MOVIE REVIEW: Uncharted

None of those interactions and traits do Tom Holland any favors in a big spot that he should have been allowed to outright own. By golly, it’s a good thing the kid (see, there I go doing it too) is an upper-level movie star athlete pulling off his own moves and an even better thing the high adventure that requires him to run, jump, leap, flip, and swing without his trusty Marvel webs is very entertaining. Still, what should be the second coming of Indiana Jones comes off more like a graduation and gender swap of Dora the Explorer.

2022, 2 STARS, ADVANCE MOVIE REVIEW, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanFebruary 15, 2022Uncharted, Tom HollandComment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Learning from Example: Great Leaders in Movies

by Lewis Robinson

Who hasn't aspired to be more like a character they've seen in a movie? Some of us want to be Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Others want to be John Wayne in "The Searchers." Or maybe we want to be Iron Man from "The Avengers." While these are all fun fantasies, most of us won't be stylish socialites, cowboys, or superheroes. On the other hand, most of us do work for managers, and many of us want to work our way up. While Hollywood has created some negative caricatures of business leaders, there are examples of exceptional managers in film.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 15, 2022Comment

Details of Microsoft MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security Exam Every Potential Candidate Has to Know About

Microsoft MS-101 is an expert-level test from the AZ-104 Dumps , which you have to deal with if you want to become a certified specialist. This is the second exam from the path and the last one. This means that if you successfully pass it after Microsoft MS-100, you will obtain the certificate. If you have already taken with the first qualification test, you should have a rough idea of the certification process. However, there are some details that you need to know about the second exam. Therefore, let’s look at the information you should explore.

Column, EditorialDon ShanahanFebruary 15, 2022Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: I Want You Back

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate are both very calibrated when it comes to self-deprecating humor. He has his plucky fluster and she has her Debbie Downer magnetism and their mutual resumes before this movie are full of that specialty. When they’re together, the two best actors and characters are bouncing emotions off each other. Their comedic cadences click for their future foregone conclusion of “will they” or “won’t they.”

2022, 2 STARS, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanFebruary 14, 2022Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Featured in Spot Pet Insurance piece on iconic dog roles

I was recently approached to offer a list of iconic dog roles from movies by the PR company for the Spot Pet Insurance website. I love those mental exercises of ranking and celebrating, so I barked… err… jumped at the chance. While I am currently pet-less myself at home, I’ve had my cherished animal buddies in the past. I feel I put together a solid little list to lead their article. Check out my cited Top 5 and the full article linked below.

2022, Column, Editorial, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanFebruary 14, 2022Dogs, Movie DogsComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Minamata

Minamata reminds us what Johnny Depp’s charisma can do outside of his fantasy wheelhouse and Tim Burton security blanket. Pushing through aging makeup, a potty mouth, and other curmudgeon behavior, Depp channels a unique and dour bluntness as W. Eugene Smith. True to the usual inspirational movie path, the heart of this dire story helps reduce the quirk factors and allows the actor to pleasantly play something straight and affecting.

2022, 3 STARS, Film Festival, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanFebruary 13, 2022Minamata, Johnny DeppComment

GUEST COLUMN: "Hotel Transylvania" Movie Review

by Lewis Robinson

Are you looking for the next great family movie night selection? Look no further! Hotel Transylvania has it all! Follow along, as Drac, a single dad, teaches his daughter how to do vampire things, like fly, and tries his best to protect her from the outside world, especially humans. Keep on reading to discover more about this cute cartoon.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 11, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: "Passengers" Movie Review

by Devin Caldwell

Passengers is a science-fiction romance film starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt that was released in 2016. The movie follows the story of a pair of passengers on a spaceship who was awakened from hibernation 90 years before the ship was scheduled to arrive at its destination.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 11, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Taking Another Look at 2013's "The Great Gatsby"

by Devin Caldwell

Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in the 1920s, "The Great Gatsby" is regarded as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century, if not the greatest American novel of all time. Once its artificially extended copyright protection ran out at the end of 2020, people were clamoring for a new film adaptation. In fact, there had already been such an adaptation in 2013, before the copyright protection ran out. Australian director and producer Baz Luhrmann originally made a name for himself in the United States with "Moulin Rouge!" a glitzy, stylized story set in 1900s' France with contemporary music.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 11, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: "WALL-E" Movie Review

by Devin Caldwell

WALL-E is a 2008 animated science fiction film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Andrew Stanton produced it. It stars Ben Burtt as the voice of WALL-E. WALL-E uses the story of an abandoned trash compacting robot as commentary on the negative impacts of consumerism and excessive wastefulness on the environment. The population of Earth fails to learn lessons, such as how does recycling save energy, and is forced to flee a dying planet as a result.

2022, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 11, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: Best and Worst "Rocky" Movies Ranked

by Kevin Gardner

The Rocky franchise debuted in 1976 as the humble tale of a club fighter who gets an unlikely dream shot at the heavyweight championship of the world. It was a critical and box office success that spawned a franchise that spanned six films over more than three decades. These are the best and worst of the series ranked from worst to first.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 11, 2022Comment

PODCAST: Episode 49 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 49th episode, the Cinephile Hissy Fit was proud to host a special film event at the Majestic Tempe 7 in Tempe, Arizona this past week. Our own host Will Johnson joined CHF guest Ben Cahlamer for special in-theatre presentation of Wong Kar-Wai's masterful and sumptuous 2000 romance In the Mood for Love. The audio from their post-film discussion has been uploaded here for you as a new podcast episode.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanFebruary 11, 2022Tick Tick Boom, Annie BanksComment