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It’s our last episode of 2022! So we’re wrapping things up with a round of Ask Us Anything. Among the questions Alonso and I answer: what’s the hardest part of being a film critic, what would we put on a Sight & Sound ballot, and what’s a great so-bad-it’s-good Christmas movie? Also, the brilliant Katie Walsh returns to help me review “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” We have very different opinions on the Whitney Houston biopic! We hope you enjoy this episode and everything we’ve shared over the year. We’re truly grateful to have you spend time with us, and we look forward to seeing more of you in 2023. Happy Holidays!
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It’s Foreign Language Friday here at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu’s deeply personal, magical realist epic “Bardo,” now streaming on Netflix. We also review one of our absolute favorites of the year, the stunningly beautiful “EO,” which is the Polish donkey movie you never knew you needed in your life. (Click here to see when it’s playing near you.) In news, we discuss the “Barbie” trailer, how “Avatar: The Way of Water” will do at the box office, the tragic death of DJ tWitch and more. And over at our Patreon, we review “A Christmas Story Christmas” for our December Off the Menu. Join us!
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Come on in, the water’s fine here at Breakfast All Day. We have an early review of the much-anticipated sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which is finally coming out this weekend, 13 years after James Cameron’s original. We were dazzled by its imagery and not much else. We also review “Empire of Light,” Sam Mendes’ love letter to cinema in a year that’s already full of them (and we still have “Babylon” coming next week). In news, we discuss LA Film Critics awards, Golden Globe nominations, “The Whale” box office, the legendary composer Angelo Badalamenti and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap episode 2 of “George & Tammy” on Showtime, which we’re loving. Join us!
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It’s a total coincidence but we happen to be reviewing “The Whale” and “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. We loved one of these movies and didn’t love the other. Tune in to find out which is which! In news we discuss Alonso’s new book, Taylor Swift’s feature directing debut, the American Film Institute’s list of the year’s top 10 movies, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” bullies, and Celine Dion. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first four episodes of “Welcome to Chippendale’s” on Hulu. Thanks for joining us.
And be sure to visit our YouTube Channel for a live Christmas movie chat with our very own expert, Alonso Duralde. It’s on Monday Dec. 12 at noon PST. He’ll discuss his favorites and answer your questions. Click here to be notified when it starts!
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Just a quick but delicious midweek nibble from us here at Breakfast All Day. We review Noah Baumbach’s adaptation of “White Noise,” which is a whole lot of movie (and most of it isn’t good). In news, we discuss box office, Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17,” the “Harry & Meghan” documentary series on Netflix, Kirstie Alley, Noodle the pug and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first episode of “George & Tammy,” the Showtime limited series about George Jones and Tammy Wynette starring Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain. Y’all join us!
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It’s December, so we’re officially in Christmas movie season on Breakfast All Day. But we have very different opinions of “Violent Night,” an action flick starring David Harbour as a butt-kicking Santa Claus. We are in agreement, though, about “The Inspection,” a sensitive and compelling indie drama about a queer, black man who joins the […]
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We’re back from Thanksgiving break and we’re stuffed with goodies for you on Breakfast All Day. First, we review the delightfully silly and sweet “Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,” which is streaming now on Disney+. We also catch up with the excellent “Aftersun,” which is sure to end up on lots of top-10 lists […]
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“The Menu” is deliciously mean and endlessly stylish in its satirization of extreme wealth, with Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes and Nicholas Hoult enjoying some biting, snappy dialogue. But it may leave you feeling a little hungry afterward. My review, at RogerEbert.com. Read the review here
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Just a quick midweek nibble from us at Breakfast All Day as we review “The Menu,” the dark comedy starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes and Nicholas Hoult. It’s one of many skewer-the-rich satires out there these days. We also have some news headlines, including the huge box office opening for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Dave […]
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We’ve got a bite-sized but meaty morsel of Breakfast All Day for you midweek with our early review of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Alonso and I have a spoiler-free discussion of the much-anticipated sequel to “Black Panther,” but join us Saturday Nov. 12 at 4 pm PST at our YouTube channel where we’ll go live […]
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It’s the calm before the storm on the latest Breakfast All Day, as we review a couple of indies ahead of some huge releases in the weeks to come. Alonso and I discuss the drama “My Policeman,” which finds Harry Styles in a forbidden love triangle. It’s streaming now on Prime Video. We also review […]
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Millie Bobby Brown is a total delight as she returns to the role of Sherlock Holmes’ plucky younger sister in “Enola Holmes 2.” The action comedy starts streaming Friday on Netflix, but we have an early review for you here at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I also catch up with the latest from writer-director […]
