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Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 564: Predator: Badlands (Light Spoilers!), Sentimental Value, Die My Love, Christy It's a huge weekend at the movies! Here's what we reviewed for you in the latest episode of our Breakfast All Day podcast: PREDATOR: BADLANDS: We were shocked at how much we enjoyed this. It's a blast of a summer popcorn movie, dropped right in the middle of prestige movie season. And you don't need to know much about the Predator franchise going into it. (FYI, some light spoilers here.) In theaters. SENTIMENTAL VALUE: A major awards contender, and possibly the best movie of the year (according to Christy, at least). The latest...
2025-11-0741 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 505: Mufasa: The Lion King, A Complete Unknown (with Tim Grierson), Alonso's Christmas Movie Livestream We're here to stuff your stocking (and stock your stuffing) with a lengthy, mid-week episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Mufasa: The Lion King," a live-action prequel that traces the origin of the leader of the Pride Lands. Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight") directs, and while we're looking all over for his artistic stamp, we're sadly not finding it. In theaters this weekend. Then, our great friend Tim Grierson helps out with an early review of "A Complete Unknown," James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic. Timothée Chalamet is tremendous as t...
2024-12-181h 29Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 504: Babygirl, Kraven the Hunter (With Tim Grierson), The Order We've got awards contenders and awful comic book movies and everything in between this week on Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early review of "Babygirl," which is one of Alonso's favorite movies of the year. Nicole Kidman stars as a high-powered CEO who falls into a torrid affair with her much younger intern, played by a seductive Harris Dickinson. It opens Christmas Day. Next, our great friend Tim Grierson was kind enough to step in for a review of "Kraven the Hunter" while Alonso is out of town. An incredible cast...
2024-12-1337 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 497: Red One, Hot Frosty, Movie News LIVE! We never disagree this much, but two new Christmas movies have inspired very different opinions from us on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Red One," starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans as the only two people on the planet who can save Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) when he's kidnapped. This is a $250 million blockbuster featuring major, A-list stars, but it's not exactly shaping up to be a huge hit. Do you plan on seeing it? Let us know. It's in theaters now. Then, we review the knowingly...
2024-11-1658 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 490: Smile 2 (With William Bibbiani), Anora, Piece by Piece We're kinda scattered all over the place this week, but we'll always come back to you here at Breakfast All Day. Between Christy's jury duty and travel for both of us, we tried to squeeze in as many reviews as we could. And they're super random! First, our good friend Bibbs returns to help Christy with a review of "Smile 2," the sequel to the 2022 horror hit "Smile." Naomi Scott is tremendous as a pop star possessed by the evil smiley-face spirit, just as she's about to launch a world tour. Not exactly the era you w...
2024-10-1835 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 481: Speak No Evil w/Kristian Harloff, My Old Ass, The Front Room, Movie News LIVE! It's a truly random cross-section of films on this week's Breakfast All Day as we await prestige movie season. First, our old friend Kristian Harloff joins Christy to review "Speak No Evil," a remake of the Danish thriller about an American family visiting an English family they barely know at their remote farm. James McAvoy gives a delightfully deranged performance. In theaters. Then, Christy and Alonso absolutely loved "My Old Ass," a high-concept coming-of-age comedy about an 18-year-old (Maisy Stella in a star-making performance) meeting her 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza) during a mushroom...
2024-09-1456 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 480: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln, Movie News LIVE! Alonso's back from the Venice Film Festival and we're ready to jump into fall here at Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," a sequel that's coming out 36 years after Tim Burton's original, which remains one of his best. We had fun with this one, too, but were mixed over whether it works consistently. In theaters. Then, we review the documentary "Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln," which offers evidence that the 16th president of the United States was gay. People are super angry about this one in the...
2024-09-071h 00Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 479: SPOILERS! Alien: Romulus, Strange Darling (With William Bibbiani), Beetlejuice (1988) Spoilers abound in this long weekend edition of the Breakfast All Day podcast. Proceed at your own risk! But do give us a listen if you've seen these movies and want to dig deeper. Alonso's at the Venice Film Festival, but before he left, we recorded an "Alien: Romulus" spoiler discussion, where we get into all the gnarly stuff we didn't want to reveal in our non-spoiler review. That's in theaters now. Also, our good friend William Bibbiani steps in to help with a heavy spoiler review of "Strange Darling," a twisty thriller...
2024-08-3048 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 466: St. Elmo's Fire (1985), I Am: Celine Dion documentary review Just a quick midweek pop-in but it's packed with drama. First, we revisit 1985's "St. Elmo's Fire," which is the ultimate Brat Pack movie. Andrew McCarthy's "Brats" documentary inspired us to see whether Joel Schumacher's film still holds up nearly 40 years later. (Spoiler alert: It doesn't.) But that John Parr theme song remains stuck in our heads. It's streaming in various places if you'd like to rewatch it, as well. And speaking of documentaries, we review "I Am: Celine Dion," which takes an intimate look at the legendary singer as she fights a rare neurological...
2024-06-2626 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 459: Hollywood Pride LIVE Book Chat With Alonso! It's a big day around here because Alonso's latest book, "Hollywood Pride," is out in the world for your enjoyment. We celebrated with a livestream while he was in Palm Springs for the launch, and were so happy to see so many of our viewers stop by and ask questions. In case you missed it, here's our conversation in podcast form. And if you'd like to know more about "Hollywood Pride" and order a copy, either in hardcover or audiobook (which Alonso himself narrates), that link is below. Thanks so much for your support! https://w...
2024-05-1457 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 458: Movie News LIVE! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Poolman, I Saw the TV Glow It's a jam-packed episode full of summertime treats on the latest Breakfast All Day. For your weekly dose of blockbuster escapism, we review "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," which we were just so-so on, especially given how satisfying "War for the Planet of the Apes" was seven years ago. We also discuss a couple of indies in theaters: the L.A. noir comedy "Poolman," Chris Pine's directorial debut, which is being savaged critically; and the trippy and transporting "I Saw the TV Glow" from transgender director Jane Schoenbrun. But first: Movie News LIVE!, where we...
2024-05-111h 04Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 457: Movie News LIVE!, Unfrosted, The Idea of You Two star-studded streaming movies are out there for your weekend viewing, and we have reviews of both of them here at Breakfast All Day. First, we're extremely split on Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart comedy "Unfrosted," which features Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant, Fred Armisen, Peter Dinklage and many, many more. It's on Netflix. Then, we're more in agreement on the romantic charmer "The Idea of You," starring Anne Hathaway as a 40-year-old divorced mom who unexpectedly falls for the 24-year-old lead singer of a boy band, played by Nicholas Galitzine. It's on Prime Video. But...
2024-05-0458 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 454: Problemista, Chicken for Linda! reviews It's the arthousiest of Arthouse Tuesdays here at Breakfast All Day with reviews of two bold and distinctive indies. First, we catch up with A24's "Problemista" now that it's available for streaming. Comedian Julio Torres makes his feature filmmaking debut as writer, director and star in this absurdist comedy set in the New York art world. Tilda Swinton and RZA co-star. Then we review the French animated farce "Chicken for Linda!" from GKIDS, which is an absolute charmer. It features a retro-cool design and surprising emotional poignancy. In theaters now. And for our Patreon subscribers, we r...
