Cinephile Hissy Fit

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 "Superman III," Ian and returning guest Mark Krawczy...

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 James Gunn's ragtag team, between their own trilogy,...

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 can go next. Come for the shared challenge and ti...

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 to see it on the big screen and get a nostalgia ri...

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 talks about 1998's "The Mask of Zorro" celebrating i...

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 more about what all the bullets and buzz was about. C...

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 contributions as an actor on the silver screen, Will and Don...

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 Affleck himself, the legendary courtship of the th...

For their 106th episode, two 40-something film critics, two spruced-up dads, and two teachers who don't wear cowboy hats, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present the first of two "Deep Cut" episodes focused on the career of Clint Eastwood. The bells and timers are off as the hosts explore the lesser-known and underappreciated entries in Eastwood's career. The Oscar winners are obvious, so Will and...

For their 105th episode, two buzz cut film critics, two non-scientific dads, and two hieroglyphic-loving teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back guest Mark Krawczyk for a second episode. This time, the founder and content creator of Special Mark Productions brings a science fiction cult classic to the argument table. The three gentlemen share though well-spread thoughs on 1994's STARGA...

For their 104th episode, two murderous film critics, two well-heeled dads, and two suspicious teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions to the first of two feature episodes. A lover of cult classics and schlock of any variety, Mark suggested the boys put their detective skills and funny bones to the test with 1985's much beloved CLUE! Mark bring...

 For their 103rd episode, two post-Oscar film critics, tone-deaf dads, and two unkind teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back returning guest Barbara VanDenburgh of USA Today to discuss one of her top films of 2022: TAR starring Cate Blanchett. Barbara, as always, blows the doors off the podcast as she gives Will and Don all new angles to think about and a TikTok handle to subscribe to...

For their 102nd episode, two award-winning film critics, tuxedo-ed dads, and politicking teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan host their second of two Oscar shows two days before the 95th Academy Awards. Cati Glidewell and Lauren Knight return as guests to lay out their picks of who should win and who will on film’s biggest night. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual...

For their 101st episode, two golden film critics, trophy dads, and snubbed  school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan host their first of two Oscar shows leading up to the 95th Academy Awards. They welcome back returning guests Cati Glidewell and Lauren Knight to examine the Oscar race, the field is nominees, and the snubs that were passed over. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and sta...

This is it, folks! This is the big one! Welcome to the 100th episode featuring two film critics, cool dads, and struggling teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan. To celebrate the century mark, Will and Don attempted an experiment to rank their personal Top 100 movies of all-time. Just like last episode of the Best of 2022, you know our guys' differing tastes. For the show, they compare movies in...

For their 99th episode, two 40-something film critics, Valentine dads, and second semester school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan take a show to review their respective lists of the best of 2022. If you know their show, you'll know not expect much overlap within their respective "10 Best" lists. Enjoy the wide range and hearty debate to celebrate 2022. Come for the shared challenge and tira...

For their 98th episode, two mammalian film critics, better dads, and statistically overweight school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back returning guests Lauren Knight of L.A. Knight Consulting and Barbara VanDenburgh of USA Today to blow out all the brine, foam, and emotions that come with Darren Aronofsky's The Whale. Featuring Oscar nominees Brendan Fraser and Hong Chau, this mo...

For their 97th episode, two turquoise film critics, two teal dads, and two blue-ish school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan put their swim floaties and performance capture rigs on to debate the highest grossing film of 2022: "Avatar: The Way of Water." Coming off of last week's episode on all-time box office kings, our hosts knew the scope of James Cameron's latest epic, but they debate the...

For their 96th episode, two Titanic film critics, two extra-terrestrial dads, and two Jedi school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan branch out this week to discuss the topic of box office kings. With "Avatar" and the current "Avatar: The Way of Water" on their mind, Will and Don go back through the timeline of the highest-grossing films of all-time from D.W. Griffiths on up to James Cameron....

For their 95th episode, two feckin' film critics, two feckin' dads, and two feckin' school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a new guest to the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast. Welcome to Seattle-based move afficionado Caless Davis! He joins us during awards seasons to count the remaining fingers on our hands for Martin McDonagh's "The Banshees of Inisherin." This actor's showcase has be...

For their 94th episode, two globe-trotting critics, two gadget-y dads, and two dapper school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan are joined by return guest Beh Cahlamer. The Phoenix-based film critic of The Cinema Files joins the gentleman to talk about the 25th anniversary of James Bond entry "Tomorrow Never Dies." Starring Pierce Brosnan, Jonathan Pryce, and a then-fresh-faced (and, we can o...

For their 93rd episode, two roaring critics, two snakebit dads, and two school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan are joined again, for the second week in a row, with guest Cati Glidewell of the Blonde in Front for the second of two recordings. Just in time for its wide release, they break down the exhausting and decadent opus that is "Babylon" from director Damien Chazelle. The only thing th...

For their 92nd episode, two artistic critics, two divorced dads, and two cinematographer school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of the Blonde in Front for two recordings. The first covers the new Steven Spielberg film "The Fabelmans." The panel is mixed on reactions, but we all see the Oscar push and prognosticate its chances. Come for the shared...

 For their 91st episode, two expat critics, two jilted dads, and two school teachers in a beautiful friendship, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, might not amount to a hill of beans, but, by golly, the can talk. This is a special treat for you folks where our two hosts have recorded a full-length commentary track for "Casablanca." The 1942 classic celebrates its 80th anniversary and it's Don's #1 mov...