The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (pt 2)

For their 172nd episode, two possessed film critics, two hot-and-bothered dads, and two demonic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back their returning favorite guest Cati Glidewell of The Blonde in Front for the first of a pair of episodes. This show hops into the land of Lovecraftian horror with the 2023 Heather Graham vehicle "Suitable Flesh." The three miss this kind of bloody sizzle. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 171st episode, two virile film critics, two amphibian dads, and two chastity-belted school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, return for another episode in their "Trippin' on Cinema" sub-series. This time around, they went with the late-night schlock of "Hell Comes to Frogtown" starring the late Hall of Fame professional wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Our guys will have their love move the Rotten Tomatoes needle on this one. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 170th episode, two primate film critics, two post-apocalyptic dads, and two tenet-loving school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to a film they missed together in the form of the early 2024 summer blockbuster "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." They circled the calendar for this one after their series on the reboot trilogy and made sure to see and talk about how this new trilogy starter played. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 169th episode, two volcanic film critics, two ash-covered dads, and two pyroclastic school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome back film critic and “And The Winner Was…” podcast host Joel Winstead for his second consecutive guest spot. Turning back the clock to 1997, the trio dove into the hot lava that was the double feature of "Dante's Peak" and "Volcano."  Cheese melts as hot as magma! Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 168th episode, two unrealized film critics, two dirt-sniffing dads, and two windy school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, welcome film critic and “And The Winner Was…” podcast host Joel Winstead to the show to kick up some dust and weather with a discussion on this summer’s hit soft reboot sequel “Twisters.” The original holds a special place in all our hearts? How fast and destructive was the new one? Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!Joel's Podcast "And The Winner Was"https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 167th episode, two reflective critics, two non-Dad Movie dads, and two thankful school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, conclude their three-episode arc discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. This final portion split from a long recording talking about "The Return of the King" goes on to measure the series's cinematic and cultural impact and whether or not we'll ever see a winning level of epic hubris like this again. Like "The Return of the King" itself, one "final question" climax for this podcast episode turns into four or five. Go figure, but, as you know there's so much to love and appreciate. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 166th episode, two critics, dads, and school teachers who bow to no one, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, continue with the second of a three-episode series discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. This second episode is the beginning half of a split recording that centered on the epic conclusions cemented by "The Return of the King." Next week will be the final portion talking about the legacy and impact of the trilogy as a whole. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 165th episode, two Middle Earth critics, two hobbit-footed dads, and two heroic teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, begin the first of a three-episode series discussing Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Will recently devoured the recent three-night Fathom Event anniversary showings of the Extended Editions of all three films on the big screen. This first episode covers their thoughts on how they first encountered the trilogy back in the 00s and analysis of "The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers." Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 164th episode, two saltwater critics, two tentacled dads, and two skin-melted teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hit the way back machine to 1998 to enjoy the creature-feature highs and lows of "Deep Rising" from future "The Mummy" breakout director Stephen Sommers and starring the late Treat Williams doing his best Harrison Ford stand-in job. This cult classic found qualities that both impressed and rolled the eyes of our hosts to join our "Trippin' on Cinema" series. Hop in, light up, drink up, and don't get caught by the monster! Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast! https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For their 163rd episode, two leather jacket film critics, two un-helmeted dads, and two wild one teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, come together for a new release of the summer 2024 movie season. The guys rev themselves up to welcome back writer-director Jeff Nichols with "The Bikeriders" starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy. Neither of our hosts ride motorcycles, but they came to this movie with their own gassy exhaust and asphalt-rattling rumbing. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★