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S5 Ep 400Episode 400: Movie News, Flora and Son review

It's our 400th podcast episode here at Breakfast All Day! And what better way to celebrate than with an end to the Writers Guild strike and a review of a lovely new movie. Alonso and Christy have a quick but exciting news segment, including a WGA deal after five months of picketing and the classic '80s TV series "Moonlighting" coming to Hulu starting Oct. 10. We also discuss "Flora and Son," the latest musical charmer from writer-director John Carney ("Once," "Sing Street"). It's in theaters now and streaming on Apple TV+ starting Sept. 29. And for our Patreon subscribers, a recap of the penultimate episode of "Only Murders in the Building" season three and an Off the Menu review of William Friedkin's 1971 cop thriller "The French Connection." Thanks for sticking with us all this time! * We're thrilled to be partnering with Coffee Bros.! New York-based brothers Nick and Dan Hunnewell make small-batch coffee that's ethically sourced from around the world. Take 15% off your coffee order with code BREAKFAST15: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9

Sep 27, 202317 min

S5 Ep 399Episode 399: Expend4bles, Stop Making Sense 4K Restoration reviews

We've got high and low culture here at Breakfast All Day, and we'll let you figure out which one is which. First, we review "Expend4bles," the fourth movie in the "Expendables" franchise and by far the worst. But we also get to discuss one of our favorite movies ever -- and one of the best of the year, even though it came out in 1984 -- Jonathan Demme's Talking Heads concert film "Stop Making Sense." It's in IMAX for one week in a glorious 4K restoration, then playing everywhere starting Sept. 29. Truly a must-see in the theater! And for our Patreon subscribers, recaps of "Ahsoka" and "The Morning Show." Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! *Thinking of cutting the cord? Looking for a streaming service that has it all? Check out fuboTV. They offer a ton of live sports programming as well as hundreds of news, entertainment and movie channels. Take 15% off your first month of Fubo Pro with our Breakfast All Day link: https://www.fubo.tv/stream/tv/?irad=1812166&irmp=3656599&offer_banner&offer=pro-affiliation-15-off * We're thrilled to be partnering with Coffee Bros.! New York-based brothers Nick and Dan Hunnewell make small-batch coffee that's ethically sourced from around the world. Take 15% off your coffee order with code BREAKFAST15: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9

Sep 23, 202320 min

S5 Ep 398Episode 398: Movie News, Dumb Money review

Nothing but the smartest reviews here at Breakfast All Day. We're not totally on the same page about "Dumb Money," based on the GameStop stock explosion of 2020, but we agree that it features great performances from its ensemble cast, including Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, America Ferrera and Vincent D'Onofrio. In news, we discuss all the talk shows that have gone back on hold because of the strikes, "Lando," Russell Brand, "Winning Time" and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's eventful and emotional episode of "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu. Thanks for joining us! * Thinking of cutting the cord? We've got a cool new deal to offer you from fuboTV. Take 15% off your first month of Fubo Pro with our Breakfast All Day link.

Sep 20, 202318 min

S5 Ep 397Episode 397: Movie News, A Haunting in Venice review (NO Spoilers!)

We wouldn't dream of spoiling "A Haunting in Venice," but we can say it's Kenneth Branagh's best Agatha Christie adaptation yet. We have a spoiler-free review of this gorgeous thriller on the latest episode of the Breakfast All Day podcast. In news, we discuss the "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" movie, Bill Maher, Chris Pine, the return of *NSYNC and more. Over on our Patreon, we recap the first two nutty episodes of "The Morning Show" season 3 on Apple TV+, as well as the week's lengthy episode of "Ahsoka," which was surprisingly great. Plus: Christy is now on Cameo! If you'd like her to record a little video for you or the movie lover in your life, click here.

Sep 16, 202323 min

S5 Ep 396Episode 396: Movie News, El Conde, Scrapper

Just a quick midweek drop in here at Breakfast All Day but it's loaded with good stuff. We have reviews of a couple of films we both really liked: Pablo Larrain's lushly beautiful, black-and-white "El Conde," which depicts former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet as an actual vampire; and the witty and sweet indie dramedy "Scrapper," which has hints of "Paper Moon" in its unusual father-daughter bond. (Christy loved it.) In news, we discuss box office, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Drew Barrymore and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap the star-studded latest episode of "Only Murders in the Building" on Hulu. Thanks for joining us! Here are the links we mentioned: Scarecrow Video's new rent-by-mail system "Scrapper" playdates

Sep 13, 202328 min

S5 Ep 395Episode 395: Movie News, The Nun II With William Bibbiani, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 With Dave White, Logan's Run: Was It Great or Were You 8?

