Breakfast All Day movie reviews

It's our 200th episode of Breakfast All Day! And what better way to celebrate than with the infectiously joyous "In the Heights." Alonso, Matt and Christy review the big-screen version of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical, which you really should see on the big screen if you feel comfortable doing that. We also review the sequel "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway" and the must-see Netflix special "Bo Burnham: Inside," which speaks pointedly and poignantly to the isolation we've all experienced over the past year. In news, we once again discuss the ever-changing mask rules, sequels to "A Quiet Place Part II" and "Cruella," Chris Harrison out as host of "The Bachelor" franchise, Jeff Bezos heading to space, Tyler Perry bringing back Madea and Alyssa Milano pondering a run for Congress. And over at our Patreon, we recap the entertaining first episode of "Loki" on Disney+ and the intense penultimate episode of season four of "The Handmaid's Tale." Summer's here, so thanks for sharing part of it with us!

We're finally up to "Black Panther," one of our complete favorites and a movie we'd been looking forward to revisiting since the beginning, on this week's episode of Marvel Mondays. Christy and Nicolas talk about how sad it is to watch Ryan Coogler's film following the death of Chadwick Boseman, how it features a villain in Michael B. Jordan's Erik Killmonger who has an understandable reason for his actions, the philosophical debate about whether to protect the Vibranium and keep Wakanda peaceful and isolated or share it for the greater good and risk entering the world's skirmishes, and what an emotional experience it was for Black moviegoers to see themselves on screen in this heroic capacity. We love this movie so much for so many reasons, so it was a joy to have a lengthy conversation about it. We'd love to hear your thoughts, too, and thanks as always for listening to our Breakfast All Day miniseries.

Summer is heating up but it's a tepid week movie-wise here at Breakfast All Day. Stick with us, though, because Christy, Matt and Alonso have reviews of the horror sequel "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," the Indian film "The Disciple" on Netflix and "Port Authority," an indie drama about a transgender romance. In news, we talk about the confusing new mask rules for businesses in California and theaters nationwide, Trump's blog ending after just 29 days, Naomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open over news conferences, further Bennifer sightings, a cool "Airplane!" panel Christy had the pleasure of doing, and the career of "The Love Boat" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" co-star Gavin McLeod, who died this week at 90. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's excellent episode of "The Handmaid's Tale," and we dig into the second half of Barry Jenkins' gorgeous and harrowing miniseries "The Underground Railroad" on Amazon Prime Video. We'd love to hear your thoughts on all of this, and thanks as always for joining us.

This week on Marvel Mondays, we're up to a movie Christy had been excited to rewatch from the very beginning: "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017). It's one of her absolute favorites because it's goofy, weird and full of surprises. She and Nicolas talk about how the humor in Taika Waititi's film comes from Thor not being powerful and majestic but actually kinda boggled and bumbling. We love the interplay he has with Hulk, Valkyrie and Doctor Strange. Christy bores Nic with her story about meeting Cate Blanchett and being dazzled by her otherworldly presence. But she also gets to ask him: "What is the Devil's Anus?" and learns that Nic is officially too old for bathroom humor. Hope you enjoy this episode of our Breakfast All Day miniseries as much as we enjoyed recording it, and thanks as always for joining us.

Listening to the Breakfast All Day Podcast is the height of fashion, darling — especially this week, when we disagree strongly on a couple of new movies. Alonso loved the Disney villain origin story "Cruella" and Christy was not a fan (although the clothes are amazing). Christy loved the documentary "Moby Doc" and Alonso thought it was annoying. Matt is somewhere in between on both of these. But we were all in agreement on John Krasinski's solid sequel "A Quiet Place Part II." In news, we talk about California offering $116.5 million in prize money to get people vaccinated, the "Friends" reunion, the "Borat" extras on Amazon, Lindsay Lohan starring in a Netflix Christmas movie and Kelly Clarkson taking over Ellen DeGeneres' talk-show time slot. And over at our Patreon, we review Chloe Zhao's feature filmmaking debut, 2015's "Songs My Brothers Taught Me," as May's Off the Menu selection, and recap episode 7 of "The Handmaid's Tale." Thanks for joining us, and have a safe and fun holiday weekend!

This week on Marvel Mondays, we're up to "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), one of Nicolas' absolute favorites and a movie he'd been looking forward to revisiting since the beginning of our series. He and Christy discuss the infectious joy of Tom Holland's performance, the cool, meta casting of Michael Keaton, the connection to other Marvel movies and "Into the Spider-Verse," and the fact that the more intimate stakes for teenage Peter Parker mean that stopping bad guys on the streets of Queens is as stressful as asking his crush to the big dance. Let us know how you're enjoying our friendly neighborhood podcast, and thanks as always for joining us on Breakfast All Day!

