(Image courtesy of Amazon Studios) THE GLORIAS— 4 STARSIn one of her many quotable soundbites throughout her storied career, Gloria Steinem once said “Women have two choices:…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Glorias”
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New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Reflective Edge of The Social Network Ten Years Later
Ten years ago, The Social Network from director David Fincher wasn’t a college roommate comedy. It wasn’t a long legal drama either. It wasn’t an underdog entrepreneur…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Reflective Edge of The Social Network Ten Years Later”
New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Trial of the Chicago 7
(Image courtesy of Netflix) THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7– 5 STARSNot if, but when, you watch The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix, know that,…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Trial of the Chicago 7”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Trial of the Chicago 7 is an Affirming Fraction of its Embattled History
Not if, but when, you watch The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix, know that, like all movies based on historical events, what you’re watching is…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Trial of the Chicago 7 is an Affirming Fraction of its Embattled History”
New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the “Kicking the Seat” podcast and YouTube channel talking “A Face in the Crowd” for the ReelPolitik series
Throughout 2020, I’ve had the pleasure of being invited on Ian Simmons’ website “Kicking the Seat” to contribute to his year-long “Reelpolitik” series. Leading up to the…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the “Kicking the Seat” podcast and YouTube channel talking “A Face in the Crowd” for the ReelPolitik series”
New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Quoted on Quality Comix discussing superhero diversity through “Black Panther”
I was approached recently for my second collaboration opportunity with Quality Comix, a successful comic sales website which puts out their own editorial content alongside their marketplace.…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Quoted on Quality Comix discussing superhero diversity through “Black Panther””
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Cuties Displays Its Tangible Negatives With Powerful Worth
For this critic, there are two telling scenes among many that stand out in Migonnes, now better known as Cuties, that typify its challenge and its caution.…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Cuties Displays Its Tangible Negatives With Powerful Worth”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Antebellum Is the Discrepancy Between a Premise and a Good Idea
Twists and turns be damned, Antebellum is a potent illustration of the discrepancy between a premise, the intellectual seed of every creative film, and what could simply…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Antebellum Is the Discrepancy Between a Premise and a Good Idea”
New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: Antebellum
ANTEBELLUM– 1 STAR Twists and turns be damned, Antebellum is a potent illustration of the discrepancy between a premise, the intellectual seed of every creative film, and…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: Antebellum”
New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Blackbird Presents an Ethical Challenge with Family Grace
Quite quickly into Roger Michell’s Blackbird, Susan Sarandon stamps exactly what kind of terminally ill character this film intends to portray. You may see the Academy Award…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Blackbird Presents an Ethical Challenge with Family Grace”
