Cinephile Hissy Fit

Alien: Resurrection

For their 149th episode, two space pirate film critics, two mutated dads, and two earthbound teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue piloting through the sequel star system of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1997's "Alien: Resurrection," bringing a cloned Sigourney Weaver two centuries into the future. Is the movie subversive, kinky, weird, fun, all of the above, or none of the above. This one is high on Will's ranks while Don is pondering. Come for the shared challenge...

Alien 3 (1992)

For their 148th episode, two shaved film critics, two preaching dads, and two imprisoned teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, returned to the sequel galaxy of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1992's "Alien3" directed by a baby David Fincher. The two share a quizzical discussion on what is normally ranked as the lowest film of the core series. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https://www.te...

The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 2

For their 147th episode, two hardware-lifting film critics, two prognosticating dads, and two accepting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, preview the 96th annual Academy Awards! The Blonde in Front, Cati Glidewell, returns for the podcast's second preview show of Oscar picks and predictions. This week, our three critics evaluate Best Director, the two screenplay categories, the four acting categories, and Best Picture. Don't place your Oscar pool bets without our picks. Come for the share...

The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 1

For their 146th episode, two golden film critics, two speculative dads, and two red carpet teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are ready for the 96th annual Academy Awards! As with every year, the only way for our guys to break this down is to bring in a real-life golden statuette. Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front is back for two episodes to evaluate each and every award. This week, the three cover the under-the-title artistic and technical categories, picking snubs, dark horses, winne...

Editorial: To Method or Not to Method

For their 145th episode, two discerning film critics, two loosey-goosey dads, and two non-Method teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take this week's podcast space as a opportunity for a special editorial conversation. They two often bring up the scales of acting on the show and gauge approaches and choices. Will and Don expound on that to question so-called Method acting and search for the true naturalistic performers. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect ...

10 Best of 2023

For their 144th episode, two scorekeeping film critics, two rate-worthy dads, and two gradebook-keeping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, finally settle down to list their "10 Best" lists for the year of 2023. If you know our hosts differing tastes, you'll be treated to two very different lists with a similarity or two. Either way, our guys heap praise on what impressed and entertained them the most from last year. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for...

Ferrari

For their 143rd episode, two non-Italian critics, two racecar dads, and two seatbelt-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back Paul Keelan and Jordan Puga of the Cinematic Underdogs podcast for the second part of our collaborative Michael Mann double feature. This time, they fast forward to Mann's return to cinema with this past year's Oscar contender "Ferrari" starring Adam Driver and the sensational Penelope Cruz. Paul and Jordan are sports movie podcasters, so this was a t...

Blackhat (2015)

For their 142nd episode, two hack critics, two hackist dads, and two hacker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first episode of a two-part guest arc with Jordan Puga and Paul Keelan of the Cinematic Underdog podcast. Both Will and Don have been on their show, it was our time to get them on ours. Our target was a Michael Mann double feature. This first epsiode covers Mann's maligned 2015 geo-techno thriller "Blackhat" starring Chris Hemsworth. With a four-man room, the opinions an...

Maestro

For their 141st episode, two classical film critics, two chain-smoking dads, and two rapturous teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the Netflix stream and step up from last week's Zack Snyder crap to an Oscar contender of pedigree. This week, we talk about "Maestro," written, directed, produced, and starring Bradley Cooper. Don was able to share has Hollywood access to the film as the guys compare the film's chances for appreciation and Oscars. Come for the shared challenge and stay ...

Rebel Moon

Aliens (1986)

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Cabin in the Woods

For their 138th episode, two voyeuristic film critics, two myth-fearing dads, and two 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. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies...

The Killer

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. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies enc...

Deep Cuts: Stan Winston

CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #136 (December 8, 2023): 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. Come for the sha...

The Marvels

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 a 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, The Marvel Shill, questions retiring that title? Find out here. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual lov...

Alien

For their 134rd episode, two well-paid film critics, two space jockey dads, and two trucker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a bit 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. Do you want to live forever?! Enjoy our podcast! https://www...