Movie theaters are opening and nature is healing — unless you're a zombie — on Breakfast All Day. This week, Christy, Alonso and Matt review Zack Snyder's "Army of the Dead," one of the more enjoyable examples of the director's muscular style. Also: the documentary "P!nk: All I Know So Far," about the pop star juggling touring and motherhood, and the shocking Mexican drama "New Order." In news, we talk about what a thrill it was to see each other in person at a screening for the first time since February 2020 (and we'll have a review of "A Quiet Place Part II" next week). We also discuss Ricky Schroder hassling Costco employees, the Lollapalooza lineup this summer, that "Shrek" article that got everyone angry for a day or so and the career of the tremendous Charles Grodin, who died at 86. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first five episodes of Barry Jenkins' gorgeous and harrowing miniseries "The Underground Railroad," as well as this week's episode of "The Handmaid's Tale." Summer's coming, so grab something cold to drink and join us!

Rocket and Drax and Groot — now in baby form — are back in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (2017), the rare sequel that's better than the original. At least Christy thinks so on this week's episode of Marvel Mondays. Nicolas loves it, too, beginning with its exuberantly joyful opening title sequence to ELO's "Mr. Blue Sky." We discuss how the characters evolve — they're funnier but also more vulnerable — how writer-director James Gunn finds a great balance of playful one-liners and serious moments, the great running bit in which characters have to explain things repeatedly to Baby Groot and the hilarious and heartbreaking fact that Star-Lord has long pretended David Hasselhoff is his dad. You'll also hear Baxter, our Boston terrier, whimpering in the background because he wants to play. Thanks as always for joining us on our Breakfast All Day miniseries!

We've all been trapped inside like "The Woman in the Window" for far too long, but things are looking up here at Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso have mixed reactions to this brazen Hitchcock homage with an all-star cast led by Amy Adams. We also review "Spiral: From the Book of Saw," even though none of us has seen a single "Saw" movie; "Those Who Wish Me Dead," a muscular, '90s-action throwback starring Angelina Jolie; and by far the best movie of the week — and maybe one of the best of the year — Denmark's "Riders of Justice," starring Mads Mikkelsen. There's a ton of news, including new CDC mask guidelines, significant Golden Globes fallout, Ellen DeGeneres ending her talk show, Seth Rogen parting ways with James Franco, further evidence of a Bennifer resurgence and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees including The Go-Go's, Tina Turner and the Foo Fighters. And over at our Patreon, Alonso and Christy recap episode 5 of "The Handmaid's Tale," which offers a post-apocalyptic tour of Chicago. Thanks for joining us as the world returns to normal!

This week on Marvel Mondays, we get to revisit one of Christy's absolute favorite MCU movies: "Doctor Strange" (2016), which is singular and funny and dazzling and, yes, strange. Christy and Nicolas talk about how Benedict Cumberbatch's character is the kind of archetype Tom Cruise often plays, how playful and trippy the movie is, what a fantastic cast it features (Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Benedict Wong), the backlash over the casting of the always tremendous Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One and questions we have about the Time Stone. We've come to bargain, so join us for the latest episode of our Breakfast All Day miniseries.

Sure, it's Mother's Day weekend, but Christy, Alonso and Matt have a bunch of movies about dudes to review on Breakfast All Day. Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham re-team for the heist thriller "Wrath of Man." Billy Crystal directs and stars as an aging comedian with dementia in "Here Today." David Oyelowo directs and has a supporting role in the Spielbergian fantasy "The Water Man." And J. Balvin is "The Boy From Medellin," a documentary that takes an intimate look at the Colombian reggaeton superstar. In news, we talk about Elon Musk hosting "Saturday Night Live," new Marvel movies over the next few years, Will Smith's dad bod reality show, and the possible return of Bennifer (that's Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez for all you young'uns). And over at our Patreon, Alonso and Christy recap episode 4 of "The Handmaid's Tale." Join us for Breakfast and Brunch!

