For their 89th episode, two green film critics, two perfect stranger dads, and two hulking school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan step into the arena of TV, but not far from the movie universe of Marvel to discuss the recent "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law" Disney+ series. In defending the show against its hot take criticisms, our two hosts also review Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in looking ahead to what's coming next from the top blockbuster factory in the business. Co...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 89
For their 88th episode, two pointy-eared film critics, two war-painted dads, and two non-scientific school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan burn the midnight oil straight out of the press screenings for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." The thoughts are raw and so is the conversation between Will, the eternal Marvel shill, and Don, the critic feeling the superhero fatigue more and more. They're ready for the big holiday hitter. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutu...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 88
For their 87th episode, two grizzled film critics, two mad-bomber dads, and two disco-dancing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back Lauren Knight of L.A. Knight Consulting for a back-to-back Sylvester Stallone love fest. Last time, it was new Sly for "Samaritan." This time, they dig back to 1981's "Nighthawks" where a Stallone beard and Rutger Hauer, in his American debut, steal the show. Listen to wear this terrorist thriller ranks for our gathered talkers. Come for the sha...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 87
For their 85th episode, two heroic film critics, two tinkering dads, and two gravel-voiced school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back previous guest Lauren Knight of Phoenix's L.A. Knight Consulting for the first of a Sylvester Stallone double. This week, the ardent Sly fan encourages Will and Don to see the merits of his new streaming superhero vehicle "Samaritan." Lauren has the unique experience of seeing the film more than once for early test screenings and compares the final...
Oct 28, 2022•53 min•Ep. 86
For their 85th episode, two grizzled film critics, two stunt-performing dads, and two subtitle-reading teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome you to the recording from a special in-person event. Will and videographer Aaron Hudson recently hosted a screening and talkback for the classic Jackie Chan vehicle "Police Story" in at the Majestic Theatre in Phoenix. Forgive the low volume audience participation gaps for the hearty appreciation for the movie and its do-it-all actor, director, and...
Oct 21, 2022•21 min•Ep. 85
For their 84th episode, two butchered film critics, two holy rollin' dads, and two rubber-masked school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan blow the dust off a long lost episode for 2021's "Halloween Kills" on the heels of its rumored franchise conclusion. They recorded this a year ago but never found the right time to drop it. With an updated intro including regular guest Cati Glidewell, enjoy our podcast! www.25yearslatersite.com https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.inst...
Oct 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 84
For their 83rd episode, two swanky film critics, simulated dads, and buttoned-up school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front. To avoid spoilers, Will moderated for Cati and Don to gush about the mystery and style of Don't Worry Darling and an intro to talk about all the odd gossip and bad press that follows Olivia Wilde's movie. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsula...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 83
For their 82nd episode, two feisty film critics, non-abusive dads, and glamorous school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for a return to "awards season" with what is sure to be one of Netflix's biggest Oscar hopefuls. It's also likely the most polarizing movie of 2022. The three are talking about Andrew Dominik's "Blonde" starring Ana de Armas. Find out how the whole range of reactions in our trio from jaded and offended to inspired ...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 82
For their 81st episode, our two surfer dude film critics, punk survivor dads, and Big Kahuna school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back special guest Ken Reid, host of the popular TV Guidance Counselor Podcast to the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast. He returns to presents another cult classic, namely "Back at the Beach" from 1987 starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello for the discussion. Who rides the wave and who wipes out for this nostalgic flick. Come for the shared challen...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 81
For their 80th episode, our two con artist film critics, alien-glowing dads, and punk-infused school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a special guest and movie to the podcast. Boston-based Ken Reid, host of the popular TV Guidance Counselor Podcast joins the Cinephile Hissy Fit. He presents the 1984's "Repo Man" starring Emilio Estevez which checks many oddball genre definition boxes. The three come it from many different angles and histories for a rich conversation. Come for the s...
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 80
For their 79th episode, our two divided film critics, force-sensitive dads, and working school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan present the second of two special in-person collaboration episodes coming from Will's recent visit to Chicago. He and Don assembled a group of Chicago film critic friends to put some content together. Mike Crowley of 25YL and "You'll Probably Agree" again set up recordings at The Laugh Factory with us, himself, Cati Glidewell of "The Blonde in Front" and Collider ...
Sep 02, 2022•55 min•Ep. 79
For their 78th episode, our two softy film critics, emotional dads, and sobbing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a special in-person collaboration episode coming from Will's recent visit to Chicago. He and Don assembled a group of Chicago film critic friends to put some content together. Mike Crowley of 25YL and "You'll Probably Agree" set up recordings at The Laugh Factory with us, himself, Cati Glidewell of "The Blonde in Front" and Collider freelancer Hayden Mears. This g...
