Breakfast All Day movie reviews

It's our 500th episode! And this brief, mid-week pop-in is a great example of the wide range of films we like to cover here at Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Moana 2," the sequel to the 2016 Disney Animation hit. Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return for more ocean adventures and more monstrous foes. It's gorgeous, but the songs aren't nearly as good as they were in the original "Moana" without Lin-Manuel Miranda's touch. In theaters. Then we discuss "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie as legendary opera singer Maria Callas. Chilean director Pablo Larraín once again imagines what the inner life of this cultural icon might have been like, as he did with "Jackie" and "Spencer." This is also a gorgeous film, and Jolie is tremendous in it. In theaters now in limited release, streaming on Netflix starting Dec. 11. During this week of gratitude, we're especially thankful to you for being with us here, whether this is your 500th episode or your first. Thank you for sharing your time and your support. Let's keep it going! Have a great Thanksgiving, and we'll see you back here on Friday. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We've already reviewed the two big movies of the week -- "Wicked" and "Gladiator II" -- so we turned to a couple of new movies streaming on Netflix on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. The first is "Spellbound," an animated, musical fairy tale starring Rachel Zegler as a teenage princess trying to save her parents, the king and queen, who've been turned into monsters. It's colorful and vibrant but unoriginal, and the songs from the legendary composer Alan Menken are just so-so. Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow and Nathan Lane are among the star-studded supporting cast. A better choice on Netflix is "The Piano Lesson," based on the Pulitzer prize-winning August Wilson play. John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Corey Hawkins and Ray Fisher star in this story about an African-American family debating what to do with a piano that's an important heirloom. And in our movie news livestream, we discussed the week's major releases, Sebastian Stan, Jussie Smollett, and our dear friend Amy Nicholson being named the LA Times' new film critic. So well deserved! We won't be going live the Friday after Thanksgiving, but check back with us at our YouTube channel at Noon Pacific time on Dec. 6. Next week is our 500th episode, and we're excited to celebrate! Have a delicious and restful Thanksgiving, and we'll see you back here soon. Our friends at Coffee Bros. have an incredible Black Friday deal going: Take 25% off orders of at least $100, 20% off orders of at least $50, and 15% off orders of under $50. They have lots of great gift box varieties, and their Holiday Blend is always a favorite this time of year: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 (Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.)

It's Blockbuster Tuesday for a change, with just an aroma of the arthouse on this midweek edition of Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early, spoiler-free review of "Wicked," the much-anticipated film version of the beloved Broadway musical. It doesn't come out until this weekend but we wanted to talk about Jon M. Chu's film as soon as we could. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in this prequel to "The Wizard of Oz," which is 2 hours and 40 minutes long -- and it's only part one! Part two comes out next November, so we'll be back for that, too. Then, we review "Bird," the kind of auteur-driven indie you're used to hearing about from us on Tuesdays. Andrea Arnold's film follows a 12-year-old girl who lives with her drug addict father (Barry Keoghan) but goes on an adventure with a kind, mysterious stranger (Franz Rogowski). Either you'll go with the magical realism turn it takes or you won't. In theaters now in limited release. Finally, in anticipation of the sequel this weekend, we revisit the OG "Gladiator" from 2000. Ridley Scott's film won five Academy Awards including best picture and best actor for Russell Crowe. Alonso didn't love it back then, so we wanted to rewatch it now to see what we think. What are yor thoughts on "Gladiator"? Let us know! And check out our "Gladiator II" review here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gladiator-ii-no-115786961 And for our Patreon subscribers, we've started recapping "Dune: Prophecy." The HBO series takes place some 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides. You'll need to take notes, because it's a lot. You can always purchase videos like this individually if you're not a member. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/bfastallday/shop * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

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 absurd Netflix Christmas comedy "Hot Frosty." Dustin Milligan stars as a snowman who comes to life in the form of a hunky handyman when a widow (holiday movie veteran Lacey Chabert) wraps a red scarf around his neck. One of us liked this much more than the other, and it may surprise you. Craig Robinson and Joe Lo Truglio co-star. Streaming now. Finally, in our weekly Movie News LIVE!, we discuss the new "Mission: Impossible" trailer, Conan O'Brien hosting the 2025 Oscars, why we left Twitter, where we were on Y2K and much more. Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific on our YouTube channel. It's always fun! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Thinking of starting your own newsletter, or sprucing up the only you already have? Christy loves using beehiiv. Take 20% off your first three months at any level: https://www.beehiiv.com?via=christy-lemire The Holiday Blend from Coffee Bros. is the perfect beverage to enjoy when you're cozy on the couch watching Christmas movies. Take 15% off with our code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Makes a great holiday gift! https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's your usual Arthouse Tuesday with a massive wallop of a blockbuster at the front end. Like we like to say around here, we do it all at Breakfast All Day. We begin with a super-early review of "Gladiator II," Ridley Scott's follow-up to his 2000 best-picture Oscar winner. Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger and Connie Nielsen star in this sweeping historical epic. This is a spoiler-free review. In theaters Nov. 22. Then it's back to your regular Tuesday programming with a discussion of "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point." Tyler Taormina's film is a shaggy hang that follows a sprawling Italian-American family over Christmas Eve in suburban Long Island. Maria Dizzia, Michael Cera, Matilda Fleming, Francesca Scorsese and Sawyer Spielberg are among the massive ensemble. In theaters in limited release. Finally, another small gem we really enjoyed: "Meanwhile on Earth" from French writer-director Jérémy Clapin, whose 2019 animated feature "I Lost My Body" was nominated for an Academy Award. Megan Northam stars as a young woman mourning the loss of her astronaut brother. But when a mysterious voice comes to her and offers her a bargain, she wonders whether she can bring him back. In theaters in limited release. Come on back Friday when we'll have reviews of "Red One," "Hot Frosty" and "Bird," plus movie news. Have a great week and we'll see you then! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Sometimes we have these little theme weeks totally by accident. This time on Breakfast All Day, we review two indies that contemplate the power of religion in very different ways. First, we discuss "Heretic," a twisty thriller from A24 starring Hugh Grant in a deliciously villainous role. When two young Mormon missionaries knock on his door, hoping to convert him, he ends up giving them a lot to think about instead. Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East co-star. In theaters. Then, we review "Small Things Like These," starring a quietly moving Cillian Murphy as a coal merchant who begins to question what's going on behind the walls of the convent in his small Irish town. Emily Watson is chilling as the fearsome mother superior. In theaters. Finally, because it's Friday, we did our weekly movie news livestream. Among the topics we discussed were the late, legendary Quincy Jones, three new "Star Wars" movies, "Juror #2" and the final season of "Stranger Things." Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific. Now more than ever, we're grateful for the community you're helping us build. It's been a difficult week for a lot of folks, but we're glad to be surrounded by so many thoughtful and kindhearted viewers and listeners. Hope you're taking time for yourself, and we thank you for sharing some of that time here with us. Holiday Blend is back from Coffee Bros.! We love this time of year and we're excited to share it with you. Take 15% off your order with code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Holiday Blend makes a great gift: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's Election Day in the United States -- a crazy, stressful day for so many people -- but we wanted to take a moment here at Breakfast All Day to check in, say hello and share a couple of film reviews in case you need a break from thinking about politics. First, we discuss "Emilia Pérez," a Spanish-language musical from French filmmaker Jacques Audiard. It was a major award winner at the Cannes Film Festival this year, and it's France's Oscar entry in the international feature category. But while we admired the extreme ambition on display, as well as the committed performances from Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, we didn't think it totally worked in the execution. Still, we love a big swing around here. In theaters in limited release and streaming on Netflix starting Nov. 13. Then, we have a little something that'll warm your heart: "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," an old-fashioned holiday comedy that offers faith-based messages in a way that secular audiences can enjoy, as well. It's based on the beloved children's book and stars Judy Greer, Pete Holmes and Lauren Graham. In theaters Friday. Whatever happens this week, we're here for you, and we'll be back on Friday with Movie News LIVE! at Noon Pacific at our YouTube channel. We hope to see you then.

