PODCAST: Episode 224 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 224th episode, two paddle-slapped critics, two ping ball-chasing dads, and two wildly arrogant teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, put a little effort in the 2025-2026 awards season with an episode on Josh Safdie's latest heart palpatation movie, Marty Supreme, starring Best Actor frontrunner Timothee Chalamet. Contrary to the overflowing critical praise following this movie, our hosts are actually quite split on this one. Find out who's the lover and who's the hater.

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PODCAST: Episode 223 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 223rd episode, two gun-totting critics, two bath-soaked dads, and two too-old-for-this teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come out of the Christmas season with a special gift shared from them to all of you. They are in the camp that considers Lethal Weapon a Christmas movie. Well, this year, the podcast bestows to you a special episode that covers all four films of the Lethal Weapon series. They cover their heroes, villains, explosions, gags, and moments from what has become an action movie time capsule that will never be made the same way again.

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PODCAST: Episode 222 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 222nd episode, two Catholic-bred critics, two suspicious dads, and two investigative teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, let Netflix tell them what to love and enjoy for one week. Hopping to something current, our hosts watched and compared their examinations for Wake Up Dean Man, the latest whodunit from Rian Johnson, who has very quickly mastered the murder mystery genre. Get a taste of this comfort food murder mayhem.

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ADU Builders California Strengthens Full Service ADU Design and Construction Support for Homeowners Across California

ADU Builders California, a dedicated accessory dwelling unit contractor based in Sacramento, continues expanding its end to end approach to ADU planning, design, permitting, and construction for homeowners throughout California. With housing costs rising and inventory remaining tight, more property owners are turning to backyard homes, garage conversions, and detached ADUs to create flexible living space for family, guests, caregivers, and long term rental income.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Islands

The plot of Islands tries its hardest to add doubt to the current conundrum, but it does so in such a soft fashion. Peeks are weaker than pokes and prods every time. Not enough stings about this mystery. A film like this, using such a prime, exotic setting to add awe and infinite scope, should be putting us through our paces and making us sweat.

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The Business Side of Filmmaking: How Studios Scale Merchandise and CollectibleS

by Nancy Fernandez

The modern film industry extends far beyond the box office. While ticket sales and streaming deals still matter, studios increasingly rely on merchandise and collectibles to drive long-term profitability. From action figures and apparel to limited-edition props and digital collectibles, these ancillary products often outlive a movie’s theatrical run and deepen fan engagement.

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Reefer to Reel: How Cannabis Shapes Modern Movie Culture

Cinema has always reflected society’s evolving values, curiosities, and contradictions—and few cultural elements illustrate this better than cannabis. Once relegated to cautionary propaganda films and whispered subtext, cannabis has gradually moved into the spotlight, shaping genres, character archetypes, storytelling styles, and even the way audiences experience movies.

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