Breakfast All Day movie reviews

We've made it to the eighth film in our Marvel Mondays series, "Thor: The Dark World" (2013), which is definitely a step down from the fun we had last week talking about "Iron Man 3." Halfway through our viewing, Christy turned to Nicolas and wondered: "Have I seen this movie before?" That's how forgettable it was. Nic summed up his opinion pretty succinctly — "It sucks" — and gave this sequel his lowest score yet. Thankfully, we have "Thor: Ragnarok," one of the best movies in the MCU, on the horizon for us to revisit. If you're watching along with us, we appreciate you making the slog this time, and thanks as always for joining us for our Breakfast All Day miniseries!

Nobody does it better than Breakfast All Day — except maybe Bob Odenkirk. This week, Christy, Alonso and Matt review "Nobody," which is essentially Odenkirk's "John Wick"; the extremely R-rated hidden-camera comedy "Bad Trip"; the HBO documentary "Tina," which celebrates the life and career of Tina Turner; and Romania's devastating "Collective," which is nominated for Academy Awards for best documentary and international film. In news, we look back at the careers of a few legends who left us this week — Larry McMurtry, Jessica Walter and George Segal — discuss more theater openings and covid vaccine access (and free Krispy Kreme donuts!), the disgusting combination of Pepsi and Marshmallow Peeps that's brewing, "The Suicide Squad" trailer and Chrissy Teigen's departure from Twitter. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's entertaining episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" on Disney+. Spring is here and hope is on the horizon! Thanks for sticking with us throughout.

"Iron Man 3" (2013) inspired the most hilarious discussion yet on Marvel Mondays. Nicolas loved this movie, so he and Christy (a.k.a. Mom) had a blast watching and discussing it. But also, there are so many weird, little moments during our conversation that made it stand out. We talk about the snappy dialogue from director and co-writer Shane Black, Tony Stark's PTSD, the jaw-dropping action of Tony's Malibu mansion collapsing into the ocean and the many cool things the Iron Man suit can do. Also: Nic's voice might be changing! And we ponder what "Zack Snyder's Caddyshack" might look like. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording this, and thanks as always for joining us for our Breakfast All Day miniseries.

We're thrilled to have our great friend, Tim Grierson, as our guest this week on Breakfast All Day. He joins Christy, Matt and Alonso to talk about his new book, "This Is How You Make a Movie," a brilliant, mini-film school that encompasses high and low culture and illuminates across genres. Tim also hangs out to review the fascinating Netflix docudrama hybrid "Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal," as well as dig into a spoiler discussion of "Zack Snyder's Justice League," now that the four-hour superhero epic has been streaming for a couple of days. In news, we discuss further fallout for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Golden Globes, the Los Angeles police investigating Armie Hammer on sexual assault allegations, the continued opening of movie theaters and theme parks, our own covid vaccine experiences and the career of the great Yaphet Kotto, who died this week at 81. And over at our Patreon, we recap the thrilling debut of the Disney+ series "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and the disturbing, four-part documentary series "Allen vs. Farrow," which just wrapped on HBO. It's a lot this week, so thanks for joining us!

It's a very special Monday serving of Breakfast All Day, with a couple of items that just couldn't wait. First, we react to this morning's Oscar nominations, which featured some history-making inclusions as well as some head-scratching ones. Plus, we couldn't let this day go by without reviewing "Zack Snyder's Justice League," now that the embargo has lifted on the wildly anticipated, four-hour director's cut of the DC superhero epic. We'll have a spoiler discussion of the Snyder Cut during our usual podcast episode Friday, as well as more reviews of this week's new movies. And our good friend Tim Grierson will join us to discuss his new book, "This Is How You Make a Movie." So be sure to come back and join us. And if you haven't already listened to this week's Marvel Monday discussion of "The Avengers," it's right here. It's a veritable smorgasbord, so enjoy!

It's all been building up to this: "The Avengers" (2012), which brings together the superheroes whose films we've discussed so far on Marvel Mondays. Nic had never seen it and really enjoyed it; Christy hadn't seen it since it first came out and was just as impressed by its balance of action and humor. We talk about how skillfully Joss Whedon's film weaves together all these larger-than-life characters, the underlying themes and tensions that will recur throughout the franchise and, of course, the famous post-credits shawarma scene. Let us know how you're liking our Breakfast All Day miniseries so far, and thanks so much for joining us!

