For their 64th episode, two ace film critics, swaggering dads, and sweaty school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan turn on the afterburners to discuss this summer's latest big blockbuster: Top Gun: Maverick. Both hosts present their personal histories with Top Gun and hash out their differing viewpoints on the big, loud, and heavy sequel. Take this show to bed or lose us forever.
Read MoreFor their 63rd episode, two "game over" film critics, non-Texan dads, and exhausted school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring a new "Deep Cut" episode where the gentleman feature a performer or creator and dive into their resumes. Their pick this time is the late, great hayseed everyman Bill Paxton. Will and Don genuflect at his greatest hits while offering a few choice films of his maybe you haven't seen or too easily forgotten. They love and miss the guy and we think you will too.
Read MoreFor their 62nd episode, two special forces film critics, non-absentee dads, and exhausted school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a new special guest. Say hello to the deep library of interests and knowledge that comes from Michael Fett, a Phoenix area buddy of Will's and a big fan of the show. He joined us to record two episodes with the movie selection goals of weirding Don out. His first was Who Dares Wins, also known as The Final Option, a underseen British terrorist actioner starring former and forgotten Bond replacement candidate Lewis Collins and a young Judy Davis.
Read MoreFor their 61st episode, two undead film critics, magic-wielding dads, and heroic school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have made it to summer’s opening blockbuster: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The resident Marvel Shill and the Rotten Tomatoes critic put on their sling rings and opened their portals far apart for this combination of Sam Raimi and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There’s no magical way to argue, but these guys do anyway.
Read MoreFor their 60th episode, two calmly-pulsed film critics, non-absentee dads, and astronomical school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcomed back previous guest Aaron White, one of the hosts of the successful Feelin' Film Podcast. Like last time with Passengers, we stay in space, but in a solar system far closer to home and with way, way, way less pissing and moaning across the three opinions. It's the recent and ruminative Brad Pitt vehicle Ad Astra that calms our combined civility to talk about quieter science fiction and father-son dynamics.
Read MoreFor their 59th episode, two manipulative film critics, hose-wielding dads, and ax-sharpening dads brought their oxygen and gasoline to the firefighter hero worship action-drama. HBO Max had Ron Howard's Backdraft available for Will Johnson while Don Shanahan hit the national big screen with a Fathom Event celebrating its 30th anniversary. As the Chicagoan, Don gets all the big brother feels from it and cites it as a beloved personal favorite. Will, on the the other hand, thinks Ron Howard, as well as the movie, blows. Folks, this is a good tiff! Give it a listen!
Read MoreFor their 58th episode, pudgy film critics, pandemic dads, and formerly-quarantined teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back Chicago-based film critic Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics for a second episode. They dive into the headspace and isolation of Bo Burnham's recent Grammy-award winning comedy special Inside. The debate is on whether this was a movie or just a very well-produced comedy special among other triggers and peccadillos that come with the manic personality of Bo Burnham.
Read MoreFor their 57th episode, fanboy film critics, drained dads, and Oscar-challenged teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan follow the Oscar season with a late appointment on the newest film of Paul Thomas Anderson, namely Licorice Pizza. With PTA involved, that welcomes back guest Barbara VanDenburgh of USA Today to the three-way bruhaha. The trio also unwind for an extended rant about the state of the Oscars that presents some of the best debate CHF has ever had! It's more golden than the Oscars themselves.
Read MoreFor the now one-year-old Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast on their 56th episode, the Oscars feel like a bit of a birthday for the show. Shiny film critics, golden trophy dads, and envelope-opening school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan composed their second annual Oscar discussion. This time, they are joined by returning guest Lauren Knight and a new guest, Chicago-based film critic Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front. They share their picks, wishes, and snubs on spirited and extended episode
Read MoreFor their 55th episode, satirical film critics, fishing buddy dads, and liability-fearing teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan recorded their final Oscar lead-up episode highlighting two Best Pictures nominees that couldn't be more different. The gentlemen mash together the intentionally sweet with the intentionally sour to discuss CODA side-by-side with Don't Look Up. They hash out their loves and hates for both while handicapping their Academy Award chances.
Read MoreFor our 54th episode, 25YL film critics, cerebrally-seductive dads, and mentally-capable school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan embark on another "Deep Cut" discussion on the legacy of another celebrated performer. Suggested by Will, the hosts shared their love/hate takes and viewing recommendations for Sigourney Weaver, a pillar of strong female characterization. They work around the easy and obvious to peer further down the career resume.
Read MoreFor their 53rd episode, armored film critics, cryogenically-sealed dads, and fix-it-all teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have invited Seattle film critic and Feelin' Film podcast host Aaron White for a knockdown/drag-out shouting match over the 2016 Chris Pratt-Jennifer Lawrence star vehicle Passengers. Mr. White holds it in high regard while our CHF hosts play the garbagemen looking for trash. This might the best collection of rants and arguments the podcast has ever produced to date!
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