2024-04-2419 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 453: Movie News LIVE!, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Abigail This is one of those weeks on Breakfast All Day where we end up with an accidental theme: Movies about ragtag bands of misfits who come together to pull off a mission. And we happen to disagree on both of these movies, which is always fun. First, we review the latest action comedy from Guy Ritchie, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," based on the true story of a secret British scheme during World War II. It stars Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Eiza González and more. Then, we review "Abigail," a horror comedy about a k...
2024-04-2052 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 452: We Grown Now, Sasquatch Sunset reviews Arthouse Tuesday is back! We know how much you love it, so we review a couple of indies this week that are in limited release before expanding nationwide. We have a slightly early review of "We Grown Now," which received Spirit Award nominations this year for best feature, cinematography and editing. The gorgeous coming-of-age drama follows a friendship in flux between two tween boys in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing project. It opens Friday in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago before going wider on April 26. Click here to find out more: https://www.sonyclassics.com/film/wegrownnow/
2024-04-1719 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 451: Movie News LIVE!, Challengers (NO Spoilers!), The People's Joker We have reviews of two very different and dazzling spectacles on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day, movies that are extremely original in their own distinctive ways. First, we have a super early review of "Challengers," Luca Guadagnino's thrilling tennis romance starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor. It doesn't open until April 26 but we loved it so much that we wanted to share a spoiler-free review now. We'll probably do a spoiler live chat down the road, and we'll keep you posted on details. Then, we review "The People's Joker" from director, editor, co-writer and...
2024-04-1350 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 448: Movie News LIVE!, Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire Review With Dave White Spring break is upon us, but we had to stop by for one last visit here at Breakfast All Day. Alonso is still recording his audiobook, so Christy did another solo edition of Movie News LIVE! Lots to talk about, including Yorgos Lanthimos' "Kinds of Kindness," "A Simple Favor 2," Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tarts movie and Jeremy Allen White possibly playing Bruce Springsteen in a "Nebraska"-inspired biopic. Then, the always delightful Dave White (a.k.a. Alonso's husband) filled in on a review on "Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire," which is exactly the kind of big, dumb...
2024-03-2941 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 447: La Chimera Review, Immaculate Spoiler Talk With Tim Grierson It's another Arthouse Tuesday here at Breakfast All Day, with two movies from the daring folks at Neon. First, Christy and Alonso review Alice Rohrwacher's "La Chimera," starring Josh O'Connor as a grave robber with a magical ability to find hidden Etruscan artifacts. It's in theaters starting March 29. Then, Christy and the always entertaining Tim Grierson of Screen International offer a spoiler discussion of "Immaculate," the Sydney Sweeney horror movie that opened over the weekend. So much happens that we knew we had to go in-depth, especially on that shocking ending. Thanks for checking in with us!
2024-03-2628 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 446: Movie News LIVE!, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Road House (2024), Immaculate (NO Spoilers!) With Tim Grierson It's the '80s all over again here at Breakfast All Day -- but then again, did it ever stop being the '80s? First, Christy and Alonso review "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," which is not good, but at least it does a better job of blending the old and the new than 2021's "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" did. It's in theaters. Then we review "Road House," a remake of the 1989 cult favorite with Jake Gyllenhaal taking over the Patrick Swayze role. It's streaming on Prime Video. Finally, our good friend Tim Grierson from Screen International fills in on a...
2024-03-221h 10Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 441: Movie News LIVE!, Kung Fu Panda 4 With Kristian Harloff, Love Lies Bleeding With Katie Walsh Great friends stopped by the latest episode of Breakfast All Day to help out when Alonso was feeling under the weather, and for that we're thankful. The always entertaining Kristian Harloff sits in on a review of "Kung Fu Panda 4," and tries to help Christy find some inner peace on this needless, noisy sequel. The brilliant Katie Walsh was the perfect friend to review "Love Lies Bleeding," a lurid lesbian romance starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian. Alonso rallied for Movie News LIVE!, though, with some final thoughts on this weekend's Oscars, "Inside Out 2," the "Rust" shooting verdict...
2024-03-0942 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 430: Society of the Snow, The Breaking Ice Bundle up for the latest episode of Breakfast All Day: Christy and Alonso catch up with a couple of international films that take place in chilly settings. We begin with "Society of the Snow," a two-time Oscar nominee about the 1972 Uruguayan rugby team's plane crash in the Andes. It's in theaters and on Netflix. We also review "The Breaking Ice," a dreamy, French New Wave-tinged love triangle set along the border between China and North Korea. It's in theaters. Both films are very good, so check them out! And keeping with the theme over at our Patreon...
2024-01-3119 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 426: Movie News, I.S.S., The Teachers' Lounge We have both high and low culture for you, from outer space to middle school, on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso have an early review of the sci-fi thriller "I.S.S.," starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Messina, which comes out Friday. We also catch up with the excellent German film "The Teacher's Lounge," which has been shortlisted in the international category at the Academy Awards. And speaking of awards, we talk in our news segment about the action-packed weekend that just occurred between the Emmys, Critics Choice and LA Film Critics dinner...
2024-01-1727 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 421: Christmas Movies Livestream With Alonso! We love connecting with our viewers through livestreams at Breakfast All Day, and they're especially fun when they give Alonso the chance to share his enthusiasm and knowledge about Christmas movies. We had a great turnout at our YouTube channel Tuesday afternoon, but in case you missed it, here's our conversation in podcast form. Listen along as Christy struggles to figure out why the livestream settings are switched to Members Only off the top -- it's quite dramatic! We'll do another live chat when Oscar nominations are announced on Jan. 23, so mark your calendar and be sure...
2023-12-211h 08Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 416: Movie News, Poor Things review We review the best movie of the year on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso both loved "Poor Things," the latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos. And while we realize that it's super boring when we agree, we're both going to end up putting this at the top of our best of 2023 lists. We also catch up on some movie news, including Spirit Award nominations, Beyoncé's "Renaissance" box office, Disney giving up on "The Marvels," and that thrilling "Furiosa" trailer. And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of "The G...
2023-12-0623 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 409: Movie News, The Holdovers, Rustin The calendar says November but we're already talking about Christmas movies here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review "The Holdovers," Alexander Payne's '70s-inspired, low-key charmer. We also discuss "Rustin," featuring a thrilling performance from Colman Domingo as civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. In news, we discuss that big Variety article about Marvel in turmoil, "The Fall Guy" trailer, the late Lisa Marie Presley's opposition to the "Priscilla" script and more. Plus, for our Patreon subscribers, we catch up with the last two weeks of "Loki" and "The Morning Show." And make sure you join...
2023-11-0433 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 404: Movie News, The Royal Hotel review We've got a quick news catch-up and a great new indie for you on the latest Breakfast All Day podcast episode. Christy and Alonso discuss the Writers Guild ratifying a new contract, "The Exorcist: Believer" box office, Guillermo Del Toro, the late Terence Davies and more. We also review Kitty Green's stressful, slow-burn thriller "The Royal Hotel," featuring excellent performances from Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick. Check back later this week when we'll have a review of "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" movie. We can't wait to hear your thoughts on it too! * We're thrilled t...