We're a year into this pandemic thing but good news is on the horizon — as well as at least one good movie — on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt review the Russo Brothers' sprawling drama "Cherry," the family-friendly Netflix comedy "Yes Day," Soleil Moon Frye's nostalgic documentary "Kid 90" and "The Father," an exquisite piece of writing, editing and acting starring Anthony Hopkins. In news, more vaccines are on the way for every American by May 1 and movie theaters are reopening, Harry and Meghan chat with Oprah, and Oscar nominations are coming Monday (and we'll have a quick episode then reacting to them, as well as an early look at the Snyder Cut of "Justice League"). And over at our Patreon, we discuss this month's Off the Menu selection just in time for St. Patrick's Day: John Huston's Dublin-set "The Dead" (1987), based in the James Joyce short story. Hope you're feeling optimistic, too, and thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us.

We're all dressed up in our shiniest patriotic finery for this week's Marvel Mondays episode of Breakfast All Day. Christy and Nicolas discuss "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011), which Nic had never seen — but he was fully aware of the insanely catchy theme song that accompanies the 1966 "Captain America" cartoon. We talk about how different this is from the previous Marvel movies, how great the action and score are and Christy's 2015 interview with Chris Evans where she drank beer with him at his house in the Hollywood Hills. This is the last stand-alone Marvel movie before all the characters come together for 2012's "The Avengers," which we'll discuss next week. Thanks so much for hanging out with us and sharing your thoughts!

We're more magical than usual this week on Breakfast All Day, with adventures featuring wisecracking dragons and patty-flipping sea sponges (and lots of Awkwafina). Christy, Matt and Alonso review a couple of animated films: the exquisitely beautiful "Raya and the Last Dragon" and the silly sequel "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run." We also discuss the disappointing "Coming 2 America," which arrives 33 years after the classic Eddie Murphy comedy, and the star-studded (and headache-inducing) "Chaos Walking." In news, we actually have upbeat items to discuss involving covid vaccines and theater re-openings. Also: Golden Globes recap, the return of Lady Gaga's pilfered pups, Seth Rogen's new weed business and the Oscar campaign for best original song coming out of tiny Husavik, Iceland. And over at our Patreon, we go in-depth on that emotional "WandaVision" finale. (Some of us cried!) Feel free to share your thoughts on all of this, and thanks as always for joining us.

We're hammering our way through this Marvel Mondays thing on Breakfast All Day. This week, Christy and Nicolas discuss the original "Thor" (2011), one of the movies that inspired this podcast series in the first place. Nic realized he'd never seen it, and Christy recalls seeing it but not liking it very much. Kenneth Branagh's take on the God of Thunder sparked a really good talk about lighting, camera angles and the greatness of Kat Dennings. Plus you can hear our Boston terrier, Baxter, shaking his collar in the background and trying to get us to play with him. Hope you're enjoying watching along and listening as much as we're enjoying doing this. Thanks as always for joining us.

It's Billie Week on Breakfast All Day, as we review two new movies that focus on singular singers who happen to share that name. Christy, Matt and Alonso discuss the Apple TV+ documentary "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry," which takes an intimate look at the teen pop phenom. Next up is "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," in which Andra Day gives a powerhouse performance as the tormented jazz legend. In news, we discuss the dognapping of Lady Gaga's Frenchies, Tiger Woods' car crash, this weekend's Golden Globe Awards (and the heightened scrutiny on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association), the upcoming Frogger game show and the many '90s reboots in the giant Paramount Plus slate announcement. Over at our Patreon, we recap this week's "WandaVision" episode, which takes us back through Wanda's trauma, as well as the season finale of "Bridgerton," so we finally know the identity of Lady Whistledown. And for this month's Off the Menu selection, we revisit Kasi Lemmons' ambitious feature debut, 1997's "Eve's Bayou." Thanks as always for joining us! UPDATE: Someone returned Lady Gaga's French bulldogs safely to the police!

We're checking the arc reactor and climbing inside the suit again for the latest Marvel Mondays episode of Breakfast All Day. This week, Christy and Nicolas watch "Iron Man 2" (2010), the sequel to the hugely successful film that launched the whole MCU. Christy liked it slightly better this time, mainly because it was so fun watching alongside her kid, but nothing could match the novelty and thrill of the original. Nic, however, prefers the sequel to the first film. We talk about all that, as well as the characters and storylines that are laying the groundwork for the franchise, in our third episode. Enjoy! And thanks so much for watching along with us and sharing your thoughts.

