For 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 ...
Apr 15, 2022•35 min•Ep. 59
For 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 Bu...
Apr 08, 2022•51 min•Ep. 58
For 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 "Licorice Pizza" part is done in a tidy 40 minutes, but the trio unwind for an extended rant about the state of the Oscars that presents some of the best deb...
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 57
For 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 episod...
Mar 25, 2022•3 hr 4 min•Ep. 56
For 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. Come for the shared challenge...
Mar 22, 2022•46 min•Ep. 55
For 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. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and sta...
Mar 11, 2022•28 min•Ep. 54
For 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! www...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 53
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Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
Episode 51: Studio 666 (February 25, 2022): Horns up! It’s the 51st episode of Cinephile Hissy Fit and today is a weird one. Replacing Don Shanahan today is Arizona 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 ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 51
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. Come ...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 50
For their 49th episode, the Cinephile Hissy Fit was proud to host a special fan event at the Majestic Tempe 7 this past week in time for Valentine's Day. 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. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies ...
Feb 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 49
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 musi...
Feb 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 48
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 deb...
Feb 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 47
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. Come for the shared ch...
Jan 28, 2022•50 min•Ep. 46
For their 45th episode, 25YL film critics, ranching dads, and paper flower-folding school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan saddle up on the Academy Award trail with special guest Barbara VanDenburgh of USA TODAY to poke around all the fires starting by Netflix's "The Power of the Dog." Jane Campion's Oscar frontrunner has this campfire of three split in many directions, making for an impassioned episode and one of the show's best yet. Put on your chaps and start braiding your own rope. Com...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 45
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. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies ...
Jan 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 44
For their 43rd episode, 25YL film critics, simulated dads, and plugged-in school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan are seeing double. A double episode that is! The guys welcome themselves back to The Matrix with the new “The Matrix Resurrections.” Do our hosts welcome this new life or wish it stayed dead? Listen to hear the trendy discussion! Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! www.25yearslaters...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 43
For their 42nd episode, 25YL film critics, entitled dads, and non-royal school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue their examination of Oscar contenders with Pablo Larrain’s frazzled “Spencer” starring Best Actress contender Kristen Stewart. Find out who wears the crown and who’s retching in the loo for this episode. Get your 90s helmet hair on and enjoy this new episode! Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate....
Jan 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 42
For their 41st episode, 25YL film critics, shillelagh-wielding dads, and lucky school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan start this awards season getting their Irish on. First up is the well-received Belfast, writer-director Kenneth Branagh's love letter to his departed childhood jilted by The Troubles of the Northern Ireland capital. The prolific actor and filmmaker has a pair of fans here from the Cinephile Hissy Fit rooting for his movie. Pour a pint and share in this spirited discussion!...
Dec 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 41
Crack open the Mickeys, Olde English, and King Cobra! Big 4-O! For our 40th episode and second this Pre-Christmas double-header, 25YL film critics, stoked dads, and overhyped teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan get to tackle the big holiday hitter that is "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Through our last three retrospective shows, we built up to this big splash. Listen for how the guys landed on this multiverse extravaganza. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and ...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 40
For our 39th episode and the first of a double-header week, 25YL film critics, fresh-faced dads, and vacationing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan are joined for one last spin by our special guest Rachel S. for the third and final retrospective discussion on big screen "Spider-Man" iterations. This closer covers the Tom Holland appearances across his solo and team-up movies on the road to "Spider-Man: No Way Home." There's plenty of love and still some criticism in the room for Tony ...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 39
The Garfield Verse: For our 38th episode and second of two released this week, 25YL film critics, rebooted dads, and heroic school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back special guest Rachel S. for another spin with big screen "Spider-Man" takes. This back-and-forth convo looks back at the Andrew Garfield/Emma Stone double. There's love and hate to share! Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podca...
Dec 10, 2021•56 min•Ep. 38
For our 37th episode and first of two released this week, 25YL film critics, undead dads, and nimble school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan are joined by special guest Rachel S. in the first of a three-part retrospective on the big screen iterations of "Spider-Man." This first conversation covers the Toby Maguire/Sam Raimi trio. See where three very divergent opinions land. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. En...
Dec 10, 2021•50 min•Ep. 37
For our 36th episode, 25YL film critics, dishonorable dads, and chivalrous school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan debate the layered refinement that was attempted by Ridley Scott and a big-time cast for "The Last Duel." Who throws down the gauntlet in this podcast episode to defend the senior director's latest wannabe opus? Get your armor on, listen, and find out. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our po...
Dec 03, 2021•33 min•Ep. 36
For our 35th episode, 25YL film critics, turkey-stuffed dads, and holiday-ready school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan wear black on this Black Friday to not only look snazzy, but to mourn the end of the Daniel Craig era of James Bond with an episode on the actor's run that ended with the long-delated No Time to Die. Fill your martini glasses and get tanked in-between football games with two guys you'd rather have at your Thanksgiving table that your racist uncle. www.25yearslatersite.com...
Nov 26, 2021•48 min•Ep. 35
For our 34th episode, 25YL film critics, slimed dads, and unqualified school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan find themselves as split as they've ever been for "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." We've got one host keyed into the fan service and nostalgia and the other who wants to put crooked sharp things in sensitive places. See who's who on this long-distance sequel. Also, enjoy a quick little discussion of the new and massive "Middle-Earth" boxed set out now in stores. Come for the shared chall...
Nov 20, 2021•48 min•Ep. 34
For our 33rd episode, 25YL film critics, bullfighting dads, and sunburnt school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan swim to get spicy sand in every podcast crevice in critiquing Denis Villeneuve's "Dune." This was a polarizing challenge for both hosts with big words and bigger thoughts. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! www.25yearslatersite.com https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https:...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 33
For our 32nd episode, 25YL film critics, godly dads, and mystical school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring an instant episode covering Marvel's "Eternals" just in time for its release. The Marvel Shill Will was ready for the heady fantasy while Don was counting sharks that were being jumped. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! www.25yearslatersite.com https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehis...
Nov 05, 2021•34 min•Ep. 32
For our 31st episode, 25YL film critics, cud-chewing dads, and preachy school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan are joined again by 25YL film writer Byron Lafayette for the second of two episodes looking at the politics of old westerns. Last time, it was the left-leaning "High Noon." This time it's 1956's right-wing answer from "The Searchers." Deep themes give us the tingles! Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. E...
Oct 30, 2021•59 min•Ep. 31
For our 30th episode, 25YL film critics, gun-tottin' dads, and paper-grading school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcomed a new guest to the dais for the first of two episodes. Say hello to the enigmatic Byron Lafayette, a newer film staff writer from 25YL. At his request, we wanted to dive into competing politics from a pair of classic westerns. First up is 1952's "High Noon!" We've got extra stoicism for you listeners! Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual ...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 30