We're heading into fall with the help of some of our favorite critics here at Breakfast All Day. William Bibbiani shares his horror insights on a review on "The Nun II," the latest installment in The Conjuring Universe. Alonso's husband, Dave White, steps in to talk about "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3," which inspires one of our biggest disagreements ever. Plus: Alonso is back from the Venice Film Festival with a recap in our news segment of several of the movies he saw, including "Poor Things," "Priscilla," "Maestro" and "Ferrari." For our latest "Was It Great or Were 8?" review, we revisit the 1976 dystopian thriller "Logan's Run." And over at our Patreon, we catch up on the past couple weeks of "Ahsoka" and "Only Murders in the Building." Thanks so much for hanging out with all of us!

Sep 9, 202355 min

S5 Ep 394Episode 394: The Equalizer 3 with Tim Grierson, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah and The Good Mother with Dave White

Summer may be over, but we still have some equalizin' to do here at Breakfast All Day. Our great friend Tim Grierson helps out with a review of "The Equalizer 3," which finds Denzel Washington righting wrongs when the Mafia terrorizes an Italian village. And Alonso's husband, Dave White, steps in for a couple of reviews while Alonso's away covering the Venice Film Festival: the surprisingly charming Netflix comedy "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah," and the bland Hilary Swank drama "The Good Mother," in theaters now. Enjoy the long holiday weekend, and check back next week for the latest installment in our "Was It Great or Were You 8?" series. Thanks for spending some of your time with us!

Sep 1, 202335 min

S5 Ep 393Episode 393: Movie News, Bottoms review

We laughed our asses off at "Bottoms," a delightfully nutty indie comedy that's in theaters now. Alonso and Christy have a rave review of the film, starring real-life longtime friends Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri as misfit lesbian teens who start an after-school fight club to hook up with cheerleaders. We also have a quick news segment, including "Dune: Part Two" getting pushed to March 2024 and trailers for "Cat Person," "Flora and Son" and more. Thanks for hanging out with us as summer comes to a close here at Breakfast All Day!

Aug 26, 202318 min

S5 Ep 392Episode 392: Movie News, Gran Turismo With Matt Atchity

We can't imagine reviewing "Gran Turismo" without our old friend Matt Atchity. He returns to Breakfast All Day this week to share his expertise on video games, and cars, and video games about cars. The Neill Blomkamp action film tells the true story of gamer-turned-racer Jann Mardenborough, and it's surprisingly really good. Also, Alonso and Christy catch up with some movie news, including the trailer for Zack Snyder's two-part "Rebel Moon" on Netflix, "Blue Beetle" box office and Britney Spears' divorce. And over at our Patreon, we revisit Ruben Ostlund's "Force Majeure" from 2014 for our August Off the Menu, and recap this week's "Only Murders in the Building" episode. Thanks for joining us!

Aug 23, 202325 min

S5 Ep 391Episode 391: Blue Beetle and Strays With Tim Grierson, Oldboy 4K Remaster

Summer's ending and we're here for the random array of movies that come around this time of year on Breakfast All Day. Our great friend Tim Grierson from Screen International helps out with a couple of reviews: "Blue Beetle," the latest superhero origin story from DC Studios, and "Strays," an extremely R-rated talking dog comedy. Then Alonso and Christy review "Oldboy" (2003), Park Chan-wook's twisted and tragic noir, which is back in theaters in a 4K remaster. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 5 and 6 of the latest "Heartstopper" season on Netflix. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us!

Aug 19, 202339 min

S5 Ep 390Episode 390: Ask Us Anything LIVE!

It's always such a pleasure to hang out with you guys during our LIVE Ask Us Anything sessions. Thanks so much to all the folks who showed up in the middle of a Tuesday -- or whatever time it is where you live -- to ask thoughtful questions and chat with us. In case you missed it on YouTube, here's our latest livestream in podcast form. Among the topic we discussed were our favorite movies by Scorsese, Spielberg, Hitchcock and more; film composers we're loving lately; movies we've walked out on; movies that helped us grieve the loss of a parent, and more. And if you're interested in reviewing a movie with us through the Table for One service we discuss here, please email us at [email protected] for details. It's been a great way to get to know you guys better. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and thanks for spending part of it with us!