2023-10-1121 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 401: Movie News, The Creator (NO Spoilers!), The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar We've got big, bold sci-fi, and small, sweet shorts on the latest episode of the Breakfast All Day podcast. Christy and Alonso have a spoiler-free review of "The Creator," Gareth Edwards' visually dazzling but narratively frustrating artificial intelligence epic. We also review Wes Anderson's "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," one of several Netflix shorts he made based on Roald Dahl stories. There are four total, which may not pop up at first, so make sure you look for them. In news, we discuss the late, legendary Michael Gambon, who died recently at 82. And for our Patreon s...
2023-09-3031 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 384: Barbenheimer LIVE Spoiler Chat It's been a huge week at the movies between "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," and since there's so much to discuss in both films, we decided to do one big, sparkly, explosive spoiler chat combining the two. In case you missed our YouTube livestream, here's the audio version for your podcast enjoyment. What did you think of these movies? Did you do the Barbenheimer double feature -- and if so, what order did you do them in? Let us know, and thanks for sharing part of your summer with us. Christy and Alonso have both been in and out o...
2023-07-271h 11Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 381: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Joy Ride, Wham! documentary Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for reviews of some big summer movies here at Breakfast All Day. We begin with an early look at the thrilling "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," which is in theaters July 12. See the latest Tom Cruise extravaganza on the biggest screen you can with the best possible sound. We also review the extremely R-rated comedy "Joy Ride," which features a great cast and a healthy mix of raunchy and sweet. Of course we had to review the "Wham!" documentary on Netflix, since Christy's...
2023-07-0826 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 359: Movie News, Judy Blume Forever (With Dave White), Little Richard: I Am Everything It's Documentary Tuesday here at Breakfast All Day, with reviews two movies about towering pioneers in their fields. First, Alonso's husband, Dave White, returns to talk about "Judy Blume Forever," a celebration of the essential Young Adult author who's still as spiky and sweet as she was in the '70s. Alonso and Christy also review "Little Richard: I Am Everything," about the architect of rock 'n' roll who hasn't nearly gotten his due for the massive influence he's had on generations of performers. In news, we honor the legendary singer and activist Harry Belafonte, who died r...
2023-04-2627 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 354: Movie News, Beau Is Afraid (NO Spoilers!), Tetris, Christy revisits Everything Everywhere All at Once "Beau Is Afraid" is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and we're thrilled to bring you an early Breakfast All Day review. No spoilers here as we discuss the three-hour nightmare odyssey from writer-director Ari Aster, but we'll do a more in-depth discussion after the film opens nationwide on April 21. We also catch-up with "Tetris" on Apple TV+, and Christy revisits "Everything Everywhere All at Once" one year and seven Oscars later to see if she feels differently about it. And in news, we discuss all the big Star Wars Celebration announcements, trailers for "T...
2023-04-1235 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 348: Movie News, John Wick: Chapter 4, Shazam! Fury of the Gods (NO Spoilers!) The Baba Yaga AND Shazam are back, and we're here for all the excitement on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso have an early review of "John Wick: Chapter 4," which opens March 24. No spoilers here, we promise, but we'll dig into the latest Keanu Reeves action spectacular after folks have had a chance to see it. We also have a spoiler-free review of the DC Universe sequel "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," which we liked better than a lot of critics. In news, we discuss "The Banshees of Inisherin" 8-bit game, the return of "Ted Lasso," A24...
2023-03-1831 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 347: 2023 Oscar Reactions Live Chat "Everything Everywhere All at Once" had a huge night at the 2023 Academy Awards, winning seven including best picture and director. And Christy and Alonso had such a great morning talking everything Oscars during our YouTube live chat that we wanted to share the audio here, as well. We had viewers join us from across the United States and as far away as India, Nigeria, Poland, Spain and the Philippines. Thank you! It was so cool hearing a variety of perspectives on the winners, Jimmy Kimmel's hosting, musical performances, fashion and more. Thanks to everyone for spending time...
2023-03-131h 13Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 344: Movie News, Creed III Things are looking up so far in March: We've got a positive review and some upbeat news here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso discuss Michael B. Jordan's dazzling directorial debut, "Creed III," in which he impresses on both sides of the camera. (Christy is higher on it than Alonso, but both enjoyed it.) In news, we discuss the release of De La Soul's music on streaming services for the first time, Chris Pine and Harry Styles, a stage production of "Stranger Things," and a petition to keep AMC Theatres from cutting down the Nicole Kidman p...
2023-03-0422 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 343: Movie News, Jesus Revolution, Fire of Love "Jesus Revolution" had such a huge opening weekend, we had to review it here on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso were pleasantly surprised by the faith-based drama about the Christian hippie movement in Southern California in the 1970s. We also finally catch up with the spectacular Oscar-nominated documentary "Fire of Love," which was on Christy's top 10 list for 2022. In news, there's so much stupid stuff going on between Woody Harrelson, Mark Wahlberg and Lady Gaga -- but also Screen Actors Guild and Producers Guild awards, as we inch ever closer to Oscar night. And over at...
2023-03-0132 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 342: Movie News, Cocaine Bear, We Have a Ghost"Cocaine Bear" is finally here, and we're here for every insane moment of it on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review the much-anticipated comic thriller -- which, amazingly, is based on a true story -- and insist that if you're going to see it, you should do so with an audience. We also review "We Have a Ghost" on Netflix, a cheesy haunted house story that wastes a great cast. In news, we discuss the Oscars and SAG Awards, "Succession," Steven Yeun and more. And we've got a couple of goodies on our Patreon: a recap of "Poker...
2023-02-2527 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 341: Movie News, Living It's Mardi Gras! But it's always a party around here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso catch up with Bill Nighy's subtle yet deeply moving performance in "Living," which earned him a long-overdue Oscar nomination for best actor. It's in theaters now. In news, we discuss the Directors Guild and BAFTA awards, box office for "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," Tom Sizemore, Richard Belzer and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's episode of "The Last of Us" on HBO, which is another emotional doozy. Also: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 7 at...
2023-02-2220 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 339: Movie News, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, You People We're delighted to have you spend part of your Valentine's Day with us here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso have an early review of the latest Marvel movie, "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," which is in theaters this weekend. We also catch up with the Netflix comedy "You People," which we're extremely split on. In news, we discuss all those Super Bowl commercials from over the weekend as well as Rihanna's halftime performance, plus we look ahead to season 3 of "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV+ and the "Bridgerton" prequel "Queen Charlotte" on Netflix. We'll be...
2023-02-1528 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 338: Movie News, Magic Mike's Last Dance, Your Place or Mine The pickings are slim on Super Bowl Weekend, but we're here to steer you in the right direction on Breakfast All Day if you're looking for a different kind of entertainment. Christy and Alonso review "Magic Mike's Last Dance," which finds Channing Tatum taking the stage one final time at Salma Hayek Pinault's request. We differ on the movie but agree that the dance numbers are spectacular. We also review the extremely bland rom-com "Your Place or Mine," starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher, on Netflix. In news, we have a lengthy discussion about songwriting legend Burt...
2023-02-1131 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 337: Movie News, To Leslie, Jeanne DielmanIt's Single Mom Day here at Breakfast All Day as we catch up with "To Leslie," the indie drama that earned a surprise Oscar nomination for its ferocious star, Andrea Riseborough. Christy and Alonso also review "Jeanne Dielman," the 1975 film that topped the prestigious, once-a-decade Sight and Sound poll. In news, we discuss "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," box office, AMC's new seating price plan, the Grammys, Armie Hammer and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap episode 4 of "The Last of Us" on HBO. Thanks as always for joining us and we'll see you again on Friday!