We're wrapping ourselves in our finest fur-trimmed coats to protect against the cold on this week's Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso review the gleefully mean comedy "I Care a Lot," the drama "Supernova" with its dream pairing of Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth as longtime partners, and the star-studded, low-key farce "French Exit." There's an insane amount of news, including Trump's impeachment acquittal, Ted Cruz's ill-timed trip to Cancun, Rush Limbaugh's death from lung cancer at 70, Claudia Conway on "American Idol," the "Cruella" trailer, plans for "Paddington 3" and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to leave as working members of the British royal family. And over at our Patreon, we have recaps of the mind-blowing episode 7 of "WandaVision," as well as the penultimate episode of "Bridgerton." Thanks for joining us, and hope you're comfy and warm wherever you are.

We're back with our second episode of Marvel Mondays! Following last week's debut discussion of "Iron Man," Christy and her son, Nicolas, chat about the next film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the extremely forgettable "The Incredible Hulk" (2008). As in, not only did Christy forget it exists, she also forgot that she'd seen it and reviewed it. Still, she and Nic had a good time talking about how Doc Bruce Banner, belted by gamma rays, turned into the Hulk. If you're watching and listening along with us, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for joining us and for the kind words on this Breakfast All Day miniseries!

Pack your daytime AND evening culottes for your getaway with Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso review the giddy, absurdist romp that is "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar," as well as the infuriating documentary "Framing Britney Spears." One of the best films of 2020, "Minari," is finally coming out, as well as the electrifying "Judas and the Black Messiah." And just in time for Valentines's Day, "To All the Boys: Always and Forever," the final installment of the YA franchise. In news, we discuss the hoopla surrounding several celebrities behaving badly, including Gina Carano, Joss Whedon and Lou Dobbs, Disney's plan to release "Black Widow" in theaters and Mark Cuban's decision not to play the national anthem before Dallas Mavericks games. (Also: We recorded this as Trump's second impeachment trial was wrapping up, so his acquittal hadn't happened yet.) And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's "WandaVision" episode as well as episode 6 of "Bridgerton." Grab a plate full of tropical fruit and join us!

Welcome to the first episode of Marvel Mondays! It's a Breakfast All Day podcast series Christy is doing with her 11-year-old son, Nicolas, in which they're watching all the Marvel movies in order and then having a little conversation afterward. (And in case you're curious, they're doing them in order of theatrical release, not chronological order, which would put "Captain America: The First Avenger," well, first.) Nic is Christy's longtime plus-one and favorite movie buddy, and he's seen all the Marvel movies over the past several years. But he realized he hadn't seen any of the Iron Mans, for example, or the first couple of Thors, and suggested going back to the beginning and doing a massive rewatch. So here they are, starting with the original "Iron Man" (2008). This was so much fun, and we're excited to share more with you in the upcoming months. Join us every Monday, share it with your kids and let us know what you think! And thanks as always for listening.

We light up the sky like a flame this week on Breakfast All Day. All the movies Christy, Matt and Alonso review have to do with fame, memory and leaving your mark on the world. We begin with "Malcolm & Marie," featuring strong performances and gorgeous cinematography but an exhausting, repetitive script; "Bliss," which toys with the nature of simulated reality; "Fake Famous," a documentary that explores what it takes to be an influencer; and "Little Fish," a sci-fi romance about a virus that causes dementia. In news, we talk about the sad loss of legends Christopher Plummer and Hal Holbrook, the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award nominations (and Trump's hilarious letter resigning from SAG), Evan Rachel Wood's allegations of abuse from ex-boyfriend Marilyn Manson, and the MyPillow guy's three-hour documentary about voter fraud (which we promise we won't review). And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's jaw-dropping "WandaVision" episode as well as the juicy episode 5 of "Bridgerton." Thanks as always for joining us.

It's gloomy and rainy in Southern California, but we're here to offer some sunshine on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt review "The Little Things," which feels like a "CSI" episode full of Oscar winners, and the deeply disturbing "Saint Maud," the first truly great movie of 2021. In news, we talk about the Super Bowl matchup between Matt's Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gov. Gavin Newsom lifting the California stay-at-home order, the MyPillow guy getting kicked off Twitter, Spirit Award nominations and the AFI top 10, the arrival of First Dogs Champ and Major Biden at the White House and the sad loss of legends Cloris Leachman and Cicely Tyson within just days of each other. (Matt also tries to explain the whole Game Stop stock thing to us, but we're still confused.) And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's excellent episode of "WandaVision," which tied into the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe in clever ways, as well as episode 4 of "Bridgerton," with its pistols at dawn. Hope you're snuggly and warm, and thanks for hanging out with us.