Aug 15, 20231h 2m

S5 Ep 389Episode 389: Movie News, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Red, White & Royal Blue

It's a mixed bag on this mid-August episode of Breakfast All Day. We review the horror movie "The Last Voyage of the Demeter," which really should have been called "Vampire Boat." It's in theaters now and it's not good. We also discuss the gay rom-com "Red, White & Royal Blue," based on the best-selling novel. It's streaming on Prime Video and it's very good. In news, we talk about "Wonder Woman 3," the Primetime Emmys moving to January, Robbie Robertson of The Band and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 3 and 4 of the new season of "Heartstopper" on Netflix. Thanks for being here! Make sure you join us for our LIVE Ask Us Anything! Join us at our YouTube channel on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at Noon PDT. Make sure you hit the "Notify Me" button so you don't miss a thing. Here's a link. Hope to see you!

Aug 12, 202328 min

S5 Ep 388Episode 388: Movie News, They Cloned Tyrone (NO Spoilers!)

Have you seen "They Cloned Tyrone"? It's this trippy sci-fi/comedy that upends blaxploitation tropes and keeps you guessing the whole way through. We have a spoiler-free catch-up review of the Netflix film, starring a terrific John Boyega, Teyonah Parris and Jamie Foxx, on the latest Breakfast All Day. In news, we remember the legendary director William Friedkin ("The Exorcist," "The French Connection"), who died at 87. Plus we discuss "Barbie" crossing the billion-dollar mark worldwide, Mr. Beast's burger lawsuit, and the passing of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" actor Mark Margolis. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the first two episodes of "Only Murders in the Building" season 3 on Hulu. It's great to be back at the Arconia! Thanks for hanging out with us.

Aug 9, 202320 min

S5 Ep 387Episode 387: Movie News, Meg 2: The Trench, Shortcomings, Talk to Me With Katie Walsh

Surely, if anyone can save us from rampaging megalodons, it's Jason Statham on a Jet-Ski. At least that's the point of "Meg 2: The Trench," which takes way too long to get going. We have a review of this surprisingly dull late-summer sequel on Breakfast All Day. We also review the indie rom-com "Shortcomings," Randall Park's feature directorial debut, starring Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola and Ally Maki. Plus the always brilliant Katie Walsh helps out with a catch-up review of the Australian horror movie "Talk to Me." In news, we have a bunch of corrections -- sometimes, we get things wrong! --plus Pedro Almodovar and Weird Barbie. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the first two episodes of "Heartstopper" season 2 on Netflix, which is as charming as ever. Come on in, the water's fine!

Aug 5, 202339 min

S5 Ep 386Episode 386: Movie News, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

So great to be back with you again after traveling for much of July! But we wish we had happier news to share here at Breakfast All Day. Among the topics Alonso and Christy discuss in movie news are the deaths of Paul Reubens, Sinead O'Connor and Angus Cloud. Also: the latest in Barbenheimer box office, the writers' and actors' strikes, and the "Loki" season 2 trailer. Plus we have a review of the animated comedy "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," which is shockingly pretty great. Be on the lookout for reviews of "Talk to Me" and "Meg 2: The Trench" later this week. Thanks as always for sharing your time with us, and hope you're keeping cool!

Aug 2, 202323 min

S5 Ep 385Episode 385: 9 to 5: Was It Great or Were You 8?

Travel back in time with us to 1980 for the latest round of our favorite game: Was It Great or Were You 8? This time, it was Christy's turn to pick a favorite movie from childhood to determine whether it truly was great or she just remembers it fondly through nostalgia. She chose "9 to 5," the workplace comedy starring Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda. What do you think of the film? Let us know! We'll be back to our regular podcast schedule of news and reviews starting next week after being in and out on vacation lately. So thanks for listening, and hope you're having a terrific summer!

Jul 28, 202314 min

S5 Ep 384Episode 384: Barbenheimer LIVE Spoiler Chat

It's been a huge week at the movies between "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," and since there's so much to discuss in both films, we decided to do one big, sparkly, explosive spoiler chat combining the two. In case you missed our YouTube livestream, here's the audio version for your podcast enjoyment. What did you think of these movies? Did you do the Barbenheimer double feature -- and if so, what order did you do them in? Let us know, and thanks for sharing part of your summer with us. Christy and Alonso have both been in and out of town the past few weeks, but we'll be back to our usual podcast schedule soon.

Jul 27, 20231h 11m

S5 Ep 383Episode 383: Theater Camp, Off the Menu: Wait Until Dark

It's summer, so we're sort of in and out and all over the place, but we'll always find time to check in with you here at Breakfast All Day. We have a review of the indie comedy "Theater Camp," which affectionately skewers these over-eager drama nerds. It's in theaters now. And we wanted to share a segment with you that we regularly do for our Patreon subscribers. It's called Off the Menu: Every month, we offer a poll featuring several movies in a certain theme. You vote, we review it. For July, we honor the late, legendary Alan Arkin with a look back at the thrilling "Wait Until Dark" (1967), in which he terrorizes a blind Audrey Hepburn. Be sure to check back next week, when we'll have a LIVE Barbenheimer spoiler chat on our YouTube channel once "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" have both been in theaters for a few days. We hope you're having a terrific summer, and we appreciate you spending some of it with us!

