Every Movie Has a Lesson – Chicago Indie Critics

New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Princess

Image courtesy of 20th Century Studios THE PRINCESS– 1 STARLESSON #1: SOME ACTORS CAN’T PLAY IN PERIOD OR COSTUME PIECES– Simply put, some performers cannot convincingly play…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Princess”

I feel like James Dean is one of those Hollywood icons that deserves the completist treatment from cinephiles to fully experience and respect his aura and lasting…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Giant Lives up to Its Texas-Sized Legend in 4K”

Pedigree meets purpose with The Forgiven, the newest film from notable director John Michael McDonagh. Throughout his career, the director has switched back-and-forth with a specialty for…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: The Forgiven Mismeasures its Pound of Flesh”

Image courtesy of A24 Films MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON– 5 STARSDon’t let the rudimentary aesthetic of Marcel the Shell With Shoes On cause you to…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On”

For their 70th episode, two comprehensive film critics, activist dads, and summer-working school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan put away the usual delegated and timed movie…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: PODCAST: Episode 70 of “The Cinephile Hissy Fit” Podcast”

Photo by Sife Elamine for Roadside Attractions THE FORGIVEN– 2 STARSPedigree meets purpose with The Forgiven, the newest film from notable director John Michael McDonagh. Throughout his…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MOVIE REVIEW: The Forgiven”

The 5th Annual Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards Nominations Have Been AnnouncedA24’s Everything Everywhere All At Once leads the nominees with a total of eight nominations.The Hollywood…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: AWARDS: Nominees for the 2022 Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards”

Every now and then, there’s a real-life calamity that grips the world. The 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand was one of them for many people,…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Trailer of the Week: Ron Howard Presents Thirteen Lives at Global Trailer Launch”

Upon being accepted into the Hollywood Critics Association, their fine site-runners and admins assemble “Gradebooks” collecting early reviews and grades from their critics on popular releases. When…… Read more “New from Every Movie Has a Lesson by Don Shanahan: MEDIA APPEARANCE: Included in Hollywood Critics Association “Gradebook” for “Elvis””

The phenomenon of memories evoked by songs is irresistible. It only takes a few chords or notes. Be it Rick Blaine in Casablanca, Rob Gordon from High…… Read more “New from Don Shanahan on 25YL: Press Play Takes its Romance Back in Time Through Suave Songs”