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It’s sort of a low-key week around here as we wait for Black Panther to return on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review “Call Jane,” about the underground group that helped women secure safe abortions in 1968 Chicago, starring a terrific Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver. We also catch up with the toxic romance […]
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Join us for a colorful romp through the underworld on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I discuss “Wendell & Wild,” the wonderfully weird stop-motion animation fantasy from director Henry Selick and co-writer Jordan Peele. It’s streaming on Netflix starting Friday but we have an early review. We also have a ton of news to catch […]
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It’s star-studded this week on Breakfast All Day, as a couple of our great friends swing by to help review some new movies with serious A-list casts. Alonso and I talk “Black Adam,” Dwayne Johnson’s long-awaited foray into the DC Extended Universe. Katie Walsh joins me for “Ticket to Paradise,” a scenic and superficial rom-com […]
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It’s Arthouse Tuesday here at Breakfast All Day as we review two movies we absolutely loved. “The Banshees of Inisherin” reunites writer-director Martin McDonagh with his “In Bruges” stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in a hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking story of male friendship. The latest from Korean master Park Chan-wook, “Decision to Leave,” is […]
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Oh hey, we’re just hanging out with a bowl full of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, waiting for Michael Myers to come knock on our door at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review the horror movie “Halloween Ends” — which hopefully truly is the end — as well as the emotionally wrenching drama “Till,” about […]
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The Halloween comedy “The Curse of Bridge Hollow” is like an Adam Sandler movie without Adam Sandler. It could exist in the same cinematic universe as “Hubie Halloween,” set as it is within an idyllic New England town where a variety of supernatural hijinks shatters the sense of security. It’s all very familiar, and dispiritingly so. My 1 […]
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It’s Spooky Tuesday at Breakfast All Day, as we review the Marvel special “Werewolf by Night,” which is streaming on Disney+ (and we go into spoilers, since it’s been out for several days now). We also review the “Hellraiser” reboot with our friend William Bibbiani, who’s an expert on the horror series. (Apparently this is […]
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We’re doing a bit of time traveling on the latest Breakfast All Day. First, Alonso and I look ahead to the star-studded hot mess that is “Amsterdam,” which comes out this Friday. Then, we look back at the star-studded hot mess that is “Don’t Worry Darling,” which has been out for a little while now […]
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We’re in love with “Bros” and we think you will be, too, on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review this sweet and raunchy queer rom-com starring Billy Eichner and Luke Macfarlane. Also, our good friend, horror expert William Bibbiani (aka Bibbs), joins me to review the extremely creepy “Smile.” In news, Alonso and I […]
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Oh hey, it’s just us, hanging out on Pandora for our latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I catch up with the 4K re-release of “Avatar,” which is back in theaters ahead of the sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water.” We also have an early review of “The Good House,” a romantic comedy/drama […]
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Fall movie season begins in earnest this week, and we have a Breakfast All Day review of two much-anticipated titles featuring deeply committed performances from their female stars. “Blonde” finds Ana de Armas at the center of a beautiful and brutal look at the life of Marilyn Monroe, and “Pearl,” the prequel to “X,” offers […]
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“Blonde” abuses and exploits Marilyn Monroe all over again, the way so many men did over the cultural icon’s tragic, too-short life. Maybe that’s the point, but it creates a maddening paradox: condemning the cruelty the superstar endured until her death at 36 while also reveling in it. My extremely conflicted review, at RogerEbert.com. Read the review here
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We’re freaking out in a “Moonage Daydream” here at Breakfast All Day, but we’re also celebrating because it’s our 300th episode! And this week is a great example of the totally random cross-section of stuff you get from us. Alonso and I review the trippy, kaleidoscopic David Bowie documentary, which is best experienced on the […]
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We’re still waiting for someone to come along and sprinkle fairy dust on us. ‘Til then, we’re just gonna keep acting like real film critics here at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review the truly terrible live-action remake of “Pinocchio,” which went straight to streaming on Disney+. We also have lots of news for […]
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Don’t worry darling — Breakfast All Day is back. And Alonso is recovering and feeling perky just in time to talk about whether Harry Styles actually spit on Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival. Also in news, we discuss the movies premiering at Telluride, new trailers for “White Noise” and “Empire of Light,” accusations […]
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Lace up your roller skates and join us for an end-of-summer edition of Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I catch up with the comedy-drama-horror-romance “Spin Me Round,” which is as messy as it sounds. It stars Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza and is in theaters and streaming. And in our latest round of “Was It […]
