MEDIA APPEARANCE: Interview in Bored Panda for Unrealistic Movie Moments

I was recently approached by Bored Panda for an interview opportunity to offer some expertise as a film critic for a piece they were doing on unrealistic movie moments. For the piece written by Adelaide Ross and Vikrorija Ošikaitė, the crux was identifying common movie moments and specific scenes that did not happen realistically and whether or not they took me out of the movie or if I had a hard time taking their seriously. Playing the school teacher card, my answers ended up being about the depiction of teachers and schools in movies.

PODCAST: Episode 138 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 138th episode, two voyeuristic film critics, two myth-fearing dads, and two well-tested teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, both knocked out a long-held blindspot recently by giving an audience to Drew Goddard's 2011 breakout horror movie The Cabin in the Woods. Mostly remembered for early Chris Hemsworth flick, the guys talk about the big ideas of the movie that bit off more than they could chew.

PODCAST: Episode 137 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 137th episode, two Smith-loving film critics, two calculated dads, and two methodical teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have long circled the next David Fincher movie on the calendar, and it's finally here. The Killer starring Michael Fassbender is circulating on Netflix and making the rounds with awards season. We talk about the rock-solid film and the razor sharp people who made it.

PODCAST: Episode 136 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 136th episode, two animatronic film critics, two stop-motion dads, and two special effects teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new episode of their frequent "Deep Cut" series where they examine the work and hidden gems of an actor or filmmaker. This time around, the gentlemen examine the highly influential under-the-title work of makeup and FX legend Stan Winston. Get decked out and animated with us.

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media Appearance, 2023Don ShanahanDecember 12, 2023Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Will Johnson, Film Obsessive, Stan WinstonComment

PODCAST: Episode 135 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 135th episode, two open-minded film critics, two girlpower dads, and two body-swapping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are graced with the new Marvel movie to review. The Captain Marvel follow-up, The Marvels, has arrived with less than usual hoopla and less than usual box office returns for the dominant MCU brand. Has it all become so much that the Will questions retiring his proud title? Find out here.

PODCAST: Episode 134 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 134rd episode, two well-paid film critics, two space jockey dads, and two trucker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a selective pick-and-choose of a series rewatch of the Alien series. They start where it all began with 1979's Ridley Scott cornerstone Alien. In this podcast, you completely hear us scream. Sorry to disappoint you. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media Appearance, 2023Don ShanahanNovember 24, 2023Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Will Johnson, Film Obsessive, Ridley Scott, Alien, AliensComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel talking "Trolls Band Together"

Film critics are often parents too and, sometimes, one of the perks of the position is being about to bring your children as your guests to an advanced screening. Recently, Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel and I were two film critic parents of many who brought our kiddos for the viewing privilege and bragging rights of seeing the new sequel Trolls Band Together earlier. While our sons did not join the conversation as the “target demographic,” Ian and I had plenty to celebrate and compliment!

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Creative Alliance Gradebook for "The Marvels"

The newly rebranded Hollywood Creative Alliance continues to assemble a series of “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 The Marvels. Check out your boy!

Media Appearance, 2023Don ShanahanNovember 23, 2023HCA Gradebooks, Hollywood Creative Alliance, The MarvelsComment

PODCAST: Episode 133 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 133rd episode, two mobile infantry film critics, two bug-killing dads, and two citizenship teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have mobilized their podcast to celebrate the fight for Earth's revenge from 26 years ago. Storming into last century of science fiction classics, the podcast is here to dissect the many subversive delights and burns of Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Do you want to live forever?! Enjoy our podcast!

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Creative Alliance Gradebook for "Killers of the Flower Moon"

The newly rebranded Hollywood Creative Alliance continues to assemble a series of “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 Killers of the Flower Moon. Check out your boy!

Media Appearance, 2023Don ShanahanNovember 2, 2023HCA Gradebooks, Hollywood Creative Alliance, Killers of the Flower MoonComment

MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel talking "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Recently, I was invited by Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel to join a group conversation on Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Being one of the few critics giving the film a “Rotten” negative review on Rotten Tomatoes, I figured I would be bringing the piss and smoke to drop the would-be masterpiece down a few rungs. As it turns out, I wasn’t alone on the panel when it came to stern critiques on the movie

PODCAST: Episode 132 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 132nd episode, two non-mustached critics, two mysterious dads, and two sleuth teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front back for the final week of three new release episodes of the podcast. Circling back to September, Cati and Don descend into Italians waters to follow Kenneth Branagh's Hercule Poirot character for A Haunting in Venice. Is it the best of Branagh's three Poirot movies so far? Get a clue of your own and tune in.

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