We've crossed the halfway mark on our Marvel Mondays journey with "Captain America: Civil War" (2016), one of those epic Russo brothers extravaganzas that bring together a ton of superheroes in thrilling and dizzying ways. Christy and Nicolas talk about how Cap and Tony take different stances than you might expect in response to the oversight of the Sokovia Accords, the introduction of Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther and Tom Holland as Spider-Man, the fun of assembling the teams (and the confusion of remembering who's on whose side), and those incredible action sequences. We also debate who we agree with philosophically, and explore the notion of whether it's better to ask for forgiveness vs. permission with another hypothetical about sour gummy worms. We're loving doing these, so thanks so much for joining us on our Breakfast All Day spinoff.

"The Mitchells vs. the Machines" is sure to be one of our favorite movies of the year, and you can enjoy the hilarious family comedy now on Netflix. Also this week on Breakfast All Day, Christy, Alonso and Matt review the extremely so-so "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," the horror movie/marital drama "Things Heard & Seen," and "My Octopus Teacher," which won best documentary feature at the Academy Awards last weekend. (Christy has lots of thoughts on that one.) In news, we talk about Disneyland reopening, the arrests in Lady Gaga's dognapping, Oscar ratings (and the former president's thoughts on them) and Leonardo DiCaprio remaking Thomas Vinterberg's excellent, Academy Award-winning "Another Round." And over at our Patreon, Alonso and Christy recap the first three episodes of the new season of "The Handmaid's Tale," which came out on Hulu this week. Blessed day to you! And thanks for joining us.

We knew it would be a bizarre pandemic-era Oscar ceremony, but no amount of prognosticating could have prepared us for the highs and lows, risks and surprises we saw Sunday night. Alonso and Christy have a recap for you of the winners, speeches, structural changes and even a bit of fashion. What worked? What didn't? Who knows??? We'd love to hear what you thought about the Academy Awards (if you watched, that is — ratings were at their lowest ever for a multitude of reasons), and thanks for joining us on this Breakfast All Day Extra.

This week on Marvel Mondays, we were thrilled to revisit "Ant-Man" (2015), a movie that's pure joy and the best kind of silly. It's also one of Nicolas' favorites in the MCU, and a breath of fresh air after the heaviness of last week's movie, "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Christy and Nic talk about the casting of Paul Rudd, the playful Michael Pena flashbacks and the clever use of the ant armies' many skills. We also touch on an idea that several movies in the franchise explore: the role of technology and innovation, and whether to use them for good or evil. Also, you will hear us argue about what exactly is happening in the credits scene where Captain America and Falcon have the Winter Soldier's arm in a vice — we just rewatched "Captain America: Civil War" for next week's episode, so we now realize that's what it's from. It's a blur! Anyway, thanks for joining us this week for our Breakfast All Day miniseries. We love doing it and we're glad you're here.

"Nomadland" has had a terrific run throughout this weird awards season, and we expect it'll win best picture and Chloe Zhao will win best director during Sunday night's Academy Awards. Christy, Matt and Alonso make a bunch of other Oscar picks this week on Breakfast All Day, but we're hoping for some surprises and we're generally curious as to how this year's unusual show will go down. We also have a couple of movie reviews for you: "Mortal Kombat," which is indeed based on the video game (but isn't stupid enough), and the well-acted but distractingly implausible sci-fi drama "Stowaway." In news, we discuss Spirit Award winners, the death of rapper/producer Shock G/Humpty Hump of Digital Underground, Caitlyn Jenner running for California governor (and Matthew McConaughey possibly running for Texas governor), the Hollywood billboard begging Marvel to revive Tony Stark, more disturbing reports about producer Scott Rudin's abusive behavior, and Morrissey's angry response to "The Simpsons" episode about him. And over at our Patreon, we recap the disappointing series finale of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and review 1947's "Gentleman's Agreement," the Oscar winner our subscribers chose as this month's Off the Menu selection. Let us know what you'd like to see win at the Academy Awards, and thanks for joining us.

It's time for "Avengers: Age of Ultron" on Marvel Mondays, a movie Christy really didn't like the first time and one that Nicolas had never seen before. On this viewing, we walked away with extremely different opinions from each other. Nic enjoyed the chaos of seeing all the Avengers fighting in one place, as well as the introduction of Wanda, Vision and Pietro, whom we'd gotten to know more in-depth on "WandaVision." Christy basically wanted a three-hour version of the party scene at Tony's house, with our heroes drinking, laughing, flirting and teasing each other about their inability to pick up Thor's hammer — a joke with a great payoff later. What are your thoughts? Let us know, and thanks as always for joining us for our Breakfast All Day spinoff.