2023-02-0839 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 336: Movie News, Knock at the Cabin, 80 for BradyJanuary is supposed to be a dumping ground for movies, but so far, February looks even worse. Still, we've got you covered here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review "Knock at the Cabin," the latest from M. Night Shyamalan, which has an intriguing premise and some inspired camerawork but turns clunky and muddled. We also review "80 for Brady," an infomercial about Tom Brady which is a cringey waste of its formidable stars: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field. In news, we discuss Jafar Panahi's release from prison, "Skinamarink" on Shudder, Andrea Riseborough's Oscar nomination...
2023-02-0429 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 334: Infinity Pool, Shotgun WeddingWe review two extremely different movies set in places that only look like paradise on the latest Breakfast All Day. First, Christy and Alonso are split on Brandon Cronenberg's graphic and disturbing "Infinity Pool," starring Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgard. So many bodily fluids! Then, Nick Bell from the Fish Jelly Film Reviews YouTube channel joins Christy to discuss "Shotgun Wedding," a lifeless Jennifer Lopez rom-com that's streaming on Prime Video. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first four episodes of the Rian Johnson-Natasha Lyonne mystery series "Poker Face" on Peacock, which we're loving. Thanks for joining...
2023-01-2821 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 331: Movie News, Plane, No BearsBuckle up for the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review the cheesy Gerard Butler action movie "Plane," which we enjoyed way more than we expected. We also review "No Bears," the latest from Iranian master Jafar Panahi, which is one of Alonso's favorite films of 2022. In news, we discuss the tragic passing of Lisa Marie Presley, as well as Golden Globe winners and Screen Actors Guild, Directors Guild and Producers Guild nominees. And over at our Patreon, we recap the emotional last two episodes of "George & Tammy" on Showtime. We're grateful as always to have...
2023-01-1432 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 327: Movie News, Babylon, Women TalkingThe holidays are fast approaching, but we've got a couple more presents waiting for you under the tree here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review "Babylon," Damien Chazelle's three-hour ode to the excesses of early Hollywood. We also discuss "Women Talking," the latest from the always excellent writer-director Sarah Polley. In news, we discuss "Avatar: The Way of Water" box office, Tom Cruise's various insane stunts, the death of lead singer Terry Hall from The Specials and Fun Boy Three, and more. Thanks for sharing a few moments with us during these busy, crazy days!
2022-12-2133 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 324: Movie News, The Whale, Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioIt's a total coincidence but we happen to be reviewing "The Whale" and "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. We loved one of these movies and didn't love the other. Tune in to find out which is which! In news we discuss Alonso's new book, Taylor Swift's feature directing debut, the American Film Institute's list of the year's top 10 movies, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" bullies, and Celine Dion. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first four episodes of "Welcome to Chippendale's" on Hulu. Thanks for joining us. And be sure to visit...
2022-12-1030 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 320: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (No Spoilers!), DisenchantedJust a quick midweek bite here at Breakfast All Day so you can save plenty of room for Thanksgiving dinner. Christy and Alonso review the star-studded sequel "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," which is playing in theaters for a week starting Nov. 23 before streaming on Netflix Dec. 23. We also catch up with "Disenchanted," the disappointing sequel to the 2007 fairy tale musical "Enchanted," which is streaming on Disney+. We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday with your family and friends, and we'll see you again next week! * If you're loving how we sound these days, it's thanks...
2022-11-2218 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 319: Movie News, Bones and All, She Said We hope you brought your appetite, because we've got a lot to chew on with our latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review "Bones and All," starring Timothee Chalamet and Taylor Russell as young cannibals in love. We also discuss "She Said," about the New York Times reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment story. In news, we talk about the Taylor Swift tour overwhelming Ticketmaster, more Twitter destruction, Brendan Fraser, the "80 for Brady" trailer and more. And over at our Patreon, we're getting closer to the end of "Andor" with the thrilling...
2022-11-1931 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 313: Movie News, Call Jane, Stars at NoonIt's sort of a low-key week around here as we wait for Black Panther to return on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review "Call Jane," about the underground group that helped women secure safe abortions in 1968 Chicago, starring a terrific Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver. We also catch up with the toxic romance "Stars at Noon," the latest from master French filmmaker Claire Denis, which is now streaming on Hulu. In news, we discuss Elon Musk buying Twitter, the "Wakanda Forever" premiere (and keep an eye out for our YouTube livestream discussion on Nov. 12), the weird Matthew Perry-Keanu Reeves bee...
2022-10-2928 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 307: Movie News, TÁR, Triangle of Sadness We're deep into fall movie season on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso have reviews of two of the most anticipated titles, which happen to be coming out in the same week: "TÁR," with its riveting lead performance from Cate Blanchett, and "Triangle of Sadness," the Palme d'Or winner from writer-director Ruben Östlund. In news, we discuss Velma from Scooby-Doo being officially queer, Alec Baldwin settling with the family of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, trailers for "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Shotgun Wedding," "Moonlighting" coming to streaming, and comedian Judy Tenuta, who died at 72. And ov...
2022-10-0831 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 305: Movie News, Smile, Bros We're in love with "Bros" and we think you will be, too, on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy review this sweet and raunchy queer rom-com starring Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane. Also, our good friend, horror expert William Bibbiani (aka Bibbs), joins Christy to review the extremely creepy "Smile." In news, Alonso and Christy discuss Wolverine joining Deadpool, Moviepass, Chloe Grace Moretz, Coolio and more. And it's jammed as always over at our Patreon, with recaps of "Andor," "The Handmaid's Tale" and "She-Hulk." Join us for all this autumnal podcast goodness.
2022-10-0130 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 303: Movie News, Don't Worry Darling, Confess FletchWe're frolicking in suburbia with Harry and Miss Flo this week on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review the much-anticipated "Don't Worry Darling," and feel baffled by this beautiful but ultimately ridiculous sci-fi thriller. (We'll do a spoiler discussion down the road. We have lots of questions.) But we were both pleasantly surprised by "Confess, Fletch," with Jon Hamm stepping into one of Chevy Chase's iconic roles. It's in theaters and streaming on Paramount+. In news, we discuss the "Avatar" 4K re-release, trailers for "Knock at the Cabin" and "Bardo," Margot Robbie, season 2 of "The Vow" and more...
2022-09-2428 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 301: Movie News, Blonde, Pearl Fall movie season begins in earnest this week, and we have a Breakfast All Day review of two much-anticipated titles featuring deeply committed performances from their female stars. "Blonde" finds Ana de Armas at the center of a beautiful and brutal look at the life of Marilyn Monroe, and "Pearl," the prequel to "X," offers a gonzo turn from Mia Goth. In news, Christy and Alonso discuss "Rogue Squadron," "Squid Game," "The Little Mermaid," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and more. And it's a big day on our Patreon because "The Handmaid's Tale" is back on Hulu, and we have a recap...
2022-09-1732 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 288: Baahubali: The Conclusion, Ask Us Anything! July 2022 Oh hey, it's just us, doing another round of Ask Us Anything on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso answer more of your questions, ranging from our favorite movies to recommend to people, to the best Harrison Ford role, to how we got started as film critics. We also review the second half of SS Rajamouli's two-part Telugu extravaganza, 2017's "Baahubali: The Conclusion," which we ended up liked better than "Baahubali: The Beginning." We'll be back next week with reviews of new movies, including "Nope" and "Bullet Train." Thanks for sharing part of your summer with us!