We begin November with an absolutely packed episode of movie reviews and news here at Breakfast All Day. First, we discuss the worst of this week's new movies: "Here," which reunites the director, writer and stars of "Forrest Gump." The idea behind Robert Zemeckis' film, based on a graphic novel, had potential: The camera doesn't move the whole time as we watch peoples' lives play out over centuries and decades. Among them are Tom Hanks and Robin Wright's characters, stuck as everyone is in the same living room. It's ambitious, but we kinda hated it. In theaters. Next is a movie we loved: "Blitz," from writer-director Steve McQueen ("12 Years a Slave," "Shame," "Small Axe"). Saoirse Ronan and excellent newcomer Elliott Heffernan play a mother and son struggling to get back to each other after being separated during the London Blitz of World War II. You know from the first shot that you're in the hands of a true artist. In theaters now and streaming on Apple TV+ starting Nov. 22 (but you really should see it in a theater if you can). Then, we review "Juror #2," which may be 94-year-old Clint Eastwood's final film as director. He's made a solid, old-fashioned courtroom drama about a juror in a homicide trial (Nicholas Hoult) who realizes he knows more about the case than he'd like to admit. This is an extremely well-made movie for grown-ups, with a strong supporting cast that includes Toni Collette, Chris Messina, J.K. Simmons and Zoey Deutch. In limited release. Finally, we also really loved "A Real Pain," starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin as estranged cousins who travel to their beloved grandmother's homeland of Poland after her death. Both give nuanced performances and Eisenberg, as writer and director, shows a great mastery of tone. In theaters. And if it's Friday, it's time for Movie News LIVE! Among today's topics were Teri Garr, Disney +'s Look Ahead, Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer and the trailer for the new "Paddington" movie. Join us for our livestreams every Friday at Noon Pacific. Thanks for being here! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

It's Halloween Week, so we've got a combination of serial killers, zombie pirates and frightening '70s and '80s fashion here at Breakfast All Day. First, we catch up with Anna Kendrick's gripping thriller "Woman of the Hour." Kendrick directs for the first time and stars in this drama inspired by serial killer Rodney Alcala's appearance as a contestant on "The Dating Game" in the middle of his 1970s crime spree. It's streaming now on Netflix. Then, we're delighted to share the review we recorded after our first live event: a screening of John Carpenter's 1980 horror classic "The Fog" at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana. This is part of our Was It Great or Were You 8? series. We had a great crowd over the weekend, and it was so nice to meet so many of our longtime viewers and listeners in person. Thanks to the fine folks at The Frida for hosting us so warmly -- go support your local arthouse theater! (FYI, there are a few little jumps in the recording, so apologies in advance. ) And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap episode 6 of "The Penguin" on HBO. Only two more to go! Thanks for watching along with us, and we'll see you back here on Friday for reviews of "Blitz," "Here," "Juror #2 " and "A Real Pain."

Such a random mix of movies this week, but there's nowhere we'd rather talk about them than here with you on Breakfast All Day. We begin with "Venom: The Last Dance," the third film in the Spider-Man spin-off franchise and easily the worst. It's fun when Tom Hardy's bickering and bantering with his gooey BFF, but that's about it. In theaters. Then we discuss "Conclave," a star-studded airport novel brought to the big screen. It has the sheen of prestige but it's actually well-crafted trash. Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci lead a strong ensemble cast in this thriller from "All Quiet on the Western Front" director Edward Bergen about the world's cardinals coming together to pick a new pope. In theaters. Finally in movie news, we have lots to catch up on, including "The Brutalist" trailer, "The Substance" being considered in the musical/comedy category at the Golden Globes, the "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" AirBnB, our favorite political movies and more. And join us this weekend for our in-person screening of John Carpenter's 1980 horror classic "The Fog"! We've been planning this live event for months and we're so excited it's finally here. If you're in Southern California, come to The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana on Sunday, Oct. 27. The movie starts at 2pm Pacific, and then we'll record a podcast review and hang out for a bit afterward. Tickets are available here. Hope to see you!: https://thefridacinema.org/movies/the-fog-presented-by-breakfast-all-day/ Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ One of Christy's favorite Coffee Bros. roasts is back in stock, and it's on sale! Take 20% off your order of Kenya Peaberry with code KENYAPB20. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9