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Alonso’s feeling a little under the weather this week, but the always delightful and insightful Katie Walsh was kind enough to fill in on a couple of Breakfast All Day film reviews. We discuss “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” George Miller’s disappointing follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and the extremely weird “Funny Pages,” a […]
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In these lazy, last days of summer, we’re catching up with a perfectly pleasant (if problematic) rom-com on Breakfast All Day: “Look Both Ways,” a “Sliding Doors” homage starring Lili Reinhart. We also have an early review of “Breaking,” in theaters Friday, starring John Boyega in the true story of a Georgia bank holdup. And […]
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Idris Elba will save us all this week on Breakfast All Day. Our good friend Kristian Harloff joins me to review the thriller “Beast” (and if you’re not already subscribed to his YouTube Channel, you should be). Alonso and I also review the nutty horror prequel “Orphan: First Kill.” In news, we discuss Angelina Jolie […]
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Hold on tight — we’ve got you here on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I catch up with “Fall,” a lean, mean survival thriller that will make you seriously squirm in your seat if you’re afraid of heights. In news, we discuss Ezra Miller, Tom Holland, Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis, Florence Pugh and Zach […]
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We begin with sad news yet again on Breakfast All Day with the death of Anne Heche. Alonso and I discuss the actress’ long and varied career and tragic end at just 53. Also in news: Armie Hammer, Fred Savage, the Golden Globes, “Nope,” “Bodies Bodies Bodies” and more. Plus we have reviews of “Summering,” […]
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We’re heartbroken here at Breakfast All Day over the death of Olivia Newton-John. Alonso and I discuss her film and music career and what she’s meant as as pop culture icon for decades. Also in news: box office, Anne Heche, Jennette McCurdy, the Spice Girls and Nicole Kidman, who will return as the face of […]
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Alonso and I are heading in different directions in our review of the star-studded, action-packed “Bullet Train” on Breakfast All Day. But we agree that the “Predator” prequel “Prey” on Hulu and A24’s horror comedy “Bodies Bodies Bodies” are both pretty kick-ass, and you should see them as summer movie season winds down. In news, […]
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And we’re back! Vacation is over and it’s time to play catch-up on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I have a lengthy, spoiler-filled review of Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” and we slog through “The Gray Man,” the latest big-budget, star-studded, action extravaganza on Netflix. And in news, we discuss everything that’s been going on the past […]
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Oh hey, it’s just us, doing another round of Ask Us Anything on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I answer more of your questions, ranging from our favorite movies to recommend to people, to the best Harrison Ford role, to how we got started as film critics. We also review the second half of SS […]
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We loved “RRR” so much and got so many great suggestions of other Telugu films to watch that we’re now digging into “Baahubali: The Beginning” on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I were blown away by SS Rajamouli’s 2015 movie, and we’ll have a review of part two, “Baahubali: The Conclusion,” next week. Also this […]
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Dakota Johnson breaks the fourth wall to offer dry, witty asides and the well-timed eyeroll in a cheeky adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion.” Purists aren’t loving it but Alonso and I had a good time, as you’ll see from our Breakfast All Day review. In news, we discuss the Bradley Cooper-Huma Abedin romance, Delia Owens, […]
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The moss is dripping and the cicadas are chirping, but we’re not exactly joining the chorus of “Where the Crawdads Sing,” the new movie based on the best-selling novel, on Breakfast All Day. It comes out Friday, and Alonso and I have an early review. But we do have lots of good stuff in news, […]
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We loved “Thor: Ragnarok,” which makes the letdown of “Thor: Love and Thunder” that much more of a bummer. Alonso and I have a Breakfast All Day review of this wildly uneven MCU extravaganza. In news, we discuss the career of James Caan, who died at 82; the #Gentleminion backlash; trailers for “Clerks III” and […]
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At first, the story is fascinating. Soon, it becomes dizzying. Quickly, it turns sickening. And eventually, it’s heartbreaking. The Netflix documentary “Girl in the Picture” traces the twisting tale of a young woman whose body was found with a severe head injury on the side of an Oklahoma City road in April 1990. My mixed-positive […]
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We’re at the halfway point in the year, so it’s a good time to look back at the best films we’ve seen so far on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I have a bit of overlap, including the spectacular “RRR,” but we have some variety, too. In news, we talk about the record opening for […]
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You can run but you can’t hide: Those little yellow dudes are storming into theaters this holiday weekend with the sequel “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” My friend and fellow YouTube critic Dan Murrell was kind enough to slog through it with me on Breakfast All Day, and we had more fun talking about the […]
