x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

74:06

Bloodsport (1980)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/06/28

For their 162nd episode, two high-as-a-kite film critics, two gummy-chugging dads, and two pec-popping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn back the time machine to the 1980s were star-driven fighting films were a holiday staple coming out of the public hits of "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid." Our guys aim much cheesier and much lower with 1988's "Bloodsport" starring the "Muscles from Brussells" Jean-Claude Van Damme. When tuned up mentally and physically, our hosts will tell you

en

50:28

Hitman (2024)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/06/21

For their 161st episode, two ego-centric film critics, two professional killer dads, and two un-hot teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the summer sun of 2024 to discuss the Netflix headliner "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell and directed by Richard Linklater. Does this fit the buzz of being a star-making fireworks show for Powell and his sulty co-star Ardria Arjona or does this assasin's gun misfire among our hosts? Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for

en

61:29

Furiosa (2024)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/06/14

For their 160th episode, two gas-powered film critics, two demented dads, and two hard-driving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from brief and busy end-of-the-school-year hiatus to muscle into the 2024 summer box office landscape. Much like the receipts coming in, they find a wasteland more than landscape to discuss George Miller's prequel "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." One of our guys was chugging gasoline about it and another was spitting it out. Come learn more and stay for

en

61:16

What's Your Number?

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/06/01

For their 159th episode, two highly experienced film critics, two sexually active dads, and two jump-shooting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are back for their second "Romance Before Bromance" series looking at romantic film choices on the resumes of superhero movie superstars. This time around it's Chris Evans co-starring as the love interest of Anna Faris in 2011's "What's Your Number?" Landing weeks after "Captain America: The First Avenger," Chris flexed that he could flex

en

60:22

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/05/24

For their 159th episode, two chaotic evil film critics, two lawful neutral dads, and two chaotic good teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, cover a 2023 blindspot of the latter host. Last year, Will put "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" in his year-end Top 10 after rolling many months in the #1 spot. Through good old fashioned busy circumstances, Don completely missed the movie. It was time to for him to right that wrong and show off his own D&D history. Roll for

en

65:50

Planet of the Apes Reboot Trilogy

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/05/17

For their 157th episode, two primate film critics, two hairy dads, and two ape-ish teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, collect their thoughts on the "Planet of the Apes" reboot trilogy covering 2014's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," 2017's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and 2019's "War for the Planet of the Apes." Will was a longtime listener/first-time caller for this trilogy while Don puts it in the pantheon of great movie trilogies. Hear them monkey around! Come learn more and

en

73:42

The Mask (1994)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/05/10

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 just so happens to be turning 30 year old this year. Hear our guys gush about seeing green and remembering good memories. Come learn more and

en

58:38

13 Going On 30

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/05/03

https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/★

en

63:29

Civil War w/ special guests Alex Garland & Cati...

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/04/26

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 frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front and debuts for your listening pleasure Jeff York of The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists

en

68:42

Romantic Resumes

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/04/19

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 the missing piece: romance. Our hosts compare the romantic resumes between today's crop of actors and the ones that came before them. The lack of

en

64:47

State of Cinema: Auteur Backlash

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/04/12

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 who are said to be trying too hard. They look at what that notion means and where such effort is appropriate and where it is, on the other hand,

en

60:36

Roadhouse (2024)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/04/05

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 how to compartmentalize their film history. They know full well no remake erases an original. The fun part is we now get multiplied fun. Come for

en

57:47

Roadhouse (1989)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/03/29

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 and seedy cult classic. How does the macho time capsule hold up for a newbie and a long-time fan? Come for the shared challenge and stay for the

en

60:28

Alien: Resurrection

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/03/22

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 subversive, kinky, weird, fun, all of the above, or none of the above. This one is high on Will's ranks while Don is pondering. Come for the shared

en

57:52

Alien 3 (1992)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/03/16

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 core series. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our

en

66:36

The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 2

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/03/08

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 Director, the two screenplay categories, the four acting categories, and Best Picture. Don't place your Oscar pool bets without our picks. Come for the

en

61:50

The 96th Annual Academy Awards pt. 1

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/03/01

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 to evaluate each and every award. This week, the three cover the under-the-title artistic and technical categories, picking snubs, dark horses,

en

71:42

Editorial: To Method or Not to Method

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/02/24

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 question so-called Method acting and search for the true naturalistic performers. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and

en

73:15

10 Best of 2023

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/02/16

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 heap praise on what impressed and entertained them the most from last year. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and

en

63:18

Ferrari

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2024/02/09

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 year's Oscar contender "Ferrari" starring Adam Driver and the sensational Penelope Cruz. Paul and Jordan are sports movie podcasters, so this

en

222 results

Similar Podcasts

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef

Nerd Culture - A Gamekings Podcast

Blammo Media

UPodcast

UPodcast

The Writers Hangout

Sandy Adomaitis

The Sarah Fraser Show

Sarah Fraser