MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Banana Meter's "First Reactions" for "Don't Worry Darling"

The newly-formed Rotten Tomatoes alternative Banana Meter has been gathering talented critics and hoping to make a social media splash. They’ve been timely and spirited with highlighting their members and getting their reviews out there. One of these frequent features is a collection of “First Reactions” for big new releases. If I can get my work done early enough, I have the chance of my work and grade being selected for one of those hot-off-the-press features. It’s an honor to join friends and peers for such an inclusion. Here’s my highlight from Don’t Worry Darling.

2022, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanSeptember 26, 2022Banana Meter, Don't Worry DarlingComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association "Gradebook" for "Don't Worry Darling"

Upon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When I can get more work completed and a review submitted early enough, my take and connected quotes have the chance to make these shout-out posts. My newest was being included for Don’t Worry Darling playing now in theaters.

2022, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanSeptember 26, 2022Hollywood Critics Association, HCA Gradebooks, Don't Worry DarlingComment

GUEST COLUMN: Top 7 Movies With Yellow in the Title

by Ryan Chase

While there are many movies you can watch on your laptop, projector, TV, and other devices, only a few have the term "yellow" in the title. In this article, we will take a look at the top movies with "yellow" in the title.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanSeptember 26, 2022Comment

MOVIE REVIEW: Blonde

The controversial new film Blonde swirls surreal cinematic brushstrokes meant to express the hushed nightmares beyond the celebrity dreams of Norma Jean Mortenson and compose a reminiscent and heartbreaking portrait of the legendary star. The audiences’ applause of adoration is replaced by cries of anguish and pain often unseen by anyone. It is those tears that paint this film. For better or worse, those tears are what you now remember more than the smiles when it comes to Marilyn Monroe.

2022, 5 STARS, ADVANCE MOVIE REVIEW, Film Festival, Independent Film, MOVIE REVIEW, StreamingDon ShanahanSeptember 23, 2022Blonde, Ana de Armas, Andrew Dominik, NetflixComment

PODCAST: Episode 81 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 81st episode, our two surfer dude film critics, punk survivor dads, and Big Kahuna school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back special guest Ken Reid, host of the popular TV Guidance Counselor Podcast to the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast. He returns to presents another cult classic, namely Back at the Beach from 1987 starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello for the discussion. Who rides the wave and who wipes out for this nostalgic flick.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanSeptember 23, 2022Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Mike Crowley, Will Johnson, 25YL, Ken Reid, Repo ManComment

GUEST COLUMN: What To Keep In Mind About "Game Changers"

by Kevin Faber

The 2018 movie Game Changers introduced audiences to a behind-the-scenes look at the diets that a lot of noteworthy people follow to maintain their lifestyle as an injured martial artist interviewed them. While the documentary has inspired change, it may not have been as beneficial as it could have been. Keep reading to learn what you should keep in mind about the Game Changers movie.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST EDITORIAL, DocumentaryDon ShanahanSeptember 21, 2022Comment

PODCAST: Episode 80 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 80th episode, our two con artist film critics, alien-glowing dads, and punk-infused school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a special guest and movie to the podcast. Boston-based Ken Reid, host of the popular TV Guidance Counselor Podcast joins the Cinephile Hissy Fit. He presents the 1984’s “Repo Man” starring Emilio Estevez which checks many oddball genre definition boxes. The three come it from many different angles and histories for a rich conversation

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanSeptember 21, 2022Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Mike Crowley, Will Johnson, 25YL, Ken Reid, Repo ManComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Don't Worry Darling

Now, the varnish swirls with the dreamy deja vu vibes that are all over that old standard. In many ways, those two main verses of “Where or When” tell you all you need to know about the encroaching mystery to come. By the time Don’t Worry Darling calls back to “Where or When” again during its kaleidoscopic end credits, a smoky aftermath is exhaled from the intoxicating effects of the song and the film.

2022, 4 STARS, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanSeptember 20, 2022Don't Worry Darling, Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, Harry StylesComment

GUEST COLUMN: "Unknown" Movie Review

by Kevin Faber

The 2011 movie Unknown takes audiences on a wild ride as Liam Neeson's character, a biology professor that has traveled to Germany for an important summit, navigates the pitfalls of having his identity stolen after an accident makes him lose his memory and leaves him without any identification, his only solid tie to life being his pocket journal and the pieces of his memory that still remain. Stranger still are the people chasing him and the woman that drove the taxi that he had been in when the accident occurred.

2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanSeptember 19, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: "Ocean's 8": A Fun, Escapist, Star-Studded Film

by Kevin Faber

If you enjoy heist movies and liked Steven Soderbergh's Oceans trilogy, you may enjoy the spinoff movie Ocean's 8. Released in 2018, it opened exactly 11 years after the opening of Ocean's Thirteen.

2022, Editorial, Column, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanSeptember 19, 2022Comment

GUEST COLUMN: "Moneyball" Movie Review

by Kevin Faber

The 2011 movie Moneyball follows Brad Pitt as Billy Beane in the true story of how the former baseball player turned general manager of the Oakland A's attempted to build a good team in 2002 with a lower budget than most baseball teams are afforded by using statistics to recruit people that the rest of the industry considered either underdogs or altogether throwaways. Jonah Hill plays Peter Brand, Beane's right-hand man and the one who specialized in the statistics that they ended up using in their new strategy.

25YL, 2022, Column, Editorial, GUEST CRITIC, GUEST EDITORIALDon ShanahanSeptember 19, 2022MoneyballComment

How To Choose A Television Hosting Option That Works For You

When it comes to watching television, there are a lot of different options out there. You can watch live TV, streaming services, or even purchase movies and TV shows. But when it comes to hosting your television show, what option should you choose? This blog post will discuss the four important factors when choosing a television hosting option. Let's get to the list.

2022, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanSeptember 19, 2022Comment