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Breakfast All Day movie reviews

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?! YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastAllDay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bfastallday Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.com/

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Episode 511: Wolf Man, Back in Action, Movie News LIVE!

    We've got some mediocre January movies and a lengthy news segment to keep you company on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Wolf Man," director Leigh Whannell's take on the classic creature feature. Christopher Abbott stars as a husband and father who takes his family back to his childhood home in the Oregon woods. Bad things happen. Julia Garner and Matilda Firth co-star. In theaters. Then, Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx re-team for the generic comedy "Back in Action." Diaz (in her first movie in a decade) and Foxx play ex-spies in suburbia who get dragged back in the fray when their cover is blown. Their shocked kids must go along for the adventure, too. Ironic needle drops and bad special effects ensue. Streaming now on Netflix. Finally, it's a jam-packed Movie News LIVE! We talk about the state of the LA Wildfires, awards season, and how they'll affect each other in the weeks to come. Plus we try to untangle the whole Justin Baldoni/Blake Lively "It Ends With Us" fiasco, which has ended with them suing each other. And of course, we remember the singular David Lynch, who died this week at 78. Thanks for being with us during this busy, difficult time. And make sure to join us at our YouTube channel on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 8am Pacific for our Oscar Nominations livestream, which will be a fundraiser for wildfire relief efforts. More details here: https://youtu.be/HtrCi1nL4QU Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    1h 6m

  2. JAN 11

    Episode 510: Better Man, Hard Truths, Movie News LIVE!

    It's been a devastating week here in Southern California, with historic, deadly wildfires destroying thousands of homes. We've never seen anything like it. But we also wanted to show up for you, be consistent, and maybe provide some comfort for a little while. So if you're in need of that, we're here for you at Breakfast All Day. We have a couple of movie reviews , starting with "Better Man," an unconventional music biopic in which British pop superstar Robbie Williams appears as a chimp. Yes, you read that right. And it works surprisingly well. In theaters now. Then we discuss "Hard Truths," the latest from writer-director Mike Leigh. Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives a shattering performance as a middle-aged wife and mother who's miserable, and insists on making everyone around her miserable, as well. Jean-Baptiste has been and will continue to be in the awards conversation. In theaters now in limited release before opening wider on Jan. 17. Then we did our first Movie News LIVE! of the new year. We wanted to give folks a chance to sit and chat with us, and to let everyone know that we're OK. We talked about the fires, how they're affecting this city and the entertainment industry, and what the reverberations might be over the months and years to come. Please stay safe, and thanks for sharing a few moments with us during these unprecedented times. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter for more: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    1 hr

  3. JAN 8

    Episode 509: Best and Worst Movies of 2024!

    Sometimes movies are great! Sometimes they're not! We celebrate all of the highs and lows in our annual discussion of the best and worst movies. We had a lot to choose from on both ends of the spectrum, with only a little overlap and lots of surprises from both of us. What was your favorite movie of 2024? What's the worst thing you saw? Let us know. And thanks for getting us past the 1 million download mark. We love doing our Breakfast All Day podcast and we're honored to have you listen, whether you've been with us since the beginning or this is your first episode. Here's to 1 million more!  Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    53 min

  4. JAN 7

    Episode 508: 2025 Golden Globes LIVE Reaction Chat!

    We're kicking off 2025 with a Golden Globes livestream! We got together with hundreds of our fabulous friends on YouTube to discuss the winners, the speeches, Nikki Glaser's performance as host and the many surprises the night had in store. "Emilia Pérez," "The Brutalist" and "Shōgun" were among the big winners on Sunday night. In case you missed our live chat, here it is in audio form for your enjoyment. What did you think of the Golden Globes? Let us know, and mark your calendar for our LIVE Oscar nominations chat on Friday, Jan. 17 at 9am Pacific time. We always enjoy seeing you and hearing your thoughts! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    44 min