Jul 18, 202319 min

S5 Ep 382Episode 382: Movie News, Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

A quick midweek pop-in for you here at Breakfast All Day. We've got a jam-packed news segment between trailers for "Wonka" and "Napoleon," plus first reactions out of the "Barbie" premiere, Madonna and Jamie Foxx on the mend, and Tom Holland discussing his sobriety. We also have a review of the Max documentary "Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed," about the 1950s and '60s screen icon, his life as a closeted gay man and his death from AIDS. We'll be in and out the next few weeks, but be on the lookout for out-of-the-theater reactions to "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" on our YouTube channel. Plus we'll be doing a LIVE spoiler discussion of both films on July 26 at Noon PDT, so be sure to join us then. Hope you're having a great summer!

Jul 12, 202322 min

S5 Ep 381Episode 381: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Joy Ride, Wham! documentary

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for reviews of some big summer movies here at Breakfast All Day. We begin with an early look at the thrilling "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," which is in theaters July 12. See the latest Tom Cruise extravaganza on the biggest screen you can with the best possible sound. We also review the extremely R-rated comedy "Joy Ride," which features a great cast and a healthy mix of raunchy and sweet. Of course we had to review the "Wham!" documentary on Netflix, since Christy's loved the British pop duo for the past four decades. It's an extremely enjoyable watch. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's "Secret Invasion" on Disney+ and "The Bear" episodes 5 and 6 (the star-studded Christmas fiasco) on Hulu. Thanks for sharing some of your summer with us! Want to review a movie with Christy and Alonso? Here's how: We offer a service at Breakfast All Day called Table for One. You pick a film, we all talk about it together, then we send you the video to enjoy. It's been so much fun and a great way to get to know our viewers better. To find out more about scheduling and pricing, email us at [email protected].

Jul 8, 202326 min

S5 Ep 380Episode 380: Movie News, Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken, Every Body

We're honoring the legend Alan Arkin on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. The Oscar-winning "Little Miss Sunshine" actor, who showed extraordinary range over seven decades of performances, died this week at 89. In other news, we discuss the discovery of Julian Sands' remains, the "Dune: Part Two" trailer, Ryan Seacrest, Madonna and more. We also review the DreamWorks animated comedy "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" and the documentary "Every Body," about intersex people fighting for their rights and understanding. And for our Patreon subscribers, we have recaps of "Secret Invasion" episode 2 and "The Bear" season 2 episodes 3-4. Have a safe July 4th holiday weekend and we'll see you again soon!

Jul 1, 202325 min

S5 Ep 379Episode 379: Movie News, Extraction 2

We're here with a quick, midweek pop-in on Breakfast All Day. So many people asked us to catch up with "Extraction 2," the Chris Hemsworth action sequel on Netflix, that we couldn't possibly say no (even though we'd totally forgotten that we reviewed the original "Extraction" in April 2020). And in news, we have a major correction regarding Jennifer Lawrence's nude beach fight scene in "No Hard Feelings," plus box office and the real-life Barbie Malibu dream house. Thanks as always for joining us!

Jun 27, 202319 min

S5 Ep 378Episode 378: Movie News, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (NO Spoilers!), No Hard Feelings

Big week on the podcast! We have an early, spoiler-free review of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," which is in theaters June 30. Join us for one last adventure with Harrison Ford. We also review "No Hard Feelings," Jennifer Lawrence's R-rated comedy which is a throwback to the raunchy sex romps of the early '80s. In news, we talk about the use of AI in the "Secret Invasion" titles, the gutting of Turner Classic Movies, and a bunch of new trailers including "Challengers" and "The Beanie Bubble." And speaking of "Secret Invasion," we recap episode 1 of the new Disney+ Marvel series on our Patreon along with the first two episodes of "The Bear" season 2 on Hulu. Heard, Chef! Thanks for joining us here at Breakfast All Day.

Jun 24, 202327 min

S5 Ep 377Episode 377: The Flash Spoilers/Summer Movie Chat

Our latest LIVE spoiler chat was so much fun! Thanks to everyone who shared part of their day with us. In case you missed the conversation on our YouTube channel, here it is in podcast form. We discussed spoilers and box office for "The Flash," as well as "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," "Barbie," "Oppenheimer" and the notions of fan service and superhero fatigue in general. Give it a listen and share your thoughts! And if you haven't subscribed to our Breakfast All Day channel, we'd love to have you. We'll do another one of these in late July, so we hope to see you then!

