Instead of empathy leading to absorb the full breadth of such a possible tragedy, the conjured thrills selfishly serve only one side of the story and plead a hollow case by the end. By staying on Amy and her radical involvement in the climax, the movie forgets to consider the unseen characters in the story that do not fare as well. The movie is laser-focused on this one mom and her one kid with very little respect extended to the fullness of the event or larger issue. Even with the objective of making a claustrophobic and voyeuristic movie, that larger picture cannot responsibly be dismissed for selfish or singular gain.

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "Darkseid of the Moon" podcast talking on "Captain America: The First Avenger"

This time on the Darkseid of the Moon podcast, part of MDK Productions, Vinnie Greene and his regular co-host Noel John Tuohy invited me back for a two-part recording session. The second piece was a full episode covering Captain America: The First Avenger. That one is my #1 favorite of the MCU and I was damn glad to echo its praises in a roundtable. Word is I’ll be back for two more Captain America movies. Can’t wait! Follow Vinnie and Noel on Twitter and Facebook!

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on "Darkseid of the Moon" and the "Talking Points" segment on the DCEU

This time on the Darkseid of the Moon podcast, part of MDK Productions, Vinnie Greene and his regular co-host Noel John Tuohy invited me back for a two-part recording session. The first piece was their “Talking Points” segment on the rumored cancellation of the DC Extended Universe. Our mutual loves, hates, worries, and prognostications comes out in a great chat. Follow Vinnie and Noel on Twitter and Facebook!

PODCAST: Episode 50 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their monumental 50th episode, the Cinephile Hissy Fit embarks on high adventure. Grown-up film critics, belittling dads, and swashbuckling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring the dueling sensibilities on superstar young actor Tom Holland to the microphone to talk about the new blockbuster Uncharted. The Marvel shill Will finds himself in a different position of defense while it’s Don that finds some redeeming qualities from the guy he thinks doesn’t have adult charm. “Uncharted” waters indeed!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanFebruary 19, 2022Aaron White, Passengers, Feelin' FilmComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Strawberry Mansion

That exchange is one of few that typifies the giddy hospitality and the bizarre allure of Strawberry Mansion from the writing and directing team of Kentucker Audley and Albert Birney. The movie extends a coy and welcome hand to join its descent into weirdness while still spinning plenty of heady oddities to rattle cages of normal sensibilities. Go ahead and take this movie’s leap into the surreal. You may just like what you find.

GUEST REVIEW: "How to Make an American Quilt"

by Lewis Robinson

Based on the 1991 novel by the same name, How To Make An American Quilt (1995) is a movie that touches on the struggle of a young girl to figure out what she wants out of life. The movie starts out as Finn (Winona Ryder) is being proposed to by her boyfriend, Sam. She decides to spend the summer at the ranch of her grandmother and great-aunt while she finishes her thesis in order to do some soul-searching.

2022, Column, GUEST EDITORIAL, GUEST CRITIC, Home MediaDon ShanahanFebruary 16, 2022Comment

GUEST REVIEW: "John Wick"

by Lewis Robinson

John Wick is a neo-noir action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski. The 2014 film stars Keanu Reeves, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe, Bridget Moynahan and Adrianne Palicki. It is the opening film of a franchise that now has four installments and a fifth on the way.

2022, Column, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 16, 2022Comment

GUEST EDITORIAL: Best Movies To Watch in February

by Kevin Gardner

February is a time to celebrate love and romance: the promise of it if you are in a relationship and the prospect of it if you are not. No matter how you are spending Valentine's Day, or the rest of the month, whether with a significant other, a group of friends, or an adoring pet, here are some movies that celebrate the hope and joy of romantic love.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanFebruary 16, 2022Comment

How To Know If Someone Has Reported You On Instagram

Instagram is one of the most important social media apps on the internet and has millions of followers too. Although almost all the accounts on Instagram are very entertaining as well as productive too. Among all the members not everyone has a genuine ID and some of the accounts have some inappropriate content too. Instagram provides its users with all the things that they need to secure their accounts and takes proper care of its followers.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanFebruary 16, 2022Comment

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