It's been an exciting week! And we're here to discuss all of it — and maybe even review some movies — on Breakfast All Day. In news, Christy, Alonso and Matt talk about the end of the Trump presidency and the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, complete with the celebrity splendor and Bernie Sanders memes that brought some fun to this year's unusual festivities. We also review "The Marksman," "No Man's Land" and "The White Tiger." And over at our Patreon, we recap the third episodes of both "WandaVision" and "Bridgerton" and revisit John Frankenheimer's "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), this month's Off the Menu selection. Listen and enjoy, and thanks as always for hanging out with us.

It's a very special Monday edition of Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso wanted to play a little catch-up with some news, theater marquees and movies we didn't get to over the holidays, so here we are. We have reviews of the extremely entertaining documentary "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," as well as the deeply insightful drama "Another Round," starring Mads Mikkelsen in one of 2020's best performances. In news, we talk about the chaos and drama surrounding Trump's White House departure and the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, and we look forward to the day when things aren't so eventful all the time. Thanks for hanging out with us today — we hope you enjoy this extra episode.

In a week full of flux and turmoil, it's nice to have some good movies to talk about on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso review the covid heist comedy "Locked Down," starring Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor; the swoony romantic throwback "Sylvie's Love," with Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha; and the fascinating documentary "MLK/FBI," featuring declassified documents from J. Edgar Hoover's investigation of Martin Luther King Jr. There's SO much news, including Trump's second impeachment and continued fallout from the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, Armie Hammer's alleged cannibalistic tendencies and a "Sex and the City" reboot sans Samantha. Over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of the gleefully nostalgic new Disney+ series "WandaVision," as well as episode 2 of "Bridgerton" on Netflix. And be on the lookout Monday for a bonus episode, where we'll play catch up with a few more movies and share a bunch of marquees our listeners and viewers have sent. Thanks for sticking with us — we'll get through this together!

It's a brand new year with the same old insanity, but we're here to help you sort through it on Breakfast All Day. Matt, Alonso and Christy didn't feel right reviewing movies this week, given the violence in Washington D.C. and turmoil nationwide. Instead, we have a lengthy news segment about the rioting Trump incited as well as the ensuing fallout. (Of course, his Twitter banishment happened right after we finished recording). We also have a couple weeks' worth of entertainment and celebrity news, including the Kim and Kanye divorce, Hilaria Baldwin, deaths including Shabba Doo from "Breakin'," Dawn Wells and Tommy Lasorda, and the knighthood of Christy's hero, Roger Deakins. But! We couldn't begin 2021 without looking back at the best and worst films of 2020, so the three of us share our picks. And over at our Patreon, we begin filling up our dance card with the first episode of Netflix's "Bridgerton." We wish all good things for you in the new year, and we thank you for starting it off with us.

Everything you could possibly want is wrapped up and waiting for you under the tree at Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso review all the big Christmas releases a few days early: the sequel "Wonder Woman 1984," Pixar's "Soul," the excellent "Promising Young Woman," Regina King's directing debut "One Night in Miami" and the Tom Hanks Western "News of the World." In news, we discuss the LA Film Critics Association's awards voting, the continued criticism from filmmakers over the Warner Bros./HBO Max deal, Kirk Cameron's maskless Christmas caroling and Festivus! And over at our Patreon, we recap the last two episodes of "The Queen's Gambit" and revisit the movie our subscribers chose for this month's Off the Menu selection, 1974's "Black Christmas." This is our last episode of 2020, and we thank you sincerely for spending some time with us during this wretched year. Happy Holidays, and here's to a happier 2021!

We've all finally seen "Tenet," and we can't make sense of it coming or going on this week's Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Birthday Boy Matt had more fun talking about Christopher Nolan's time-travel thriller than we did watching it. We also review "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," featuring Chadwick Boseman's powerful, final performance; George Clooney's so-so sci-fi drama "The Midnight Sky"; and the fifth and last film in Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" anthology, "Education." In news, covid vaccines are here, providing a glimmer of hope. We also discuss the deal between Roku and HBO Max, Tom Cruise's covid safety rant on the set of the latest "Mission: Impossible," and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's multimillion-dollar podcast deal with Spotify. And over at out Patreon, we rave and sob over the season finale of "The Mandalorian" and recap episode 5 of "The Queen's Gambit." Thanks for joining us, and hope the holidays are treating you well so far.

