For their 147th episode, two hardware-lifting film critics, two prognosticating dads, and two accepting teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, preview the 96th 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 combined 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.
Read MoreFor 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, winners, and favorites
Read MoreThis live roundtable for the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel stood as the final gathering of “Earth’s Mightiest Critics” for 2023. The release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom put a cap on the defunct DCEU and a pretty crappy overall year for comic book movies. Ian led a group of us to talk all about it and bury the dead. Watch Ian, myself, Mark Krawcyzk of Special Mark Productions, and new addition Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front on this stellar episode.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreFor 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!
Read MoreFor 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, their Avengers contributions, and even there raucous Christmas Special from Disney+.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreFor their 99th episode, two 40-something film critics, Valentine-week 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.
Read MoreFor 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 that can match that movie's energy is the reactionary energy from our trio.
Read MoreFor 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 challenge and tirade and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!
Read MoreFor their 84th episode, two butchered film critics, two holy rollin' dads, and two rubber-masked school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan blow the dust off a long lost episode for 2021's Halloween Kills on the heels of its rumored franchise conclusion. They recorded this a year ago but never found the right time to drop it. A year now seems like a long enough wait. With an updated intro including regular guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, enjoy our podcast!
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