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 ShannonJune 20, 2013

RIP: James Gandolfini 1961-2013

Late yesterday, news broke that James Gandolfini, the actor best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano, passed away. The actor…
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John ShannonJune 12, 2013

The First Trailer For “The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug” Is Here

I never got around to filing a review of the first Hobbit film, and while part of that has to…
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Movies

John ShannonMay 21, 2013

Review: “Star Trek Into Darkness” Is Equal Parts Dumb And Fun

So here’s the obligatory opening paragraph when it comes to long running franchises that explains my point of view about…
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Comics

John ShannonMay 3, 2013

Review: “Iron Man 3” Brings The Franchise To New Heights

Note: This review contains spoilers for Iron Man 3 and Star Trek Into Darkness. Marvel is making cinematic history. In the…
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Movies

John ShannonApril 5, 2013

BluRay Review: “Lincoln”

Back in November I reviewed Lincoln during its theatrical run, and my feelings on the film haven’t changed much. There…
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Movies

John ShannonMarch 27, 2013

DVD Review: “This Is 40”

Judd Apatow has finally passed his sell by date. The comedic genius behind Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Knocked Up, and…
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Movies

John ShannonMarch 20, 2013

DVD Review: “Lay The Favorite”

With a cast headlined by Bruce Willis and Catherine Zeta Jones and a director that has The Queen and High…
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Movies

John ShannonMarch 6, 2013

“Lincoln” Is Coming To DVD And BluRay

I wasn’t entirely impressed with Lincoln when I first saw it in theaters, but I’m certainly aware that I’m in…
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Film Events

John ShannonFebruary 24, 2013

The 2013 Oscar Live Blog

Hey there, everybody! Tonight’s the big night, and the stars are currently walking the red carpet and heading into the…
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Movies

John ShannonFebruary 17, 2013
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Review: “Silver Linings Playbook” Is Charming And Disarming

David O. Russell isn’t a well known director, but his filmography might be one of the most exciting and varied…
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