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 listener/first-time caller for this trilogy while Don puts it in the pantheon of great movie trilogies. Hear them monkey around! Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https://www.teepu ..read more

For their 156th episode, two uninhibited film critics, two ugly pajamas-wearking dads, and two tricker teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dig into the vault of revisiting formative favorites with a spin through 1994's Jim Carrey vehicle and Cameron Diaz breakout "The Mask." It was flat out just a movie the two of them wanted to watch, and it just so happens to be turning 30 year old this year. Hear our guys gush about seeing green and remembering good memories. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https://www.teepubli ..read more

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For their 154th episode, two apolitical film critics, two American dads, and two special forces teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, stage their own divide for "Civil War" from the well-regarded director Alex Garland. To do so, they bring in a pair of critical combatants to double the talk and double the bloodshed. The podcast welcomes back frequent guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front and debuts for your listening pleasure Jeff York of The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists. The four draw out their battlelines of agreement and disagreement for a bombastic episode. Come learn mo ..read more

For their 153rd episode, two star-making film critics, two romantic dads, and two snappy teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, retiurn for the second of two special editorial episodes discussing a topic affecting the state of cinema. This time around, they address the perception fo why there aren't true movie stars anymore. Don thinks he knows the missing piece: romance. Our hosts compare the romantic resumes between today's crop of actors and the ones that came before them. The lack of rom-coms and swooning romantic dramas in this blockbuster era has created a generation of one-note stars ..read more

For their 152nd episode, two discerning film critics, two try-hard dads, and two directorial teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, step out for the first of two special editorial episodes about topics relating to the state of cinema. On this show, our two guys talk about auteur backlash happening to supposedly maniacal directors and filmmakers who are said to be trying too hard. They look at what that notion means and where such effort is appropriate and where it is, on the other hand, missing in this day and age. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for th ..read more

For their 151st episode, two muy thai film critics, two buns-baring dads, and two bouncer teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, have set the table to talk about Doug Liman's 2024 remake of "Road House," starring Jake Gyllenhaal. While comparisons are there to be made between this one and Patrick Swayze's from 1989, we've got two guys who know how to compartmentalize their film history. They know full well no remake erases an original. The fun part is we now get multiplied fun. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our po ..read more

For their 150th episode, two non-mulleted film critics, two nice dads, and two not nice teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, prepare for the 2024 remake of "Road House" with an episode going back to talk about the 1989 original. Don's been "Crazy for Swayze" and this movie since he was a kid, while this was Will's first time seeing this sweaty and seedy cult classic. How does the macho time capsule hold up for a newbie and a long-time fan? Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https://www.teepublic.com/user ..read more

For their 149th episode, two space pirate film critics, two mutated dads, and two earthbound teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue piloting through the sequel star system of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1997's "Alien: Resurrection," bringing a cloned Sigourney Weaver two centuries into the future. Is the movie subversive, kinky, weird, fun, all of the above, or none of the above. This one is high on Will's ranks while Don is pondering. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https ..read more

For their 148th episode, two shaved film critics, two preaching dads, and two imprisoned teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, returned to the sequel galaxy of their "Alien" series rewatch with an episode on 1992's "Alien3" directed by a baby David Fincher. The two share a quizzical discussion on what is normally ranked as the lowest film of the core series. Come for the shared challenge and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetwork https://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/ https://www.in ..read more