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Cinephile Hissy Fit

Welcome to the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast, the tirade-filled movie debate podcast hosted by two film critics, cool dads, and struggling teachers. Folks, this is all for tantrum’s sake where shared passions and high-fives wash away any place for hate. In the end, we encourage you all to love what you love. But, for now, the gloves are off and the hissy fit is on!

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

51:16

White Sands (1992)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/01/10

For their 182nd episode, two suspicious film critics, two Corvette-driving dads, and two sheriff-wannabe teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dipped their toes into the wellspring that is the movie resume of the Oscar-nominated Willem Dafoe. This week's show covers 1992's "White Sands," directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Dafore alongside Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Mickey Rourke. Will has long been a huge admirer of Willem Dafore, but, much to our mutual surprise, he had

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78:50

Star Trek: First Contact w/Ben and Neil

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/12/13

For their 181st episode, two science officer film critics, two brave dads, and two assimilated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcomed Neil Shurley and Ben Cahlamer for their second consecutive episode. Their challenge was to boldly go where no show had gone before. The four set their phasers on stun to cover 1996's "Star Trek: First Contact," the first solo film for the central cast and crew of "Star Trek: The Next Generaton." The memories are fond and the shared insight is

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60:12

Goldfinger (1962) w/ special guests Ben Cahlamer &...

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/12/06

For their 180th episode, two golden film critics, two secret agent dads, and two laser-wielding teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, brought in a pair of special guests for the first of two "guest's choice" episodes. The podcast welcomed prolific creator Neil Shurley and returning guest and Phoenix-based film critic Ben Cahlamer to put their best pretend foot forward as a secret agent. Their mission was to hop back 60 years for the anniversary of 1962's "Goldfinger," Sean Connery's

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53:38

The Very Best Theatrical Experiences

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/11/29

For their 179th episode, two nostalgic film critics, two surround sound dads, and two crowd-ready teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take a special episode to spell out an editorial they have in mind for a while. Will and Don carry on a conversation ranking the best theatrical experiences of their lives so far. From formative moments and cheers to memorable emotions, their very different lists will surprise and impress. Get to know our hosts some more with this one. Come learn more

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61:52

Tight 90: Commando (1985)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/11/08

For their 178th episode, two non-Austrian film critics, two log-carrying dads, and two rocket-launching teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, kick off the beginning of a recurring side series of films described as a "Tight 90." In today's day and age of exhausting epics and effusive directors' cuts, Will and Don celebrate movies that nailed their purpose and entertainment value in 90 minutes or less. Their first feature is the Arnold Schwarzenegger action favorite "Commando" from 1985, a

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73:18

Challengers (2024)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/11/01

For their 177th episode, two racket-tightening film critics, two titillated dads, and two sweaty teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to earlier in 2024 to watch more than just tennis balls being hit back and forth in the Luca Guadagnino's mainstream breakout hit "Challengers." Our guys debate trying to say great things about a very good movie and whether or not the love triangle between Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor was hot enough to warrant the hype and sick

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52:04

Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/10/25

For their 176th episode, two hungover film critics, two jug-filling dads, and two stuttering teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, pop a few aspirins and take it back to 1995 to talk about "Die Hard with a Vengeance." Our hosts sing the praises of the addition of Samuel L. Jackson and debate the possible difference between "favorite" and "best" when it comes to ranking the "Die Hard" series. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy

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62:14

Anyone But You

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/10/18

CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #175 (October 18, 2024): For their 175th episode, two buff film critics, two gossipy dads, and two romantic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, found themselves smitten recently with last year’s runaway hit “Anyone But You.” Many have called this Sydney Sweeney/Glen Powell vehicle the return of the big screen rom-com. Our hosts have been doing their homework on that genre this year and are happy to weigh in. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect

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59:22

The Abyss (1989)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/10/14

CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #174 (October 11, 2024): For their 174th episode, two roughneck film critics, two bioluminescent dads, and two teachers with the bends, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, venture below the waves to the deep trench of James Cameron hallmarks that compose “The Abyss,” starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn. They pull out all the oxygen tanks and “water weenies” out for a good show. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the