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 want to revisit. In theaters. Then, Alonso and Christy discuss one of the year's best films, Sean Baker's "Anora," winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Mikey Madison gives a star-making performance as the titular stripper, who gets swept up in a whirlwind romance with the impetuous son of a Russian oligarch. We loved it. In limited release now before going wider in November. Finally, we catch up with "Piece by Piece," the LEGO animated documentary about prolific producer/singer/songwriter Pharrell Williams. We loved this one, too. Beyond the impossible cuteness of seeing LEGO Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani, we were impressed with the clever details and surprising emotion. In theaters. And for our Patreon friends, we have recaps of "The Penguin" (featuring a knockout Cristin Milioti performance) and episodes 5 and 6 of "Heartstopper" season 3. We'll catch up with "Only Murders in the Building" and "Agatha All Along" when we're both back in town early next week. Thanks for your patience and support! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter for goodies you won't find anywhere else: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Join us in person at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, where we're hosting a screening of John Carpenter's 1980 horror classic "The Fog." Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2pm, then stick around afterward and watch us record a podcast review of the film. Tickets are available here. We hope to see you! https://thefridacinema.org/movies/the-fog-presented-by-breakfast-all-day/

We're out in the wilderness for our latest episode of Breakfast All Day, so apologies in advance if the sound quality is a little wonky. Christy's wi-fi went out right as we were about to do our weekly livestream, so she dashed over to the library to use theirs. Still, we have lots of goodies for you. First, we review "We Live in Time," a nonlinear A24 weepy starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. We're mixed on it. It's in limited release now and opening wider Oct. 18. Next, we review "The Apprentice," which follows a young Donald Trump as he falls under the ruthless tutelage of attorney Roy Cohn. Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong co-star. In theaters now. Finally, we have a quick news segment, touching on season 2 of "Nobody Wants This" on Netflix, a John Mulaney talk show that's in the works, and more. We promise to be back to normal next week! Thanks for sticking with us. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Help the Grail Moviehouse in Asheville, NC: https://gofund.me/58bad8af

It's one of our weirder Arthouse Tuesdays here at Breakfast All Day. First, we catch up with "The Outrun," starring a searing Saoirse Ronan as a young woman struggling with alcoholism and searching for her place in the world. It's excellent, and it's playing in theaters now. Then, the great Dave White (Alonso's husband) shares his horror insights in our review of "Terrifier 3." We'd never seen the first two "Terrifier" movies, but we'd heard the buzz about Art the Clown's gory exploits. Plus it's a Christmas movie, so of course we had to check it out. In theaters Oct. 11. This week is a little wacky because Christy has jury duty, but we hope to be back in some form on Friday. Stay tuned, and thanks for sharing some of your time with us! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter for more! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We're far from the shallow now as we enter fall movie season in earnest here at Breakfast All Day. First, we review the much-anticipated and highly polarizing "Joker: Folie à Deux." Todd Phillips' sequel to his Oscar-winning 2019 drama "Joker" finds Joaquin Phoenix returning to the Batman villain role with Lady Gaga at his side as Harley Quinn. And did we mention that it's a musical? This is a spoiler-free review, but we're hoping to do a live spoiler chat soon, so keep an eye out for details. In theaters. Then, we review "Saturday Night," Jason Reitman's star-studded, high-energy recreation of the first episode of "Saturday Night Live," which aired on Oct. 11, 1975. It's famous people pretending to be other famous people in an engaging cosplay. In limited release now, opening nationwide next Friday. And we're back with Movie News LIVE! Among the topics we discussed today were the "Babygirl" trailer, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," "Magazine Dreams," and what Alonso ate at the Texas State Fair last weekend. We'll keep you posted on whether we'll have a livestream next Friday, since Christy may have jury duty. Fingers crossed! Thanks for being here. Lodge Cast Iron is having a huge sale on their bakeware through Oct. 7! Stock up now to make holiday treats later: lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

We had such a great turnout for our LIVE spoiler conversation about "The Substance" at our YouTube channel. In case you missed it and want to listen to it on the go, here it is in podcast form. We love chatting with you in this format, so be on the lookout for more! And let us know what you thought of this insane film!