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They’re all beautiful, exquisitely dressed and vapid, the foreigners who’ve traipsed across the Moroccan desert for a weekend of debauchery in “The Forgiven.” Writer/director John Michael McDonagh wants us to feel scorn as he satirizes the racism and classism of wealthy Westerners exploiting the Middle East as an exotic destination. His film is well-crafted throughout but ultimately […]
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We’re trying something a little different in our midweek Breakfast All Day drop-in: Season two of “Only Murders in the Building” has begun on Hulu, and Alonso and I are sharing our recap of the first two episodes widely. It’s the kind of content we usually offer exclusively to our Patreon subscribers, and we hope […]
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Are you lonesome tonight? Or sad, or scared, or seething with a white-hot rage over the state of things? Alonso and I hope to provide a bit of solace and escape on the latest Breakfast All Day Podcast. We touch briefly on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade in news, plus discuss […]
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Alonso and I may be a little late for the ceremony, but we RSVPd yes to “Father of the Bride” on Breakfast All Day. We were both charmed by the latest version of this classic comedy, starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan, which is streaming on HBO Max. We also went back in time to […]
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We’d like to go to infinity and beyond here at Breakfast All Day, but “Lightyear” has us feeling like we’re slogging through molasses. Alonso and I do not exactly have a stellar review of Pixar’s “Toy Story” spinoff. We also review a couple of Sundance Film Festival favorites that are finally finding their way to […]
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We couldn’t imagine discussing “The Godfather” without our dear friend Ben Mankiewicz, so we were thrilled he was able to join us on our midweek Breakfast All Day drop-in. We revisit the Coppola classic for its 50th anniversary, and because we’re coming up on the finale of “The Offer” (which we’ve been recapping on our […]
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It’s time for more stomping and chomping on Breakfast All Day as we review “Jurassic World Dominion,” supposedly the final film in the franchise. But as Jeff Goldblum likes to say, “Life finds a way,” so who knows? Alonso and I also have a bunch of news for you, including Britney Spears getting married, the […]
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We’re your cool rider and girl for all seasons on the latest Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I revisit the cult classic “Grease 2” on the occasion of its 40th anniversary Blu-Ray release. It’s a movie I love dearly with zero irony, and Alonso enjoys enough to indulge me by talking about it. We also […]
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It’s Gnarly Friday here at Breakfast All Day, as we review the trippy new David Cronenberg thriller “Crimes of the Future” as well as the astounding Indian sensation “RRR.” In news, we discuss the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard verdict, Jada Pinkett Smith on The Slap, production beginning on “Furiosa,” BTS at The White House, Quentin Tarantino’s […]
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It’s a beautiful day to stay inside with us at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I talk about the surprise release of Bo Burnham’s “Inside Outtakes,” as well as “Top Gun: Maverick” box office, Kate Bush, Bradley Cooper, Rachel Zegler and more. We also have an early review of the delightfully raunchy, gay rom-com “Fire […]
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Only the Belchers can rescue us from this miserable week, so it’s a good thing “The Bob’s Burgers Movie” is finally coming out. Alonso and I have extremely different reviews on Breakfast All Day — I’m a huge fan of the TV show so I had a blast, Alonso isn’t so he didn’t love it […]
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It’s “Top Gun” Tuesday here at Breakfast All Day — kinda like Taco Tuesday, only with more chunks of real Tom Cruise in every bite. We have an early review for you of the long-awaited sequel, “Top Gun: Maverick,” which I loved but Alonso wasn’t quite as enthusiastic. We also revisit the original “Top Gun” […]
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It’s raining “Men” … hallelujah? Katie Walsh and I try to work through Alex Garland’s impeccably crafted, deeply disturbing thriller this week on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I also review something a bit lighter: the sequel “Downton Abbey: A New Era.” In news, we discuss “Stranger Things” season 4 revelations, including the release of […]
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We’ve got a quick, midweek nibble for you on Breakfast All Day, but we promise it’s packed with nutrients. Alonso and I review “On the Count of Three,” comedian Jerrod Carmichael’s directorial debut; it’s a comedy about suicide, and we were so impressed with the tough tonal balance Carmichael strikes. In news, we talk box […]
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We didn’t start the fire, but we’re happy to sit around it and talk about the week’s new movies on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review the surprisingly dull “Firestarter,” yet another adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Also: the Rebel Wilson comedy “Senior Year” on Netflix and “Pleasure,” a provocative, Spirit Award-nominated look […]
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Hey, look, the trailer for the “Avatar” sequel is finally online, and we have some thoughts on your midweek Breakfast All Day drop-in. Alonso and I also discuss the giant opening for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” Fred Savage, Frank Langella, the “Dirty Dancing” sequel and more in news. And we have an […]
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We’re back with another episode of Marvel Mondays! My surly tween, Nicolas, agreed to sit down with me to discuss “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” The original “Doctor Strange” (2016) was a favorite of ours among all of the MCU movies, so we had high hopes, but ended up with mixed reviews. Nic […]
