

Breakfast All Day movie reviews
Christy Lemire & Alonso Duralde
Longtime film critics Christy Lemire and Alonso Duralde nourish your ears with movie reviews and news every Tuesday and Friday. We're the most important meal of the day, all day long. We used to be What the Flick?!
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YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastAllDay
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bfastallday
Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
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Dec 2, 2023 • 25min
Episode 415: Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, Eileen reviews
We're getting in formation -- albeit a little late -- for the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. Apologies for keeping you waiting, but we wanted to make sure we had time to see the extravaganza that is "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé." The three-hour epic, which Beyoncé wrote, directed and produced, documents her recent world tour on stage and behind the scenes. You will learn more than you ever could have imagined about scaffolding. We also review "Eileen," a sexy, srtylish noir set in 1960s Massachusetts starring Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway. Both films are in theaters now. And over at our Patreon, we recap this weeks episode of "Fargo" season 5 on Hulu. It was a trip! Thanks for your patience and for sticking with us. Looking for the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life? Nsabers offers a wide variety of neopixel lightsabers, from budget-friendly sabers for beginners to more elaborate models for collectors and serious cosplayers. They're bright and durable, and you can customize any of them according to your favorite characters. Take 7% off your purchase with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY: https://nsabers.com/?ref=jowos596 Holiday Blend from Coffee Bros. makes the perfect gift! With its notes of cooked berry, cocoa and wine, this medium roast is just right for cozy gatherings. Take 15% off your order with our code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some product links are affiliate links which mean if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

Nov 29, 2023 • 36min
Episode 414: Movie News, May December, Thanksgiving
Great to see you again! We're back from the Thanksgiving holiday with heaping servings of news and reviews: Todd Haynes' "May December," in theaters now and coming to Netflix this Friday, Dec. 1, plus a catch-up with Eli Roth's latest horror movie "Thanksgiving." And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the first two episodes of "Fargo" season 5. Hope you enjoyed your time with family and friends, and thanks for sharing some of your time with us. * Holiday Blend from Coffee Bros. makes the perfect gift! With its notes of cooked berry, cocoa and wine, this medium roast is just right for cozy gatherings. Take 15% off your order with our code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 *Athletic Brewing Co. has delicious, alcohol-free beers for the season, including the cozy Lodge Life to sip by the fire. Take $20 off your first $50 purchase now through Nov. 28. Take 10% off anytime with code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free with orders of $50 or more. Enjoy here: https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ * Looking for the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your life? Nsabers offers a wide variety of neopixel lightsabers, from budget-friendly sabers for beginners to more elaborate models for collectors and serious cosplayers. They're bright and durable, and you can customize any of them according to your favorite characters. Take 7% off your purchase with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY: https://nsabers.com/?ref=jowos596 Some product links are affiliate links which mean if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

Nov 20, 2023 • 26min
Episode 413: Maestro, Napoleon reviews
It's a huge week for historical epics with major awards aspirations. First, we review "Maestro," Bradley Cooper's follow up to "A Star Is Born," which he directs, co-writes and stars in as legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. We also discuss "Napoleon," Ridley Scott's massive exploration of the French emperor and military commander, starring Joaquin Phoenix. We're taking off the rest of the week for Thanksgiving, but we'll return soon with more reviews and TV recaps on our Patreon, so be sure to check back! We're thankful for you and hope you enjoy the holiday with family and friends or however you're celebrating. * Coffee Bros. Holiday Blend is here! With its notes of cooked berry, cocoa and wine, this medium roast is perfect for cozy gatherings. Take 15% off your order with our code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 * Stay in shape throughout the holidays with CAROL Bike. The sturdy, at-home stationary bike is fun, efficient and easy to use. We have a great deal with them: Take $250 off through Jan. 15, 2024, with our code BREAKFASTALLDAY: https://carolbike.pxf.io/QOq69a Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

Nov 18, 2023 • 26min
Episode 412: Saltburn (NO Spoilers!), Dream Scenario, It's a Wonderful Knife
Heading into Thanksgiving getaway weekend with a mix of movies that are both dreamlike and nightmarish: Emerald Fennell's stylish social satire "Saltburn" and the surreal Nicolas Cage comedy "Dream Scenario." Plus, we discuss the queer/Christmas/slasher mashup "It's a Wonderful Knife," which is a better title than an actual movie. Check back early next week for reviews of two of the biggest films of this awards season: "Maestro" and "Napoleon." Until then, travel safely if you're going somewhere for the holiday, and thanks for taking us with you on the Breakfast All Day podcast! *Athletic Brewing Co. has delicious, alcohol-free beers for the season, including the cozy Lodge Life to sip by the fire. Take $20 off your first $50 purchase now through Nov. 28. Take 10% off anytime with code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free with orders of $50 or more. Enjoy here: athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ

Nov 11, 2023 • 32min
Episode 411: Movie News, The Marvels (NO Spoilers!), The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
We have some of the biggest disagreements in the history of the show the latest episode of Breakfast All Day, First, we have a spoiler-free review of "The Marvels," the latest installment in the MCU. One of us liked it; the other didn't. Then we have an early review of the prequel "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," which opens Nov. 17. One of us liked it; the other didn't. In news, we talk the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, "Coyote vs. Acme," the "Inside Out 2" trailer, Jared Leto climbing the Empire State Building and more. And over at our Patreon we recap this week's finales of "Loki" and "The Morning Show." Thanks as always for joining us!

