Like other semi-casual Vietnam war movies that have come before it, the action comedy journey of Oscar winner Peter Farrelly’s The Greatest Beer Run Ever streaming on…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Greatest Beer Run Ever Waters Down its Noble Gestures”
Category: 25YL
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Ken Reid Returns to Cinephile Hissy Fit for Back to the Beach
There will always be a place for hangout movies, especially the nostalgia-driven kind on the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network. They don’t…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Ken Reid Returns to Cinephile Hissy Fit for Back to the Beach”
New from Aqib Rasheed at 25YL: Brahmāstra: Part One is a Poor Start to Bollywood’s Astraverse
The emergence and success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) caused—or cursed—many Hollywood studios to emulate that by creating their interconnected universe. We already have the DCEU,…… Read more “New from Aqib Rasheed at 25YL: Brahmāstra: Part One is a Poor Start to Bollywood’s Astraverse”
New from Aqib Rasheed at 25YL: Don’t Worry Darling is a Disaster on All Levels
Where does one even begin when talking about Don’t Worry Darling? The drama surrounding the production and promotion of the film has taken precedence over any aspect…… Read more “New from Aqib Rasheed at 25YL: Don’t Worry Darling is a Disaster on All Levels”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Talented Ken Reid Joins the Cinephile Hissy Fit Discussing Repo Man
As loyal followers know, guest are always welcome on the Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network. They’ve been lucky enough to have…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Talented Ken Reid Joins the Cinephile Hissy Fit Discussing Repo Man”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Woman King Wins on Inspirational Value
Of all the subjective or objective metrics that get bandied about when rating a film, one of the more powerful traits that can make up for shortcomings…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Woman King Wins on Inspirational Value”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Confess, Fletch is a Perfect Use of Jon Hamm’s Comedic Skills
As soon as the name of Fletch is invoked, film fans (especially the older demographic who was there 3000 years ago) are going to immediately picture and…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Confess, Fletch is a Perfect Use of Jon Hamm’s Comedic Skills”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: On 4K Disc, Elvis Barely Explores Its Full Possible Grandeur
Baz Luhrmann’s massively opulent and exhausting Elvis is a biopic that matches the gaudiness and size of the subject cultural icon’s legend. Tipping the runtime scales close…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: On 4K Disc, Elvis Barely Explores Its Full Possible Grandeur”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Chicago’s 8th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley Returns for 2022
If you believe it, the city of Chicago has more citizens of Irish ancestry than Boston, myself among them. That means we know our whiskey and we…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Chicago’s 8th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley Returns for 2022”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Cinephile Hissy Fit and Their Guests Have Had Enough of The Last Jedi
Like the asshole joke, everyone has an opinion. Everyone also has a Star Wars opinion. The Cinephile Hissy Fit podcast, sponsored and supported by the Ruminations Radio Network,…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Cinephile Hissy Fit and Their Guests Have Had Enough of The Last Jedi”
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