It's Meryl Streep Week here at Breakfast All Day as Alonso, Matt and Christy review the splashy musical "The Prom" and Steven Soderbergh's latest inspired experiment, "Let Them All Talk." One of these movies is definitely better than the other! We also discuss the super-duper Irish rom-com "Wild Mountain Thyme," the latest Steve McQueen "Small Axe" movie, "Alex Wheatle," and "Songbird," a COVID disaster flick — and yes, that's redundant. In news, there's a ton of stuff to talk about, including Disney's massive programming announcement, the angry response from filmmakers and actors to the Warner Bros./HBO Max deal, the disturbing abuse accusations in FKA Twigs' lawsuit against ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf, Taylor Swift's second pandemic album, Olivia Jade's appearance on Red Table Talk and Mario Lopez IS Colonel Sanders in "A Recipe for Seduction." And over at our Patreon, we recap the extremely eventful new episode of "The Mandalorian" and the shocking developments on episode 4 of "The Queen's Gambit." We're thrilled to have you join us.

The holidays are approaching and we've got plenty of cheer for you — and news, and reviews — on this week's Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt discuss several new releases: the excellent "Nomadland"; "Love, Weddings & Other Disasters" (which convinced us we definitely need to do a worst-of 2020 list); "Ammonite"; the latest in Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" series, "Red, White and Blue"; and "I'm Your Woman." In news, we discuss the announcement that shook up the film industry this week: Warner Bros.' decision to release its entire 2021 slate both in theaters and on HBO Max. We also talk about Elliot Page coming out as transgender, the latest covid restrictions, Letitia Wright's controversial vaccine tweets, Lady Gaga's Oreos and the deaths of two formidable figures: David Prowse, the 6-foot-6 actor who physically played Darth Vader, and "Mad Max" franchise villain Hugh Keays-Byrne. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's episode of "The Mandalorian" — Boba Fett is back, baby! — and episode three of "The Queen's Gambit." Hope you're hanging in there, and thanks for hanging out with us.

We're stuffed full of Thanksgiving dinner and holiday movies on the latest Breakfast All Day. Matt, Alonso and Christy have a full plate of reviews for you: "Hillbilly Elegy," "Happiest Season," "Superintelligence," "Zappa" and the second film in Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" anthology, "Lovers Rock." In news, we talk about new Covid restrictions, Trump's tiny desk, Williams Sonoma selling those blue macarons Baby Yoda eats on "The Mandalorian," Grammy nominations and soccer legend Diego Maradona's death at 60. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's eventful "Mandalorian" episode — which includes the revelation of Baby Yoda's name — and episode 2 of "The Queen's Gambit." Pull up a chair and join us at the big kids' table, and thanks for spending some time with us.

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 some fun news: Michael B. Jordan is People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, Mariah Carey has an all-star Christmas special, Edward Norton went on a brilliant tweetstorm and "Wonder Woman 1984" is coming out theatrically and on HBO Max on Dec. 25. And over at our Patreon, we review the Sean Connery Off the Menu movie our subscribers chose for us, 1987's "The Untouchables," and recap the latest on "The Mandalorian" and the first episode of "The Queen's Gambit," which we're so glad we're catching up with, finally. Please be safe out there this holiday week, and thanks for spending some of your time with us.

The whole gang got back together — all too briefly — to talk about "Mank" on this week's episode of Breakfast All Day. We couldn't possibly have a discussion of this film without our old friend and co-host Ben Mankiewicz, grandson of "Citizen Kane" screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, who's the subject of David Fincher's lush homage to classic Hollywood. Christy, Alonso and Matt also review the body-swap horror-comedy "Freaky"; "Chick Fight," which might be the year's worst film; and "Dating Amber," a sly charmer of an Irish comedy. In news, we finally have a president — hooray! — which leads to a lengthy discussion of Four Seasons Total Landscaping, as well as Alex Trebek's death, what we're not doing for Thanksgiving and whether we'll ever see "Wonder Woman 1984" on the big screen. And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episode of "The Mandalorian" and the finale of "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult." Hope you're all staying safe, and thanks as always for spending some of your time with us.

In an insane and unpredictable year, we're especially in a state of flux this week as we await results of the 2020 presidential election. No matter what happens, we're here for you at Breakfast All Day — and we're thankful that you're here for us, as well. Christy, Alonso and Matt tried to take it a bit easier this week with just a couple of film reviews: the understated, suspenseful Western "Let Him Go" and the trippy, sci-fi thriller "Possessor: Uncut." We spent the bulk of our time on news — discussing the state of the election, or course, but also Stephen Colbert's stirring monologue, Sean Connery's death, Johnny Depp's departure from the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise and Christopher Nolan's continuing reaction to the disappointing box office haul of "Tenet." And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of "The Mandalorian" on Disney+ and "Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult" on STARZ. Please let us know how you're doing these days, and thanks for spending some of your time with us.