2022-07-2922 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 277: Movie News, Halftime, The GodfatherWe couldn't imagine discussing "The Godfather" without our dear friend Ben Mankiewicz, so we were thrilled he was able to join us on our midweek Breakfast All Day drop-in. We revisit the Coppola classic for its 50th anniversary, and because we're coming up on the finale of "The Offer" (which we've been recapping on our Patreon). Christy and Alonso also review the Jennifer Lopez documentary "Halftime," which Christy is in (extremely briefly). And in news, we discuss the "Jurassic World Dominion" box office, Jennifer Hudson's EGOT, "Lightyear," Philip Baker Hall, and friend of the show Geoff Swanson, who died unexpectedly l...
2022-06-1535 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 275: Movie News, Hustle, Grease 2 We're your cool rider and girl for all seasons on the latest Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy revisit the cult classic "Grease 2" on the occasion of its 40th anniversary Blu-Ray release. It's a movie Christy loves dearly with zero irony, and Alonso enjoys enough to indulge her by talking about it. We also review the shockingly great Adam Sandler basketball drama "Hustle," now out on Netflix. And in news, we discuss "Top Gun: Maverick" box office, the "Morbius" re-release, "Jurassic World Dominion" (which we'll have a full review of on Friday), Mariah Carey being sued, "The Northman" on Peacock and m...
2022-06-0834 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 274: Movie News, Crimes of the Future, RRR It's Gnarly Friday here at Breakfast All Day, as Christy and Alonso review the trippy new David Cronenberg thriller "Crimes of the Future" as well as the astounding Indian sensation "RRR." In news, we discuss the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard verdict, Jada Pinkett Smith on The Slap, production beginning on "Furiosa," BTS at The White House, Quentin Tarantino's new podcast, Alonso's viewing of "RRR" at an #encoRRRe screening and more. And we've got a ton of great stuff for you over at our Patreon: recaps of "Stranger Things" episodes 3 and 4, plus the latest on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "The Offer." * Thanks again t...
2022-06-0427 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 272: Movie News, The Bob's Burgers Movie Only the Belchers can rescue us from this miserable week, so it's a good thing "The Bob's Burgers Movie" is finally coming out. Christy and Alonso have extremely different reviews on Breakfast All Day — Christy's a huge fan of the TV show so she had a blast, Alonso isn't so he didn't love it as much. In news, we briefly discuss the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the celebrity response to it; the death of Ray Liotta at 67; Star Wars Celebration announcements; Cannes premieres of "Elvis" and "Stars at Noon"; and Harrison Ford returning for a fifth "Indiana Jone...
2022-05-2818 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 270: Movie News, Men, Downton Abbey: A New Era It's raining "Men" … hallelujah? Katie Walsh joins Christy to try and work through Alex Garland's impeccably crafted, deeply disturbing thriller this week on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy also review something a bit lighter: the sequel "Downton Abbey: A New Era." In news, we discuss "Stranger Things" season 4 revelations, including the release of the first eight minutes of episode 1. Plus: Tom Cruise at Cannes, the trailer for the JLo documentary on Netflix (which Christy is in very, very briefly), "The Bob's Burgers Movie" premiere, "Heartstopper," "Bros," "She-Hulk" and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap episode 6 of "The Offer" on Pa...
2022-05-2130 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 261: Movie News, The Northman, Petite Maman We will avenge you this week on Breakfast All Day with a review of one of the most anticipated films in a while. Christy and Alonso rave about "The Northman," the latest trippy saga from director and co-writer Robert Eggers. We also review "Petite Maman," Celine Sciamma'a deeply moving French gem, which was one of our favorite movies of 2021 and is finally in theaters. In news, we discuss CNN+, Jerry West, Johnny Depp (again), Ezra Miller (again), George Michael and "Grease 2." And over at our Patreon, we recap episode 4 of "Moon Knight," which was finally good! Let us know your thoughts on a...
2022-04-2328 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 257: Movie News, Ambulance, Aline, The Bubble Hop in and hang on: It's a new episode of Breakfast All Day. Our good friend Tim Grierson swings by to help Christy review the new Michael Bay extravaganza, "Ambulance," which we actually enjoyed. Christy and Alonso review the Celine Dion sorta-biopic "Aline," and catch up with the Judd Apatow Netflix comedy "The Bubble." We have breaking news from the Academy on Will Smith, as well as new details on Ezra Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Asghar Farhadi, the "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On" trailer and more. And there's some truly great stuff for our Patreon subscribers: the...
2022-04-0943 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 256: Movie News, Morbius, Apollo 10 1/2 We're back from spring break and ready to sink our teeth into the latest movies on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso play catch up with "Morbius," which is terrible, and "Apollo 10 1/2," which is delightful. In news, we discuss the fallout from the Will Smith slap, Chris Rock's return to standup, Bruce Willis stepping away from acting because of aphasia, Jerrod Carmichael coming out, "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and more. We're also asking our listeners to recommend their favorite local movie theaters so we can give them a shout-out as part of a new partnership plan we're working on. And for our Patreon fr...
2022-04-0524 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 255: Oscars 2022 ReactionThe next day, Christy and Alonso and are still sorting through what happened at the Oscars. What did you make of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock? Did your favorite movies win? And who was the best dressed? Let us know what you thought of those bizarre 2022 Academy Awards, and thanks for spending time with us throughout awards season.
2022-03-2811 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 254: Oscar Predictions 2022 Let us help you make your Oscar picks! Christy and Alonso have lots of thoughts on this year's Academy Award nominees — and we even went back and changed some of them as the season evolved and new front-runners emerged. If you'd like to see the videos we posted this week on our Breakfast All Day YouTube Channel, they're all right here. But you can always enjoy us in podcast form, as well. Let us know who you'd like to see win, and thanks for joining us!
2022-03-2529 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 252: Movie News, Everything Everywhere All at Once We've got a quick but jam-packed midweek episode of Breakfast All Day. In news, Christy and Alonso discuss big wins for "CODA" at the Producers Guild and Writers Guild awards, Rachel Zegler, Amanda Bynes, "Jackass Forever," "The Godfather" trilogy and more. Then our great friend Katie Walsh joins Christy for an early review of "Everything Everywhere All at Once," which is as overwhelming as the title would suggest but also an excellent showcase for the many talents of Michelle Yeoh. Stay tuned later this week for our Oscar picks! And thanks for hanging out with us.
2022-03-2317 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 251: Movie News, Deep Water, Windfall, The Batman spoiler review The erotic thriller is back and we are here for it on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review the hotly awaited "Deep Water," now streaming on Hulu, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas. We also review the Hitchcockian thriller "Windfall" on Netflix, and we finally do a spoiler discussion of "The Batman." We disagree on some things, so jump in with your theories. In news, we talk Pete Davidson, Dolly Parton, Producers Guild and Writers Guild awards, and the end of "Flip or Flop" on HGTV. And we've got some really cool stuff over at our Patreon: recaps of this w...