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 410: 25K Subscribers LIVE Celebration!
We did it! We reached our goal of welcoming 25,000 subscribers to our Breakfast All Day YouTube channel by the end of the year. So we did a livestream to celebrate and say thank you to our awesome viewers, and we're sharing the audio here in case you missed it or would rather hear our discussion in podcast form. We did a long overdue Ask Us Anything, with topics ranging from movies we've walked out of to favorite Talking Heads songs to whether we are a couple. (Spoiler: We're not, and if we were, it would be news to our husbands.) Plus: Who should play us in a biopic? Listen and enjoy, and thank you so much for being a part of our smart, thoughtful community of film lovers! And if you're looking for our usual TV recaps, they're over at our Patreon. Today we caught up with the latest episodes of "The Gilded Age" on Max and "Fellow Travelers" on Showtime. Thanks for watching along with us!

Nov 4, 2023 • 33min
Episode 409: Movie News, The Holdovers, Rustin
The calendar says November but we're already talking about Christmas movies here at Breakfast All Day. Christy and Alonso review "The Holdovers," Alexander Payne's '70s-inspired, low-key charmer. We also discuss "Rustin," featuring a thrilling performance from Colman Domingo as civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. In news, we discuss that big Variety article about Marvel in turmoil, "The Fall Guy" trailer, the late Lisa Marie Presley's opposition to the "Priscilla" script and more. Plus, for our Patreon subscribers, we catch up with the last two weeks of "Loki" and "The Morning Show." And make sure you join us at our YouTube channel for a live celebration for reaching 25K subscribers! It'll be Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Noon PST. Festive attire is optional but encouraged! Coffee Bros. Holiday Blend is here! With its notes of cooked berry, cocoa and wine, this medium roast is perfect for cozy gatherings. Take 15% off your order with our code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

Nov 1, 2023 • 25min
Episode 408: Movie News, Killers of the Flower Moon Ending Explained (Spoilers!)
We're heartbroken over the news of Matthew Perry's death here at Breakfast All Day. We discuss his career, his work on "Friends" and the way he tried to inspire others through his struggles with sobriety. Also in news: the death of Richard Roundtree at 81, "Five Nights at Freddy's" box office, intermissions during "Killers of the Flower Moon" and more. Speaking of Martin Scorsese's epic, we do an in-depth spoiler discussion about its bold ending. Spoilers abound! Let us know what you thought about it. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the premieres of the gay romance "Fellow Travelers" on Showtime and season 2 of "The Gilded Age" on HBO. thanks as always for joining us. * Coffee Bros. Holiday Blend is here! With its notes of cooked berry, cocoa and wine, this medium roast is perfect for cozy gatherings. Take 15% off your order with our code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

Oct 27, 2023 • 22min
Episode 407: The Killer, Priscilla reviews
It's definitely awards season with two new movies from two very different auteurs. First, we have a review of "The Killer," David Fincher's stylish, darkly funny noir starring Michael Fassbender as a meticulous hitman. We also discuss "Priscilla," Sofia Coppola's dreamy depiction of Priscilla Presley's early life and marriage to Elvis. Alonso and Christy have very different takes on these films but agree that they're both gorgeously shot and beautifully detailed. We're both traveling this week, but we'll be back at our Patreon next week to catch up on recaps of "Loki" and "The Morning Show," plus we'll launch into the miniseries "Fellow Travelers" and season 2 of "The Gilded Age." Look forward to having you join us! * Athletic Brewing Co. has an autumnal, alcohol-free beer that's just right for the season. Dark & Gourdy offers a warm blend of pumpkin and spice. Take 10% off your order with code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free on orders of at least $50. Check out all their delicious non-alcoholic options here: https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.

Oct 21, 2023 • 36min
Episode 406: Movie News, Killers of the Flower Moon, Nyad
We're traveling and juggling and running around, but we'll always find time to stop and chat with you about the latest movies here at Breakfast All Day. Alonso is in South Carolina and Christy is going to Dallas soon. But in the midst of all that, we have a rave review of Martin Scorsese's epic "Killers of the Flower Moon." See it on the biggest screen you can with the best possible sound. We also review "Nyad," starring Annette Bening as legendary long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad. Both are in theaters now and streaming in upcoming weeks. In news, we discuss SAG-AFTRA rules about Halloween costumes, Taylor Swift's box office boom, the Egyptian Theatre reopening, Piper Laurie and more. And there's a ton of goodies for our Patreon subscribers: recaps of "Loki" and "The Morning Show," plus an Off the Menu review of "Death Becomes Her." Thanks as always for sharing some of your time with us!