It's the weekend but we're already looking ahead to "Monday" on Breakfast All Day. Matt, Alonso and Christy differ wildly on the Greek romance starring Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough. We also review the dream pairing of Barbara Crampton and Larry Fessenden in the horror movie "Jakob's Wife"; the mesmerizing, black-and-white documentary "Gunda"; and "Honeydew," a trippy, '70s-inspired thriller that'll make you think twice about going camping. In news, we discuss the devastating announcement that the ArcLight Theaters and Cinerama Dome are closing, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez breaking up (for real this time), Chrissy Teigen's return to Twitter, Chet Hanx's unfortunate rap video, former "Bachelor" Colton Underwood coming out as gay and the upcoming release of an extended "Borat" sequel. And over at our Patreon, we recap the dramatic penultimate episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" on Disney+. Let us know what you've watched lately, and thanks as always for joining us.

We had a complete blast with the pulpy and playful "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014) on this week's Marvel Mondays episode. We've finally made it to the movies Nicolas already has seen, so this was a rewatch, but one we were happy to do. Christy and Nic talk about how the first "Guardians" is knowingly silly in a way the previous MCU movies hadn't been, the use of Yacht Rock music, the joy of Bradley Cooper playing a profane raccoon and director James Gunn's on-again, off-again history with the franchise. (If Christy teaches her kid just one important thing in this life, it's this: Never tweet.) Feel free to share your thoughts, and thanks for joining us for our Breakfast All Day miniseries!

It is a bleak week on Breakfast All Day as we bring you yet another Melissa McCarthy movie that her husband directed. Ben Falcone also wrote the aggressively mediocre "Thunder Force," starring McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as childhood best friends who become superheroes. Alonso, Matt and I also review "Voyagers," which is essentially "Lord of the Flies" in space, and the one great film of the week, the moving South African drama "Moffie." In news, we discuss the deaths of DMX, Prince Philip and Anne Beatts; California on the verge of ending covid restriction tiers; an update on Tiger Woods' car accident; Tyler Perry's plans for a Madea prequel series on Showtime; and Caitlyn Jenner pondering a run for California governor. And over at our Patreon, we discuss this week's episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," which took the series in a shocking, darker direction. Let us know what you think of all this and thanks as always for joining us!

This week's Marvel Mondays episode couldn't be more timely. We talk about "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," which ties in nicely with "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" on Disney+. Christy and Nicolas had a great discussion about how the Russo Brothers' first Marvel movie is actually a '70s-style paranoid political thriller (which makes the casting of Robert Redford such a nice touch). We also talk about the heartbreaking moment when Cap realizes that Bucky doesn't recognize him, that kick-ass elevator fight scene and the notion of free will vs. the possibility of redemption. Heavy stuff for an 11-year-old, but we placed it within a hypothetical about stealing sour gummy worms from the market. Join us for a nibble on this Breakfast All Day miniseries!

It's truly a clash of the titans this week on Breakfast All Day as we review the monster extravaganza "Godzilla vs. Kong." Christy went to see it in an actual theater with her son and husband — their first time at the movies together in well over a year — which is probably a huge reason why she enjoyed it more than Alonso and Matt did. Also this week, we discuss the Netflix drama "Concrete Cowboy," starring Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin, and the indie comedy "Shiva Baby," which is a slow burn of claustrophobic cringe humor. In news, we talk about the shocking announcement that Rege-Jean Page won't appear on season 2 of "Bridgerton," Armie Hammer losing yet another gig, Britney Spears' reaction to the recent documentary about her, DC movie release date changes and the return of baseball. And over at our Patreon, we recap the disappointing third episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." Thanks as always for joining us, and happy spring!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It's never too early to talk about Christmas movies when the world's foremost expert on the subject, Alonso Duralde, is your podcast co-host. So here we are with a review of "The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special," even before we've carved our Thanksgiving turkey, on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso also review the excellent "Sound of Metal," the thriller "Run" and "Mangrove," the first installment in the five-film "Small Axe" series from Steve McQueen on Amazon Prime. In news, we talk about how the coronavirus is seriously spiking, the curfew in LA County and holiday restrictions as well as some fun news: Michael B. Jordan is People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, Mariah Carey has an all-star Christmas special, Edward Norton went on a brilliant tweetstorm and "Wonder Woman 1984" is coming out theatrically and on HBO Max on Dec. 25. And over at our Patreon, we review the Sean Connery Off the Menu movie our subscribers chose for us, 1987's "The Untouchables," and recap the latest on "The Mandalorian" and the first episode of "The Queen's Gambit," which we're so glad we're catching up with, finally. Please be safe out there this holiday week, and thanks for spending some of your time with us.