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Bring on the bombast! That’s what we say here at Breakfast All Day. The video for Lady Gaga’s theme song from “Top Gun: Maverick” is out, and it’s exactly as over the top as you want it to be (it’s also insanely catchy and still stuck in my head). Also in news, Alonso and I […]
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We’re hopping through universes to reach you on this midweek edition of Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I have an early review for you of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which we both found to be a bit disappointing, despite the Sam Raimi-ishness of it all. In news, we discuss Justin Lin, the […]
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We’re here to serve you up the latest movie news and reviews on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I discuss yet another forgettable Liam Neeson action flick, “Memory,” as well as the Finnish horror fairy tale “Hatching,” which we both loved. In news, we talk about all the goings-on at CinemaCon — from “Avatar” and […]
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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers, in our first Breakfast All Day Ask Us Anything! We asked you guys to send us questions on our YouTube community page and got such an overwhelming response, we were only able to get to a fraction of them (including one about “Showgirls”), but we’ll do more, we promise. […]
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We will avenge you this week on Breakfast All Day with a review of one of the most anticipated films in a while. Alonso and I rave about “The Northman,” the latest trippy saga from director and co-writer Robert Eggers. We also review “Petite Maman,” Celine Sciamma’a deeply moving French gem, which was one of […]
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Nicolas Cage IS Nick Cage in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” and Alonso and I have an early review on Breakfast All Day. This movie is a total blast, and it comes out Friday. We also catch up with the mesmerizing “Memoria,” the latest from Thai master Apichatpong Weerasethakul, which is playing somewhere sometime, […]
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The third “Fantastic Beasts” movie is out, but will there be a fourth and fifth as planned? Our mixed review reflects how not everyone is fully under the spell of this “Harry Potter” spinoff. The engaging and insightful Perri Nemiroff joins me to discuss “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” (You can find her YouTube […]
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These “Fantastic Beasts” movies are just not good. They are extremely OK. They’re all chasing the dragon of that astronomical, worldwide, once-in-a-generation “Harry Potter” success, but each new movie in this spinoff franchise reminds us of how unnecessary and inferior they are. My mixed review of “The Secrets of Dumbledore,” at RogerEbert.com.
Read the review here
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We’ve got breaking news and catch-up reviews for you on our midweek edition of Breakfast All Day. Alonso finally saw “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and had very different thoughts on it from the review Katie Walsh and I did a few weeks ago, so he chimes in with a rare re-review. By popular demand, we review Ti West’s ’70s horror homage “X.” In news, we discuss the “Stranger Things” season 4 trailer, the Bennifer engagement, Britney Spears’ pregnancy, “Sonic 2” box office and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap episodes 5 and 6 of “Bridgerton,” where things are finally getting exciting. Plus, we’re doing the first of our Movie House Shout-Outs. We’re thrilled to tell you about the great work they’re doing at the beautiful and historic Fargo Theatre in Fargo, N.D. If you’d like to check out their programming or support them by becoming a donor or member, here’s a link: https://fargotheatre.org/. Thanks for joining us!
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Hop in and hang on: It’s a new episode of Breakfast All Day. Our good friend Tim Grierson swings by to help me review the new Michael Bay extravaganza, “Ambulance,” which we actually enjoyed. Alonso and I review the Celine Dion sorta-biopic “Aline,” and catch up with the Judd Apatow Netflix comedy “The Bubble.” We have breaking news from the Academy on Will Smith, as well as new details on Ezra Miller, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, Asghar Farhadi, the “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” trailer and more. And there’s some truly great stuff for our Patreon subscribers: the finale of “The Dropout,” as well as recaps of “Bridgerton” E3-4 and the new “Moon Knight.” Thanks as always for joining us!
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We’re back from spring break and ready to sink our teeth into the latest movies on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I play catch up with “Morbius,” which is terrible, and “Apollo 10 1/2,” which is delightful. In news, we discuss the fallout from the Will Smith slap, Chris Rock’s return to standup, Bruce Willis stepping away from acting because of aphasia, Jerrod Carmichael coming out, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and more. We’re also asking our listeners to recommend their favorite local movie theaters so we can give them a shout-out as part of a new partnership plan we’re working on. And for our Patreon friends, recaps of the “Moon Knight” debut, the first two episodes of “Bridgerton” season 2, and the penultimate episode of “The Dropout.” Be sure to come back Friday for the series finale, and thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us!
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The next day, Alonso and I are still sorting through what happened at the Oscars. What did you make of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock? Did your favorite movies win? And who was the best dressed? Let us know what you thought of those bizarre 2022 Academy Awards, and thanks for spending time with us throughout awards season.