It might be a wild week coming up, so we're self-soothing with fun-size Halloween candy and inane rom-coms on the latest Breakfast All Day. Alonso, Matt and Christy review "Holidate" on Netflix, the lovely documentary "The Donut King," the sequel "The Craft: Legacy" and the trippy, time-traveling thriller "Synchronic." We're chock full of news, including the Dodgers winning the World Series (and Justin Turner testing positive for covid), how we're feeling heading into Tuesday's election, sex cult leader Keith Raniere receiving a life sentence and Kim Kardashian's 40th birthday, complete with a private island celebration and a hologram of her dad. It's a lot! And over at our Patreon, we're thrilled about the return of "The Mandalorian" on Disney+, we dip into the other docuseries about NXIVM, "Seduced" on STARZ, and we review the Off the Menu horror movie our subscribers chose for us, 1977's batshit crazy "Hausu" from Japan. Please keep in touch with us as this week goes along and let us know how you're doing during this tumultuous time — and thanks for spending some of that time with us.

Great success! We are back in U S and A with our very nice podcast, Breakfast All Day. Matt, Alonso and Christy begin this busy week with a review of the hotly awaited sequel "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" and have wildly mixed opinions on Sacha Baron Cohen's latest (but we all agree that co-star Maria Bakalova is tremendous). We also discuss Sofia Coppola's lovely "On the Rocks," the disappointing new version of "Rebecca" on Netflix, the inspired B-horror satire "Bad Hair" from Justin Simien and the restored documentary "Nationtime," a fascinating time capsule from 1972. In news, we talk about old dudes' junk between Jeffrey Toobin and Rudy Giuliani, the final presidential debate, Jeff Bridges' cancer diagnosis and "Dawson's Creek" returning to Netflix among many other topics. And over at our Patreon, we recap the gripping season finales of "Lovecraft Country" and "The Vow" on HBO and ponder watching the Starz docuseries about NXIVM, because we just can't get enough of our favorite pyramid scheme/sex cult. Thanks so much for spending some time with us during these crazy fall days, and we hope you're doing well.

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 latest episode on our Patreon along with "Lovecraft Country," both of which are about to wrap up on HBO. Hope you folks are hanging in there, and thanks for joining us!

During these insane times, it feels so good to laugh, and we did a lot of that this week on Breakfast All Day. We have one of our most spirited arguments in a while over Adam Sandler's latest Netflix comedy, "Hubie Halloween." Christy, Matt and Alonso also disagree on just how terrible the Robert De Niro family comedy "The War With Grandpa" is. But we have some bright spots, too: the HBO Max coming-of-age drama "Charm City Kings" and the documentary "Totally Under Control," a damning look at the White House's mishandling of the coronavirus from Alex Gibney & Co. In news, we discuss death of Eddie Van Halen, new release dates for a bunch of big movies including "Dune" and "Jurassic World: Dominion" and the upcoming "West Wing" reunion fundraiser. And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of HBO's "Lovecraft Country" and "The Vow." Hope you're finding reasons to laugh this week, too, and we thank you for spending time with us.

What a year the past couple of days have been. We have an insane amount of news for you on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day, including President Trump and many others in his orbit testing positive for coronavirus and the massive fallout that's ensued. But we are a film review podcast first and foremost, so Christy, Alonso and Matt discuss "The Boys in the Band," "The Glorias," "Dick Johnson Is Dead" and "Save Yourselves!" And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of "Lovecraft Country" and "The Vow" on HBO. Please continue being safe and taking care of yourselves and your loved ones, and thanks for spending some of your time with us.

Millie Bobby Brown gives a radiant lead performance in "Enola Holmes," one of several movies we review this week on Breakfast All Day. Besides the Netflix adventure, Christy, Matt and Alonso discuss Miranda July's latest, the strange, sweet and singular "Kajillionaire," and "Misbehaviour," based on the true story of the feminist rebellion that shook the 1970 Miss World Pageant. In news, we remember the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and discuss two recent movies about her: "RBG" and "On the Basis of Sex." Also: new release dates for "Black Widow" and "West Side Story," Alamo Drafthouse's effort to get folks back in the theater, the Emmys and Vin Diesel's bizarre attempt at a music career. And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of HBO's "Lovecraft Country" (which was amazing) and "The Vow," and we revisit the 1969 James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in honor of the late Diana Rigg. We hope you're doing well, and thanks as always for joining us.