2022-03-1933 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 250: News, Spoiler Discussion: Scream (2022) and Fresh, I've Heard the Mermaids Singing You guys asked for more spoilers so we've got a double serving of them for you on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso go into all the gory details of the horror movies "Fresh" on Hulu and "Scream," which is now streaming on Paramount+. In news, we talk Jane Campion and Venus and Serena Williams, William Hurt, SXSW, trailers for "Ms. Marvel" and Michael Mann's "Tokyo Vice," plus Pete Davidson in space. And we have a flashback review of a movie Alonso loves (and Christy had never heard of), the queer indie comedy "I've Heard the Mermaids Singing," which is now in thea...
2022-03-1629 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 249: News, Turning Red, The Adam Project We are bursting with panda excitement — and angst, and boy-band lust — this week on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review the latest from Pixar Animation, "Turning Red," which we both really enjoyed. We also review the Netflix sci-fi comedy "The Adam Project," which … we both really didn't enjoy. In news, we talk DGA Awards, BAFTAs, Jussie Smollett, Ryan Coogler, trailers for the "Obi-Wan Kenobi" series on Disney+ and "Bridgerton" season 2 on Netflix and more. And we've got lots of goodies at our Patreon: recaps of the "Pam & Tommy" finale, plus new episodes of "The Gilded Age" and "The Dropout." Pack a picni
2022-03-1225 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 246: News, Who's the Best Batman?, The Wild, True Story of Mad Max: Fury RoadWe are shiny and chrome this week on Breakfast All Day for so many reasons. First, Christy and Alonso have a Tuesday news drop, including early reviews of "The Batman," Screen Actors Guild award winners, Sam Elliott trashing "The Power of the Dog," #OscarsFanFavorite and more. With "The Batman" opening this week, we ponder that age-old question: Who's the best Batman? And our good friend Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times joins us to discuss his new book, "Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road." It's a juicy, breezy oral history of this famously...
2022-03-0238 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 245: News, Cyrano, Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming, Studio 666 The delightful Dave White (The Wrap, Linoleum Knife) fills in for his husband, Alonso, this week on Breakfast All Day. And while we've thrown a truly random cross-section of movies his way, the longtime critic is naturally able to speak about them all insightfully. We review the musical "Cyrano" starring Peter Dinklage, "Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming" because Dave is a Madea aficionado, and the Foo Fighters' horror comedy "Studio 666." In news, we talk Oscars, SAG Awards, that legendary Spider-Man meme, AnnaLynne McCord's Putin poem, the late Sally Kellerman and more. And over at our Patreon, Alonso and Christy recap this week's...
2022-02-2643 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 244: News, Best of Robert Pattinson, The Power of the Dog Ending Explained (Spoilers!)It's 2s-day — that is, 2/22/22 on a Tuesday — so we had to do a midweek drop-in on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso have news updates, including "Uncharted" box office, "The Godfather" re-release for its 50th anniversary, James Gunn and Jennifer Holland getting engaged, our friend Kyle Buchanan's exciting new "Mad Max: Fury Road" book and more. With "The Batman" coming out next week, we take a closer look at Robert Pattinson's best performances, and the way he's used his "Twilight" clout to work with daring auteurs like David Cronenberg and Claire Denis. And we do a spoilery breakdown of that...
2022-02-2330 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 242: News, Kimi, New on DVD: Julia, Eternals, Looper, Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn Time is a flat circle, which means you get a Breakfast All Day episode on a Tuesday. We're trying some new things lately, including mixing in mid-week news, reviews and DVD recommendations. Christy and Alonso catch up with Steven Soderbergh's high-tech thriller "Kimi," which is streaming on HBO Max, and we have some DVD recommendations for you including "Eternals" and a 4K of "Looper." And in news, we discuss the Oscars announcing they'll recognize a "most-popular" movie viewers can vote on, Super Bowl ads, Bob Saget conspiracy theories, the death of Ivan Reitman at 75 and more. Be sure to come back on...
2022-02-1522 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 240: Oscar nominations 2022, New on DVD: Belfast, King Richard, Encanto It's Hollywood's biggest morning — the 2022 Oscar nominations — so we had to post a special Tuesday episode to cover all the highs, lows, surprises and disappointments. Our great friend, Los Angeles Times awards expert Glenn Whipp, joins us to share his perspective. "The Power of the Dog" leads all nominees with 12, followed by "Dune" with 10. What were you happy to see get nominated? What do you hope will win? Let us know. (Also, quick correction, "Licorice Pizza" is NOT streaming yet. Apologies.) Christy and Alonso also have a timely segment on new DVD releases, including three films that got multip...
2022-02-0822 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 238: News, The Fallout, Sundown, The Worst Person in the World Rock and roll can never die here at Breakfast All Day. This week, Christy and Alonso review the understated yet powerful teen drama "The Fallout" on HBO Max, the enigmatic "Sundown" starring Tim Roth and Charlotte Gainsbourg, and we have an early review of Norway's "The Worst Person in the World," one of Alonso's favorite movies of 2021, which comes out Feb. 4. In news: awards season takes shape with nominations from the Directors, Producers and Writers guilds. Plus! So many beefs: Neil Young vs. Spotify, Evangeline Lilly vs. vaccine mandates, Taylor Swift vs. Damon Albarn, Morrissey vs. Johnny Marr, and Peter Dinklage vs...
2022-01-2957 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 237: News, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, A Hero, Flee It's January, and the pickings are slim at the movie theater, but we've found some quality nuggets for you here at Breakfast All Day. This week, Christy and Alonso play catch-up with a few movies we've been meaning to discuss: Marvel's thrilling "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," which is streaming on Disney+; Asghar Farhadi's gripping drama "A Hero," which has been in theaters and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video; and the inventive, animated documentary "Flee," which expands to more theaters this weekend. In news, we talk about the deaths of Meat Loaf, Louis Anderson and Andre...
2022-01-221h 05Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 233: News, The Matrix Resurrections, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Parallel Mothers, Spidey spoilers We're back in the Matrix this week on Breakfast All Day — but did we ever really leave? Christy and Alonso review "The Matrix Resurrections," the fourth film in the franchise, on this final episode of 2021. We also review Joel Coen's avant-garde "The Tragedy of Macbeth" and Pedro Almodovar's excellent "Parallel Mothers." And at the end, we have a lengthy spoiler discussion of "Spider-Man: No Way Home," now that it's been out for several days and folks have had a chance to see it (but if you want to avoid this, the show ends at the 55-minute mark). In news, we discuss ...
2021-12-231h 09Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 232: News, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Nightmare Alley, The Lost Daughter, The Novice Our Peter tingle is on full blast this week because we have a Breakfast All Day review of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Christy and Alonso discuss the much-anticipated Marvel sequel without spoilers, but we'll have a fuller review where we go into greater detail next week once more folks have seen the film. Also: Guillermo del Toro's stylish noir "Nightmare Alley," Maggie Gyllenhaal's beautifully acted directorial debut "The Lost Daughter," and the psychological thriller "The Novice," the gripping first feature from writer-director Lauren Hadaway. In news, we discuss Spidey's giant opening-night box office, Spirit Award and Golden Globe nominati...
2021-12-181h 10Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 231: News, West Side Story, Don't Look Up, Being the Ricardos, Red Rocket There's a place for us, and it's right here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso have reviews of some of the biggest year-end movies this week, starting with Steven Spielberg's lush and glorious version of the musical "West Side Story." We also discuss Adam McKay's star-studded and heavy-handed satire "Don't Look Up," Aaron Sorkin's homage to classic TV "Being the Ricardos," and the week's best film, Sean Baker's "Red Rocket," featuring a high-wire act of a lead performance from Simon Rex. In news, we talk next week's Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations, Jussie...