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Let us help you make your Oscar picks! Alonso and I have lots of thoughts on this year’s Academy Award nominees — and we even went back and changed some of them as the season evolved and new front-runners emerged. If you’d like to see the videos we posted this week on our Breakfast All Day YouTube Channel, they’re all right here. But you can always enjoy us in podcast form, as well. Let us know who you’d like to see win, and thanks for joining us!
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Just a quick pop-in ahead of the Academy Awards here at Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I have some final thoughts before the big night, including those candid opinions from anonymous Oscar voters. We also discuss Asghar Farhadi, CinemaSins, and the trailers for “Men,” “The Offer” and the new season of “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” And we have a mixed review of the Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum comedy “The Lost City.” Make sure you keep an eye (and en ear) out for our Oscar picks in an upcoming episode. And we’ll be back on Monday to discuss all the winners — but of course there are no losers. Thanks as always for hanging out with us!
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You guys asked for more spoilers so we’ve got a double serving of them for you on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I go into all the gory details of the horror movies “Fresh” on Hulu and “Scream,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. In news, we talk Jane Campion and Venus and Serena Williams, William Hurt, trailers for “Ms. Marvel” and Michael Mann’s “Tokyo Vice,” plus Pete Davidson in space. And we have a flashback review of a movie Alonso loves (and I’d never heard of), the queer indie comedy “I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing,” which is now in theaters with a 4K restoration. Glad you’ve joined us for a mid-week drop-in!
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We are bursting with panda excitement — and angst, and boy-band lust — this week on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I review the latest from Pixar Animation, “Turning Red,” which we both really enjoyed. We also review the Netflix sci-fi comedy “The Adam Project,” which … we both really didn’t enjoy. In news, we talk DGA Awards, BAFTAs, Jussie Smollett, Ryan Coogler, trailers for the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series on Disney+ and “Bridgerton” season 2 on Netflix and more. And we’ve got lots of goodies at our Patreon: recaps of the “Pam & Tommy” finale, plus new episodes of “The Gilded Age” and “The Dropout.” Pack a picnic and join us!
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Zac Efron scrubs away all vestiges of his pretty-boy persona beneath the baking sun and swirling sands of the Australian survival tale “Gold.” If only the film itself rose to Efron’s extreme level of his commitment. “Gold” is more effective from an aesthetic standpoint than it is from a narrative one. My mixed review, at RogerEbert.com.
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Watching “Pam & Tommy” for our Breakfast All Day Patreon made us realize we’d never seen “Barb Wire,” the 1996 sci-fi action flick that was supposed to make Pamela Anderson a mega movie star. That didn’t happen, but we wanted to catch up with it anyway, so Alonso and I have a review for you. We also review the stylish horror film “Fresh” on Hulu. And for our midweek news drop-in, we talk “The Batman” box office, Spirit Awards, the Oscar nominees luncheon, Disney’s stance on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation and the trailer for the erotic thriller “Deep Water,” which we’ll definitely review when it comes out in a couple weeks. Thanks for joining us!
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“The Batman” is finally here, and we’ve got a rave review on Breakfast All Day. Katie Walsh and I have a spoiler-free discussion of Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of the Caped Crusader. Also this week, Alonso and I review the documentary “Lucy and Desi” and the gorgeous sci-fi drama “After Yang.” In news, we talk early “Batman” box office and ticket prices, Spirit Awards, the Lakers miniseries “Winning Time” beginning on HBO and the end of both #Bendergate and The Viper Room. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week’s episodes of “Pam & Tommy” and “The Gilded Age” as well as the first three episodes of “The Dropout,” about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ fraudulent attempts to revolutionize the health care industry. Grab a green juice and join us!
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We are shiny and chrome this week on Breakfast All Day for so many reasons. First, Alonso and I have a Tuesday news drop, including early reviews of “The Batman,” Screen Actors Guild award winners, Sam Elliott trashing “The Power of the Dog,” #OscarsFanFavorite and more. With “The Batman” opening this week, we ponder that age-old question: Who’s the best Batman? And our good friend Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times joins us to discuss his new book, “Blood, Sweat & Chrome: The Wild and True Story of Mad Max: Fury Road.” It’s a juicy, breezy oral history of this famously difficult shoot, which resulted in a cinematic masterpiece. Crank up the volume and ride to Valhalla with us!
