Best movies #cinema #reviews #moviefans Podcasts (2025)

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Superman (2025) 1:09:45

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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 t…

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Ruminating on the New York Times Top 100 Films of 21st Century 1:04:24

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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 …

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Predator: Killer of Killers 36:43

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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 stewa…

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Franchise Fit: Mission Impossible (1996) & M:I-2 (2000) 52:46

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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 19…

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Episode 200! Mulholland Drive & Sunset Blvd 1:37:08

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For their historic 200th episode, two detective-minded film critics, two dream theory dads, and two noir-loving teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have reached a milestone that deserved a big movie and the help of stellar new guest. The hosts welcome Chicago-based film critic and artist Jeff York of The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists …

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Sneakers (1992) 1:00:52

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For their 199th episode, two altruistic film critics, two anagram-loving dads, and two hacker school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, tuck themselves into the warm sheets of the 1990s with the steady 1992 hit, "Sneakers." Directed by "Field of Dreams" director Phil Alden Robinson and top-lined by the Oscar-winning duo of Robert Redford and …

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From the Cine-Vault- Star Wars:Return of the Jedi 59:09

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Andor Season 2 just wrapped up on Disney+ so let's go all the way back to 2023... And see what the Cinephile Fitsters had to say about Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on its 40th anniversary. https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2 https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.instagram.com/casabl…

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From the Cine-vault: Stan Winston 52:01

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Hop in your way back machine of choice and enjoy this classic episode from The Ruminations Radio Network's own Cinephile Mavericks; Don and Will, as the two wax poetic and respectful on the great Stan Winston. https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2 https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.…

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Thunderbolts (2025) 1:20:15

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For their 198th episode, two avenging film critics, two reject dads, and two asterisk-owning school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, arrive at the opening big hitter of the summer of the 2025. As usual, Marvel Studios staked claim the first week of May release slot for "Thunderbolts." The self-described "lapsed" Marvel shill and the Rotten …

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Sinners (2025) 1:05:45

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For their 197th episode, two non-musical film critics, two vampiric dads, and two enthralled school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn their gaze and their microphones to the big April hit of Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" starring Michael B. Jordan. Our two fellas walked away very impressive with every aspect of this wild genre mashup. They s…

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Ghost (1990) previously only available on Patreon 1:12:20

3M ago1:12:20

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For their first Pateon exclusive episode, two lovestruck film critics, two "Crazy for Swayze" dads, and two ditto-making school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, check off a few delightful and dreamy boxes with an opposite on the 1990 smash hit "Ghost." The movie has been in Don's all-time Top 10 for decades, and Will---coming off a 1990 bin…

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The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) 56:55

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For their 195th episode, two imposter film critics, two murderous dads, and two non-Italian school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stay in the monumental year of 1999 for one more week with another cornerstone film. Lapped at the time by the likes of "The Matrix," "American Beauty," "Magnolia," and "Fight Club," stands the late Anthony Min…

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The Iron Giant (1999) 41:20

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For their 194th episode, two beatnik film critics, two Cold War-curious dads, and two robotic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, turn it back to the great year of 1999 to love on a flop that turned into a classic. Brad Bird's "The Iron Giant" has gone from being trounced at the box office to being an animation exemplar for all ages, an…

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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) 1:05:00

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For their 193rd episode, two suburbanite film critics, two nanny-gawking dads, and two accosted school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to a cinematic cottage industry found in the 1980s and 1990s of so-called domestic terror: stories that preyed on the pearl-clutching fears of the upper middle class. One of the best to get the …

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Pride & Prejudice (2005) 56:25

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For their 192nd episode, two haughty film critics, two betrothed dads, and two classical school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, refine their usual viewing to discuss possibly unexpected from their norm, but something with extreme class. We're talking about director Joe Wright's sumptuous 2005 adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudic…

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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) 1:14:50

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For their 191st episode, two Secret Service film critics, two sweaty dads, and two counterfeit school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, seep into the seedy side of nefarious crimes of money and the slimy side of Los Angeles with William Friedkin's 1985 stunner "To Live and Die in L.A." Our guys always make time for a Willem Dafoe blind spot …

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Under Siege (1992) 1:06:19

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For their 190th episode, two enlisted film critics, two centerfold dads, and two non-silent school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, pull up their anchors, load their guns, and take on an 1990s action movie classic! Steven Seagal (and us) never had it better than 1992's "Under Siege," co-starring Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey. This was dire…

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Double Feature: Anora & Pretty Woman 1:01:09

