Breakfast All Day movie reviews

Forces of nature are overwhelming us on this week's Breakfast All Day podcast. We have reviews of two big, dopey tornado movies: "Twisters," starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as scientists scurrying across the Oklahoma plains in search of the big one, and the original "Twister" from 1996, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton doing the exact same thing. "Twisters" is in theaters now, and "Twister" is available on various places for streaming including Max. Plus we review the documentary "Faye," which examines the life and career of legendary actress Faye Dunaway, star of such films as "Bonnie and Clyde," "Chinatown," "Network" and "Mommie Dearest." Dunaway herself is surprisingly candid here about her mistakes and reputation. It's also streaming on Max. And for our Patreon subscribers, we have recaps of "The Acolyte" finale and "The Bear" season 3, episodes 7 and 8. Thanks for watching along with us, and for sharing some of your time with us over the summer! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We're shooting for the stars as always here at Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Fly Me to the Moon," which is a whole lot of movies crammed into one, none of which feature much chemistry between its gorgeous, A-list actors, Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. The '60s clothes are great, though. It's in theaters now and will stream on Apple TV+ eventually. Then, we discuss "Sing Sing," a festival favorite starring Colman Domingo as the leader of a prison theater troupe. It's based on an actual program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and features prisoners past and present playing versions of themselves. In theaters now. But we begin as we so often so on Fridays with Movie News LIVE! Among today's topics are the Alec Baldwin involuntary manslaughter trial (which since has been dismissed), the future of Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An American Saga," and the late Shelley Duvall, who died this week at 75. And for our Patreon subscribers, recaps of "The Bear" season 3, episodes 5 and 6, and the penultimate episode of "The Acolyte." We're almost done! Thanks so much for being here. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Our great friend Tim Grierson from Screen International stops by to discuss two extremely movies on this brief, midweek pop-in at Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early review of the deeply unsettling horror movie "Longlegs," starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage. It's in theaters Friday. Next, we have a late review of "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1," the first part of Kevin Costner's sprawling Western epic. Chapter 2 was supposed to come out in August, but now has been pulled from the schedule. Who knows if there will even be Chapters 3 and 4 at this point? If there are, we'll review them, because we're professionals, dammit. "Horizon" is in theaters now. Alonso will be back on Friday for "Fly Me to the Moon," "Sing Sing" and Movie News LIVE! We look forward to seeing you then. We love starting our day with Coffee Bros.! The Dark Roast and Brazil are among our favorites, but we've enjoyed every roast we've tried. Take 15% off your order with our link and code BREAKFAST15. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more: https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's a total coincidence, given the Fourth of July holiday, but we discuss a couple of fourquels on the latest episode of Breakfast All Day. First, we review "Despicable Me 4," which finds Gru and his family entering witness protection and struggling to assimilate in suburbia. This movie has about eight plots and no plot. It also has an infinite number of Minions, which is the main reason your kids will want to see it. In theaters now. We also review "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," which is shockingly entertaining. Eddie Murphy slips back into the role that made him a global superstar in 1984 like it's a cozy cardigan. We had a lot of fun with this one, which brings back favorite old characters alongside new ones played by Taylour Paige and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Streaming on Netflix. And because we're at the halfway point of the year, we wanted to take a moment to choose the movies we've loved so far. We have a few in common, but we also deviate here and there. What have been your favorite movies in 2024? Let us know! For our Patreon subscribers, we recap the latest episode of "The Acolyte," which wasn't as terrible as usual, as well as episodes 3 and 4 of "The Bear" season 3. And don't forget to vote for July's Off the Menu poll, where we're honoring the late Donald Sutherland. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us! Coffee Bros. has a great sale going on for the Fourth of July holiday. Take 15% off all 2-pound and 5-pound bags of coffee beans with code SPARKLE15. Discount runs through July 5. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Stock up and save! https://coffeebros.sjv.io/EKRRd9 Some links are affiliate links which means if your purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

We're at the halfway point of 2024, but we're traveling back to the mid-1980s here at Breakfast All Day. First, we have an early review of "MaXXXine," the third part of Mia Goth and Ti West's horror trilogy following 2022's "X" and "Pearl." We don't agree on this movie, which finds Goth's Maxine character from "X" pursuing her dreams of stardom in 1985 Hollywood and getting caught up in a string of killings. It's in theaters July 5. Then, we stay in this era with a revisit of the original "Beverly Hills Cop" from 1984. This is the movie that made Eddie Murphy a global superstar, and it was an enormous box office hit. We wondered whether the comedy still holds up 40 years later with the sequel "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" debuting Wednesday on Netflix. We'll have a review of that later this week. Finally, we did a live spoiler chat about "Kinds of Kindness" on our YouTube channel and wanted to share the audio here in case you missed it. Have you seen the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos? Let us know, and thanks for sharing some of your summer with us! * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

We're not sure how it's possible that we're at the halfway point of the year, but here we are, and we're happy you're here with us at Breakfast All Day. Kind of a random mix of movies opening this weekend. First, we review "A Quiet Place: Day One," a prequel that takes place in New York City on the day of the alien invasion. We do not agree on this one! Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn star. It's in theaters. Then, we luxuriate in the escapist fluff that is "A Family Affair," a Nancy Meyers-adjacent rom-com set in Hollywood and Malibu. Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King star. It's streaming on Netflix. We begin as always on Fridays with Movie News LIVE! Among the topics we discussed were the trailer for Robert Zemeckis' "Here," Paramount getting rid of a bunch of its online content, and new Academy members. We won't have a livestream next Friday because of the Fourth of July holiday, but mark your calendars for a live "Kinds of Kindness" spoiler chat, which we'll do on Tuesday, July 2 at Noon PDT. Details and link coming to our YouTube channel soon. And for our Patreon subscribers, we recap the first two astonishing episodes of "The Bear" season three, and we continue slogging through "The Acolyte." Thanks as always for being here! Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/