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The delightful Dave White (The Wrap, Linoleum Knife) fills in for his husband, Alonso, this week on Breakfast All Day. And while we’ve thrown a truly random cross-section of movies his way, the longtime critic is naturally able to speak about them all insightfully. We review the musical “Cyrano” starring Peter Dinklage, “Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming” because Dave is a Madea aficionado, and the Foo Fighters’ horror comedy “Studio 666.” In news, we talk Oscars, SAG Awards, that legendary Spider-Man meme, AnnaLynne McCord‘s Putin poem, the late Sally Kellerman and more. And over at our Patreon, Alonso and I recap this week’s episodes of “Pam & Tommy” on Hulu and “The Gilded Age” on HBO. Join me and the husbands for all this podcast goodness!
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It’s 2s-day — that is, 2/22/22 on a Tuesday — so we had to do a midweek drop-in on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I have news updates, including “Uncharted” box office, “The Godfather” re-release for its 50th anniversary, James Gunn and Jennifer Holland getting engaged, our friend Kyle Buchanan’s exciting new “Mad Max: Fury Road” book and more. With “The Batman” coming out next week, we take a closer look at Robert Pattinson’s best performances, and the way he’s used his “Twilight” clout to work with daring auteurs like David Cronenberg and Claire Denis. And we do a spoilery breakdown of that brilliant but subtle twist at the end of “The Power of the Dog,” which has understandably caused some confusion. Let us know what you think of all of this, and thanks for joining us!
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Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg are hunting for hidden treasure, and we’re right on their tails this week on Breakfast All Day. The brilliant Katie Walsh returns to help me review “Uncharted,” the long-awaited film version of the popular video game series. Alonso and I also review “Dog,” a buddy road trip comedy starring Channing Tatum and … a dog. In news, we discuss plans for “Stranger Things” seasons 4 and 5, “Peacemaker” season 2, Francis Ford Coppola‘s GQ magazine article, an update in the fatal Halyna Hutchins shooting, Oscar vaccine plans, and Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley calling it quits. And we’ve got a ton of great stuff for you over at our Patreon: a recap of the “Peacemaker” season finale and new episodes of “Pam & Tommy” and “The Gilded Age,” plus a February Off the Menu review of Sidney Poitier’s “A Warm December.” Thanks so much for hanging out with us, and enjoy the weekend.
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Sharlto Copley is on screen for nearly the entirety of “Ted K,” which follows the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, in the years leading up to his arrest. But the man himself remains inherently unknowable—fearsome and fascinating but just out of reach. And that’s probably by design in the impressionistic and hypnotic drama from director Tony Stone. My review, at RogerEbert.com.
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It’s Hollywood’s biggest morning — the 2022 Oscar nominations — so we had to post a special Tuesday episode to cover all the highs, lows, surprises and disappointments. Our great friend, Los Angeles Times awards expert Glenn Whipp, joins us to share his perspective. “The Power of the Dog” leads all nominees with 12, followed by “Dune” with 10. What were you happy to see get nominated? What do you hope will win? Let us know. We also have a timely segment on new DVD releases, including three films that got multiple nominations today: “Belfast,” “King Richard” and “Encanto.” We don’t talk about Bruno, but we do talk about movies, and we’re happy to have you join us.
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Hi, we’re Breakfast All Day, and this is … a new episode of our podcast. This week, my dear friend Katie Walsh joins me to review the panoply of pain that is “Jackass Forever.” Katie and I also talk about the disaster epic “Moonfall,” which is extremely stupid, and yet, not stupid enough. In news, Alonso and I discuss BAFTA nominations, “Knives Out 2,” the Spotify exodus, Spike Lee’s documentary series on Colin Kaepernick, Whoopi Goldberg, Rudy Giuliani, Howard Hesseman, and the Wordle guy selling his game to the NY Times for low seven figures. And over at our Patreon, we have a mind-blowing array of recaps: “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Peacemaker,” “The Gilded Age,” and the first three episodes of “Pam & Tommy.” Thanks as always for joining us!
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It feels sort of mean trashing “Book of Love,” a bilingual romantic comedy that offers a clever premise but never truly delivers on it in satisfying fashion. Sam Claflin plays an author whose latest novel, “The Sensible Heart,” is a major dud. But the book becomes a huge hit in Mexico when the translator (Veronica Echegui) rewrites the whole thing in Spanish, turning it into a hot-and-heavy bodice ripper. The lack of chemistry and distractingly chintzy production values detract from an idea that had potential. My review, at RogerEbert.com.
