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 ShannonSeptember 17, 2012
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Check Out This Amazing “Tarantino XX” BluRay Set

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Reservoir Dogs, Quentin Tarantino’s directorial debut, and what better way to celebrate the landmark filmmaker…
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John ShannonSeptember 14, 2012
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Here’s The Trailer For “Texas Chainsaw 3D”

I don’t have an abundance of knowledge when it comes to the Texas Chainsaw films, so this one has been flying under…
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John ShannonSeptember 14, 2012
2

The “Lincoln” Trailer Is Here

Well, that certainly looks prestigious. I don’t have much to say other than I like Daniel Day Lewis’ vocal choice for…
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John ShannonSeptember 14, 2012
2

Disney Animation Goes 8-Bit With “Wreck-It Ralph”

Disney Animation hit a home run when they returned to their fairy tale roots with 2010’s Tangled, and with their confidence restored they’re…
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John ShannonSeptember 14, 2012
2

Get Ready For A “Brave Little Toaster” Remake

Waterman Entertainment, the production company behind the Alvin and the Chipmunks trilogy*, has announced their intention to develop a live-action/CGI remake of The…
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John ShannonSeptember 11, 2012
2

BluRay Review: “Snow White And The Huntsman”

Snow White and the Huntsman (here on referred to as SWATH) is quite possibly the epitome of competent, inoffensive 21st century…
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John ShannonSeptember 11, 2012
2

“Raiders Of The Lost Ark” Is Now Playing In IMAX, And You Should Go See It

Through all my years of interacting with film fans, either in person or on the web, I have never met…
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John ShannonSeptember 6, 2012
2

“Cloud Atlas” Gets A Wonderful New Trailer

Say what you will about the Matrix sequels, but you can’t deny that The Matrix is one of the single most influential films of…
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John ShannonSeptember 6, 2012
2

Here’s A Trailer For “Monsters Inc. 3D”

After the massive success of The Lion King 3D, Disney has prepped a bunch of animated films for 3D rerelease. Pixar’s…
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John ShannonAugust 28, 2012
2

Here’s A Second Trailer For “This Is 40”

I’m kind of over Judd Apatow. The fresh voice has become the go-to style in contemporary American comedy, and I’m…
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John ShannonAugust 27, 2012
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“Brave” Hits DVD And BluRay On November 13th!

I liked Brave a lot, and I’ll get a chance to share more of my thoughts when we get closer to the…
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John ShannonAugust 22, 2012
2

Here’s The Official Poster For Spielberg’s “Lincoln”

I’m very interest in Spielberg’s Lincoln, a film that’s been in one form of development or another for the past seven years.…
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Comics

John ShannonAugust 22, 2012
2

Disney Is Looking At Remaking “The Rocketeer”

According to Vulture, Alan Horn is setting up a remake of The Rocketeer as his first production as the new Disney chairman. Horn…
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John ShannonAugust 22, 2012
2

“Hunger Games” Director Set To Adapt Disney’s “Peter And The Starcatchers”

Hunger Games director Gary Ross made LionsGate a boatload of cash this spring, and that made him one of the most…
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John ShannonAugust 20, 2012
2

RIP Tony Scott: 1944—2012

Last night shocking news broke: Tony Scott, director of action films such as Top Gun, True Romance, The Last Boy…
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John ShannonAugust 15, 2012
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Fox’s “Daredevil” Remake Is Dead

Just weeks ago we reported that Marvel and Fox were negotiating to give Marvel rights to Galactus in exchange for…
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John ShannonAugust 11, 2012
2

Review: “The Bourne Legacy” Puts The Franchise On Ice

The Bourne franchise is the closest thing we Americans have to Bond. At least, that’s what Universal wanted when they started this…
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John ShannonAugust 11, 2012
2

Embrace Your Nostalgia And Jingoism With The “Red Dawn” Trailer

I love the original Red Dawn, and I’ve got high hopes for this remake. Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson are strong upcoming…
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John ShannonAugust 9, 2012
3

Has Warner Brothers Found A “Justice League” Director?

Warner Bros is under a lot of pressure right now. All their long term franchises are ending, and they’ve had…
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John ShannonAugust 7, 2012
4

“Avengers 2” Has Its Director!

Joss Whedon did a great job with Avengers, and all the parties involved reaped major benefits. Audiences got a thrilling action…
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