Just a quick midweek pop-in but it's packed with drama. First, we revisit 1985's "St. Elmo's Fire," which is the ultimate Brat Pack movie. Andrew McCarthy's "Brats" documentary inspired us to see whether Joel Schumacher's film still holds up nearly 40 years later. (Spoiler alert: It doesn't.) But that John Parr theme song remains stuck in our heads. It's streaming in various places if you'd like to rewatch it, as well. And speaking of documentaries, we review "I Am: Celine Dion," which takes an intimate look at the legendary singer as she fights a rare neurological disorder. Dion makes herself vulnerable for the camera in ways that are startling and deeply human, and even if you're not a fan of her music, you'll appreciate her openness and her drive. Streaming on Prime Video. Check back with us Friday as we review "A Quiet Place: Day One" and "A Family Affair" on Netflix. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us this summer! Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/ Alonso's new book, Hollywood Pride: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/alonso-duralde/hollywood-pride/9780762485895/

Summer brings big movies with A-list stars and weird little indie gems, and we're here for all of it at Breakfast All Day. This week, we review "The Bikeriders," the latest from writer-director Jeff Nichols. It stars Tom Hardy, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer and is based on a real Midwestern motorcycle gang from the 1960s. We do not agree on this movie! It's in theaters now. But we both loved "Thelma," featuring 94-year-old June Squibb in her first leading role. The delightful action comedy is inspired by a scam that actually happened to writer-director Josh Margolin's real-life grandma. It's also in theaters. And we wrap up with "Tuesday," featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a rare dramatic performance as a mother negotiating with Death when it comes for her 15-year-old daughter in the form of a brilliant, talking macaw. This won't be for everyone, but if you can get on its wavelength, you'll find it quite moving. In theaters now. As always on Fridays, we begin with Movie News LIVE!, where we pay tribute to the late, legendary Donald Sutherland, who died this week at age 88. Keep an eye out on our Patreon, where we'll devote the next Off the Menu poll to his staggering body of work. And speaking of our Patreon, we wrap up "Bridgerton" season 3 and continue slogging through "The Acolyte." Join us and share your thoughts! And thanks as always for being here. * Going camping this summer? Lodge Cast Iron has a great sale going on outdoor cookware and accessories, including camp dutch ovens. Enjoy tasty meals by the fire and save up to 20% through July 1 with our link: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/c/3656599/2057688/23521 Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's an absolutely packed episode full of summer goodness here at Breakfast All Day. "Inside Out 2," one of the most anticipated movies of the season, is in theaters, and while it doesn't quite pack the emotional punch of the Oscar-winning original, it's still extremely good. We also have an early review of "Kinds of Kindness," the latest from Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos, which reunites him with his "Poor Things" stars Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe. This is a non-spoiler review, but we can't wait to get into it with a spoiler livestream after the film opens on June 21. Details on that coming soon. Finally, we discuss "Brats," a documentary about the Brat Pack from a crucial member of that group of '80s movie stars, Andrew McCarthy. This is tailor-made for us and any other Gen Xers who grew up on John Hughes films. It's streaming on Hulu. And of course, we begin as we always do on Fridays with Movie News LIVE! So great to see so many of our folks after taking off last week for Christy's knee surgery. Join us every Friday at Noon Pacific time at our YouTube channel. We also have big stuff for our Patreon friends: Recaps of the latest on "The Acolyte," plus "Bridgerton" season 3, episodes 5 and 6. We'll get to 7 and 8 next Friday. Thanks for watching along with us! * Lodge Cast Iron has a huge Father's Day sale going on right now. Through June 16, take up to 20% off all grill pans and griddles with our link. Lodge products would make a great gift for the dad in your life: https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/c/3656599/2046424/23521 * Athletic Brewing Co. has made a delicious, non-alcoholic specialty beer for Pride Month. Rainbow Wall is a hazy IPA with hints of blood orange. Proceeds go to LGBTQ+ non-profits. Take 10% off with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Stock up on this limited edition brew while you can! https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ Some inks are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission.

It's Lesbian Week here at Breakfast All Day! And what better time than in the middle of Pride Month? First, we review "Backspot," a drama set in the intense world of elite competitive cheerleading. Devery Jacobs and Evan Rachel Wood star. It's in theaters and streaming now. Then, we review "Am I OK?", a romantic comedy starring Dakota Johnson as an L.A. woman who begins to question her sexual orientation. Tig Notaro and her wife, Stephanie Allynne, direct. It's streaming on Max. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first two episodes of "The Acolyte," the new "Star Wars" prequel series that's streaming on Disney+. Amandla Stenberg stars in dual roles. We're intrigued so far! Also, if you are a patron (or you're interested in becoming one), make sure to vote in this month's Off the Menu poll, where we're honoring the late Roger Corman. Thanks so much for being here with us during this crazy busy time! * Athletic Brewing Co. has made a delicious, non-alcoholic specialty beer for Pride Month. Rainbow Wall is a hazy IPA with hints of blood orange. Proceeds go to LGBTQ+ non-profits. Take 10% off with our link and code BREAKFASTALLDAY. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more. Stock up on this limited edition brew while you can! https://athletic-brewing-co.sjv.io/e4oGYQ Some links are affiliate links which means if you purchase something, we may receive a small commission. * Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter and never miss a thing! https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/