PODCAST: Episode 52 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 52nd episode, eye-liner wearing film critics, non-murdered dads, and nocturnal teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have landed the big one! Folks have been waiting years for The Batman reboot from Matt Reeves starring Robert Pattinson, or Bobby Bats as the cool people call him. We stay spoiler-free for our opening five-minute turns and go FULL SPOILERS after the break for the full discussion. See where Defender Don and Marvel Shill Will fall on this new incarnation dressed in black.

PODCAST: Episode 51 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

Horns up! It’s the 51st episode of Cinephile Hissy Fit and today is a weird one. Replacing Don Shanahan today is Art House Film Wire film critic, music enthusiast, and single cat dad (c’mon ladies) Jeff Mitchell who joins professor of metal Will Johnson to discuss the horror-rock comedy extravaganza that is Studio 666 (presented by the Foo Fighters). What exactly is going on with this movie? Is it KISS and the Phantom of the Park or this generation’s A Hard Day’s Night but with zombie raccoons?

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MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest for "Feelin' Film" FF+ Alternate Oscars 2016 Discussion

This week, I was invited for a very different selection show with the Feelin’ Film Podcast compared to our legendary movie drafts. Fellow awards-voting critic member Aaron White floated me the idea to experiment with legacy and memory to re-vote on previous Oscars, starting with the films of 2016 from five years ago. To be a tiebreaker, we are joined by Tomatometer-approved critic Kevin Brackett of the Reel Spoilers Podcast to fight for the likes of Moonlight, La La Land, Fences, Arrival, Hell or High Water, Jackie, A Monster Calls, Your Name. and more.

PODCAST: Episode 50 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their monumental 50th episode, the Cinephile Hissy Fit embarks on high adventure. Grown-up film critics, belittling dads, and swashbuckling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring the dueling sensibilities on superstar young actor Tom Holland to the microphone to talk about the new blockbuster Uncharted. The Marvel shill Will finds himself in a different position of defense while it’s Don that finds some redeeming qualities from the guy he thinks doesn’t have adult charm. “Uncharted” waters indeed!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanFebruary 19, 2022Aaron White, Passengers, Feelin' FilmComment

PODCAST: Episode 49 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 49th episode, the Cinephile Hissy Fit was proud to host a special film event at the Majestic Tempe 7 in Tempe, Arizona this past week. Our own host Will Johnson joined CHF guest Ben Cahlamer for special in-theatre presentation of Wong Kar-Wai's masterful and sumptuous 2000 romance In the Mood for Love. The audio from their post-film discussion has been uploaded here for you as a new podcast episode.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanFebruary 11, 2022Tick Tick Boom, Annie BanksComment

PODCAST: Episode 48 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 48th episode, 25YL film critics, non-musical dads, and pencil-pushing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan invited Chicago-based freelance writer and film critic Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics and MovieWeb for the first of a pair of recordings. Staying on the glitzy course towards the Academy Awards, Annie came to sing the praises of Andrew Garfield's hit Netflix vehicle tick, tick... BOOM! The three go back and forth to hit the high notes and the low notes of this musical from from director Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanFebruary 5, 2022Tick Tick Boom, Annie BanksComment

PODCAST: Episode 47 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 47th episode, 25YL film critics, appreciative dads, and eager school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcomed a very special guest to the podcast. Actress, filmmaker, and comedienne Lilan Bowden, known by many for Andi Mack, joined the gentlemen to promote her upcoming work in the improvised Netflix whodunnit show Murderville which debuts February 3rd. Lilan also brought the movie comfort food selection of Disney's animated Robin Hood to the microphones for a three-way debate. Who knew animated foxes were so hot?

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanFebruary 5, 2022Lilan Bowden, Robin HoodComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Cinephile Hissy Fit featured in Phoenix New Times!

If cannot tell already after nearly 50 episodes of the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast that I co-host, Will Johnson is the big personality and the star of the show. Sure, I may cuss more and have a few more credentials and feathers in my film critic hat, but Will is the beating heart of our show. He was highlighted to show that very power this week with an interview in the Phoenix New Times written by Ashley Naftule.

PODCAST: Episode 46 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 46th episode, 25YL film critics, rapid-fire dads, and black-and-white school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan meet up this week to discuss Aaron Sorkin's newest directorial effort "Being the Ricardos." The fellas debate what worked and what didn't with the Sorkin brand of dialogue and the movie's top notch cast. They also handicap the films Oscar chances as we inch closer to the 94th Academy Awards. Hissy Fitters, we're home! This show is what's for dinner.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJanuary 28, 2022Comment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: "Feelin' Film" FF+ Sports Movie Draft

This week, I could not have been more stoked to see the return of movie drafts from the Feelin’ Film Podcast! This one presented the massive challenge of selecting a collection of the best or most appealing sports movies in seven different categories. The four competitors were Feelin’ Film hosts Aaron White and Patrick Hicks, Cinematic Underdogs Podcast co-host Paul Keelan, and myself. As a veteran of two previous Feelin’ Film drafts, I came to win, and I think I crushed it. Listen for our banter and picks and vote for the winner in the Feelin’ Film Facebook Group and Twitter.

PODCAST: Episode 45 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 45th episode, 25YL film critics, ranching dads, and paper flower-folding school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan engage in a rodeo of wits and words with special guest Barbara VanDenburgh of USA Today to poke around all the fires started The Power of the Dog. Jane Campion's ensemble drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kristen Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Jesse Plemons has this campfire of three split in many directions, making for an impassioned episode and one of the show's best yet.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJanuary 21, 2022Comment

PODCAST: Episode 44 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 44th episode, 25YL film critics, immigrant dads, and finger-snapping school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan find themselves dancing in the podcast streets to Steven Spielberg’s new incarnation of West Side Story. The musical is big and loud, but will either host pull any switchblades to knife the other’s joy or the movie’s Oscar chances? Grab your dancing partner and find out.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media AppearanceDon ShanahanJanuary 15, 2022West Side Story, Steven SpielbergComment