Best movies #cinema #reviews #moviefans Podcasts (2024)

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The Mask (1994) 1:13:42

3h ago1:13:42

1:13:42

For their 156th episode, two uninhibited film critics, two ugly pajamas-wearking dads, and two tricker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dig into the vault of revisiting formative favorites with a spin through 1994's Jim Carrey vehicle and Cameron Diaz breakout "The Mask." It was flat out just a movie the two of them wanted to watch, and it …

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13 Going On 30 58:38

3d ago58:38

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Civil War w/ special guests Jeff York & Cati Glidewell 1:03:29

10d ago1:03:29

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For their 154th episode, two apolitical film critics, two American dads, and two special forces teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stage their own divide for "Civil War" from the well-regarded director Alex Garland. To do so, they bring in a pair of critical combatants to double the talk and double the bloodshed. The podcast welcomes back fre…

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Romantic Resumes 1:08:42

17d ago1:08:42

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For their 153rd episode, two star-making film critics, two romantic dads, and two snappy teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, retiurn for the second of two special editorial episodes discussing a topic affecting the state of cinema. This time around, they address the perception fo why there aren't true movie stars anymore. Don thinks he knows t…

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State of Cinema: Auteur Backlash 1:04:47

24d ago1:04:47

1:04:47

For their 152nd episode, two discerning film critics, two try-hard dads, and two directorial teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, step out for the first of two special editorial episodes about topics relating to the state of cinema. On this show, our two guys talk about auteur backlash happening to supposedly maniacal directors and filmmakers w…

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Roadhouse (2024) 1:00:36

1M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

For their 151st episode, two muy thai film critics, two buns-baring dads, and two bouncer teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have set the table to talk about Doug Liman's 2024 remake of "Road House," starring Jake Gyllenhaal. While comparisons are there to be made between this one and Patrick Swayze's from 1989, we've got two guys who know ho…

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Roadhouse (1989) 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

For their 150th episode, two non-mulleted film critics, two nice dads, and two not nice teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, prepare for the 2024 remake of "Road House" with an episode going back to talk about the 1989 original. Don's been "Crazy for Swayze" and this movie since he was a kid, while this was Will's first time seeing this sweaty …

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Alien: Resurrection 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

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 subvers…

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Alien 3 (1992) 57:52

2M ago57:52

57:52

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…

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The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 2 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

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 Directo…

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The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 1 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

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…

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Editorial: To Method or Not to Method 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

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 que…

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10 Best of 2023 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

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 …

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Ferrari 1:03:18

3M ago1:03:18

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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…

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Blackhat (2015) 59:31

3M ago59:31

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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 …

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Maestro 48:10

4M ago48:10

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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…

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Rebel Moon 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

By Don & Will

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Aliens (1986) 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

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Cabin in the Woods 54:45

5M ago54:45

54:45

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 bi…

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The Killer 51:27

5M ago51:27

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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…

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Deep Cuts: Stan Winston 52:01

5M ago52:01

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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 gen…

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The Marvels 1:16:21

5M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

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 b…

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Alien 58:28

6M ago58:28

58:28

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 …

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Starship Troopers 57:50

6M ago57:50

57:50

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 a…

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A Haunting in Venice 35:28

7M ago35:28

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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 Kenne…

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Killers of the Flower Moon 1:53:51

7M ago1:53:51

1:53:51

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. T…

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Dumb Money 41:05

7M ago41:05

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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 …

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The Creator 39:28

7M ago39:28

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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…

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The Exorcist (1973) 57:10

7M ago57:10

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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 discus…

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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) 49:26

8M ago49:26

49:26

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 …

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Twister (1996) 59:35

8M ago59:35

59:35

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…

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Regarding Henry (1991) 1:00:50

8M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

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 …

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Hanover Street (1979) 48:52

9M ago48:52

48:52

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…

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Are Movies Too Long? 1:00:58

9M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

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" th…

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Too Big To Fail (?) 42:51

9M ago42:51

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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 recor…

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Remembering Summer Blockbusters 49:03

9M ago49:03

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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,…

