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

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John ShannonJanuary 11, 2012

Here’s A Teaser For “Finding Nemo 3D”

At just over thirty seconds it’s a very short teaser, but it certainly succeeds at reminding us of Pixar’s beautiful underwater…
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John ShannonJanuary 11, 2012

AMC Picks Up The “Goodfellas” TV Show

Goodfellas is one of those movies that everyone loves. I’ve never met anyone that didn’t care for the picture, and…
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John ShannonJanuary 9, 2012

BluRay Review: “Sid And Nancy”

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that most bio-pics are the same. The film’s subjects are as interchangeable…
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John ShannonJanuary 9, 2012
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Tim Burton Enlists Robert Downey Jr For His “Pinocchio” Update

Remember when Robert Downey Jr. was cool and vital? Right after Iron Man the world was in awe, and the guy…
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John ShannonJanuary 9, 2012

Oscar Watch: The DGA Nominees Offer Some Surprises

When the Producer’s Guild announced their 2011 nominees it cleared up most of the murky waters that surround the Oscar contenders.…
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News

John ShannonJanuary 9, 2012

“The Double” Arrives On BluRay and DVD

Image Entertainment has released the information about the home video release of The Double, which arrives on BluRay and DVD on…
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John ShannonJanuary 9, 2012

“Mad Men” Season Five Has An Airdate

I love Mad Men. I honestly love it so much it hurts sometimes. So it brings me great pleasure to…
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John ShannonJanuary 7, 2012

Review: “Young Adult” Is A Great Dark Comedy

Earlier this year many folks fawned over Bridesmaids and its stunning portrayal of the woman-child. Kristen Wigg’s Annie didn’t have…
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John ShannonJanuary 7, 2012

Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Riff “Maleficent” Has A Director

Ever since Disney’s Alice In Wonderland made a billion dollars worldwide studios have been trying to churn out updates on classic…
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John ShannonJanuary 6, 2012

The “Akira” Remake Has Been Called Off

I may have clasped my hands with joy at this news. Pardon me if I sound a wee bit too…
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