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For their 189th episode, two romantic film critics, two pretty dads, and two school teacher with hearts of gold, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, cover one more Oscar contender before the big awards. With Sean Baker's "Anora" surging up the Oscar odds charts with wins at the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTAS, and the top guilds for producers and director…

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Captain of America: Brave New World 51:58

5M ago51:58

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For their 188th episode, two patriotic film critics, two winged dads, and two reformed Marvel Schill school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, swoop in to sing what appears to be minority praises for the new Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Captain America: Brave New World." The movie might be bombing with critics, but we think there's plenty …

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Tron (1982) Tron Legacy (2010) 57:41

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For their 187th episode, two digitized film critics, two dads who fight for the users, and two Master Control school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, squeeze together a "TRON" double feature to cover the landmark 1982 original and its pumped-up 2010 sequel "Tron Legacy." Will was a first-time to The Grid, while Don was happy return to the f…

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The Substance 57:43

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For their 186th episode, two glamorous film critics, two substance-abusing dads, and two out-of-control school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, catch up to the recent Academy Award nominations to discuss "The Substance!" Filmmaker Coralie Fergeat's celebrity thriller, rife with body horror and Hollywood commentary has wowed audiences and cr…

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X-Men (2000)...(& "Unknown-To-Icon") 1:11:38

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For their 185th episode, two futuristic film critics, two mutant dads, and two socially-consicous teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin a new sub-series for 2025 called "The Anniversary Parade." A host of key classics are celebrating benchmark anniversaries this year and our show will gradually crack into that list all year long. First up …

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim 1:09:07

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Happy New Year! For their 184th episode, two horse-riding film critics, two horn-blowing dads, and two sieging teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, celebrated a new year with a conversation on the recent spin-off "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim." The anime-style film is a deep prequel to the War of the Ring from the Peter Jackso…

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Gladiator II 1:01:02

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For their 183rd episode, two Romanesque film critics, two dirt-rubbing dads, and two non-emperor teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, came together for a recent new release they both had circled on their calendars for a long time even before 2024. Celebrated film director Ridley Scott stepped back into the "Gladiator" arena to make the long-dis…

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White Sands (1992) 51:16

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For their 182nd episode, two suspicious film critics, two Corvette-driving dads, and two sheriff-wannabe teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dipped their toes into the wellspring that is the movie resume of the Oscar-nominated Willem Dafoe. This week's show covers 1992's "White Sands," directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Dafore alongside …

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Star Trek: First Contact w/Ben and Neil 1:18:42

7M ago1:18:42

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For their 181st episode, two science officer film critics, two brave dads, and two assimilated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcomed Neil Shurley and Ben Cahlamer for their second consecutive episode. Their challenge was to boldly go where no show had gone before. The four set their phasers on stun to cover 1996's "Star Trek: First Cont…

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Goldfinger (1962) w/ special guests Ben Cahlamer & Neil Shurley 1:00:12

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For their 180th episode, two golden film critics, two secret agent dads, and two laser-wielding teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, brought in a pair of special guests for the first of two "guest's choice" episodes. The podcast welcomed prolific creator Neil Shurley and returning guest and Phoenix-based film critic Ben Cahlamer to put their be…

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The Very Best Theatrical Experiences 53:38

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For their 179th episode, two nostalgic film critics, two surround sound dads, and two crowd-ready teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, take a special episode to spell out an editorial they have in mind for a while. Will and Don carry on a conversation ranking the best theatrical experiences of their lives so far. From formative moments and chee…

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Tight 90: Commando (1985) 1:01:52

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For their 178th episode, two non-Austrian film critics, two log-carrying dads, and two rocket-launching teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, kick off the beginning of a recurring side series of films described as a "Tight 90." In today's day and age of exhausting epics and effusive directors' cuts, Will and Don celebrate movies that nailed thei…

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Challengers (2024) 1:13:18

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For their 177th episode, two racket-tightening film critics, two titillated dads, and two sweaty teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to earlier in 2024 to watch more than just tennis balls being hit back and forth in the Luca Guadagnino's mainstream breakout hit "Challengers." Our guys debate trying to say great things about a very…

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Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) 52:04

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For their 176th episode, two hungover film critics, two jug-filling dads, and two stuttering teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, pop a few aspirins and take it back to 1995 to talk about "Die Hard with a Vengeance." Our hosts sing the praises of the addition of Samuel L. Jackson and debate the possible difference between "favorite" and "best" …