It's a week of heavy emotions on Breakfast All Day — and we recorded this episode before the tragic news broke of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing. But Christy, Alonso and Matt do have film reviews for you of the ambitious but deeply misguided "Antebellum," the sprawling, Southern Netflix drama "The Devil All the Time," the powerfully acted "The Nest" (which will end up being one of the best movies of the year) and the documentary "The Way I See It," about former official White House photographer Pete Souza. In news, we discuss the "Cuties" controversy (and Christy has a quick review of the film), Chris Evans' leaked dick pic and the star-studded "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" table read. And over at our Patreon, we recap episode 5 of "Lovecraft Country" (which was excellent) and episode 4 of "The Vow," both on HBO. Hope you're all hanging in there, and thanks as always for hanging out with us for a little while.

The world is on fire — literally — but we're here to protect you, or at least distract you, at Breakfast All Day. On our latest episode, Matt, Alonso and Christy review the completely charming romantic comedy "The Broken Hearts Gallery," the Helen Reddy biopic "I Am Woman," the enlightening documentary "The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show," and "Unpregnant," which is sort of a comic version of "Never Rarely Sometimes Always." But it works! (And we love the fact that women directed all four movies we reviewed this week.) In news, Christy tells the guys about her trip to see "Tenet," and we discuss the Toronto International Film Festival and the Academy's new diversity requirements for best-picture contenders. And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of "Lovecraft Country" and "The Vow" on HBO. Stay safe, and thanks for staying with us.

The thrilling "Mulan" should have been a huge summer blockbuster in the theaters; now, you can watch it at home on Disney+, and we have a Breakfast All Day review. Alonso, Matt and Christy also talk about the latest mind-bending drama from writer-director Charlie Kaufman, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things"; Armando Iannucci's take on Dickens with "The Personal History of David Copperfield"; and "Lingua Franca," a lovely indie drama from transgender writer-director-star Isabel Sandoval. In news, we remember the great Chadwick Boseman, whose death from colon cancer shocked the world last week, and the guys and Christy debate whether she should drive to San Diego County to see "Tenet." And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of "Lovecraft Country" and "The Vow" on HBO. Things are heating up as summer comes to an end, so join us!

It's Bill and Ted and Phineas and Ferb to the rescue, just when we need them most, on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt review a couple of movies this week that have an infectious joy and an underlying sweetness, but you'll probably appreciate them more if you're already a fan: "Bill & Ted Face the Music," which reunites Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as those most bodacious dudes, and "Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe," a feature-length version of the hilarious, animated Disney Channel series. We also have an eventful news segment, including pro athletes protesting police brutality, the release of "Tenet" (finally) and Jim Gaffigan proclaiming himself as part of the #Resistance. And over at our Patreon, we recap episode two of the excellent "Lovecraft Country" and we start in on "The Vow," the docuseries about the NXIVM sex cult, both on HBO. Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes.

We missed you guys so much while we were gone last week, but we wish we had better movies for you on the latest Breakfast All Day. Matt, Alonso and Christy review "The One and Only Ivan" on Disney+, Russell Crowe's B-movie thriller "Unhinged," the inventive biopic "Tesla" (the one movie we did enjoy this week) and "Train to Busan Presdents: Peninsula," a sorta-sequel to the 2016 Korean zombie movie. We have lots of news to catch up on, including the re-opening of movie theaters after the coronavirus shut them down more than five months ago. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first episode of the excellent new HBO series "Lovecraft Country," and Alonso and Matt review "Wedding Every Weekend," a groundbreaking Hallmark Channel movie (which we realize sounds like an oxymoron). These are indeed the dog days, but at least we have each other. Thanks for sticking with us, and hope you're doing well.

Come a little closer … we've got a secret (or two) we want to share with you on this week's Breakfast All Day Podcast. Alonso, Matt and Christy review "The Secret: Dare to Dream" as well as "The Secret Garden." But first! We talk about Seth Rogen and Seth Rogen in "An American Pickle," as well as the existential drama "She Dies Tomorrow," which feels extremely relevant today. We've got a ton of news, including the arrival of "Mulan" on Disney+ next month and plans for a shortened Sundance Film Festival next year. And over at our Patreon, we review the Olivia de Havilland film our subscribers chose for us — "The Adventures of Robin Hood" — in this month's Off the Menu segment. We're taking next week off for a variety of reasons, but we look forward to seeing you again on Aug. 21. Until then, be well.

It's a big week for badass women in the music industry on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt review Beyonce's staggeringly beautiful visual concept album "Black Is King," available for streaming on Disney+, as well as the Showtime documentary 'The Go-Go's," which is a complete blast in celebrating the trailblazing '80s band. We also talk about "The Fight," a documentary that follows several ACLU lawyers as they take on civil rights cases with huge stakes, and the wartime lesbian romance "Summerland," which is a tasteful, take-your-mom movie. We've got a ton of news for you, including movie theaters opening internationally, baseball shutting down in the United States and the deaths of Olivia de Havilland and Regis Philbin. And over at our Patreon, we review the experimental horror movie "Host," which was shot entirely over Zoom during quarantine. Thanks for hanging out with us as we enter August (!!!) and hope you're doing well.