There's a sneaky little theme that unites the two movies we review on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day: They both feature impressive, A-list casts, and you can watch both of them right now on streaming. First, we discuss "Wolfs," an action comedy in which Brad Pitt and George Clooney play New York City fixers forced to team up on a wintry, all-night adventure. The film from writer-director Jon Watts mostly coasts on the considerable charm of its handsome actors. In select theaters and streaming on Apple TV+. Then, we review the hilarious and emotional documentary "Will & Harper." Will Ferrell and his longtime friend and collaborator, Harper Steele, go on a cross-country road trip after Steele transitions to live as a woman. The fellow "Saturday Night Live" alums they visit include Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Seth Meyers, Molly Shannon and Will Forte. In select theaters and streaming on Netflix. Over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu and "Agatha All Along" on Disney+. No news this week because Alonso is in Dallas, but we do chat a bit at the beginning about the legendary Dame Maggie Smith, who died at 89. We'll honor her on our Patreon with our October Off the Menu poll, so if you're not already a member, you can join us here. And you can join us on person at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, where we're hosting a screening of John Carpenter's 1980 horror classic "The Fog." Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2pm, then stick around afterward and watch us record a podcast review of the film. Tickets are available here. We hope to see you! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ We love working with our friends at Coffee Bros. and passing the discount along to you. Take 15% off your order with code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of at least $50. Try the new Kenya Peaberry, or the Fruit Loops if you're feeling adventurous! https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's a quick but nourishing midweek serving of Breakfast All Day. We have early reviews of two big movies that are opening this weekend. First, we couldn't wait to talk about "Megalopolis," Francis Ford Coppola's long-gestating sci-fi epic. We're extremely mixed on it, but that feels fitting, given the big, ambitious swings the movie is taking. Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Giancarlo Esposito, Shia LaBeouf and Kathryn Hunter are among the massive ensemble cast. Then, we review "The Wild Robot," the latest features from DreamWorks Animation. It's breathtakingly beautiful and features some great voice performances from Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor and Catherine O'Hara. A strong choice for the whole family, even if it does turn a bit heavy-handed toward the end. Check back with us on Friday for reviews of "Will & Harper" on Netflix and "Wolfs" on Apple TV+. And thanks for sharing some of your time with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We're always more than meets the eye here at Breakfast All Day. First, we're split on "Transformers One," the animated prequel that explores the friendship that once existed between Optimus Prime and Megatron. Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry and Scarlett Johansson are among the all-star cast. In theaters. Then, we review "His Three Daughters," an indie drama that features incredible performances from Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne as estranged sisters dealing with their father's imminent death. In select theaters and streaming on Netflix. Finally, we finish with this week's Movie News LIVE! Among the topics we discussed were Diddy's indictment, Jane's Addiction canceling their tour, the upcoming Hallmark Christmas lineup and "Time Bandits" season 2 being canceled. We always love chatting with our folks! And if you'd like to meet up with us in person, we're hosting a screening of John Carpenter's 1980 horror classic "The Fog" at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA. Join us on Sunday, Oct, 27 at 2pm Pacific. Then stick around and watch us record a podcast review of the film. Tickets are available here. We hope to see you! https://thefridacinema.org/movies/the-fog-presented-by-breakfast-all-day/ * Our friends at Coffee Bros. have an adventurous new flavor: Fruit Loops! This light roast from Colombia tastes like the classic breakfast cereal. Take 20% with code FRUITLOOPS and 15% all the time with code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of at least $50: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's the arthousiest of Arthouse Tuesdays here at Breakfast All Day. It's also one of those weeks where we wind up with a theme: Both movies we review are about people who undergo radical transformations to become more beautiful and youthful versions of themselves. And both are in theaters this Friday, Sept. 20. We loved "The Substance," in which Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley play two versions of the same ambitious starlet. Writer-director Coralie Fargeat's thriller is so insane that we did a non-spoiler review, but we're also planning a live spoiler conversation down the road at our YouTube channel. Keep an eye out for details. We also both really liked "A Different Man," starring Sebastian Stan as an aspiring actor with a serious facial deformity. An experimental drug trial turns him into ... Sebastian Stan, essentially. But he's still not happy. Renate Reinsve and Adam Pearson co-star in this prickly dark comedy. And mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2pm Pacific, when we're doing our first LIVE event! Come to The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana for a screening we're hosting of John Carpenter's 1980 horror classic "The Fog." Then stick around afterward and watch us record a podcast review of the film. Tickets are available here. We can't wait to see you!

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 trip. It's hilarious and surprisingly emotional. In theaters. For our final review, we catch up with "The Front Room," about a battle between a pregnant Brandy and her diabolical mother-in-law (Kathryn Hunter). It had potential, but fizzles. In theaters. And in movie news, we remember the legendary James Earl Jones, who died this week at 93. Plus: "Megalopolis," Cameron Crowe's lost Tom Petty documentary, the Emmys on Sunday night and more. Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific. You can also join us Saturday morning for our coffee livestream. We're meeting up at the Farmer's Market at 9am Pacific on Sept. 14, and we thought we'd say hello to our folks out there while we're at it. Here's a link to our YouTube channel. We hope to see you!

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 comment section of our YouTube review. In theaters. Finally, we're back with Movie News LIVE! Among the topics we discuss are Alonso's Venice experience, Oasis reuniting, "Megalopolis" in IMAX, the trailer for "A Minecraft Movie" and more. Join us at the channel every Friday at Noon Pacific. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of "Only Murders in the Building" season 4. It's so nice to be back with Charles, Mabel and Oliver, and we already have theories as to what's really going on here. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too. Thanks for being here! * Celebrate National Beer Lovers Day on Sept. 7 with a delicious non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing Co.! Christy is proud to be an ambassador for this alcohol-free brand which offers a wide variety of products, from IPAs to Goldens to seasonal brews like Oktoberfest. Take 20% off with code CHRISTYL20: https://athleticbrewing.rfrl.co/qepn3 * Coffee Bros. has an exciting new roast you're going to want to try. Kenya Peaberry is a light-medium roast with notes of candied grapefruit, rosemary and grilled pineapple. Take 20% off with our link and code PBERRYPLZ. Enjoy! https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

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 about a sexy one-night stand that goes horribly awry. We both loved it and have so much to say about it. That's also in theaters. And with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" premiering at Venice (where Alonso saw it and offered a quick review right out of the theater), we revisited Tim Burton's original "Beetlejuice" from 1988. Let us know what you think of this classic Michael Keaton movie. Thanks so much for being here, and enjoy the end of summer! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We're grasping at the last vestiges of summer here at Breakfast All Day and we're glad to have you along with us. First, we review of "The Crow," a re-imagining of the tragic 1994 action movie based on the comic book series. Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs co-star. It's not terrible, but the studio didn't need to be cagey about it with critics. In theaters now. Then, we have a spoiler-free review of "Blink Twice," which we both thought was pretty awesome. Zoë Kravitz's directorial debut is a tense and twisty thriller with a terrific cast, led by Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie and Adria Arjona. Also in theaters. We wrap up with Movie News LIVE!, the last one of the month, since Alonso's heading to the Venice Film Festival on Monday. Among the topics we discuss are those fake "Megalopolis" critic quotes, "The Acolyte" season 2 being canceled and the end of Bennifer 2.0. We'll be back with another livestream in early September, so keep an eye out for details. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap episodes 7 and 8 of "Time Bandits" on Apple TV+, which were both pretty great. We'll finish up the series next week, so stay tuned. Thanks as always for sharing your time with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Arthouse Tuesdays don't get artier than this one, with specialty movies on extremely opposite ends of the spectrum. First, we catch up with "Didi (弟弟)" a deeply personal and relatable coming-of-age indie from writer-director Sean Wang. Izaac Wang plays the 13-year-old son of Taiwanese immigrants who's navigating the last month of summer before entering high school in 2008. It's cringe-inducing in its emotional truth. In theaters now. Then, we review "Caligula: The Ultimate Cut," which is a totally different version of the notorious 1980 epic. It's longer at three hours, but features less sex and more palace intrigue. Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren star. In theaters. And for our Patreon subscribers, we visit "Network," the Faye Dunaway movie that won August's Off the Menu poll. The 1976 satire, winner of four Academy Awards, remains just as sharp and searing nearly 50 years later. Thanks for hanging our with us!

