If, from here on out, the Thor series is going to stay in Taika Waititi’s control, so be it. Let him own it and be all things Thor. Hemsworth’s natural charisma and self-deprecating personality, put on blast in Thor: Love and Thunder (buns and all) more than it’s ever been in that shiny armor, match the zany route Waititi has taken with this character. Going back to the bold spirit of Branagh’s mythic origins seems difficult, if not damn near impossible, where Waititi and company would be better off sticking with the fluffy cheese and not even trying. For better or worse, this is Thor now. Maybe at least, even in sideshow comedy mode, this character will finally have consistency.

EVENT: FAN EXPO Chicago 2022 Celebrates Golden Anniversary July 7-10

Fifty years ago, the Nostalgia ‘72 show in Rosemont, Illinois changed fan shows for comic lovers. It was the first such convention gathering for the Midwest. Over the years since, it has changed its name and its profile. What was last Wizard World Chicago is now FAN EXPO Chicago and it’s returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center for its biggest show to date. The event runs July 7 to July 10 and tickets are still available.

2022, EVENTDon ShanahanJuly 4, 2022Wizard World Chicago, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO Chicago 2022Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: The Princess

No matter how tough some stunt training makes Joey King look in this action romp, she looks like the cherubic California kid from The Kissing Booth Netflix movie series trying to play dress-up. Add in a rough script requiring her to deliver lines with one of the worst attempts at a breathy European accent of etiquette this side of Kevin Costner in Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves . Because King is the lead, compared to those supporting role examples, her failings are enough to sink the whole movie.

2022, 1 STAR, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanJuly 2, 2022The Princess, Joey KingComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On

Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is emphatically wholesome to no end. Revealing so much wonderment in plain domesticity, this movie decorates the micro-ordinary in wildly unique ways worth celebrating. It may not be your children’s shiny new favorite movie for endless replay, but, when absorbed with receptiveness and appreciated for its singularity, Marcel the Shell With Shoe On will become a charming and formative right of passage experience held dear and passed down for generations to come.

PODCAST: Episode 70 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 70th episode, two comprehensive film critics, activist dads, and summer-working school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan put away the usual delegated and timed movie brawl for a special episode marking the halfway point of 2022. Our guys go down their Letterboxd lists to share their Top 5 best films so far this year. Knowing their tastes, you can imagine their commonalities and differences.

Reelgood Top 10: Week of June 22-29, 2022

Reelgood published its Top 10 Titles in Streaming for this week (06/16/23 to 06/22/29). On just its third episode, The Old Man is the reigning champ of the Top 10, nabbing the top spot for a second consecutive week.

2022, ColumnDon ShanahanJuly 1, 2022ReelgoodComment

MOVIE REVIEW: The Forgiven

Pedigree meets purpose with The Forgiven, the newest film from notable director John Michael McDonagh. Throughout his career, the Englishman has switched back-and-forth with a specialty for embedding foreboding darkness within settings of comedy (The Guard, War on Everyone) and drama (Calvary, Ned Kelly). Contributing his first feature film in five years since the buddy cop comedy War on Everyone, it’s drama’s turn.

5 Legendary Jewelry Movie Moments

According to the latest reports from Statista, revenues from this segment amounted to $59.57 billion in 2022, enhanced by the rise of the many online jewelry stores available on the market. Also, experts predicted that the sector would grow by 0.95% per year until 2026. Consumers' appetite for jewelry has been fueled by multiple factors, including the influence of Hollywood. Iconic scenes from famous movies have also played a part in the jewelry industry's brilliant growth over the years. Do you want to know more about that? Discover the legendary moments of jewels in film and TV here!

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanJune 30, 2022Comment

What are the Main Advantages of the Mostbet Casino?

Mostbet is a platform that provides gambling and betting services in an international format. The company started its work back in 2009 and since then has been in the top 10 best online casinos in the world. Even though the administration does not actively advertise the platform on social networks and other services, the number of users is constantly growing. Only one Mostbet app has tens of thousands of users. Over the years, the company has earned a good reputation among gamblers.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanJune 30, 2022Comment

How To Watch Free Movies on Jailbroken Firestick?

Although , some popular streaming apps charge fees to access their content in face of monthly or annual subscription. To get rid of these charges you can install third parties apps on firestick and access content for free. Hence third party apps are not available on the firestick app store. For installing third parties apps you have to jailbreak the firestick first , so that you can install third party apps.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanJune 29, 2022Comment

Top 6 Kids’ Activities in Doha and How They Benefit the Youngsters

Children these days have the means to explore the world without leaving the comforts of their homes. That’s the beauty of the Internet and smart devices. However, this doesn’t mean you should just let them miss every opportunity to benefit from situations outside the virtual world. On the contrary, you must ensure that they don’t, as some things can’t be learned or experienced just by watching a video about it on YouTube. This is where places like Doha Festival City come in

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanJune 29, 2022Comment

AWARDS: Nominees for the 2022 Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards

The Hollywood Critics Association has revealed its full list of nominees for the 5th Annual Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards. Each June, the members of the Hollywood Critics Association come together to take a look back at the films released during the first half of the calendar year. During the second to last week of June, the members of the HCA vote (including myself) on the films that they believe stood out as some of the best that the year had to offer so far.

AWARDS, Column, NEWSDon ShanahanJune 28, 2022Comment