Starship Troopers

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 encapsulat...

A Haunting in Venice

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 t...

Killers of the Flower Moon

For their 131st episode, two reunited critics, two non-poisonous dads, and two stalwart teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are back together after few episodes away with guest hosts. They return with a vengeance to breakdown and even takedown the earmarked savior of cinema known as "Killers of the Flower Moon" from director Martin Scorsese. The guys really go deep into the film and the grander picture of cinema criticism. This is a double-length doozy of an episode! Come for the shared cha...

Dumb Money

For their 130th episode, two non-Reddit film critics, two financially-challenged dads, and two invested teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front back for the second week of three theatrical reviews. This week, Cati and Don calculate the millions of dollars and cents getting squeezed by "Dumb Money" from director Craig Gillespie. This firebranded message movie is making a splash, but is it a good one? Listen to hear from our two pe...

The Creator

For their 129th episode, two completely human film critics, two protective dads, and two plugged-in teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front back to the podcast. She is filling for Will with Don moderating to cover the first of three consecutive episodes of new release reviews. First up is "The Creator" from director Gareth Edwards and starring John David Washington. The movie has snooty critics pointing out borrowed sci-fi tropes...

The Exorcist (1973)

For their 128th episode, two nonreligious film critics, two sanctimonious dads, and two soup-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have a special episode this week. This year, it's the 50th anniversary of "The Exorcist" and Don had never seen it. Until now! Catch our reaction show where one cinema's most important cornerstones gets discussed with all the heartiness of projectile vomit! Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate...

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)

For their 127th episode, two investigative film critics, two disguise-worthy dads, and two sneezing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back returning North Carolina-based guest Joel Winstead of Winstead Reviews and the "And the Winner Was..." podcast. In his second visit to the third chair, Joel submitted one of his all-time favorite movies, namely the 1974 film "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" starring Walther Matthau and Robert Shaw. The three lay out what makes this undersee...

Twister (1996)

For their 126th episode, two dirt-sniffing film critics, two storm-chasing dads, and two meteorlogically-minded teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, enter "The Suck Zone" with debuting guest Joel Winstead of Winstead Reviews and the "And the Winner Was..." podcast. They pour on the gravy and roll the maps together about their mutual love of the 1996 summer blockbuster "Twister." Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our p...

Regarding Henry (1991)

For their 125th episode, two amnesiac film critics, two ignorant dads, and two redemptive teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue to dive into the older and lesser-seen films of Harrison Ford. Last week, it was "Hanover Street." This week, the boys jump up a decade and change to 1991's "Regarding Henry" written by a young J.J. Abrams and directed by Ford's "Working Girl" director Mike Nichols. This is a cuddlier part for the typical rough and gruff Ford. Listen to hear what our guys th...

Hanover Street (1979)

For their 124rd episode, two dashing film critics, two non-veteran dads, and two honorable teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin to venture to some of the older and underseen films of Harrison Ford. They were inspired after spending in-person time together earlier this summer with "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Up first is 1979's romantic drama "Hanover Street" from director Peter Hyams. The movie attempted to make Ford a swoon-worthy romantic lead between the first two "Star ...

Are Movies Too Long?

CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #123 (August 18, 2023)-- For their 123rd episode, two tall-ish film critics, two lengthy dads, and two long-winded teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay on the editorial track with this open discussion posing the question "Are movies too long?" From blockbusters to prestige pictures, including the recent "Oppenheimer" the number of movies flying further than a tidy 90 minutes or 2 hours seems to be growing. Our guys try to dissect how and why this is happening and sha...

Too Big To Fail (?)

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 T...

Remembering Summer Blockbusters

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 Ba...

Barbenheimer

For their 120th episode, two plastic film film critics, two pink-wearing dads, and two non-physics teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, were not going to miss the chance to jump on the bandwagon of the big "Barbenheimer" weekend. Like atoms in a bomb, our hosts smash two movies into one episode to cover Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" and Greta Gerwig's "Barbie." The takes are hotter than the models and the explosions. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect ...