Posts in 2023
PODCAST: Episode 122 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 122nd episode, two drunk film critics, two plastered dads, and two lampshade-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan kept the collaboration microphones going from Will's visit to Chicago for a second editorial episode. This time around, the topic is the notion of studios and blockbusters that are "too big to fail." This live recording session comes from the Galway Bay tavern in Chicago and the panel was filled with host Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, and Hayden Mears of IGN.

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Exploring the Dollar Index Chart: A Financial Odyssey

Welcome to the fast-paced, high-stakes world of finance, where a simple chart can hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of currency strength and worldwide market patterns. Have you ever heard of a Dollar Index Chart? It may sound like a remnant from an ancient financial tome, yet it's as alive and pulsing as today's economy's heart. Buckle up, dear reader, as we enter the center of this fascinating miracle.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Shortcomings

Many romantic comedies skew heavily to presenting the female perspective. Most of those movies are built to follow a woman’s plight to get away from the wrong partner and find the right one. We side with her, cheer on her actions, and sneer at the suitors. In a unique way, Shortcomings is different. This one stays on the bad partner and, for that, it has a little extra engrossment going for it.

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4 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Hip Hop

While Hip-Hop is connected to the type of music in the minds of people nowadays, actually, rap music is the music of the culture of Hip-Hop, which gave birth to some other art forms such as graffiti in art and breakdance in dance. Hip-Hop is a culture, a tradition that will take you a lot of time to investigate and research, so we have prepared a couple of interesting facts you didn't know earlier.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One"

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 Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "Joy Ride"

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 Joy Ride.

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association Gradebook for "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"

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 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

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PODCAST: Episode 121 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 121st episode, two tipsy film critics, two sloshed dads, and two inebriated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan offer the first of two collaboration episodes with Chicago film critic peers from Will's recent visit. Enjoy host Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree, Ian Simmons of Kicking the Seat, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, and Hayden Mears of IGN in a broad conversation on everyone's past-and-present feelings about summer blockbusters. This was recorded at the Galway Bay tavern in Chicago, so enjoy the live show ambiance!

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Unleashing the Magic: Make Your Disney Movie Dreams Come to Life at Disneyland Paris

Imagine an alluring world where Disney's magic isn't just in the cinema or the pages of a storybook, but it's intricately woven into every experience, every sight, every breath you take. Here, beloved characters are not just images flickering on a screen, but real friends you meet, greet and laugh with. Disneyland Paris is the dreamland where your Disney movie fantasies leap off the screen and materialise into unforgettable, vibrant experiences.

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

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 Oppenheimer. Check out your boy!

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

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 Barbie. Check out your boy!

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