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PODCAST: Episode 129 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 up is The Creator from director Gareth Edwards and starring John David Washington. The movie has snooty critics pointing out borrowed sci-fi tropes and others soaking in big feels. Find out where our duo landed.

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PODCAST: Episode 128 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 discussed with all the heartiness of projectile vomit!

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PODCAST: Episode 127 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 movies, namely the 1974 film The Taking of Pelham One Two Three starring Walther Matthau and Robert Shaw. The three lay out what makes this underseen classic a future action-thriller prototype for a whole generation of movies that would follow.

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PODCAST: Episode 126 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 classic 1996 summer blockbuster Twister!”

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PODCAST: Episode 125 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 directed by Ford's Working Girl director Mike Nichols. This is a cuddlier part for the typical rough and gruff Ford. Listen to hear what our guys thought.

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PODCAST: Episode 124 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 romantic drama Hanover Street from director Peter Hyams. The movie attempted to make Ford a swoon-worthy romantic lead between the first two "Star Wars" movies when his charisma shot up like a rocket.

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PODCAST: Episode 123 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 the number of movies flying further than a tidy 90 minutes or two hours seems to be growing. Our guys try to dissect how and why this is happening and share how they feel about it.

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PODCAST: Episode 122 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 recording session comes from the Galway Bay tavern in Chicago and the panel was filled with host Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, and Hayden Mears of IGN.

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PODCAST: Episode 121 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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, and Hayden Mears of IGN in a broad conversation on everyone's past-and-present feelings about summer blockbusters. This was recorded at the Galway Bay tavern in Chicago, so enjoy the live show ambiance!

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PODCAST: Episode 120 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 120th episode after a two-week summer vacation break, 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 Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The takes are hotter than the models and the explosions.

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PODCAST: Episode 119 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! Will and Don weather the parking lot noise and, buyer beware, drop all kinds of SPOILERS for Harrison Ford's big finale. The banter is the best when our boys are together!

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PODCAST: Episode 118 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

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 over the Fourth of July weekend, the Cinephile Hissy Fit revisits the classic perfection that was Raiders of the Lost Ark. Come for the shared challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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