Don Shanahan
The track record of professional wrestlers as movie stars is hit-or-miss. For every Dave Bautista getting thespian-level praise in prestige pictures to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson being for a time the most bankable global movie star there’s an equal number of underwhelming bums. The Cinephile Hissy Fit thinks they’re simply not using their talents correctly. Those guys (and gals) are physical specimens who have charisma to go with their muscles. With the schlock cult classic, Hell Comes to Frogtown, a professional wrestler was, for once, used precisely the right way as a strapping lead actor.
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 too. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that the fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!
Cinephile Hissy Fits is a Film Obsessive media podcast, brought to you by the Ruminations Radio Network. We are also on Rotten Tomatoes! Please visit, rate, review, and subscribe. If you enjoyed this show, we have more where that came from, with interesting hosts, and wonderful guests. All are available on iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere you find your favorite shows. Follow the show on Twitter at @CinephileFit and on Facebook. Also, find both Will Johnson and Don Shanahan on Letterboxd as they accumulate their viewings and build their ranks and lists. Lastly, check out their TeePublic store for merchandise options from stickers to t-shirts!
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