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Rock and roll can never die here at Breakfast All Day. This week, Alonso and I review the understated yet powerful teen drama “The Fallout” on HBO Max, the enigmatic “Sundown” starring Tim Roth and Charlotte Gainsbourg, and we have an early review of Norway’s “The Worst Person in the World,” one of Alonso’s favorite movies of 2021, which comes out Feb. 4. In news: awards season takes shape with nominations from the Directors, Producers and Writers guilds. Plus! So many beefs: Neil Young vs. Spotify, Evangeline Lilly vs. vaccine mandates, Taylor Swift vs. Damon Albarn, Morrissey vs. Johnny Marr, and Peter Dinklage vs. “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.” And lots of great stuff over at our Patreon: recaps of this week’s “The Book of Boba Fett” (which was finally good!), episodes 4 and 5 of “Peacemaker,” and the debut of “The Gilded Age,” the latest sophisticated soap opera from “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes. Cross the street and gossip with us — we won’t tell anyone — and thanks as always for listening.
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Adrien Brody stars in “Clean” as the ironically named title character: a garbage collector with a grimy past. He also co-wrote the script, produced the film and composed the score. It’s clearly a labor of love for the Oscar winner. Brody conveys so much emotion and regret simply through his screen presence, though his haunted eyes and steady gait. But then the narration kicks in, needlessly explaining what he’s thinking all the time. My review, at RogerEbert.com
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It’s January, and the pickings are slim at the movie theater, but we’ve found some quality nuggets for you here at Breakfast All Day. This week, Alonso and I play catch-up with a few movies we’ve been meaning to discuss: Marvel’s thrilling “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” which is streaming on Disney+; Asghar Farhadi’s gripping drama “A Hero,” which has been in theaters and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video; and the inventive, animated documentary “Flee,” which expands to more theaters this weekend. In news, we talk about the deaths of Meat Loaf, Louis Anderson and Andre Leon Talley, as well as the legendary Marty from Marty and Elayne at the Dresden, an extremely L.A. entertainer. Also: Sundance has begun virtually, Joss Whedon talks to New York Magazine, the M&M characters get a makeover, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from “Encanto” is a huge hit, Adele postpones her Las Vegas residency and Adam Rippon marries his boyfriend. And we’ve got a ton of stuff on our Patreon: recaps of this week’s “The Book of Boba Fett” on Disney+ as well as the first three episodes of “Peacemaker” on HBO Max, and a bonus Off the Menu review of 1967’s “In the Heat of the Night,” the Sidney Poitier film our subscribers chose for us. Enjoy, and thanks as always for joining us.
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I remain on the Sergei Polunin beat at RogerEbert.com with my review of “Simple Passion,” in which the bad-boy ballet dancer plays an elusive Russian diplomat having a purely physical affair with a divorced Parisian professor. It’s all very torrid, but his character is intentionally vapid and boring, and the exquisite Laetitia Dosch acts circles around him. Link to my mixed review below.
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Do you like scary movies? We’ve got one for you this week on Breakfast All Day, as Katie Walsh joins me to review the latest “Scream,” the fifth film in the meta horror franchise. Also, Alonso finally watched “Eternals,” so we catch up with Chloe Zhao’s Marvel entry, and we review the animated “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,” the rare movie that has us extremely divided. In news, we discuss Bob Saget, Ronnie Spector, the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild nominations, season three announcements for both “The Great” and “The Morning Show,” Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet divorcing, and O.G. “American Idol” finalist Clay Aiken running for Congress, again. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week’s episode of “The Book of Boba Fett” (which we’re not really feeling yet) and revisit the delightfully zany “What’s Up, Doc?” the Peter Bogdanovich movie our subscribers chose for the latest Off the Menu selection. Don’t answer the phone! Listen to our podcast instead. And thanks for joining us.
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Happy 2022! Things may seem uncertain so far, but we’re here for you no matter what on Breakfast All Day. Our dear friend and O.G. “What the Flick?!” co-host Ben Mankiewicz joins us to share his insights on a couple of bits of sad news: the deaths of Peter Bogdanovich and Sidney Poitier. Also in news: the many closures/cancellations/postponements this new covid surge has caused, including the Sundance Film Festival, the Honorary Oscars, the Westminster Dog Show and “Morbius” (again). Plus: we remember the great Betty White and marvel at the billion-dollar box office of “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” We couldn’t start the new year without looking back at the best and worst movies of 2021. For new reviews, Alonso and I discuss “The 355,” “The Tender Bar,” and “Drive My Car,” the LA Film Critics Association’s pick for best picture. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the first two episodes of “The Book of Boba Fett” on Disney+. It’s a lot! So grab a cup of tea and a warm blanket and cozy up with our soothing podcast tones. Thanks so much for joining us.
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“The 355” amasses some of the most talented and electrifying actresses in the world, then squanders them in a generic and forgettable action picture. It would seem impossible to make a boring spy movie starring Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, Diane Kruger and Penelope Cruz, but Simon Kinberg managed to do it. My one-star review, at RogerEbert.com.
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