Jun 21, 20231h 0m

S5 Ep 376Episode 376: The Blackening, Lynch/Oz reviews

We're dropping in with a quick, mid-week catch-up on a couple of movies we think you'll enjoy. First, we review "The Blackening," a horror comedy that takes a sharp, satirical look at the way black characters so often are depicted in slasher flicks. Plus, we discuss the documentary "Lynch/Oz," a thrilling and thought-provoking video essay that explores how "The Wizard of Oz" has influenced David Lynch over the years. (For a list of release dates throughout the summer, click here.) Check back with us on Friday for an early look at "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Until then, thanks for sharing some of your time with us here at Breakfast All Day!

Jun 20, 202316 min

S5 Ep 375Episode 375: Movie News, Elemental review

Grab yourself some popcorn and a drink and join us for our review of "Elemental." We both really liked the latest from Pixar on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day -- it's gorgeous and very entertaining -- even if it doesn't reach the heights of the animation company's greatest films. In movie news, we discuss the loss of a few greats in their industries: actress Glenda Jackson, author Cormac McCarthy and comic artist John Romita Sr. Also: the Netflix "Wham!" documentary trailer, and the possibility of Sarah Polley directing a live-action "Bambi" for Disney. Over at our Patreon, we review Celine Sciamma's 2011 drama "Tomboy" for June's Off the Menu selection. And be sure to visit our YouTube channel on Wednesday, June 21 at 10 am PDT for LIVE spoiler chat about "The Flash" and any other summer movies you'd like to discuss. Thanks as always for hanging out with us!

Jun 17, 202322 min

S5 Ep 374Episode 374: Movie News, Asteroid City review

We've packed up the station wagon and we're ready for a road trip to "Asteroid City." Alonso and Christy have very different thoughts on the latest from writer-director Wes Anderson, but we agree that the cast is terrific and the cinematography and production design are sublime. It opens in New York and Los Angeles June 16 before going wider the following week. And in our news segment, we remember Treat Williams and discuss box office, "The French Connection," Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's winery dispute and more. Thanks for listening to the latest episode of Breakfast All Day!

Jun 14, 202325 min

S5 Ep 373Episode 373: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Flamin' Hot

We, too, are more than meets the eye here at Breakfast All Day. On our latest episode, we have a review of "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," which we were surprised to find we kinda liked. It isn't quite as good as 2018's "Bumblebee," but it's better than the Michael Bay movies. We also sink our teeth into "Flamin' Hot," Eva Longoria's Flamin' Hot Cheetos origin story, which is streaming on both Disney+ and Hulu. Grab yourself a bowl of something salty and spicy and join us! And thanks for being here.

Jun 9, 202319 min

S5 Ep 372Episode 372: Movie News, The Flash (NO Spoilers!), The Boogeyman With William Bibbiani

We're coming at you so fast on the latest Breakfast All Day, you can't even see us. "The Flash" doesn't come out until June 16, but we have an early, spoiler-free review of the latest DC Studios superhero extravaganza. Also, our great friend William Bibbiani -- better known as Bibbs -- helps out with a catch-up review of "The Boogeyman," based on the Stephen King short story. And in news, "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" box office, Elliot Page's memoir, and a Movie House Shout-Out for the fantastic folks at Vidiots, which just re-opened in the Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles. To find out more about their programming or make a donation, you can find Vidiots here. Thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us!

Jun 7, 202328 min

S5 Ep 371Episode 371: Movie News, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (NO Spoilers!), Past Lives

It's an incredible week at the movies, thanks to two extremely different new releases. First on Breakfast All Day, we have a spoiler-free review of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," a spectacular sequel that manages to surpass the Oscar-winning original. We also have a rave for "Past Lives," a delicate and melancholy romance from first-time writer-director Celine Song. They'll probably both end up being among the best films of the year. In news, we discuss Dwayne Johnson, Kim Cattrall, Kenneth Anger, "Oppenheimer" and more. And over at our Patreon, we have recaps of the "Ted Lasso" finale and episodes 7 and 8 on season 3 of "The Great." Thanks for starting your summer with us!

Jun 3, 202329 min

S5 Ep 370Episode 370: Reality Movie Review, Succession Series Finale Recap With Dr. Ramani

We're just staring out at the water, thinking about how sad we are that "Succession" is over after four seasons. Christy recaps the incredible series finale with insights from the brilliant Dr. Ramani, a narcissism expert who's been analyzing the HBO show all season long on her YouTube channel. Spoilers, obviously, but this was a great conversation so we hope you enjoy it. Also on the latest Breakfast All Day, Alonso and Christy review "Reality," an HBO Original drama starring Sydney Sweeney as whistleblower Reality Winner. And over on our Patreon, we revisit the classic film noir "The Third Man" for May's Off the Menu. Thanks for joining us!

