PODCAST: Episode 162 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 162nd episode, two high-as-a-kite film critics, two gummy-chugging dads, and two pec-popping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn back the time machine to the 1980s were star-driven fighting films were a holiday staple coming out of the public hits of Rocky and The Karate Kid. Our guys aim much cheesier and much lower with 1988's Bloodsport starring the "Muscles from Brussells" Jean-Claude Van Damme. When tuned up mentally and physically, our hosts will tell you this movie is a trip!

PODCAST: Episode 161 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 161st episode, two egocentric film critics, two professional killer dads, and two un-hot teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the summer sun of 2024 to discuss the Netflix headliner Hit Man, starring Glen Powell and directed by Richard Linklater. Does this fit the buzz of being a star-making fireworks show for Powell and his sultry co-star Ardria Arjona or does this assasin's gun misfire among our hosts?

MOVIE REVIEW: The Bikeriders

Amid the ostentatious theatricality of actors making all kinds of noise in The Bikeriders, the other sound the film absolutely nails is the unmistakable deep bass rumble caused the asymmetrical arrangement of firing cylinders in Harley-Davidson engines. One by itself will get your attention. Five rolling together will rattle your windows. A dozen or more churning as a fleet becomes an aural maelstrom. Your selected reaction to that hellacious harmony will be your tinted gateway into Jeff Nichols’ petulant film.

2023, 2024, 4 STARS, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanJune 19, 2024The Bikeriders, Jeff Nichols, Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael ShannonComment

PODCAST: Episode 160 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 160th episode, two gas-powered film critics, two demented dads, and two hard-driving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from brief and busy end-of-the-school-year hiatus to muscle into the 2024 summer box office landscape. Much like the receipts coming in, they find a wasteland more than landscape to discuss George Miller's prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. One of our guys was chugging gasoline about it and another was spitting it out.

PODCAST: Episode 159 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 159th episode, two highly experienced film critics, two sexually active dads, and two jump-shooting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are back for their second "Romance Before Bromance" series looking at romantic film choices on the resumes of superhero movie superstars. This time around it's Chris Evans co-starring as the love interest of Anna Faris in 2011's What's Your Number? Landing weeks after Captain America: The First Avenger, Chris flexed that he could flex. Are things getting embarrassing yet?

3 Tips for Instant BTC Cashout

An increasing number of people are investing in Bitcoin this year. The valuable cryptocurrency is witnessing a boom lately with one BTC selling for $68k as of late May. However, security concerns, inherent volatility, and the fixed supply volume of the leading digital currency often raise issues regarding Bitcoin's reliability. Knowing when and how to cash out on your crypto BTC comes with great advantages. First of all, it allows you to easily convert your assets for everyday transactions.

2023, Column, EditorialDon ShanahanJune 7, 2024Comment

PODCAST: Episode 158 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 158th episode, two chaotic evil film critics, two lawful neutral dads, and two chaotic good teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, cover a 2023 blindspot of the latter host. Last year, Will put Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in his year-end Top 10 after rolling many months in the #1 spot. Through good old fashioned busy circumstances, Don completely missed the movie. It was time to for him to right that wrong and show off his own D&D history. Roll for initiative!

PODCAST: Episode 157 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 157th episode, two primate film critics, two hairy dads, and two ape-ish teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, collect their thoughts on the "Planet of the Apes" reboot trilogy covering 2014's Rise of the Planet of the Apes, 2017's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and 2019's War for the Planet of the Apes. Will was a longtime listener/first-time caller for this trilogy while Don puts it in the pantheon of great movie trilogies. Hear them monkey around!

PODCAST: Episode 156 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 156th episode, two uninhibited film critics, two ugly pajamas-wearking dads, and two tricker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dig into the vault of revisiting formative favorites with a spin through 1994's Jim Carrey vehicle and Cameron Diaz breakout The Mask. It was flat out just a movie the two of them wanted to watch, and it just so happens to be turning 30 year old this year. Hear our guys gush about seeing green and remembering good memories.

PODCAST: Episode 155 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 155th episode, two 80's kids film critics, two dancing dads, and two time-traveling teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, follow up their recent editorial about the romantic resumes of current actors with the start of a historical research study. Between the two hosts, Don is the experience hand when it comes to rom-coms and romantic dramas. Across from him is semi-retired "Will the Marvel Shill." An idea came to examine the romance movie histories of prominent Marvel Cinematic Universe performers. They started here with 2004's "13 Going on 30" with future Incredible Hulk Mark Ruffalo.

PODCAST: Episode 154 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 154th episode, two apolitical film critics, two American dads, and two special forces teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stage their own divide for Civil War from the well-regarded director Alex Garland. To do so, they bring in a pair of critical combatants to double the talk and double the bloodshed. The podcast welcomes back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front and debuts for your listening pleasure Jeff York of The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists. The four draw out their battlelines of agreement and disagreement for a bombastic episode.

PODCAST: Episode 153 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 153rd episode, two star-making film critics, two romantic dads, and two snappy teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return for the second of two special editorial episodes discussing a topic affecting the state of cinema. This time around, they address the perception of why there aren't true movie stars anymore. Don thinks he knows the missing piece: romance. Our hosts compare the romantic resumes between today's crop of actors and the ones that came before them. The lack of rom-coms and swooning romantic dramas in this blockbuster era has created a generation of one-note stars.