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Barbenheimer 1:07:16

10M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

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 Gre…

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 31:29

10M ago31:29

31:29

For their 119th episode, two united film critics, two daughter-toting dads, and two collaborating teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have closed the Phoenix-to-Chicago divide between them and are together in-person for a special episode! For the first time ever, our hosts have watched a movie together, and this episode is their live reaction f…

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Raiders of the Lost Ark 1:03:07

11M ago1:03:07

1:03:07

For their 118th episode, two adventurous film critics, two top men dads, and two non-archaeology teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan visit the "Indiana Jones" series back at its beginning. With "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" coming to theaters, the Cinephile Hissy Fit revisits the classic perfection that was "Raiders of the Lost Ark." …

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CHF's Top 5 Cinematic Heroes 55:47

11M ago55:47

55:47

CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #117 (June 23, 2023) For their 117th episode, two dashing film critics, two Herculean dads, and two list-building teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan pause from film reviews for a special list episode. The recent culmination of the Guardians of the Galaxy and the rewatches of the Christopher Reeve Superman series got our guy…

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Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 1:07:52

11M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

For their 116th episode, two Cannon-loving film critics, two Luthor-ian dads, and two nuclear-charged teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue a special podcast collaboration. Ian Simmons of the "Kicking the Seat" podcast and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions return to close the Christopher Reeve Superman series to discuss "Superman…

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Superman III 59:42

11M ago59:42

59:42

For their 115th episode, two computer-programming film critics, two absentee dads, and two evil self teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have set up a special collaboration for a pair of episodes. Will and Don recently appeared on Ian Simmons' "Kicking the Seat" podcast to discuss "Superman: The Movie" and "Superman II." For the step down of "S…

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The Guardians of the Galaxy Legacy 1:04:33

11M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

For their 114th episode, two outcast film critics, two dandy dads, and two mixtape-flexing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue from their "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3" discussion last week with The Blonde in Front's Cati Glidewell with a wider telescope lens. The trio banter and reflect on the entirety of the film appearances of Ja…

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 59:42

12M ago59:42

59:42

For their 113th episode, two raccoon-eyed film critics, two mixtape dads, and two cybernetic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan open the summer blockbuster season with what Will the Shill loves best! Fresh out of a press screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3," our hosts talk about James Gunn, varmits, closure, hijinks, and where Marvel…

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Return of the Jedi - Special Edition 59:09

12M ago59:09

59:09

For their 112th episode, two Force-sensitive critics, two influential dads, and two Ewok-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan turn back the clock forty years for the anniversary of "Return of the Jedi." The (sometimes maligned) Special Edition of the trilogy finale recently dropped back into theaters as both our hosts took their children …

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The Mask of Zorro (1998) 54:51

12M ago54:51

54:51

For their 111th episode, two swashbuckling critics, two non-Latin dads, and two vigilante teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan take the three lines it takes to write 111 and rearrange them into the three slashes to make the "Z" of Zorro. Hopping on another Martin Campbell film and pulling another all-timer from Don's Top 100 list, the podcast ta…

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No Escape 59:16

1y ago59:16

59:16

By Don & Will

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Desperado (1995) 58:04

1y ago58:04

58:04

For their 109th episode, two husky-voiced film critics, two gun-totting dads, and two non-Hispanic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan pull their opinion pistols out of their holsters to take about the non-classic shoot 'em-up "Desperado" from 1995. Don had this very high on his 100th episode "Top 100" favorites list and Will wanted to talk mor…

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Clint Eastwood Deep Dive - The Actor 45:24

1y ago45:24

45:24

For their 108th episode, two graybeard film critics, two upright dads, and two non-Magnum packing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present the second of two "Deep Cut" episodes focused on the career of Clint Eastwood. Last week, the hosts examined Clint's career as a director behind the camera. This time around, they look at his contributio…

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Air (2023) 50:01

1y ago50:01

50:01

For their 107th episode, two unathletic film critics, two mama-loving dads, and two air-cushioned teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together to talk about the new Amazon Studios release "Air." Directed by Oscar winner Ben Affleck and featuring a stellar cast of actors, including Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Chris Tucker, and …

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