May 31, 202340 min

S5 Ep 369Episode 369: Movie News, You Hurt My Feelings review

We pay tribute to the legendary Tina Turner this week on Breakfast All Day, not just as the electrifying Queen of Rock and Roll but also as a striking screen presence. Also in news: the "Succession" series finale, the latest on the Writers Guild strike, and "The Brady Bunch" house, which is for sale for just $5.5 million. Plus, we review "You Hurt My Feelings," the excellent new comedy from writer-director Nicole Holofcener. And over on our Patreon, we recap the penultimate episode of "Ted Lasso," as well as episodes 5 and 6 of "The Great" season 3. Thanks for spending time with us over the holiday weekend!

May 27, 202322 min

S5 Ep 368Episode 368: Fast X Spoilers/Summer Movies Live Chat

So fun as always chatting with our lovely Breakfast All Day YouTube friends! In case you missed our most recent livestream, here it is in podcast form. We did an in-depth spoiler discussion of "Fast X," now that it's been in theaters for about a week. We also looked ahead to the summer movie season, now that Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us: "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," "Asteroid City," "The Flash," "Barbie," "Oppenheimer" and more. Plus, we threw in a little "Succession" talk, with the series finale coming on Sunday. What are you looking forward to seeing? Let us know, and thanks for hanging out with us.

May 24, 20231h 2m

S5 Ep 367Episode 367: Movie News, The Little Mermaid (2023) Review

Come on in, the water's fine here at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy review the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid," featuring a glorious lead performance from Halle Bailey. In news, we discuss "Fast X" box office, "Cocaine Shark," Ray Stevenson and more. And over at our Patreon, we wrap up the "Bridgerton" prequel "Queen Charlotte" with a recap of episodes 5 and 6. Thanks as always for joining us -- and make sure to visit our YouTube channel at Noon PDT Wednesday for a live spoiler chat about "Fast X" and a look ahead at summer movie season. Hope to see you!

May 24, 202319 min

S5 Ep 366Episode 366: Movie News, Fast X (NO Spoilers!), Master Gardener, L'immensità

We're all about #family here at Breakfast All Day, so we wouldn't dream of spoiling the many, MANY revelations in "Fast X." But we're doing a spoiler chat on our YouTube channel on Wednesday, May 24 at Noon PDT, where we'll go in-depth on the beginning of the end of The Fast Saga. Also this week, we review Paul Schrader's "Master Gardener" and the Italian drama "L'immensità" starring Penélope Cruz. In news, we discuss all things Cannes Film Festival: "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," Johnny Depp, Pedro Almodovar and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's "Ted Lasso" and episodes 3 and 4 of the third season of "The Great." Thanks as always for joining us!

May 20, 202337 min

S5 Ep 365Episode 365: Movie News, The Mother, Hypnotic, BlackBerry, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

It's Bennifer Week at Breakfast All Day! We have reviews of Jennifer Lopez's "The Mother," now streaming on Netflix, and Ben Affleck's "Hypnotic," which in theaters. Neither of them is very good, but it's our duty to you, our devoted listeners, to discuss both. Plus, the delightful Katie Walsh helps out on "Hypnotic," so you don't want to miss that. Dave White steps in for a discussion of the comedy "BlackBerry," which may be the most Canadian film ever made. Finally, we rave about the documentary "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie," now streaming on Apple TV+. In news, we discuss the latest on "Fast X," the Writers Guild strike, Robert De Niro and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of "The Great" season 3 on Hulu. Huzzah! We're so happy you're here.

May 13, 202347 min

S5 Ep 364Episode 364: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 LIVE Spoiler Discussion!

Thanks so much to the many lovely folks who joined us for our LIVE spoiler discussion of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" on our Breakfast All Day YouTube channel. In case you missed it, here it is in podcast form. We talked about some of the reasons we didn't love this movie the way a lot of critics and fans did, Chris Pratt's career, James Gunn's many music choices and the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. We love these live chats and we'll be sure to do another one soon. Until then, enjoy!

May 10, 20231h 0m

S5 Ep 363Episode 363: Movie News, Love Again review

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" is the big movie of the week, but some smaller movies dared to share space in the multiplex this weekend. So we reviewed "Love Again," a romantic comedy/drama that hinges on a fatal car accident, some accidental texts and the music of Celine Dion. It's weird, but not nearly as weird as it could have been! In news, we discuss the Writers Guild strike, Carrie Fisher, Jamie Foxx, the "Beau Is Afraid" pajamas and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's episode of "Ted Lasso," which we're unusually split on. Thanks as always for joining us -- and make sure you stop by our LIVE "Guardians" spoiler chat on our YouTube channel on Wednesday, May 10 at Noon PDT. We'd love to see you and hear your thoughts!