  5. 12/24/2024

    Episode 507: Carry-On, The Room Next Door

    It's our last episode of 2024! If you're out and about running those final few errands and buying last-minute gifts, we'd be delighted to keep you company with some movie reviews here at Breakfast All Day. First, we catch up with "Carry-On," a lean, mean thriller from Spanish action director Jaume Collet-Serra ("Unknown, "Orphan," "The Shallows"). Taron Eegrton stars as a TSA agent stuck working at LAX on Christmas Eve. Jason Bateman is the menacing voice on an earpiece who makes him put a suspicious suitcase through security -- or else. Hopefuly your travels are less hectic. Streaming now on Netflix. Then, we review the latest from another Spanish director, the legendary Pedro Almodóvar. "The Room Next Door" is his first English-language feature. Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton star as old friends who reconnect after many years. When Swinton's character asks Moore's character for a major favor, it tests their bond. In theaters now in limited release, going wider in upcoming weeks. Thank you so much for being a part of things here all year long. We're about to hit 1 million downloads, and we deeply appreciate having you spend some time with us. Keep an eye (and an ear) out for our top 10 lists at the start of January. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, and we can't wait to see you in 2025. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    22 min

  6. 12/21/2024

    Episode 506: The Brutalist, Nickel Boys, Movie News LIVE!

    It's Arthouse Tuesday on a Friday here at Breakfast All Day, as we review a couple of major awards contenders. First, we rave about "The Brutalist," which will end up on both of our year-end top-10 lists. Brady Corbet's epic is a stunning achivement (and a lengthy one at 3 1/2 hours, including an intermission). Adrien Brody stars as a visionary architect who travels to the United States after World War II, seeking artistic freedom and success. Guy Pearce, Felicity Jones, Joe Alwyn and Alessandro Nivola co-star. See it in 70mm if you can. In theaters now. Then, we catch up with the formally daring "Nickel Boys." RaMell Ross' film, based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer prize-winning novel, tells the story of two young black men who become friends at a reform school in 1960s Florida. Our fellow critics adore this movie, but we found its first-person perspective distancing (and, for Christy at least, headache-inducing). In limited release now and expanding to more cities in upcoming weeks. Finally, we did our last Movie News LIVE! of 2024 on Friday. Lots to talk about including the teaser for James Gunn's "Superman," Oscar shortlists, "Mufasa" vs. "Sonic 3" at the box office this weekend and more. If you've been able to join us at all this year for our livestreams, thank you for taking some time out of the middle of your day, wherever you are in the world!  We'll squeeze in one more podcast episode for you early next week before Christmas and New Year's. 'Til then, thanks for joining us and hope you're enjoying the holiday season! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    53 min

  7. 12/18/2024

    Episode 505: Mufasa: The Lion King, A Complete Unknown (with Tim Grierson), Alonso's Christmas Movie Livestream

    We're here to stuff your stocking (and stock your stuffing) with a lengthy, mid-week episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Mufasa: The Lion King," a live-action prequel that traces the origin of the leader of the Pride Lands. Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight") directs, and while we're looking all over for his artistic stamp, we're sadly not finding it. In theaters this weekend. Then, our great friend Tim Grierson helps out with an early review of "A Complete Unknown," James Mangold's Bob Dylan biopic. Timothée Chalamet is tremendous as the iconic folk singer, and he'll surely be in the conversation for the best-actor Oscar. In theaters Christmas Day. And speaking of the holiday, we wanted to share the audio from our annual Christmas Movie Livestream with the expert himself. This is always a great time, and Alonso loves answering your questions and hearing your thoughts about his favorite topic. Thanks to all the lovely folks who joined us live. Keep an eye (and an ear) out as we wrap up the year in the upcoming days. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us during this busy season! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    1h 29m

  8. 12/13/2024

    Episode 504: Babygirl, Kraven the Hunter (With Tim Grierson), The Order

    We've got awards contenders and awful comic book movies and everything in between this week on Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early review of "Babygirl," which is one of Alonso's favorite movies of the year. Nicole Kidman stars as a high-powered CEO who falls into a torrid affair with her much younger intern, played by a seductive Harris Dickinson. It opens Christmas Day. Next, our great friend Tim Grierson was kind enough to step in for a review of "Kraven the Hunter" while Alonso is out of town. An incredible cast including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, Alessandro Nivola and Christopher Abbott goes to waste in this extremely silly thriller. Supposedly this is the end of the Sony Spider-Man Universe, and if it's not, it should be. In theaters now. Finally, we catch up with "The Order," based on the true story of a group of white supremacists who robbed banks to fuel their militia in the 1980s Pacific Northwest. Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult star. One of us thinks this movie is good. It's in theaters now. No Movie News LIVE! this week, but check back with us next Friday. Thanks for being here! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

    37 min
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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?! YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastAllDay Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bfastallday Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.com/

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