrive on the dirty, dingy, and grotesque as instinctual triggers. It’s harder to get that same effect in a setting of clean poshness. The long-distance sequel Candyman has an answer to that and it parallels putting truth to the societal cleansing castigated by the movie itself.

2021, 4 STARS, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanAugust 26, 2021CandymanComment

GUEST COLUMN: Movie Stars Need Matchmakers

By Lewis Robinson

It may be the funniest line in a very funny movie: in the animated film Shrek, a donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy, watches as a dragon gobbles up Lord Farquaad just after he marries Princess Fiona. Donkey brays, “Celebrity marriages. They never last, do they?” It might have been a little ironic of Murphy to be asking that question. Even though he has only been married once, he has had children with five different women. If it seems to you that movie stars’ marriages do not endure, you are absolutely correct.

2021, Editorial, Column, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 25, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 6 Horror Movies to Watch When High

by Kathy D

There’s one thing that we can all agree about in life. It’s that few things are as satisfying as getting high from weed and watching horror movies. Movies and weed go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. It’s the perfect movie to watch in an ideal setting that can turn regular vaping of various vaping liquid flavors into a real party. You might then wonder the reason one would watch a horror movie when high. Cannabis can make you paranoid. In most cases, we cannot do without this paranoia.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home Media, StreamingDon ShanahanAugust 25, 2021Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 movies with Benedict Cumberbatch that catch on from the first minute

by Timothy Miller

Benedict Cumberbatch has been on the screen for years. He has appeared on television series, films, video games, narrations, and numerous radio programs. Benedict has also featured in numerous theatre productions, making him one of the most recognizable artists of the past three decades. Benedict has not restricted his action to one genre. He has featured in films that bring joy, pain, sorrow, and laughter to viewers of different generations. The British actor can give a decent account of his three decades in the act.

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 25, 2021Comment

4 of the Best Musicals to Watch

Who doesn't love a good musical? There are so many great movie musicals out there, but it can be hard to choose just one. This blog post gives you four of the best and what makes them so great!

2021, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanAugust 25, 2021Comment

PODCAST: Episode 21 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For our 21st episode, 25YL film critics, mutually exclusive dads, and sweaty school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome in Mitch Proctor, the captain of the Ruminations Radio Network flagship podcast "Ruminations from the Red Room" to the tiebreaker guest chair. Mitch was very impassioned to share his deep devotion of 1994's The Crow in our format. Catching Don with love is easy, but what did Marvel Shill will have to say about all this dingy darkness? Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanAugust 20, 2021Comment

GUEST COLUMN: 10 Inspiring Movies To Help You Get Fit

by Emma Wilson

If you want to get fit, you need inspiration. You could do a million sit-ups and run for miles, but it's not going to be enough if your mind is telling you that it doesn't want to work out. Without inspiration, you're more likely to quit after a week or two and decide that you can't do it. It's for this reason that we put together this list of the best movies for getting fit- they'll make you want to exercise. Whether through comedy or drama, these films will have an inspirational message for anyone who watches them. From Commando to Kung Fu Panda, we've included all sorts of genres to help you find something that you’ll enjoy. So let’s jump right in, shall we?

2021, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 20, 2021Comment

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

Must-Watch Korean Dramas for Every College Student

Let's face the facts. Korean dramas have been praised for their "soapiness" despite all the ridicule they receive. 1-hour cinematic masterpieces that are full of beautiful actors, love triangles and exciting plotlines. These dramas are small chunks of time that allow viewers to fully immerse in the world of relatable characters. Recent trends in K dramas for university students have seen an increase in popularity. After watching several, I can attest that these K dramas are essential for college students just as confused about college. While you are watching TV entrust your writing requirements related to paper to Thesisgeek.com to write one for you.

2021, Column, Editorial, Foreign Film, Home MediaDon ShanahanAugust 19, 2021Comment