Breakfast All Day movie reviews

Christy Lemire & Alonso Duralde
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Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 5min

Episode 225: News, Spencer, The Harder They Fall, Finch

The days are getting shorter, but we're here to be a bright spot for you on Breakfast All Day. This week, the brilliant Katie Walsh returns to help Christy review "Spencer," featuring what is perhaps Kristen Stewart's best work yet. Then, Christy and Alonso talk about the stylish revisionist Western "The Harder They Fall," and Tom Hanks slogging through the apocalypse in "Finch." In news, we discuss further details that have emerged in the "Rust" shooting, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande co-starring in a film version of "Wicked," Middle Eastern countries banning "Eternals," AMC Theaters getting into the popcorn business and Steve Buscemi dressing as his "How do you do, fellow kids?" meme for Halloween. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's episode of "The Morning Show," which was actually a good one for a change. Thanks so much for sticking with us, no matter the season.
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Oct 29, 2021 • 1h 11min

Episode 224: News, Last Night in Soho, Dune (1984), Introducing Selma Blair

Put on your go-go boots and join us for a retro-chic episode of Breakfast All Day. The brilliant Amy Nicholson helps Christy review Edgar Wright's super-stylish thriller "Last Night in Soho." Alonso and Christy also take a trip back in time -- to 1984, for a discussion of David Lynch's much-maligned "Dune." And we talk about the moving and funny documentary "Introducing, Selma Blair," which follows the actress' struggles with multiple sclerosis. In news, we discuss the continued fallout from the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, "Dune Part Two" getting the greenlight, Facebook changing its name, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority members getting angry at the HBO series "Insecure," QAnon followers thinking Biden and Harris are broadcasting from a fake White House at Tyler Perry Studios, and the trailer for the animated origin story "Lightyear." And over at our Patreon on this Halloween weekend, we've got a couple of treats for you: a recap of the shocking, new episode of "The Morning Show," and a review of Julia Ducournau's astonishing debut feature "Raw," our October Off the Menu selection. Our dear friend Matt is taking a sabbatical from the show for a little while, but we look forward to his eventual return. And we thank you all for sticking around with us all these years!
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Oct 22, 2021 • 1h 10min

Episode 223: News, Dune, The French Dispatch

It's Timothee Chalamet Week on Breakfast All Day. He's at the center of two giant movies with ridiculously packed casts of superstars and character actors alike. First, Alonso and Christy review Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" — or at least, part one of "Dune" — which we watched under extremely different conditions. Then, our brilliant friends Katie Walsh and Tim Grierson join Christy for a lengthy discussion of "The French Dispatch," the most Wes Andersony movie Wes Anderson has ever made. In news, we talk about the tragic, fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a prop gun, Netflix employees walking out over the streamer's handling of Dave Chappelle, Gotham Award nominations, Travis Tritt canceling concerts over covid protocols, In-N-Out Burger fighting California's safety mandates, Celine Dion delaying her Las Vegas residency and Michael Caine retiring from acting. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap this week's episode of "The Morning Show." We're here to spice up your life, so thanks as always for joining us.
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Oct 15, 2021 • 1h 19min

Episode 222: News, The Last Duel, Halloween Kills, Bergman Island, The Velvet Underground

We'll take up our swords and fight for your honor this week on Breakfast All Day. Our great friend Katie Walsh of Tribune News Service returns to help Christy review Ridley Scott's medieval "Rashomon" tale "The Last Duel." Then, it's just Christy and Alonso for reviews of the sequel "Halloween Kills," the meta movie drama "Bergman Island" and "The Velvet Underground," Todd Haynes' documentary about the influential New York City band. In news, Superman is gay and people are pissed, IATSE film and TV crew members may strike on Monday, transgender Netflix employees and their allies plan a walkout to protest the Dave Chappell special, Timothee Chalamet talks about Armie Hammer (sort of), Jamie Lee Curtis dresses as her mom's iconic "Psycho" role for the "Halloween Kills" red carpet, and Christy discusses the IMAX screening of "Dune" she attended (and we'll have a full review for you this week). Over at our Patreon, we recap episode 5 of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+. We truly appreciate having you around, so thanks for joining us.
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Oct 8, 2021 • 1h 20min

Episode 221: News, No Time to Die, Titane, I'm Your Man, Mass

Pour yourself a martini — shaken, not stirred, of course — or whatever your drink of choice may be and settle in for this week's episode of Breakfast All Day. Our great friend Katie Walsh joins Christy to review the new James Bond movie, "No Time to Die," Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing as 007. Then Alonso, Matt and Christy discuss the beautiful and batshit French drama "Titane," "I'm Your Man" starring Dan Stevens as the perfect boyfriend, and "Mass," an actors' showcase about grief and forgiveness. In news, we talk about Kathryn Hahn starring in her own "WandaVision" spin-off, the IATSE union voting in favor of a strike, new vaccination rules for California schools and the city of Los Angeles (including movie theaters), Letitia Wright spreading anti-vax information on the set of "Wakanda Forever," William Shatner going into space on Jeff Bezos' rocket and David Lee Roth retiring from music. And over at our Patreon, we recap the incredible season two finale of "Ted Lasso" as well as the latest episode of "The Morning Show." Thanks so much for joining us as always.
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Oct 1, 2021 • 1h 6min