2021-12-111h 16Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 230: News, The Power of the Dog, Benedetta, Single All the Way, Silent Night It's December, which means lots of awards contenders and Christmas movies for you on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review Jane Campion's gorgeous and moving "The Power of the Dog" as well as Paul Verhoeven's scandalous "Benedetta," about lesbian nuns in love. Over on Netflix, there's "Single All the Way," the gay Christmas rom-com Alonso was born to review. And finally we have "Silent Night," an uneven mix of cheery British holiday comedy and end-of-the-world thriller. In news, we discuss the New York Film Critics Circle's picks, Stephen Sondheim's death, the Beatles documentary "Get Back," the "West Side Story" scree...
2021-12-0459 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 229: News, Licorice Pizza, House of Gucci, Encanto, tick, tick ... Boom!, The Humans It's Thanksgiving week so of course we have a veritable smorgasbord of delights here on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy start off with one of our absolute favorite movies of the year — the absolute best, Christy says — in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Licorice Pizza." We also review Ridley Scott's "House of Gucci," Lin-Manuel Miranda's Netflix musical "tick, tick … Boom!" and "The Humans," based on the Tony-winning play. Also, our good friend and fellow critic Carlos Aguilar makes his Breakfast All Day debut to help Christy review the latest animated Disney musical, "Encanto." In news, we discuss Ridley Scott's reaction...
2021-11-241h 26Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 225: News, Spencer, The Harder They Fall, Finch The days are getting shorter, but we're here to be a bright spot for you on Breakfast All Day. This week, the brilliant Katie Walsh returns to help Christy review "Spencer," featuring what is perhaps Kristen Stewart's best work yet. Then, Christy and Alonso talk about the stylish revisionist Western "The Harder They Fall," and Tom Hanks slogging through the apocalypse in "Finch." In news, we discuss further details that have emerged in the "Rust" shooting, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande co-starring in a film version of "Wicked," Middle Eastern countries banning "Eternals,"...
2021-11-051h 04Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 222: News, The Last Duel, Halloween Kills, Bergman Island, The Velvet Underground We'll take up our swords and fight for your honor this week on Breakfast All Day. Our great friend Katie Walsh of Tribune News Service returns to help Christy review Ridley Scott's medieval "Rashomon" tale "The Last Duel." Then, it's just Christy and Alonso for reviews of the sequel "Halloween Kills," the meta movie drama "Bergman Island" and "The Velvet Underground," Todd Haynes' documentary about the influential New York City band. In news, Superman is gay and people are pissed, IATSE film and TV crew members may strike on Monday, transgender Netflix employees and their allies plan a walkout to protest t...
2021-10-161h 19Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 196: News, Cruella, A Quiet Place Part II, Moby Doc Listening to the Breakfast All Day Podcast is the height of fashion, darling — especially this week, when we disagree strongly on a couple of new movies. Alonso loved the Disney villain origin story "Cruella" and Christy was not a fan (although the clothes are amazing). Christy loved the documentary "Moby Doc" and Alonso thought it was annoying. Matt is somewhere in between on both of these. But we were all in agreement on John Krasinski's solid sequel "A Quiet Place Part II." In news, we talk about California offering $116.5 million in prize money to get people vaccinated, the "Friends" reunion, the ...
2021-05-291h 11Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 192: News, The Woman in the Window, Spiral: From the Book of Saw, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Riders of Justice We've all been trapped inside like "The Woman in the Window" for far too long, but things are looking up here at Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso have mixed reactions to this brazen Hitchcock homage with an all-star cast led by Amy Adams. We also review "Spiral: From the Book of Saw," even though none of us has seen a single "Saw" movie; "Those Who Wish Me Dead," a muscular, '90s-action throwback starring Angelina Jolie; and by far the best movie of the week — and maybe one of the best of the year — Denmark's "Riders of Justice," s...
2021-05-151h 21Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 190: News, Wrath of Man, Here Today, The Water Man, The Boy From Medellin Sure, it's Mother's Day weekend, but Christy, Alonso and Matt have a bunch of movies about dudes to review on Breakfast All Day. Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham re-team for the heist thriller "Wrath of Man." Billy Crystal directs and stars as an aging comedian with dementia in "Here Today." David Oyelowo directs and has a supporting role in the Spielbergian fantasy "The Water Man." And J. Balvin is "The Boy From Medellin," a documentary that takes an intimate look at the Colombian reggaeton superstar. In news, we talk about Elon Musk hosting "Saturday Night Live," new Marvel mo...
2021-05-071h 11Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 188: News, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, Things Heard & Seen, My Octopus Teacher "The Mitchells vs. the Machines" is sure to be one of our favorite movies of the year, and you can enjoy the hilarious family comedy now on Netflix. Also this week on Breakfast All Day, Christy, Alonso and Matt review the extremely so-so "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," the horror movie/marital drama "Things Heard & Seen," and "My Octopus Teacher," which won best documentary feature at the Academy Awards last weekend. (Christy has lots of thoughts on that one.) In news, we talk about Disneyland reopening, the arrests in Lady Gaga's dognapping, Oscar ratings (and the former president's thoughts on them) and L...
2021-05-011h 16Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 151: Coronavirus news, The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, Sound of Metal, Run, Small Axe: Mangrove It's never too early to talk about Christmas movies when the world's foremost expert on the subject, Alonso Duralde, is your podcast co-host. So here we are with a review of "The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special," even before we've carved our Thanksgiving turkey, on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso also review the excellent "Sound of Metal," the thriller "Run" and "Mangrove," the first installment in the five-film "Small Axe" series from Steve McQueen on Amazon Prime. In news, we talk about how the coronavirus is seriously spiking, the curfew in LA County and holiday restrictions as well as so...
2020-11-211h 05Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 146: Coronavirus news, David Byrne's American Utopia, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Honest Thief This must be the place for one of the best movies of the year on Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso were thrilled to talk about "David Byrne's American Utopia," Spike Lee's gorgeous and joyous concert film. We also reviewed Aaron Sorkin's "The Trial of the Chicago 7," with its blindingly starry cast, and "Honest Thief," which is a middling, late-career Liam Neeson action vehicle. Matt joins in for news, which includes a second season of "The Vow," a Mad Max prequel focusing on Furiosa and the death of longtime character actress Conchata Ferrell. And speaking of "The Vow," we recap the...
2020-10-171h 05Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 132: Coronavirus news, Hamilton, The Outpost, John Lewis: Good Trouble, The Truth We finally understand what all the "Hamilton" hype is about on this week's Breakfast All Day. Matt had seen the Broadway musical phenomenon so he knew what was in store, but Christy and Alonso hadn't, so we were blown away by the film version now streaming on Disney+. We also review Rod Lurie's gripping war drama "The Outpost," the documentary "John Lewis: Good Trouble" and "The Truth," featuring a clash of the titans in French film legends Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche. As always, we start with Coronavirus news, including the tragedy of Vanilla Ice canceling his concert in Austin...