May 6, 202323 min

S5 Ep 362Episode 362: Beau Is Afraid LIVE Spoiler Discussion

So much happens in "Beau Is Afraid" that is dazzling, perplexing, terrifying, etc., that we knew we had to do a spoiler conversation to work through it all. We did it live on our YouTube channel with the help of our great friend, the brilliant Tim Grierson -- who liked Ari Aster's three-hour nightmare odyssey way more than we did -- and had a great conversation with our viewers. In case you missed it, here's the audio of that chat. Let us know what you thought of the film, and thanks for listening!

May 3, 20231h 7m

S5 Ep 361Episode 361: Evil Dead Rise (With William Bibbiani), Sisu (With Dave White)

It's Gnarly Tuesday here at Breakfast All Day. We're catching up with a couple of super gory (but very well-made!) action/horror movies in theaters now. And if you can see them in a theater, you really should, because they're both such fun crowd experiences. With Alonso finishing his latest book, we've got a couple of great friends to share their insights. Horror expert William Bibbiani joins in for "Evil Dead Rise," the fifth film in the franchise, and Dave White helps out with "Sisu," a Finnish action flick that's like "John Wick," but with Nazis. (Yes, it's as fun as that sounds.) Make sure to join us Wednesday, May 3 at Noon PDT for a "Beau Is Afraid" LIVE spoiler chat. Our good friend Tim Grierson, who liked the film more than we did, will be taking part, as well. It'll be here on our Breakfast All day YouTube channel. Bring your questions and the images that have been haunting you!

May 3, 202325 min

S5 Ep 360Episode 360: Movie News, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (No Spoilers!), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (With Katie Walsh)

We've got a super early review of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" on Breakfast All Day. And it's spoiler-free, because the movie doesn't even come out until May 5. But we wanted to chat about the latest in the MCU -- writer-director James Gunn's final film for Marvel before he heads to DC Studios -- as soon as we could. Stay tuned for details on a live spoiler chat coming soon. Also, Katie Walsh helps out with a review of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.," based on the beloved Judy Blume coming-of-age novel. We both loved it and can't recommend it highly enough. In news, we discuss all the announcements out of CinemaCon, plus the death of Jerry Springer. And over on our Patreon, we recap this week's lovely episode of "Ted Lasso." Thanks for joining us. And be sure to mark your calendar for our LIVE "Beau Is Afraid" spoiler chat on our YouTube channel, scheduled for Noon PDT on Wednesday May 3. Look forward to seeing you there!

Apr 29, 202330 min

S5 Ep 359Episode 359: Movie News, Judy Blume Forever (With Dave White), Little Richard: I Am Everything

It's Documentary Tuesday here at Breakfast All Day, with reviews two movies about towering pioneers in their fields. First, Alonso's husband, Dave White, returns to talk about "Judy Blume Forever," a celebration of the essential Young Adult author who's still as spiky and sweet as she was in the '70s. Alonso and Christy also review "Little Richard: I Am Everything," about the architect of rock 'n' roll who hasn't nearly gotten his due for the massive influence he's had on generations of performers. In news, we honor the legendary singer and activist Harry Belafonte, who died recently at age 96, plus we discuss Tucker Carlson, Richard Lewis, "Heartstopper" season 2, Dame Edna and more. Come back Friday for an early review of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." 'Til then, have a great week, and thanks for sharing some of your time with us.

Apr 26, 202327 min

S5 Ep 358Episode 358: Movie News, Ghosted, Chevalier With Tim Grierson

Ana de Armas and Chris Evans are impossibly beautiful individually but have zero chemistry with each other in the spy comedy "Ghosted." It's streaming now on Apple TV+, and we have a review on the latest Breakfast All Day. Then, our great friend Tim Grierson (Screen International, @TimGrierson) helps out with a review of "Chevalier," starring Kelvin Harrison Jr. as virtuoso violinist and champion fencer Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. In news, we discuss Alec Baldwin, Victoria Alonso, the new "Fast X" trailer, the end of Netflix red envelopes and Twitter blue checks, and more. And on our Patreon, we recap "The Mandalorian" season finale and the latest episode of "Ted Lasso." Both were great! Thanks for hanging out with us.

Apr 22, 202331 min

S5 Ep 357Episode 357: Ask Us Anything LIVE!

