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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

66:40

Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) & Wes Craven's New...

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/11/21

For their 218th episode, two slashed film critics, two dream-trapped dads, and two meta teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back a little to spooky movie season as Don finally dips his toes into Wes Craven's "Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise. To bring in the first-timer, Will suggested taking a look at Wes Craven's bookends of the 1984 original and his heavily self-aware sequel, 1994's "Wes Craven's New Nightmare." This gave our guys quite the slices of commentary and reaction

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60:30

A House of Dynamite (2025)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/11/14

For their 217th episode, two analytical film critics, two saber-rattling dads, and two missile-dropping teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hop into a little bit of the simmering 2025 awards season with a hotly debated contender from Netflix. The gentlemen share a great divide for the political thriller “A House of Dynamite,” the latest white-knuckle film from “The Hurt Locker” and “Zero Dark Thirty” Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow. Podcast bombs are exploding everywhere! Come learn more

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49:11

Barry Lyndon

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/11/07

For their 216th episode, two haughty film critics, two non-painting dads, and two gold-digging teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, roar back from a short October haitus with a movie that doesn't try to shout back whatsoever. Stratching off a mutual Stanley Kubrick blind spot, the boys sat through 1975's wannabe opus "Barry Lyndon" and strive to discuss the thematic pull and shread of a point amid the off-the-charts craftsmanship of the respected cinematic master. There is a clear lover

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48:57

Warfare (2025)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/10/31

For their 217th episode, two principled film critics, two non-veteran dads, and two warrior teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from a short October haitus for the first of two episodes celebrating their Best Member Podcast nomination from the first annual Astra Awards. The film of choice is Alex Garland's electric 2025 military thriller "Warfare," something Will---a loyal Garland stan---is surprised and maybe even a little ashamed he didn't see on the big screen. He and Don

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54:45

CHF Rewind: Cabin in the Woods

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/10/17

Keeping us in the spirit of the season - take a spin in the Yester-Year Mobile and meta out with the boys and this dissection of the modern classic... or is it?★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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57:10

CHF Rewind: The Exorcist

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/10/11

In the spirit of the season, check out this classic episode from your favorite Cinephile due Don and WillSpeakpipe - send us a voicemailhttps://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and

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52:59

Naked Gun (2025)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/10/03

For their 214th episode, two bumbling film critics, two clueless dads, and two coffee-passing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, had very few movies circled on their calendar for the summer of 2025. Beyond the comic blockbusters, and even in front of them in some cases, "The Naked Gun" was one of them. Both hosts took to a film series rewatch this summer before indulging in the work of Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson to convince us this style of comedy wasn't lost or dead. Come learn

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64:00

2001: A Space Odyssey

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/09/26

For their 213th episode, two AI-fearing film critics, two hominid dads, and two bored teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, venture into the prophetic and distant science fiction of 24 years ago by way of 57 years ago. Those that can do the math can deduce they’re talking about Stanley Kubrick’s cornerstone epic “2001: A Space Odyssey.” This was an egregious blindspot for Will and a contrarian hate spot for Don, who’s tried many times to embrace it. Come learn more and stay for the

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50:03

Hannibal (2001)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/09/19

For their 212th episode, two mangled film critics, two serial killer dads, and two sautéed teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, venture to another Ridley Scott blind spot for one of our hosts. Until this summer, Will had never seen Scott’s gaudy Hannibal Lecter thriller “Hannibal,” while the slightly older Don was first in line for the intestines-spilling feats in 2001 and has the shocked and appalled reactions seared into memory. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect

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71:52

Franchise Fit: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning pt....

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/09/12

For their 211th episode, two mask-pulling film critics, two special agent dads, and two stuntman teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, finish their four-episode retrospective covering the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. With exhaustion and indifference to AI, our guys put a bow on “Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One,” “Mission: Impossible- Final Reckoning,” and the dominant Ethan Hunt chapter of Tom Cruise’s career. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that

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54:27

G.I. Jane

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/08/29

For their 210th episode, two non-mustached film critics, two un-soldierly dads, and two bell-ringing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hitch another wave from the Ridley Scott blind spot beach. Once again, Will brings us to something he missed with the Demi Moore vehicle "G.I. Jane." Don was there in 1997 to enjoy the Demi Moore hype of this one and brings it back to the present day, especially post-"Substance." Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun

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39:02

Franchise Fit - Mission: Impossible (Rogue Nation &...

