Cinephile Hissy Fit

For their 248th episode, two nostalgic film critics, two transforming dads, and two Energon-powered school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, celebrate the 40th anniversary of the seminal animated cult classic, “Transformers: The Movie.” They remember where they were and how they felt when Optimus Prime died. Returning to also participate in the group grieving session is Mark Krawczyk of the Spoiler Room podcast and Special Mark Productions. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 247th episode, two fearful film critics, two mind-reading dads, and two web-slinging school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, had a new conversation spin away from the usual format. What started as a chat on the runaway sensation "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" became an advance therapy session for the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with "Avengers: Doomsday" looming this December. For years, this show's mantra has been "Trust Kevin Feige." That might not be the case at the moment. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 246th episode, two dancing film critics, two proud dads, and two regret-filled school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, embark on something they've never done on the show: Revisit and re-grade a movie from a previous episode. Early in their run together, Will and Don couldn't be farther apart on Damien Chazelle's "La La Land." In honor of its 10th anniversary and adding the new experience of bringing their respective teen daughters to the film's recent return to the big screen, our boys reflect on previous loves and old wounds. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 245th episode, two steely film critics, two liquid metal dads, and two fate-believing school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions and The Spoiler Room Podcast for his second appearance of a two-episode arc. The three go from video game fatalities last week to some of the best OG ones with a talk on "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. All of them remember where they were and glow in the blue-tinted James Cameron memories. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 244th episode, two button-mashing film critics, two fatality-delivering dads, and two very mortal school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back former guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions and The Spoiler Room Podcast for a two-episode stint. Our first conversation covers "Mortal Kombat II," the reboot sequel that's tearing up bodies and streaming couches with its arrival on HBO Max. We enjoy where the movie came from and where it looks like it has room to keep going. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 243rd episode, two beefy film critics, two skeletal dads, and two school teachers who have the power, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back frequent guest, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front, for the bonkers fun and nostalgia glowing out of every pore of the 2026 version of "Masters of the Universe," now playing on Amazon Prime after a surprisingly soft theatrical run. The three of them were there for He-Man in the 1980s and were primed to celebrate it again with its summer blockbuster return. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 242nd episode, two warrior film critics, two poetic dads, and two wise school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present the second of two parts of a thorough discussion on Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," branching through and laying bare the casting, politics, and controversies that have tried to swallow this movie like a whirlpool. Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front returns and leads this excellent conversation. You made it through Part 1. Now stay for Part 2 as you celebrate the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 241st episode, two godly film critics, two bow-stringing dads, and two myth-teaching school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, present the first of two parts of a lengthy discussion on Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." For this meaty and manly deconstruction, the pod welcomes back frequent and favored guest, Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front. This talk really covers the wide gamut between the internal impact and external stresses of the movie event. Try Part 1, and come back for Part 2 as you celebrate the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 240th episode, two meticulous film critics, two decision-heavy dads, and two L.A.-loving school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, complete a quick two-episode arc on films inspired by recent summer vacation travel. Last week, Will's trip to Japan brought forth a reassessment of "Lost in Translation." This week, it's Don's turn as he returns from the City of Angels with Michael Mann's "Heat" burning brightly on his mind. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 239th episode, two jet-set film critics, two midlife crisis dads, and two culturally open school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a two-episode arc on films that inspired recent travel from our two hosts. This month, Will got back from a transformative solo trip to the nation of Japan, meaning Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation" became the immediate reflection point for an episode. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 238th episode, two firefighting film critics, two propeller-driven dads, and two very much still alive school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, follow up last week's blockbuster episode about a couple of heroic pilots with another featuring the same profession. On the heels of a new Steven Spielberg film last month, the two pointed their compass to 1989's "Always," a Spielberg blind spot for Don that needed to be doused with fire extinguishing podcast time. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 237th episode, two alien-punching film critics, two cropdusting dads, and two speechifying school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, saw it fit to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday with the 30th anniversary of Roland Emmerich's "Independence Day." Both hosts consider it one of the best pure summer blockbusters ever made and something that should be as annual a staple for the titular holiday as BBQs and fireworks. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 236th episode, two sword-wielding film critics, two chainmail-wearing dads, and two gore-friendly school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue on a sword-and-sandal deep dive by pairing together a pair of remakes of some 1980s cult classics. Last year in 2025, streaming services (and too few theaters) were graced with reboots of "Red Sonja" and "Deathstalker." The former shot for a more serious route, while the latter offered as much ham-and-cheese as it did blood and dismemberment. Both, in their own way, understood their assignments, and casual moviegoing is better for having them. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 235th episode, two film critics, two dads, and two school teachers who definitely have the power, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, are starting to scratch a sword-and-sandal itch. Semi-included in that subgenre, and just in time for the remake/reboot, is 1987's "Masters of the Universe" from Cannon Films. Starring the beloved and out-of-his element Dolph Lundgren, one of our hosts was absolutely the target audience for this nearly 40 years ago and the other is watching it for the first time in 2026. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 234th episode, two wannabe TV critics, two resident dads, and two interning school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, enjoy the second week and episode pausing from cinema to spread some love to prestige television. Last week, they covered Season 1 of HBO Max's "The Pitt." For this episode, they recap and react to the recently completed second season. This show checks their pulse on whether the buzz and excitement from the first season could be advanced by the second. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 233rd episode, two non-television critics, two emergency room dads, and two surgically precise school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take a two-week/two-episode pause from the film scene to celebrate a little television. While they may be movie guys, popular water cooler chatter can get them to binge a show now and again. Recently, Will discovered "The Pitt" on HBO Max and was hooked instantly, binging the first season in a day and a half. Don's been there since Day 1, so he was more than happy to break down Season 1. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 232nd episode, two well-molded film critics, two non-Aussie dads, and two special effects school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have secretly found a little sub-niche over the years for their show, where they find an obscure, forgotten film and get the chance to move its Rotten Tomatoes score with their podcast's submitted review. This week, 1986's "F/X" gets the treatment. The caper/thriller celebrating tired cops and practical special effects became Bryan Brown's headlining arrival from Australia. He may not be Hugh Jackman, but his slickness and the movie are a good time. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 231st episode, two decadent film critics, two old sport dads, and partying school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, finally have, for what seems like the first time in a while, found a movie they truly feel opposite on to a nearly hate vs. love level, and it might not be from a place you typically expect. The loaded argument in question surrounds Baz Luhrmann's sparkly and loud blockbuster adaptation of "The Great Gatsby." Between these two guys, who've read this book as students and now teachers, find out who takes what side. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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For their 230th episode, two golden critics, two statuesque dads, and centrist school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue their return from a short sabbatical with a special editorial episode. The recent 98th Academy Awards came and went recently. While the two-horse battle between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners," made for decent Oscar drama, our podcast hosts didn't watch the show and found themselves over what they used to love. They discuss what's wrong with the Oscars and ways to fix them. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast

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For their 229th episode, two returning critics, two better-rested dads, and two science-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return from a brief sabbatical for a love-fest on the leader in the clubhouse for the movie of the year. They're talking about the instant sci-fi classic of "Project Hail Mary," starring Ryan Gosling, who's quietly becoming one our hosts' most dependable and favorite performers. For this big return, the haters stayed home. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!

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