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Anyone But You 1:02:14

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CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #175 (October 18, 2024): For their 175th episode, two buff film critics, two gossipy dads, and two romantic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, found themselves smitten recently with last year’s runaway hit “Anyone But You.” Many have called this Sydney Sweeney/Glen Powell vehicle the return of the big screen rom-com. Our h…

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The Abyss (1989) 59:22

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CINEPHILE HISSY FIT #174 (October 11, 2024): For their 174th episode, two roughneck film critics, two bioluminescent dads, and two teachers with the bends, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, venture below the waves to the deep trench of James Cameron hallmarks that compose “The Abyss,” starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Michael Biehn.…

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Alien: Romulus (2024) 1:29:11

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For their 173rd episode, two space trucker film critics, two face-hugged dads, and two android school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back their returning favorite guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the second appearance of two back-to-back shows. They collaborate to evaluate the hotly anticipated late summer blockbust…

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Suitable Flesh (2023) 59:01

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For their 172nd episode, two possessed film critics, two hot-and-bothered dads, and two demonic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back their returning favorite guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the first of a pair of episodes. This show hops into the land of Lovecraftian horror with the 2023 Heather Graham vehicl…

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Trippin' on Cinema: "Hell Comes to Frogtown" 1:00:31

10M ago1:00:31

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For their 171st episode, two virile film critics, two amphibian dads, and two chastity-belted school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return for another episode in their "Trippin' on Cinema" sub-series. This time around, they went with the late-night schlock of "Hell Comes to Frogtown" starring the late Hall of Fame professional wrestler "R…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) 1:05:49

10M ago1:05:49

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For their 170th episode, two primate film critics, two post-apocalyptic dads, and two tenet-loving school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to a film they missed together in the form of the early 2024 summer blockbuster "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." They circled the calendar for this one after their series on the reboot tr…

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Dante's Peak & Volcano (1997) 1:05:38

11M ago1:05:38

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For their 169th episode, two volcanic film critics, two ash-covered dads, and two pyroclastic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back film critic and “And The Winner Was…” podcast host Joel Winstead for his second consecutive guest spot. Turning back the clock to 1997, the trio dove into the hot lava that was the double feature…

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Twisters (2024) w/guest Joel Winstead 1:01:22

11M ago1:01:22

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For their 168th episode, two unrealized film critics, two dirt-sniffing dads, and two windy school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome film critic and “And The Winner Was…” podcast host Joel Winstead to the show to kick up some dust and weather with a discussion on this summer’s hit soft reboot sequel “Twisters.” The original holds a s…

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The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (pt 2) 1:01:16

11M ago1:01:16

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For their 167th episode, two reflective critics, two non-Dad Movie dads, and two thankful school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, conclude their three-episode arc discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. This final portion split from a long recording talking about "The Return of the King" goes on to measure the series's c…

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 51:26

12M ago51:26

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For their 166th episode, two critics, dads, and school teachers who bow to no one, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue with the second of a three-episode series discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. This second episode is the beginning half of a split recording that centered on the epic conclusions cemented by "The Return …

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The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring & The Two Towers 58:10

12M ago58:10

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For their 165th episode, two Middle Earth critics, two hobbit-footed dads, and two heroic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first of a three-episode series discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Will recently devoured the recent three-night Fathom Event anniversary showings of the Extended Editions of all three…

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Deep Rising (1998) 52:34

1y ago52:34

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For their 164th episode, two saltwater critics, two tentacled dads, and two skin-melted teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hit the way back machine to 1998 to enjoy the creature-feature highs and lows of "Deep Rising" from future "The Mummy" breakout director Stephen Sommers and starring the late Treat Williams doing his best Harrison Ford st…

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The Bikeriders (2024) 59:42

1y ago59:42

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For their 163rd episode, two leather jacket film critics, two un-helmeted dads, and two wild one teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new release of the summer 2024 movie season. The guys rev themselves up to welcome back writer-director Jeff Nichols with "The Bikeriders" starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy. N…

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Bloodsport (1988) 1:14:06

1y ago1:14:06

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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 19…

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Hitman (2024) 50:28

1y ago50:28

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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 hi…

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Furiosa (2024) 1:01:29

1y ago1:01:29

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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 p…

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What's Your Number? 1:01:16

1y ago1:01:16

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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 int…

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 1:00:22

1y ago1:00:22

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For their 158th 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 cir…

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Planet of the Apes Reboot Trilogy 1:05:50

1y ago1:05:50

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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 list…

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