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/08/22

For their 209th episode, two mask-pulling film critics, two special agent dads, and two stuntman teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue their retrospective race through the "Mission: Impossible" series. For this show, the gents cover the Christopher McQuarrie takeover of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" and "Mission: Impossible - Fallout." These two movies have equal shares of quality and presposterousness fitting this franchise. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love

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57:14

The Martian

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/08/15

For their 208th episode, two "Council of Elrond" film critics, two space cadet dads, and two non-botany teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take a trip to the next planet in the solar system to cover a Ridley Scott blindspot. Don has long loved and celebrated "The Martian" in its ten years of existence, but Will had never seen it until prepping for this show. Enjoy getting space-y with these guys. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate

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48:48

Happy Gilmore 2

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/08/08

For their 207th episode, two long-driving film critics, two short-putting dads, and two gold jacket-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have kept returning guest, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front and Film Obsessive, to talk about one more summer entertainment target. They bit the nostalgia bug to experience Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2," celebrating the return of comedy legend Adam Sandler to one of his most hallowed characters. The trouble was the 10 pounds of cameo-rich,

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70:43

Fantastic Four: First Steps

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/08/01

For their 206th episode, two invisible film critics, two rocky dads, and two stretchy teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, visit Marvel's next summer blockbuster, the hotly anticipated "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." They are not alone, either. The hosts welcome back frequent guest, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front and Film Obsessive, to weigh in on all of the family dynamics and kitschy period-era style. They were ready for a no-homework Marvel movie. Come learn more and stay

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52:25

Franchise Fit: Mission Impossible (III and Ghost...

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/07/25

For their 204th episode, two two mask-pulling film critics, two special agent dads, and two stuntman teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return for their second of four retrospective episodes discussing the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. Covering the next two, this episode breaks down the J.J. Abrams entry, "Mission: Impossible III" from 2006 and the Brad Bird live action graduation of "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" from 2011. The fellas take note of the films that would

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69:45

Superman (2025)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/07/18

For their 204th episode, two heroic film critics, two hopeful dads, and two cape-wearing teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, vault their podcast up in the sky to address the hotly anticipated and hot button summer blockbuster, "Superman," directed by James Gunn and starring David Corenswet in the tights and spectacles. Our hosts are unafraid to celebrate the movie and address the so-called controversies. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies

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64:24

Ruminating on the New York Times Top 100 Films of...

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/07/06

For their 203rd episode, two list-making film critics, two highly ranked dads, and two Top 100 teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take this new episode as an editorial chance to talk about the hubbub created in the cinephile world recently when The New York Times asked for public input to create a master list of the Top 100 films of the 21st Century so far (never mind that there's still six months of 2025 left, but I digress). The hosts highlight their official Top 10 submissions,

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36:43

Predator: Killer of Killers

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/06/27

For their 202nd episode, two sneak-attacking film critics, two camoflauged dads, and two warrior teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, draw their swords and pistols on a frequently-mentioned franchise on the podcast: the "Predator" series. In June, Hulu released the stunningly animated "Predator: Killer of Killers," which continues the new stewardship of writer-director Dan Trachtenberg, who put "Predator" back in the intimating and scary side of cinema with "Prey" a few years ago. The

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52:46

Mission Impossible (1996) & M:I-2 (2000)

Cinephile Hissy Fit ·

2025/06/20

For their 201st episode, two mask-pulling film critics, two special agent dads, and two stuntman teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a group of retrospective episodes reflecting on the recently finalized "Mission: Impossible" franchise. Taking them a pair at a time, this first episode covers Brian De Palma's "Mission: Impossible" from 1996 and its wild 2000 sequel "M:I-2" from director John Woo. Will and Don are united in praising these two standalone adventures that flaunted

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