It's an epic episode of Breakfast All Day! And we're playing with the format a bit, offering our Movie News LIVE! segment after the reviews rather than beforehand. (It starts around the 31-minute mark, in case that's your favorite thing.) But first, the biggie of the week is "Alien: Romulus," the seventh film in the franchise and the best one since James Cameron's "Aliens." We'll have a separate spoiler review soon, because this movie is gnarly, and we saw stuff we can't unsee. In theaters. Next, we discuss "Skincare," a thriller/satire/dark comedy set in the world of high-end Los Angeles facial spas. We enjoyed Elizabeth Banks' performance, but this movie is kind of all over the place. In theaters. Then, we catch up with "Kneecap," because we had such a demand for it from our viewers. The members of the Irish hip-hop trio play themselves in this kinda-sorta music biopic. It's a blast. Michael Fassbender co-stars. In theaters. Finally, we had a longer-than-usual livestream because there was so much to talk about: Gena Rowlands, Matthew Perry, "It Ends With Us," Tom Cruise, Joaquin Phoenix and more. It's always a pleasure to see our folks out there! And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap episodes 5 and 6 of "Time Bandits" on Apple TV+. Thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us! * Coffee Bros. has a whole new look! Our favorite small-batch coffee company just launched sleek, minimalist packaging and a variety of sizes. Take 15% off your order with our link and code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 * We're thrilled to offer you our own discount code for Lodge Cast Iron products! We use them all the time to cook in our own homes and we think you'll love these sturdy, reliable pieces, too. Take 10% off with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/c/3656599/2116153/23521 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we'll receive a small commission.

Feels like we're truly back here at Breakfast All Day now that we're doing Movie News LIVE! So nice seeing so many of our folks at our regular Friday livestream, where we talked about the voice actors strike, who should play Tim Walz on "Saturday Night Live," Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan and more. We also have a couple of new movie reviews for you, starting with "It Ends With Us." Katie Walsh helps out on a discussion of this romantic drama starring Blake Lively as a woman who gets swept up in a passionate but abusive relationship. It's based on the Colleen Hoover bestseller, and it's in theaters now. Also, Alonso and Christy review "The Instigators," a mismatched buddy heist comedy starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. It oozes Boston authenticity, from the accents to the geography. It's in theaters and streaming on Apple TV+. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of Taika Waititi's "Time Bandits" series, which is also on Apple TV+. The adventure comedy is based on the 1981 Terry Gilliam movie of the same name. Watch along with us and let us know what you think. Thanks so much for being here! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ We love our Lodge Cast Iron products and cook with them all the time. You can too, and take 10% off everything with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

We're back! And we've got one of those accidental theme episodes, with characters who are stuck in unpleasant situations and are desperate to break free. First, we catch up with "Trap," the latest M. Night Shyamalan thriller. We both agree that Josh Hartnett gives a terrific, multilayered performance -- and that the movie loses all the tension it's built once it leaves the arena concert setting. The movie has been in theaters for a few days, but we still tried to offer our thoughts without spoilers. On the other end of the spectrum (and the globe), it's "Cuckoo," starring Hunter Schafer as a young woman trapped at a resort in the Bavarian Alps with her father, his new family, and a deliciously menacing Dan Stevens. We love when he shows off his fluent German. "Cuckoo" will be in theaters starting this Friday. And we did a LIVE spoiler chat about "Deadpool & Wolverine" over at our YouTube channel. This was a lot of fun, and we're thankful to our folks for waiting for us to get back in town from our travels. Come on back for more on Friday -- we look forward to seeing you then. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We've both been traveling but we couldn't miss the chance to chat about one of the biggest movies of the summer, if not THE big movie of the summer, here at Breakfast All Day. The burly, bloody bromance "Deadpool & Wolverine," starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, storms into multiplexes this weekend. We're mixed on this meta action comedy, but we're certain that we need to do a separate spoiler chat, so keep an eye out for livestream details coming soon. And we play another round of our favorite game, Was It Great or Were You 8? Christy wanted to revisit "Time Bandits" from 1981, since Taika Waititi's Apple TV+ series based on the Terry Gilliam movie is coming soon. We'll have recaps in the weeks ahead, so stay tuned. Thanks for sticking with us on the road this summer! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Forces of nature are overwhelming us on this week's Breakfast All Day podcast. We have reviews of two big, dopey tornado movies: "Twisters," starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as scientists scurrying across the Oklahoma plains in search of the big one, and the original "Twister" from 1996, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton doing the exact same thing. "Twisters" is in theaters now, and "Twister" is available on various places for streaming including Max. Plus we review the documentary "Faye," which examines the life and career of legendary actress Faye Dunaway, star of such films as "Bonnie and Clyde," "Chinatown," "Network" and "Mommie Dearest." Dunaway herself is surprisingly candid here about her mistakes and reputation. It's also streaming on Max. And for our Patreon subscribers, we have recaps of "The Acolyte" finale and "The Bear" season 3, episodes 7 and 8. Thanks for watching along with us, and for sharing some of your time with us over the summer! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We're shooting for the stars as always here at Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Fly Me to the Moon," which is a whole lot of movies crammed into one, none of which feature much chemistry between its gorgeous, A-list actors, Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The '60s clothes are great, though. It's in theaters now and will stream on Apple TV+ eventually. Then, we discuss "Sing Sing," a festival favorite starring Colman Domingo as the leader of a prison theater troupe. It's based on an actual program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and features prisoners past and present playing versions of themselves. In theaters now. But we begin as we so often so on Fridays with Movie News LIVE! Among today's topics are the Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter trial (which since has been dismissed), the future of Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga," and the late Shelley Duvall, who died this week at 75. And for our Patreon subscribers, recaps of "The Bear" season 3, episodes 5 and 6, and the penultimate episode of "The Acolyte." We're almost done! Thanks so much for being here. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Our great friend Tim Grierson from Screen International stops by to discuss two extremely movies on this brief, midweek pop-in at Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early review of the deeply unsettling horror movie "Longlegs," starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage. It's in theaters Friday. Next, we have a late review of "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1," the first part of Kevin Costner's sprawling Western epic. Chapter 2 was supposed to come out in August, but now has been pulled from the schedule. Who knows if there will even be Chapters 3 and 4 at this point? If there are, we'll review them, because we're professionals, dammit. "Horizon" is in theaters now. Alonso will be back on Friday for "Fly Me to the Moon," "Sing Sing" and Movie News LIVE! We look forward to seeing you then. We love starting our day with Coffee Bros.! The Dark Roast and Brazil are among our favorites, but we've enjoyed every roast we've tried. Take 15% off your order with our link and code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's a total coincidence, given the Fourth of July holiday, but we discuss a couple of fourquels on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Despicable Me 4," which finds Gru and his family entering witness protection and struggling to assimilate in suburbia. This movie has about eight plots and no plot. It also has an infinite number of Minions, which is the main reason your kids will want to see it. In theaters now. We also review "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," which is shockingly entertaining. Eddie Murphy slips back into the role that made him a global superstar in 1984 like it's a cozy cardigan. We had a lot of fun with this one, which brings back favorite old characters alongside new ones played by Taylour Paige and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Streaming on Netflix. And because we're at the halfway point of the year, we wanted to take a moment to choose the movies we've loved so far. We have a few in common, but we also deviate here and there. What have been your favorite movies in 2024? Let us know! For our Patreon subscribers, we recap the latest episode of "The Acolyte," which wasn't as terrible as usual, as well as episodes 3 and 4 of "The Bear" season 3. And don't forget to vote for July's Off the Menu poll, where we're honoring the late Donald Sutherland. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! Coffee Bros. has a great sale going on for the Fourth of July holiday. Take 15% off all 2-pound and 5-pound bags of coffee beans with code SPARKLE15. Discount runs through July 5. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Stock up and save! https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if your purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