We love doing these Ask Us Anything segments and it was even more fun answering your questions LIVE on our Breakfast All Day YouTube channel. Here's the audio of our latest conversation, which covers everything from falling asleep in the theater to first crushes to favorite horror movies. We'll be sure to do more of these, and we hope you can join us!

Apr 20, 20231h 8m

S5 Ep 356Episode 356: Movie News, Suzume review

Just a couple of quick goodies for you on this midweek Breakfast All Day episode. Alonso and Christy review "Suzume," the latest animated film from the great Japanese writer-director Makoto Shinkai ("Your Name.," "Weathering With You"). In news, we discuss the Writers Guild of America voting nearly unanimously to strike, the debacle of the live "Love Is Blind" reunion on Netflix, Jonathan Majors, the "World of Barbie" experience, Vidiots and more. Over at our Patreon, we revisit David Lynch's 1986 noir thriller "Blue Velvet" for our April Off the Menu. And be sure to join us Wednesday, April 19 at Noon PDT on our YouTube channel for a LIVE Ask Us Anything segment. Hope to see you!

Apr 19, 202320 min

S5 Ep 355Episode 355: Movie News, Renfield, A Thousand and One (With Dave White)

Sink your teeth into the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy review "Renfield," the wildly violent action comedy featuring Nicolas Cage in the role he was born to play: Count Dracula. Alonso's husband, Dave White, steps in to help with a review of the powerful indie drama "A Thousand and One," which we both loved. In news, we discuss the Cannes Film Festival lineup, HBO Max dropping the HBO, Drake Bell, Ryan Reynolds' birthday song for Rob McElhenney, and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's episodes of "The Mandalorian" and "Ted Lasso." Thanks for listening! Be sure to join us next week for a LIVE edition of Ask Us Anything! We'll be at our YouTube channel at Noon PDT on Wednesday, April 19 and we'd love to see you: https://www.youtube.com/live/sZLnsmwkRBg?feature=share

Apr 15, 202328 min

S5 Ep 354Episode 354: Movie News, Beau Is Afraid (NO Spoilers!), Tetris, Christy revisits Everything Everywhere All at Once

"Beau Is Afraid" is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, and we're thrilled to bring you an early Breakfast All Day review. No spoilers here as we discuss the three-hour nightmare odyssey from writer-director Ari Aster, but we'll do a more in-depth discussion after the film opens nationwide on April 21. We also catch-up with "Tetris" on Apple TV+, and Christy revisits "Everything Everywhere All at Once" one year and seven Oscars later to see if she feels differently about it. And in news, we discuss all the big Star Wars Celebration announcements, trailers for "The Mother," "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" and "The Marvels," and more. Thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us.

Apr 12, 202335 min

S5 Ep 353Episode 353: The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Showing Up

We've got high and low cinema for you on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which is not good, but being a fan of the game probably helps. Then, we discuss the latest from indie film icon Kelly Reichardt, "Showing Up," which marks her fourth collaboration with Michelle Williams. And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest episodes of "The Mandalorian" and "Ted Lasso." No news this time -- we had a weird recording schedule in order to see "Beau Is Afraid," but the good news about that is we'll have a review of Ari Aster's three-hour hellscape exploration on Tuesday. So come on back then!

Apr 8, 202320 min

S5 Ep 352Episode 352: Movie News, Air, Paint

So much news to catch up on from spring break on the latest Breakfast All Day. A bunch of new trailers came out today, including "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "Barbie." We also discuss Gwyneth Paltrow, A.O. Scott, the 10-year anniversary of Roger Ebert's death and more. Plus we have reviews of Ben Affleck's "Air," which is great, and Owen Wilson's "Paint," which is not. And over at our Patreon, we catch up with Chapter 21 of "The Mandalorian." What is even going on with this show? Thanks as always for hanging out with us.

Apr 5, 202332 min

S5 Ep 351Episode 351: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, John Wick: Chapter 4 Spoilers, The Return of the Pink Panther (1975): Was It Great or Were You 8?

It's spring break, so Christy's off skiing with her family, but that doesn't mean we're taking a vacation from offering you goodies here at Breakfast All Day. She and Alonso review the action comedy "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves," which is surprisingly fun (and you don't need to play D&D to enjoy it). Also: heavy spoilers for "John Wick: Chapter 4." You've been warned! And for our latest round of Was It Great or Were You 8, Alonso has chosen the 1975 Inspector Clouseau comedy "The Return of the Pink Panther" to determine whether it truly was great, or he just loves it nostalgically. We'll return Tuesday to catch up on news and review "Air." Hope to see you then!

Mar 31, 202329 min