2020-07-041h 41Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 122: Coronavirus update, Bad Education, The Half of It, All Day and a Night The band is back together! It's been a year since we've all been in the same place at the same time so we are thrilled to have Ben with us this week, if briefly and remotely, on the latest Breakfast All Day. He joins us for our weekly Coronavirus update before Christy, Alonso and Matt launch into reviews of "Bad Education" on HBO and "The Half of It" and "All Day and a Night" on Netflix. And over at our Patreon, Ben and Alonso discuss the series finale of "Homeland." Plus Christy, Matt...
2020-05-021h 14Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 093: A La Carte With April Wolfe We're so proud of April Wolfe, our former fellow film-critic-turned-screenwriter whose horror movie, "Black Christmas," is in theaters now. April talks with Christy and Alonso about growing up in conservative Grand Rapids, Michigan, her Catholic upbringing and the family bar where she worked, her early horror influences and how she got her start as a writer, the women's wrestling troupe she was in during college and the job-hopping she did before settling in LA to pursue a career in film. And of course she discusses her involvement in the remake of "Black Christmas," which she co-wrote with director Sophia Takal, ab...
2019-12-231h 00Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 086: Frozen II, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Uncut Gems We couldn't possibly let you all head into the Thanksgiving holiday without talking about some of the season's big movies, so we recorded a special Monday episode of Breakfast All Day. Matt and Alonso visit Christy this time to catch up with the blockbuster Disney sequel "Frozen II" and the Mr. Rogers drama "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." But we also do an early review of the insane and intense "Uncut Gems" (opening Dec. 12), featuring Adam Sandler's greatest performance yet, and we touch briefly on the excellent "1917," which Alonso and Christy saw over the weekend and...
2019-11-2546 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 075: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Zombieland: Double Tap, Jojo Rabbit, The Lighthouse, El Camino: A Breaking Bad MovieOur plates are fuller than they have been lately for this week's episode of Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso visit Matt at his house for a change to discuss five new movies: the sequels "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" and "Zombieland: Double Tap," the surefire awards contenders "Jojo Rabbit" and "The Lighthouse" and the Netflix "Breaking Bad" follow-up "El Camino." Over at our Patreon, we review the October movie our subscribers voted on for us, the Korean thriller "Train to Busan." We also recap this week's (disappointing) penultimate episode of "On Becoming a God in Central Florida" on Showtime. Gr...
2019-10-191h 01Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 065: Hustlers, The Goldfinch, Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins Don't be fooled by the rocks that we got. We're still Breakfast All Day from the block. And we were dazzled by Jennifer Lopez's electrifying performance in the true crime drama "Hustlers," although Christy and Alonso had differing levels of enthusiasm for the movie as a whole. We also review "The Goldfinch," the very self-serious film adaptation of the Pulitzer prize-winning novel, and the documentary "Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins," an entertaining and informative look at the trailblazing Texas political writer. And over at our Patreon, we've got some trailer nuggets for you. (We'll r...
2019-09-1232 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 056: The Kitchen, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Dora and the Lost City of Gold The dog days of summer are definitely here at the Breakfast All Day Podcast. Alonso, Matt and Christy have a mixed bag of movies this week, from the wildly terrible crime drama "The Kitchen" to the mawkish and cloying "The Art of Racing in the Rain" to the family comedy "Dora and the Lost City of Gold," which is a lot more fun than you'd probably expect from a live-action "Dora the Explorer" movie. And over at our Patreon, Christy and Alonso discuss the penultimate episode of "The Handmaid's Tale" season three. Grab a cold drink, have a seat an...
2019-08-1029 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 051: Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, Skin, Mike Wallace Is Here It's a hot August night in July with Quentin Tarantino's love letter to 1969 Los Angeles, "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood." Alonso, Matt and Christy naturally have lots of thoughts on the latest Breakfast All Day — Tarantino never inspires shrugs or middle-of-the road takes — and we suspect you will, too. We also review "Skin," starring Jamie Bell in the true story of a white supremacist trying to turn his life around, and the documentary "Mike Wallace Is Here," about the late, legendary TV newsman. And over at our Patreon, Alonso and Christy recap the season two finale of "Big Little...
2019-07-2738 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 047: The Lion King, The Farewell, Stuber Can you feel the love tonight? We're not exactly feeling it in our early review of "The Lion King." Matt is back from vacation in Hawaii so he's joined Christy and Alonso for the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Besides the latest Disney live-action re-do, we also have reviews of Lulu Wang's excellent family drama "The Farewell" and the idiotic mismatched-buddy comedy "Stuber," which wastes the talents of Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista. And over at our Patreon, we recap the entire third season of "Stranger Things" — spoilers ahoy! — as well as the past couple weeks of "Big Little Lies" and...
2019-07-1231 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 43: A La Carte with Jeffrey McHale Jeffrey McHale's "Showgirls" documentary, the brilliantly titled "You Don't Nomi," will make you reassess how you feel about the so-bad-it's-good classic. You may decide that it's legitimately good, if not great. McHale spoke with Christy and Alonso about his upbringing in Troy, Michigan, studying film at Chicago's Columbia College, meeting his husband and moving to Los Angeles to begin a career in TV and film. And of course, we talk at length about "Showgirls," and how the tide has turned in terms of its critical perception. (Since we recorded, "You Don't Nomi" has indeed found a distributor; it's also pl...
2019-06-2447 minBreakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 029: Pokemon Detective Pikachu, The Hustle, Wine Country, Knock Down the House, All Is True, The Biggest Little Farm It's been a while, but all four of us are at the table this week to enjoy a little Breakfast All Day. And it's a good thing, too, because this is a packed week with a wide variety of movies. Christy, Matt, Alonso and Ben review "Pokemon Detective Pikachu" (which we highly recommend bringing a 9-year-old with you to see), the con artist comedy "The Hustle," "Wine Country" with its ridiculously impressive comic cast, Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare drama "All is True" and the documentaries "Knock Down the House" and "The Biggest Little Farm." You don't have to look far to catch 'em all...
2019-05-101h 06Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 010: Greta, A Madea Family Funeral, Climax, Apollo 11, The Hole in the Ground, True Detective S3 E8 It's an all-night dance party all morning long here at Breakfast All Day. This is an extremely random week post-Oscars as Matt, Alonso and Christy review Gaspar Noe's thrilling and transfixing "Climax," the deliriously bonkers stalker thriller "Greta," starring Isabelle Huppert and Chloe Grace Moretz, and the gripping documentary "Apollo 11," which features never-before-seen footage of the moon landing. As the parents of boys, Matt and Christy made themselves endure the disturbing Irish horror film "The Hole in the Ground." Also, because we're Tyler Perry completists around here, Alonso and Christy paid actual money to see and discuss "A M...
2019-03-011h 06Breakfast All Day movie reviewsEpisode 007: The LEGO Movie 2, Cold Pursuit, What Men Want, True Detective S3 E5, Everybody Knows Everything is cool when you're part of a team, especially when that team is the Breakfast All Day Podcast. For the second week in a row, Alonso, Ben, Matt and Christy all made it to the table. We talk about the high-energy "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part," the annual Liam Neesoning with "Cold Pursuit" (as well as Neeson's off-screen troubles), the gender-flipping remake "What Men Want" and the latest episode of "True Detective." Alonso and Christy also do a quick, separate review of "Everybody Knows," an unusual Spanish-language drama from Iranian auteur Asghar Farhadi. Our plate i...
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