We're at the halfway point of 2024, but we're traveling back to the mid-1980s here at Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early review of "MaXXXine," the third part of Mia Goth and Ti West's horror trilogy following 2022's "X" and "Pearl." We don't agree on this movie, which finds Goth's Maxine character from "X" pursuing her dreams of stardom in 1985 Hollywood and getting caught up in a string of killings. It's in theaters July 5. Then, we stay in this era with a revisit of the original "Beverly Hills Cop" from 1984. This is the movie that made Eddie Murphy a global superstar, and it was an enormous box office hit. We wondered whether the comedy still holds up 40 years later with the sequel "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" debuting Wednesday on Netflix. We'll have a review of that later this week. Finally, we did a live spoiler chat about "Kinds of Kindness" on our YouTube channel and wanted to share the audio here in case you missed it. Have you seen the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos? Let us know, and thanks for sharing some of your summer with us! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We're not sure how it's possible that we're at the halfway point of the year, but here we are, and we're happy you're here with us at Breakfast All Day. Kind of a random mix of movies opening this weekend. First, we review "A Quiet Place: Day One," a prequel that takes place in New York City on the day of the alien invasion. We do not agree on this one! Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn star. It's in theaters. Then, we luxuriate in the escapist fluff that is "A Family Affair," a Nancy Meyers-adjacent rom-com set in Hollywood and Malibu. Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King star. It's streaming on Netflix. We begin as always on Fridays with Movie News LIVE! Among the topics we discussed were the trailer for Robert Zemeckis' "Here," Paramount getting rid of a bunch of its online content, and new Academy members. We won't have a livestream next Friday because of the Fourth of July holiday, but mark your calendars for a live "Kinds of Kindness" spoiler chat, which we'll do on Tuesday, July 2 at Noon PDT. Details and link coming to our YouTube channel soon. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the first two astonishing episodes of "The Bear" season three, and we continue slogging through "The Acolyte." Thanks as always for being here! Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

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 disorder. Dion makes herself vulnerable for the camera in ways that are startling and deeply human, and even if you're not a fan of her music, you'll appreciate her openness and her drive. Streaming on Prime Video. Check back with us Friday as we review "A Quiet Place: Day One" and "A Family Affair" on Netflix. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us this summer! Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Alonso's new book, Hollywood Pride: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