Episode 220: News, The Many Saints of Newark, The Guilty, Controlling Britney Spears/Britney vs. Spears

Not sure how it's possible that it's October, but we are here for you and all your fall movie needs on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Matt and Alonso review the "Sopranos" prequel "The Many Saints of Newark," the American remake of the Danish thriller "The Guilty" and a couple of timely documentaries that cover some similar ground: "Controlling Britney Spears" on Hulu and "Britney vs. Spears" on Netflix. In news, Scarlett Johansson settles with Disney over her "Black Widow" lawsuit, a judge suspends Britney Spears' father Jamie as her conservator, wild boars attack Shakira in Barcelona, The Academy Museum opens in L.A., Lori Loughlin returns to work after doing time in the college admissions scandal, and Christy tell the boys about going to see Devo with her husband and son — their first concert since the pandemic began. She also tells them a bit about the IMAX screening she and Nic attended of "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," which we'll have a Marvel Mondays review of next week. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's crazy episodes of both "Ted Lasso" and "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+. Thanks for joining us!
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Sep 24, 2021 • 1h 3min

Episode 219: News, Dear Evan Hansen, The Starling

How do you do, fellow kids? We're just regular high school students like you, here to talk about the latest movies on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt review the woefully misguided film version of the Tony-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen" and the mawkish and metaphor-heavy dramedy "The Starling" on Netflix. In news, we discuss Johnny Depp's cancel culture warning, "The View" co-hosts' covid scare, "The Tragedy of Macbeth" opening the New York Film Festival, last weekend's Emmy Awards, groping allegations against CNN's Chris Cuomo, Cassandra Peterson (better known as Elvira) coming out in her new memoir, our friend Tim Grierson's fun article about actors who are too old to play teenagers, and we look back at the talented folks we lost this week: Melvin Van Peebles, Roger Michell and Willie Garson. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's episodes of "Ted Lasso" and "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+, and revisit Wes Anderson's "Rushmore" — one of Christy's favorite movies ever — for September's Off the Menu selection. We wrote a hit podcast, so join us!
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Sep 17, 2021 • 1h 13min

Episode 218: News, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Cry Macho, Malignant

Well, gosh, of course we had to get all gussied up for ya this week on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt review "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," in which Jessica Chastain goes all out to play the flamboyant televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. We also discuss Clint Eastwood's latest film in front of and behind the camera, "Cry Macho," and we had to catch up with James Wan's "Malignant," because so many of you raved about how wild it is (and you were right). In news, we talk about Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's swollen testicles, Norm Macdonald dying of cancer at 61, California Gov. Gavin Newsom surviving a recall attempt, Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik hosting "Jeopardy!" for the rest of the year, Britney Spears getting engaged and Christopher Nolan leaving Warner Bros. after 19 years for Universal. And over at our Patreon, we recap this week's homage to "After Hours" on "Ted Lasso," and we return to "The Morning Show," which begins its second season. Thanks so much for joining us on this last weekend of summer!
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Sep 13, 2021 • 28min

Episode 217: Marvel Mondays: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

It's been a couple of months, but we're back with another Marvel Mondays episode on Breakfast All Day. This time, Christy and Nic play catch-up with "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," which has been out for a couple of weekends so we do get spoilery. You've been warned! Nic loved how strange and cool Destin Daniel Cretton's movie is. We discuss the incredible action sequences, the beautiful choreography, what a scene-stealer Awkwafina is and the strong performances from a cast of legends including Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh. And because we had to see it at a matinee, we also talk about the pros and cons of watching a movie in a theater vs. streaming at home. Let us know what you thought of "Shang-Chi," and thanks as always for joining us!
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Sep 11, 2021 • 1h 21min

Episode 216: News, Language Lessons, Fauci, The Card Counter, Come From Away, Labyrinth

It's finally starting to feel like fall, from film festivals to kids returning to school (and hopefully getting vaccinated if they're old enough), and we're here with all the reviews and news for you on Breakfast All Day. Christy, Alonso and Matt discuss the Zoom-era charmer "Language Lessons," the documentary "Fauci," Paul Schrader's latest "The Card Counter," and "Come From Away," the joyous filmed production of the celebrated Broadway musical. And in a very different kind of segment — which we'll do again if you guys like it — we revisit the truly bonkers David Bowie puppet musical "Labyrinth," which is having a Fathom Events re-release for its 35th anniversary. In news, we discuss the heartbreaking death of Michael K. Williams at just 54, the Toronto and Venice film festivals (and the red carpet return of Bennifer), The White House requiring government employees and contractors to get vaxxed, that deliciously bitchy Los Angeles Times story about Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, "Shang-Chi" star Simu Liu's hilarious stock photo modeling history, the emotional Steve from "Blue's Clues" video and Bob Odenkirk's return to "Better Call Saul" after his heart attack. And over at our Patreon, we recap the latest "Ted Lasso" episode, which was both heartwarming and a gut punch. Thanks for joining us during this jam-packed week, and hope you're healthy and well.

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