John Shannon

John Shannon studied Creative Writing at the University of Maine where he also served as a film critic for the Maine Campus Newspaper. He currently resides in the greater Portland area of Southern Maine where he works by day and watches film by night. He can be reached via email at refocusjohn@gmail.com and followed on Twitter @JohnWShannon

Movies

John ShannonDecember 12, 2013

Here’s The First Few Posters For “Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes”

Rise of the Planet of the Apes was one of my favorite films of 2011, and the sequel, Dawn of…
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John ShannonOctober 7, 2013

Review: “Gravity” Is A Cinematic Experience Like No Other

In the age of the mega-blockbuster, films like Pacific Rim and The Avengers get by on being big, colorful spectacles that are light on…
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John ShannonSeptember 6, 2013

Here’s A Trailer For The “RoboCop” Remake

If you enjoyed the original RoboCop but couldn’t handle the subversive humor, satire, and prevalent social themes, have I got good news…
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Comics

John ShannonAugust 30, 2013

Marvel Has Revealed Who Will Play Rocket Raccoon In “Guardians of the Galaxy”

Everything about Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy makes me smile. James Gunn directing? A cast that includes Chris Pratt, John C Reilly,…
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John ShannonAugust 30, 2013

BluRay Review: “Pain and Gain”

Michael Bay is an enigma. I can’t tell if the man has disastrously bad taste or if he delights in…
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Comics

John ShannonAugust 23, 2013

Ben Affleck Will Play Batman In “Batman Vs Superman”

The hunt for the next Batman is over. Warner Brothers officially announced today that Ben Affleck, the actor and director…
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John ShannonAugust 20, 2013

BluRay Review: “Oblivion”

If you took every major sci-fi landmark of the last fifty years and put them in a blender, the result…
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John ShannonAugust 15, 2013

Check Out George Clooney and Matt Damon In This Fantastic “Monuments Men” Trailer

I’ve had my eye on Monuments Men for a while, mainly because I’m a big fan of George Clooney’s directorial work, and…
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John ShannonAugust 15, 2013

Here’s The First Trailer For Spike Jonze’s “Her”

Spike Jonze is finally back on the scene with a new feature, and the premise for Her is just as bizarre…
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Comics

John ShannonJuly 21, 2013

It’s Official: “Superman Vs Batman” Will Hit Screens In 2015

The San Diego Comic Con is happening right now, and the event has become a mecca for comic book nerds…
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