Summer brings big movies with A-list stars and weird little indie gems, and we're here for all of it at Breakfast All Day. This week, we review "The Bikeriders," the latest from writer-director Jeff Nichols. It stars Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer and is based on a real Midwestern motorcycle gang from the 1960s. We do not agree on this movie! It's in theaters now. But we both loved "Thelma," featuring 94-year-old June Squibb in her first leading role. The delightful action comedy is inspired by a scam that actually happened to writer-director Josh Margolin's real-life grandma. It's also in theaters. And we wrap up with "Tuesday," featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a rare dramatic performance as a mother negotiating with Death when it comes for her 15-year-old daughter in the form of a brilliant, talking macaw. This won't be for everyone, but if you can get on its wavelength, you'll find it quite moving. In theaters now. As always on Fridays, we begin with Movie News LIVE!, where we pay tribute to the late, legendary Donald Sutherland, who died this week at age 88. Keep an eye out on our Patreon, where we'll devote the next Off the Menu poll to his staggering body of work. And speaking of our Patreon, we wrap up "Bridgerton" season 3 and continue slogging through "The Acolyte." Join us and share your thoughts! And thanks as always for being here. * Going camping this summer? Lodge Cast Iron has a great sale going on outdoor cookware and accessories, including camp dutch ovens. Enjoy tasty meals by the fire and save up to 20% through July 1 with our link: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/c/3656599/2057688/23521 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's an absolutely packed episode full of summer goodness here at Breakfast All Day. "Inside Out 2," one of the most anticipated movies of the season, is in theaters, and while it doesn't quite pack the emotional punch of the Oscar-winning original, it's still extremely good. We also have an early review of "Kinds of Kindness," the latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos, which reunites him with his "Poor Things" stars Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe. This is a non-spoiler review, but we can't wait to get into it with a spoiler livestream after the film opens on June 21. Details on that coming soon. Finally, we discuss "Brats," a documentary about the Brat Pack from a crucial member of that group of '80s movie stars, Andrew McCarthy. This is tailor-made for us and any other Gen Xers who grew up on John Hughes films. It's streaming on Hulu. And of course, we begin as we always do on Fridays with Movie News LIVE! So great to see so many of our folks after taking off last week for Christy's knee surgery. Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific time at our YouTube channel. We also have big stuff for our Patreon friends: Recaps of the latest on "The Acolyte," plus "Bridgerton" season 3, episodes 5 and 6. We'll get to 7 and 8 next Friday. Thanks for watching along with us! * Lodge Cast Iron has a huge Father's Day sale going on right now. Through June 16, take up to 20% off all grill pans and griddles with our link. Lodge products would make a great gift for the dad in your life: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/c/3656599/2046424/23521 * Athletic Brewing Co. has made a delicious, non-alcoholic specialty beer for Pride Month. Rainbow Wall is a hazy IPA with hints of blood orange. Proceeds go to LGBTQ+ non-profits. Take 10% off with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Stock up on this limited edition brew while you can! https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ Some inks are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's Lesbian Week here at Breakfast All Day! And what better time than in the middle of Pride Month? First, we review "Backspot," a drama set in the intense world of elite competitive cheerleading. Devery Jacobs and Evan Rachel Wood star. It's in theaters and streaming now. Then, we review "Am I OK?", a romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson as an L.A. woman who begins to question her sexual orientation. Tig Notaro and her wife, Stephanie Allynne, direct. It's streaming on Max. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of "The Acolyte," the new "Star Wars" prequel series that's streaming on Disney+. Amandla Stenberg stars in dual roles. We're intrigued so far! Also, if you are a patron (or you're interested in becoming one), make sure to vote in this month's Off the Menu poll, where we're honoring the late Roger Corman. Thanks so much for being here with us during this crazy busy time! * Athletic Brewing Co. has made a delicious, non-alcoholic specialty beer for Pride Month. Rainbow Wall is a hazy IPA with hints of blood orange. Proceeds go to LGBTQ+ non-profits. Take 10% off with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Stock up on this limited edition brew while you can! https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission. * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter and never miss a thing! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Alonso's at the Mendocino Film Festival promoting his "Hollywood Pride" book this week, but nothing could keep us from meeting up with you here at Breakfast All Day. Totally coincidentally, it's Disney Friday. We review "Young Woman and the Sea," starring Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel. It's in theaters in limited release. We also discuss the documentary "Jim Henson Idea Man," from director Ron Howard, which explores the life, career and influence of the mastermind behind "Sesame Street," the Muppets, "Labyrinth" and so much more. It's streaming now on Disney Plus. Finally, we rave about the Oscar-nominated "Robot Dreams," a seemingly sweet animated tale about a dog and his robot in 1980s NYC, which packs a surprising emotional wallop. It's in theaters. And for our Movie News LIVE! segment, we have a lengthy discussion about why the box office has been so dismal this summer. Quick note for next week: We won't be doing our usual Friday livestream because Christy is having ACL surgery after her skiing accident, but we'll be back on June 14. Thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us! Lodge Cast Iron has a huge Father's Day sale coming. From June 2-June 16, take up to 20% off all grill pans and griddles with our link. Lodge products would make a great gift for the dad in your life: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/c/3656599/2046424/23521 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission

It's Netflix Day here at Breakfast All Day -- totally by accident, that's just the way it shook out -- but that provides us with a wide variety of movies to review. We discussed the big new movie of the week, "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," in an earlier episode, so make sure you check that out. Dave White was kind enough to help out on a couple of reviews while his husband, Alonso, was nursing a cold. First: "Hit Man," a sexy, modern-day noir from Richard Linklater which gives Glen Powell a great showcase of a performance. It's in theaters now and streaming on Netflix starting June 7. Then, we reviewed the empty sci-fi thriller "Atlas," starring Jennifer Lopez. JLo in space should be much more fun than this. It's streaming now on Netflix. Finally, Alonso and I reviewed the documentary "Power," from the Oscar-nominated director Yance Ford. It's about the history of police brutality, and it's a difficult but necessary watch. This one's also streaming now on Netflix. And of course, we did our weekly Movie News LIVE! segment, which Dave was kind enough to share his thoughts on. Among the topics we discussed were Morgan Spurlock, Scarlett Johansson, Riley Keough and our favorite LA movie theaters. Have a wonderful holiday weekend, and thanks for sharing some of it with us! * Lodge Cast Iron is having a huge Memorial Day Weekend Flash Sale! Take 15% off everything from May 25-27 with our link and code SKILLETSUMMER: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY * You may need some Coffee Bros. roasts to help you stay awake through "Atlas." And we can make it easy for you to try a variety of their products, from their signature Espresso Roast to their single origin Costa Rica and Sumatra. Take 15% off your order with code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free with orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's a huge episode of Breakfast All Day, and we're so glad you're here for it. We have a super early review of "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," which one of us liked a lot more than the other. George Miller's epic is in theaters May 24. We also review the Amy Winehouse biopic "Back to Black" and the pregnancy comedy "Babes," both of which are in theaters now. We start as always on Fridays with Movie News LIVE!, including Cannes Film Festival premieres, a "Legally Blonde" prequel, a "Road House" sequel and more. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the first two episodes of "Bridgerton" season 3, which focus on the blossoming attraction between Penelope and Colin. Thanks so much for being with us! Lodge Cast Iron has a huge sale going on, just in time for summer. Take up to 25% off grilling essentials, now through May 24. We cook with our Lodge products all the time and think you'll love them, too: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY Coffee Bros. is having a great summer kickoff sale. Take 20% off your order with our link and the code WEEKOFF2024. Good through May 23. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