Hope springs eternal with the start of baseball season, but we're still stuck in the on-deck circle when it comes to movie theaters openings. We talk about all of this and so much more on this week's Breakfast All Day. Following a jam-packed news segment, Alonso, Matt and Christy review Dave Franco's indie thriller "The Rental," the always great Rosamund Pike in the so-so Marie Curie biopic "Radioactive," and "Yes, God, Yes," a sweetly raunchy coming-of-age comedy starring Natalia Dyer. And over at our Patreon, we recap the last two episodes of "Love, Victor" on Hulu. Thanks for spending part of your summer with us, and hope you're hanging in there.

Spend a torrid evening with us at Breakfast All Day — we promise you won't regret it. This week, Matt, Alonso and Christy review the Netflix romantic thriller "Fatal Affair," which wasn't nearly as insane as we'd hoped; the Gothic lesbian romance "Carmilla," which we dug; and we play catch-up with Kelly Reichardt's re-released "First Cow," which had its theatrical run interrupted by the coronavirus. It's surely one of the best movies of this weird year, so thankfully it's available now for streaming. In news, we talk about the many cancellations and closures the pandemic has caused, including the Rose Bowl Parade, the Telluride Film Festival, California schools and Chuck Woolery's Twitter feed. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 7-8 of Hulu's "Love, Victor" (which is finally getting good) and we review Joel Schumacher's 1990 thriller "Flatliners," this month's Off the Menu selection. Thanks as always for joining us as we enter the fifth month of this madness — hope you're hanging in there.

It's just another day in paradise here at Breakfast All Day. Matt, Alonso and Christy review the justifiably hyped, "Groundhog Day"-style comedy "Palm Springs," the bad-ass action drama "The Old Guard," Tom Hanks' WWII thriller "Greyhound" and a couple of documentaries: the searing "Welcome to Chechnya" and "Mucho Mucho Amor," a love letter to the late Latinx astrologer Walter Mercado. We begin as always with news, including Kanye West's announcement that he's running for president and the death of master composer Ennio Morricone. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 5 and 6 of "Love, Victor" on Hulu. Come on in, the water's fine. Thanks for joining us.

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. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 3 and 4 of "Love, Victor" on Hulu. Join us in the room where it happens — whatever room that may be — and hope you find some way to enjoy the holiday weekend.

Oh how we longed for "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" to be great; sadly, the only thing great about it is the running time, which is over two hours. It has some amusing moments in its celebration of international musical kitsch, though, as Matt, Alonso and Christy discuss this week on Breakfast All Day. We also review the disappointing political satire "Irresistible" and the family-friendly action comedy "My Spy," which is the last screening a lot of us critics attended before COVID-19 shut down the world. As always, we begin with Coronavirus news, including the decision to move Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" yet again. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of the teen dramedy series "Love, Victor" on Hulu. You're welcome in advance for getting "Volcano Man" stuck in your head. Listen and enjoy.

"Miss Juneteenth" is a lovely and vivid indie drama with a tremendous lead performance from Nicole Beharie, one of several movies we review this week on Breakfast All Day. Alonso, Matt and Christy also discuss the horror movie "You Should Have Left," the less-than thrilling spy thriller "Wasp Network" and "Disclosure," an eye-opening documentary about how films and TV shows depict transgender characters. As always, we begin with a look at Coronavirus news, including the many changes to movie release dates and theater openings. And over at our Patreon, we wrap up the last two episodes of "The Great" on Hulu and revisit the 2017 queer romance "God's Own Country," this month's Off the Menu selection our members chose for us. Thanks for sticking with us, and hope you're doing well.

Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods" is excellent and it's on Netflix right now for you to watch and sink your teeth into. It's one of several movies Alonso, Matt and Christy review this week on Breakfast All Day. We're all on the same page about Lee's latest, but we find ourselves disagreeing — sometimes wildly — about Judd Apatow's "The King of Staten Island," inspired by the life of "Saturday Night Live" comedian Pete Davidson, and the long-awaited film version of the popular tween fantasy novel "Artemis Fowl." We also have a ton of news for you on both the protest and coronavirus fronts, some of which already has changed since we recorded this episode; Christopher Nolan's "Tenet," for example, has moved from July 17 to July 31 as studios and theaters figure out how to resume business. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 5-8 of "The Great" on Hulu. Hope you're hanging in there, and thanks for hanging with us.