PODCAST: Episode 181 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 181st episode, two science officer film critics, two brave dads, and two assimilated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcomed back Neil Shurley and Ben Cahlamer for their second consecutive episode guest spot. Their challenge was to boldly go where no show had gone before. The four set their phasers on stun to cover 1996's beloved Star Trek: First Contact, the first solo film for the central cast and crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The memories are fond and the shared insight is fonder.

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PODCAST: Episode 180 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 180th episode, two golden film critics, two secret agent dads, and two laser-wielding teachers, Will and Don, brought in a pair of special guests for the first of two "guest's choice" episodes. The podcast welcomed prolific creator Neil Shurley and returning guest and Phoenix-based film critic Ben Cahlamer to put their best pretend foot forward as a secret agent. Their mission was to hop back 62 years to honor 1962's Goldfinger, Sean Connery's third film as the iconic James Bond. Each man on the podcast dais speaks highly of this big hit that would be come the template spawning many other action flicks.

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PODCAST: Episode 179 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 179th episode, two nostalgic film critics, two surround sound dads, and two crowd-ready teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take a special episode to spell out an editorial they have in mind for a while. Will and Don carry on a conversation ranking the best theatrical experiences of their lives so far. From formative moments and cheers to memorable emotions, their very different lists will surprise and impress. Get to know our hosts some more with this one.

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PODCAST: Episode 178 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 178th episode, two non-Austrian film critics, two log-carrying dads, and two rocket-launching teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, kick off the beginning of a recurring side series of films described as a "Tight 90." In today's era of exhausting epics and effusive directors' cuts, Will and Don celebrate movies that nailed their purpose and entertainment value in 90 minutes or less. Their first feature is the Arnold Schwarzenegger action favorite Commando from 1985, a movie that packs punches, explosions, and montages, all in a tidy time.

PODCAST: Episode 177 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 177th episode, two racket-tightening film critics, two titillated dads, and two sweaty teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to earlier in 2024 to watch more than just tennis balls being hit back and forth in the Luca Guadagnino's mainstream breakout hit Challengers. Our guys debate trying to say great things about a very good movie and whether or not the love triangle between Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor was hot enough to warrant the hype.

PODCAST: Episode 176 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 176th episode, two hungover film critics, two jug-filling dads, and two stuttering teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, pop a few aspirins and take it back to 1995 to talk about Die Hard with a Vengeance. Our hosts sing the praises of the addition of Samuel L. Jackson and debate the possible difference between "favorite" and "best" when it comes to ranking the Die Hard series.

PODCAST: Episode 175 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

or their 175th episode, two buff film critics, two gossipy dads, and two romantic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, found themselves smitten recently with last year’s runaway hit Anyone But You. Many have called this Sydney Sweeney/Glen Powell vehicle the return of the big-screen rom-com. Our hosts have been doing their homework on that genre this year and are happy to weigh in.

PODCAST: Episode 174 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 174th episode, two roughneck film critics, two bioluminescent dads, and two teachers with the bends, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, venture below the waves to the deep trench of James Cameron hallmarks that compose The Abyss, starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. They pull out all the oxygen tanks and “water weenies” out for a good show.

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PODCAST: Episode 173 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 173rd episode, two space trucker film critics, two face-hugged dads, and two android school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back their returning favorite guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the second appearance of two back-to-back shows. They collaborate to evaluate the hotly anticipated late summer blockbuster hopeful Alien: Romulus. Is this another dead horse beaten in space or should we be able to hear the screams?

PODCAST: Episode 172 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 172nd episode, two possessed film critics, two hot-and-bothered dads, and two demonic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back their returning favorite guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the first of a pair of episodes. This show hops into the land of Lovecraftian horror with the 2023 Heather Graham vehicle Suitable Flesh. The three miss this kind of bloody sizzle.

PODCAST: Episode 171 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 171st episode, two virile film critics, two amphibian dads, and two chastity-belted school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return for another episode in their "Trippin' on Cinema" sub-series. This time around, they went with the late-night schlock of Hell Comes to Frogtown starring the late Hall of Fame professional wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Our guys will have their love move the Rotten Tomatoes needle on this one.

PODCAST: Episode 170 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 170th episode, two primate film critics, two post-apocalyptic dads, and two tenet-loving school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to a film they missed together in the form of the early 2024 summer blockbuster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. They circled the calendar for this one after their series on the reboot trilogy and made sure to see and talk about how this new trilogy starter played.

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