PODCAST: Episode 76 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 76th episode, our two web-slinging film critics, emo dads, and eye-rolling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a collaboration episode with Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast. Bost of our hosts have been frequent guests on Ian's YouTube livestreams. Recently, he welcomed Will and Don for a retrospective talk on Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3. Ian asked us to watch the movie with new eyes. Listen to hear if any of the three needed to change the prescription of their rose-colored glasses or have their eyeballs washed out with inky black symbiote goo.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanAugust 12, 2022Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Elvis, Cati GlidewellComment

PODCAST: Episode 75 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 75th episode, our two hip-swinging film critics, sequined dads, and non-singing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for another guest spot. On this episode, the trio show their dazzled adoration for summer hit Elvis. We compare our tolerances and delights for The King, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, the discovery of Austin Butler, and whatever character Tom Hanks was trying on.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanAugust 5, 2022Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Elvis, Cati GlidewellComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association "Gradebook" for "Elvis"

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 Elvis playing now in theaters. Check out your boy!

2022, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJune 26, 2022Hollywood Critics Association, HCA Gradebooks, ElvisComment

MOVIE REVIEW: Elvis

Processing such delirium for 159 minutes from what could have been 240, Elvis is an opus of exhaustion. Luhrmann’s fever dream veers from campfire fable to therapy session and is as gaudy as its subject. You don’t just succumb to the Aussie filmmaker’s trademark visual and aural excessiveness. You submit to it, because, goodness gracious, it’s Elvis Aaron Presley and the stature of his legend on this display is indomitable.