Aug 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 78
For their 77th episode, our two lofty film critics, awestruck dads, and researching school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan offer a new show from their "Deep Cut" series where they examine some of the lesser known and underseen movies of an actor or filmmaker's resume. Everyone has certainly heard of Steven Spielberg, but Will and Don look past the obvious hits to present some of their favorites of his that maybe you have forgotten. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 77
For their 76th episode, our two web-slinging film critics, emo dads, and eye-rolling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a collaboration episode with Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast. Bost of our hosts have been frequent guests on Ian's YouTube livestreams. Recently, he welcomed Will and Don for a retrospective talk on Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 3." Ian asked us to watch the movie with new eyes. Listen to hear if any of the three needed to change the prescription of the...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 76
For their 75th episode, our two hip-swinging film critics, sequined dads, and non-singing school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for another guest spot. On this episode, the trio show their dazzled adoration for summer hit "Elvis." We compare our tolerances and delights for The King, filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, the discovery of Austin Butler, and whatever character Tom Hanks was trying on. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and st...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 75
For their 74th episode, our two conspiracy theory film critics, alien dads, and perfect school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan are united together in person for the second time! Will was visiting family in Chicago and met up with Don to shoot the breeze and create some stellar content. A piece of that is a special shared microphone Cinephile Hissy Fit on Jordan Peele's "Nope." It's one guy's middle film and another's new #1 of the year. Be listening here and be ready to watch a video vers...
Jul 29, 2022•51 min•Ep. 74
For their 73rd episode, two elevated film critics, worried dads, and non-kidnapping school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back special guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front to the shows. She's back to talk about Scott Derrickson's successful horror comeback "The Black Phone." Don didn't see this one, so he plays moderator while Will and Cati dial all the possible numbers for this Ethan Hawke vehicle. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and ...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 73
For their 72nd episode, two fed-up film critics, explosive dads, and stuntman school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan got to have a full circle moment with the Russo brothers. Their follow-up to "Cherry," on the first Cinephile Hissy Fit shows, is the new Netflix assassin action movie "The Gray Man." Because both of our hosts like this movie against the norm, this episode spurred a detour into the current state of film criticism and whether or not critics can recognize or have fun anymore....
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 72
For their 71st episode, two Nordic film critics, well-read dads, and Guns 'N Roses-jamming school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan go toe-to-toe with the gods and monsters of "Thor: Love and Thunder." For the second Marvel Cinematic Universe movie in a row, our two hosts find themselves far apart. Expect different shouts of love and different shots of thunder in this rollicking episode. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies enc...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 71
For their 70th episode, two comprehensive film critics, activist dads, and summer-working school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan put away the usual delegated and timed movie brawl for a special episode marking the halfway point of 2022. Our guys go down their Letterboxd lists to share their Top 5 best films so far this year. Knowing their tastes, you can imagine their commonalities and differences. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the f...
Jul 01, 2022•40 min•Ep. 70
For their 69th episode, two stoic film critics, action figure dads, and time-traveling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan race through time, space, innuendo, whiners, and controversies to defend Disney/Pixar's newest film "Lightyear." Our two Space Rangers see and staunchly defend the veritable good that brims through this animated adventure while pushing away the nitpicky haters. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies enca...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 69
For their 68th episode, two chaotic film critics, paleontologist dads, and fossilized school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan take umbrage with the new release "Jurassic World Dominion." They question then purpose and charm while trying to find and acknowledge any good parts of what is billed as being a trilogy conclusion. We think you're find two guys rooting for the dinosaurs instead of the people. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the ...
Jun 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 68
For their 67th episode, two googly-eyed film critics, fanny pack dads, and hot dog-fingered school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back our Oscar guest Cati Glidewell, better known as The Blonde in Front. She is here to celebrate the wild and wondrous greatness that is "Everything Everywhere All at Once." NOTE: Before that main segment, the three followed up with Cati on this year's Oscars and the Will Smith incident in a lengthy discussion that delays the usual format. Hang in fo...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 67
For their 66th episode, two stunt-wired film critics, dads of daughters, and untrained 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. This week their pick is international superstar Michelle Yeoh, hot on the heels of her smash hit "Everything Everywhere All at Once." The two hosts bow to her greatness and crossover appeal as they discuss some of the underseen and underappreciated films f...
Jun 03, 2022•45 min•Ep. 66
For their 65th episode, two wise film critics, media-pushing dads, and future-minded school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan shake up the usual format with a special editorial episode addressing the clickbait topic of "Dad Movies" using the original "Top Gun" as the test case for the buzz label. Despite the heaping hyperbole out there, they don't think Tony Scott's original qualifies and they're here to tell you why while breaking down the term. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and...
May 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 65
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. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsu...
May 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 64
For 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. Co...
May 20, 2022•42 min•Ep. 63
For 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 action...
May 13, 2022•45 min•Ep. 62
*SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* For 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...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 61
For 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...
Apr 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 60
