The Confused Breakfast

We have all had those special experiences of watching your new favorite movie for the FIRST time. Whether it was because of a wild twist you didn't see coming, an incredible ending that left you stunned in your seat or just the company you had with you at the theater... everyone has a list of movies that they wish they could go back and watch again for the first time. Here is ours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we review one of the most overlooked and underrated movies of the 90s.   One of two 90s films about African lions, this movie was pitched as a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Jaws and it certainly delivers.   We have questions though.   Is Val Kilmer sub-par in this film?   Why is Michael Douglas so cool?  Did these people deserve their fate? We are of course talking about 1996’s The Ghost and the Darkness •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:00  - Pertinent movie details  •0:11:00  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:20:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:30:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Michael Guiliano and NicMad. Welcome to our newest members -  Mike H, Tony Haga, Nick Heiderscheit, Caesar, jon boy, WA-1-1, Matthew Zwick, Brian Iobello, This Justin, Kevin Surnear, Edison Cruz, Dan Doty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are certain movies that are perfect to watch in a hotel room. Maybe it's the lack of options? Maybe it's how tired you are from traveling? Maybe it's the booze you had before you lied down? Regardless, there movies that just make sense to watch from the comfort on a hotel bed with no likelihood of finishing. Here are our Top 5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Summer of 70s comes to a close with one of the most-classic comedies of all-time.  The Jerk was the ninth-highest grossing movie in the US in 1979.   It was also the first starring role and producing debut of Steve Martin.  Per the Gerret Layoff Confused Breakfast actor database, it is the fifth Steve Martin appearance on this podcast.   Apparently it was Stanley Kubrick’s favorite comedy.  Join us as we break it down- scene by scene! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:00  - Pertinent movie details  •0:11:00  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:20:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:20:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Michael Guiliano and NicMad. Welcome to our newest members -  Mike H, Tony Haga, Nick Heiderscheit, Caesar, jon boy, WA-1-1, Matthew Zwick, Brian Iobello, This Justin, Kevin Surnear, Edison Cruz, Dan Doty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we catch up on some movies and shows that we have been watching on our own free time. Spoiler-free accounts of the following movies: Prisoners, Weapons, Old Henry, Amy Bradley is Missing, Poop Cruise, Netflix Trainwreck series, Final Destination Bloodlines, Zathura, Moana 2, Cars 2, Happiness, Equalizer and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we finally dive into one of the biggest movie franchises of all-time.  This movie is the 29th highest rated movie on IMDB and was nominated for 11 academy awards, winning 6 of them.   This was the first movie to make over $300 million at the domestic box office.  Of the first 7 movies in the franchise, this movie has the shortest run time, and is the 2nd highest fan rated and the 1st highest critic rated.   We are of course talking about 1977’s Stars Wars:  A New Hope.  •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:08:00  - Pertinent movie details  •0:16:00- Critical and fan reviews •0:22:30 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:57:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Michael Guiliano and NicMad. Welcome to our newest members -  Mike H, Tony Haga, Nick Heiderscheit, Caesar, jon boy, WA-1-1, Matthew Zwick, Brian Iobello, This Justin, Kevin Surnear, Edison Cruz, Dan Doty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We decided to drum up an imaginary scenario where you were alone for 1 full year and you could only have 12 movies to watch in that time period. On today's brunch episode, we each pick our twelve movies and tell you why. ENJOY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss the 117th highest rated movie ever made, according to IMDB.  This movie was nominated for 10 academy awards and won an astonishing 7 of them.  When the dust settled after its release, it had become fourth highest-grossing film in history.   Arguably the greatest heist comedy thriller ever made.  We are of course talking about 1973’s The Sting •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:30  - Pertinent movie details  •0:10:00- Critical and fan reviews •0:20:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:23:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **ASPCA-  To learn more about Pet Health Insurance, visit http://aspcapetinsurance.com/breakfast  —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Michael Guiliano and NicMad. Welcome to our newest members -  Mike H, Tony Haga, Nick Heiderscheit, Caesar, jon boy, WA-1-1, Matthew Zwick, Brian Iobello, This Justin, Kevin Surnear, Edison Cruz, Dan Doty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Monday- It's Brunchtime. And we have another game show for you. AJ's brainchild is truly a fun one and we are wondering if you are smarter than Sean and Mike?Don't miss this one! —————————————————————— SPONSORS- ****Quince-  Grab your EXCLUSIVE eal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August of 70s starts off with a review of one of the greatest zombie movies ever made!  This movie set the bar for the genre and made us all wonder what it would be like to hole up in a shopping mall during the zombie apocalypse.   Would you go slowly insane?   Would you be smart enough to realize that your girlfriend will never be able to learn how to fly a helicopter?   Due to your constant scrolling and purchasing of things you don’t need, are you actually a zombie right now?!   Tune in for this full episode.   •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:05:30  - Pertinent movie details  •0:11:00- Critical and fan reviews •0:21:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:49:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS- ****Quince-  Grab your EXCLUSIVE eal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Michael Guiliano and NicMad. Welcome to our newest members -  Mike H, Tony Haga, Nick Heiderscheit, Caesar, jon boy, WA-1-1, Matthew Zwick, Brian Iobello, This Justin, Kevin Surnear, Edison Cruz, Dan Doty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices