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Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Don Shanahan.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
Remember the Titans (2000) Don Shanahan One of those movies that should be shown to every sports team and coach in the country.
Posted Jan 24, 2026  Edit critic review
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) Don Shanahan Jet Li, in his American introduction for many, adds imposing clout and an entirely new threat than any of the previous films. Leave it to Chris Rock to steal his scenes too.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) Don Shanahan The addition of Rene Russo add so much to this already-classic dynamic.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Don Shanahan This adrenaline-injected sequel flirts with being bigger and better than the original.
Posted Jan 13, 2026  Edit critic review
Brian's Song (1971) Don Shanahan "Brian's Song" gets to the heart of true men in the most touching way without dwelling on unnecessary external conflicts.
Posted Dec 21, 2025  Edit critic review
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Don Shanahan The uptick in showy budget and meaner energy make this a unique entry in the franchise.
Posted Dec 15, 2025  Edit critic review
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Don Shanahan A perfect extension of its television roots and a sequel with visceral stakes.
Posted Dec 07, 2025  Edit critic review
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Don Shanahan A defining step in the history of horror.
Posted Nov 29, 2025  Edit critic review
Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) Don Shanahan Meta work from Wes Craven before meta became cool.
Posted Nov 29, 2025  Edit critic review
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE (2025) Don Shanahan This counts as a missed opportunity to follow-through with strong ideas, especially after attempting to multiply the suspense.
Posted Nov 16, 2025  Edit critic review
Barry Lyndon (1975) Don Shanahan It may be as pretty as the paintings it emulates, but it's also as boring as watching those paintings dry.
Posted Nov 08, 2025  Edit critic review
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Don Shanahan This is a cornerstone film and required viewing experience for a multitude of reasons. Come and kiss the ring.
Posted Sep 28, 2025  Edit critic review
Hannibal (2001) Don Shanahan Big, bloody, glossy, gaudy, and wholly unnecessary.
Posted Sep 21, 2025  Edit critic review
G.I. Jane (1997) Don Shanahan Demi Moore stands at attention and demands it in this solid flick.
Posted Aug 30, 2025  Edit critic review
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) Don Shanahan This is the epitome of 10 pounds of sugar in a 5-pound bag.
Posted Aug 08, 2025  Edit critic review
Lethal Weapon (1987) Don Shanahan The impressive practical stunts and visceral hand-to-hand combat on the seedy L.A. streets are part of the entertainment value that catches your eye about Lethal Weapon.
Posted Jul 05, 2025  Edit critic review
Mission: Impossible (1996) Don Shanahan Convoluted and captivating in the best possible way.
Posted Jun 21, 2025  Edit critic review
Mission: Impossible II (2000) Don Shanahan The unbridled wildness of it all remains an absolute jolt worth celebrating.
Posted Jun 21, 2025  Edit critic review
Mulholland Dr. (2001) Don Shanahan When a movie is still being dissected, projected, and mused upon after 25 years, you know you have an undeniably permanent piece of cinema lore.
Posted Jun 14, 2025  Edit critic review
Sunset Boulevard (1950) Don Shanahan When a movie is still mused upon after 75 years like this, you know you have an undeniably permanent piece of cinema lore.
Posted Jun 14, 2025  Edit critic review
Sneakers (1992) Don Shanahan Perfectly entertaining surveillance and pre-internet caper film with a dynamite cast.
Posted Jun 12, 2025  Edit critic review
Ghost (1990) Don Shanahan Better than life itself.
Posted Apr 30, 2025  Edit critic review
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) Don Shanahan The dark decandence on display is second to none.
Posted Apr 18, 2025  Edit critic review
Pride & Prejudice (2005) Don Shanahan Stately, emotional, sumptuous, and perfect in every way.
Posted Apr 12, 2025  Edit critic review
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) Don Shanahan This era's of pearl-clutching domestic horror or privileged peril was fascinating.
Posted Apr 12, 2025  Edit critic review
The Iron Giant (1999) Don Shanahan Every bit deserving of its instant classic standing.
Posted Apr 12, 2025  Edit critic review
Anora (2024) Don Shanahan Baker proves his point in a movie of split motivations held together by the revelation that is Mikey Madison.
Posted Mar 23, 2025  Edit critic review
Pretty Woman (1990) Don Shanahan Earns its classic status with its mature take on an unlikely fairy tale spawning from less-desirable origins.
Posted Mar 23, 2025  Edit critic review
Under Siege (1992) Don Shanahan There are more warheads in this movie than the missles being offloaded by these nefarious criminals.
Posted Mar 23, 2025  Edit critic review
Tron (1982) Don Shanahan Utterly revolutionary visual splendor and a time capsule to the ingenuity given to movies.
Posted Mar 23, 2025  Edit critic review
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Don Shanahan Friedkin is a master making the sweaty and seedy suspenseful.
Posted Mar 23, 2025  Edit critic review
The Substance (2024) Don Shanahan It's encouraging to see horror such as this earn worthy appreciation.
Posted Feb 10, 2025  Edit critic review
X-Men (2000) Don Shanahan Bryan Singer and company proved the impossible to be possible.
Posted Jan 31, 2025  Edit critic review
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) Don Shanahan Powerful animation and a proud addition to the lore from the cradle of Peter Jackson.
Posted Jan 31, 2025  Edit critic review
White Sands (1992) Don Shanahan Today, we sorely miss star-driven pulpy neo-noirs like this.
Posted Jan 16, 2025  Edit critic review
007: Goldfinger (1964) Don Shanahan This is the template borrowed and measured against for the entire franchise for a reason several decades and incarnations later.
Posted Dec 27, 2024  Edit critic review
Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Don Shanahan Meaningful and muscular, this may have been be the peak of Star Trek in its day.
Posted Dec 27, 2024  Edit critic review
Commando (1985) Don Shanahan Editing in action movies is underrated and this one is some of best and tightest you'll find.
Posted Nov 16, 2024  Edit critic review
Die Hard With a Vengeance (1995) Don Shanahan There are times we like this one more than the original.
Posted Nov 16, 2024  Edit critic review
Anyone But You (2023) Don Shanahan Glen Powell continues to prove that he has "it."
Posted Oct 22, 2024  Edit critic review
The Abyss (1989) Don Shanahan This has all of the James Cameron signatures, some before this and many that would come after it.
Posted Oct 22, 2024  Edit critic review
Alien: Romulus (2024) Don Shanahan There are interesting ideas here, but we're beating a dead horse to a degree here.
Posted Oct 22, 2024  Edit critic review
Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) Don Shanahan Roddy Piper is a blast and the cheesy movie know exactly how to have salicious fun with its hokey premise and thin budget.
Posted Sep 23, 2024  Edit critic review
Volcano (1997) Don Shanahan Tommy Lee Jones might be trapped in this movie while Anne Heche steals the show.
Posted Sep 20, 2024  Edit critic review
Dante's Peak (1997) Don Shanahan It's refreshing to see Pierce Brosnan out of the tuxedo and spy universe and still carry a blockbuster.
Posted Sep 20, 2024  Edit critic review
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Don Shanahan The multiple endings are earned and can go on as long as they like.
Posted Aug 10, 2024  Edit critic review
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Don Shanahan A generation-defining achievement from Peter Jackson
Posted Jul 30, 2024  Edit critic review
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Don Shanahan A generation-defining achievement from Peter Jackson
Posted Jul 30, 2024  Edit critic review
Deep Rising (1998) Don Shanahan Deep Rising earns it cult status with good gore and inventive kills.
Posted Jul 20, 2024  Edit critic review
No Escape (1994) Don Shanahan Martin Campbell blows stuff up as only he can.
Posted Jul 04, 2024  Edit critic review
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