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89:11

Alien: Romulus (2024)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/10/04

For their 173rd episode, two space trucker film critics, two face-hugged dads, and two android school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back their returning favorite guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the second appearance of two back-to-back shows. They collaborate to evaluate the hotly anticipated late summer blockbuster hopeful "Alien: Romulus." Is this another dead horse beaten in space or should we be able to hear the screams? Come learn more and stay for

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59:01

Suitable Flesh (2023)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/09/27

For their 172nd episode, two possessed film critics, two hot-and-bothered dads, and two demonic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back their returning favorite guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the first of a pair of episodes. This show hops into the land of Lovecraftian horror with the 2023 Heather Graham vehicle "Suitable Flesh." The three miss this kind of bloody sizzle. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies

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60:31

Trippin' on Cinema: "Hell Comes to Frogtown"

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/09/21

For their 171st episode, two virile film critics, two amphibian dads, and two chastity-belted school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return for another episode in their "Trippin' on Cinema" sub-series. This time around, they went with the late-night schlock of "Hell Comes to Frogtown" starring the late Hall of Fame professional wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Our guys will have their love move the Rotten Tomatoes needle on this one. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and

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65:49

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/09/17

For their 170th episode, two primate film critics, two post-apocalyptic dads, and two tenet-loving school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to a film they missed together in the form of the early 2024 summer blockbuster "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." They circled the calendar for this one after their series on the reboot trilogy and made sure to see and talk about how this new trilogy starter played. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the

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65:38

Dante's Peak & Volcano (1997)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/09/06

For their 169th episode, two volcanic film critics, two ash-covered dads, and two pyroclastic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back film critic and “And The Winner Was…” podcast host Joel Winstead for his second consecutive guest spot. Turning back the clock to 1997, the trio dove into the hot lava that was the double feature of "Dante's Peak" and "Volcano." Cheese melts as hot as magma! Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies

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61:22

Twisters (2024) w/guest Joel Winstead

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/08/23

For their 168th episode, two unrealized film critics, two dirt-sniffing dads, and two windy school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome film critic and “And The Winner Was…” podcast host Joel Winstead to the show to kick up some dust and weather with a discussion on this summer’s hit soft reboot sequel “Twisters.” The original holds a special place in all our hearts? How fast and destructive was the new one? Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun

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61:16

The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (pt 2)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/08/16

For their 167th episode, two reflective critics, two non-Dad Movie dads, and two thankful school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, conclude their three-episode arc discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. This final portion split from a long recording talking about "The Return of the King" goes on to measure the series's cinematic and cultural impact and whether or not we'll ever see a winning level of epic hubris like this again. Like "The Return of the King"

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51:26

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/08/09

For their 166th episode, two critics, dads, and school teachers who bow to no one, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue with the second of a three-episode series discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. This second episode is the beginning half of a split recording that centered on the epic conclusions cemented by "The Return of the King." Next week will be the final portion talking about the legacy and impact of the trilogy as a whole. Come learn more and stay for the

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58:10

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring & The...

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/07/26

For their 165th episode, two Middle Earth critics, two hobbit-footed dads, and two heroic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first of a three-episode series discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Will recently devoured the recent three-night Fathom Event anniversary showings of the Extended Editions of all three films on the big screen. This first episode covers their thoughts on how they first encountered the trilogy back in the 00s and analysis of "The

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52:34

Deep Rising (1998)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/07/19

For their 164th episode, two saltwater critics, two tentacled dads, and two skin-melted teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hit the way back machine to 1998 to enjoy the creature-feature highs and lows of "Deep Rising" from future "The Mummy" breakout director Stephen Sommers and starring the late Treat Williams doing his best Harrison Ford stand-in job. This cult classic found qualities that both impressed and rolled the eyes of our hosts to join our "Trippin' on Cinema" series. Hop

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59:42

The Bikeriders (2024)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/07/12

For their 163rd episode, two leather jacket film critics, two un-helmeted dads, and two wild one teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new release of the summer 2024 movie season. The guys rev themselves up to welcome back writer-director Jeff Nichols with "The Bikeriders" starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy. Neither of our hosts ride motorcycles, but they came to this movie with their own gassy exhaust and asphalt-rattling rumbing. Come learn more and

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