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://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

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 talked about John Mulaney's "Everybody's In L.A." series on Netflix, a new "Lord of the Rings" movie, season 3 of "The Bear," the Met Gala and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 3 and 4 of "The Sympathizer" on Max. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Pre-order Alonso's new book, "Hollywood Pride": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

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 we begin with Movie News LIVE!, with topics including Dwayne Johnson, Daniel Radcliffe, Ryan Gosling, the "Mufasa" trailer and Christy's skiing accident in Mammoth. (She's OK!) And for our Patreon subscribers, we've begun watching Park Chan-wook's "The Sympathizer" on Max, and have recaps of episodes 1 and 2. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! * You can literally have Breakfast All Day with Lodge Cast Iron cookware. We're delighted to be working with these folks, whose skillets and other products we use all the time in our homes. And Lodge is offering a great deal on their USA Enamel Collection: Take up to 20% off through May 12. Shop now through our link: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. Pre-order Alonso's book, Hollywood Pride, out May 14! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/ Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Summer movie season has begun, and we're here for every escapist moment of it at Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early review of "The Fall Guy," the ultimate popcorn flick, full of over-the-top explosions and self-aware humor. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt have crazy chemistry in David Leitch's ode to stuntmen and women. It's in theaters Friday. Then, we had a lengthy and in-depth spoiler conversation on our YouTube channel about "Challengers," now that the film is in theaters. The Zendaya-Mike Faist-Josh O'Connor love triangle inspired lots of thoughtful analysis. If you've seen the movie, we'd love to hear your thoughts. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the very dramatic (and bloody) episodes 7 and 8 of "Shōgun." Thanks for watching along with us! Our friends at Coffee Bros. have a couple of great new roasts you're going to want to try: Their first single-origin Sumatran coffee since 2022 and a very special Futuro Espresso from Brazil. Plus they're having a sale on espresso machines. Take 15% off your order with our code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of at least $50: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

We already did an early review of the big movie of the week -- Luca Guadagnino's "Challengers," which we loved -- but there's plenty more to talk about here at Breakfast All Day. First, we look at Ethan Hawke's "Wildcat," in which he directs his daughter, Maya Hawke, in an inventive biopic about the writer Flannery O'Connor. We're mixed on it but admire the ambition as well as Maya Hawke's performance. It opens in limited release on May 3 before going wider the following week. But this weekend, you can see Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece "Alien" in the theater. The 1979 film is having a brief but wide run in honor of its 45th anniversary, so if you haven't seen it in a while or you've never seen it projected, this is a great opportunity. Send us pictures if you end up checking it out -- we're @bfastallday on Instagram. Here's a ink to where you can find "Alien" near you: https://www.fandango.com/alien-45th-anniversary-re-release-2024-235716/movie-overview And for our Patreon subscribers, we go in-depth on the last two episodes of "Ripley." We're extremely conflicted about the finale, but love the Netflix series as a whole. What are your thoughts? Let us know! We're back on Tuesday at Noon Pacific with a LIVE "Challengers" spoiler chat, so make sure you join us. 'Til then, have a great weekend.

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 revisit "The Talented Mr. Ripley" for April's Off the Menu review and recap episodes 5 and 6 of "Shōgun." Thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us! You can literally have Breakfast All Day with Lodge Cast Iron cookware. We're delighted to be working with these folks, whose skillets and other products we use all the time in our homes. And Lodge is offering a great deal on their USA Enamel Collection: Take up to 20% off through May 12. Shop now through our link: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. Subscribe to Christy's newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Pre-order Alonso's book, "Hollywood Pride"! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

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 kidnapped ballerina who turns out to be a vampire. It stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Angus Cloud and more. Both are in theaters now. But we start out, as always on Fridays, with Movie News LIVE! Anong today's topics: the new Taylor Swift album, Quentin Tarantino and the Sundance Film Festival. And for our Patreon subscribers, a recap of "Ripley" episodes 5 and 6. Thanks as always for spending time with us! You can literally have Breakfast All Day with Lodge Cast Iron cookware. We're delighted to be working with these folks, whose skillets and other products we use all the time in our homes. And Lodge is offering a great deal on their USA Enamel Collection: Take up to 20% off from April 21 through May 12. Shop now through our link: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. Subscribe to Christy's newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Pre-order Alonso's book, "Hollywood Pride"! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

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/ Then we discuss "Sasquatch Sunset," the latest ambitious project from the filmmaking Zellner brothers, David and Nathan. Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough lead a pack of Bigfoots (or is it Bigfeet?) as they traipse through the forest. This extremely languid dramedy is daring and dialogue-free. It's currently in a few cities before going nationwide this Friday. Click here to see if it's playing near you: https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/sasquatch-sunset And for our Patreon subscribers, we catch up with episodes 3 and 4 of "Shōgun" on Hulu. Blackthorne is now the hatamoto, show him some respect! Thanks for watching along with us and we'll see you again on Friday. * You can literally have Breakfast All Day with Lodge Cast Iron cookware. We're delighted to be working with these folks, whose skillets and other products we use all the time in our homes. And Lodge now has a special Dolly Parton collection for you country music fans. Shop now through our link: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/PyEXqY Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Pre-order Alonso's book, "Hollywood Pride"! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

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 star Vera Drew. It's an exploration of Drew's transgender journey through the prism of the Batman universe -- an extremely DIY indie, but with deep, vulnerable truths that emerge from the artifice. Check here to see when it's playing near you. Plus, we were back together for Movie News LIVE! for the first time in a month with lots to discuss, including the death of O.J. Simpson, the Cannes Film Festival lineup, new trailers for "MaXXXine" and "Joker: Folie à Deux," and the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" finale. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap episodes 3 and 4 of "Ripley" on Netflix, which were extremely eventful! Thanks so much for being here with us and have a great weekend. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter! https://christylemire.com/ Pre-order Alonso's book "Hollywood Pride"! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/