The Confused Breakfast

No one actually likes Tron. They like the idea of Tron. Welcome to our discussion of the best movies from the year 1982. This is a fun one and some of our answers may surprise you. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the chilling world of a movie that makes everyday items seem deadly. The hosts reflect on their childhood fears and nostalgia around the film, critiquing its clichés while acknowledging its lasting cultural impact. They joke about flying anxieties and analyze character dynamics, exploring themes of fate and mortality. A humorous take reveals the absurdities of death's design, blending dark humor with critical insights. Personal anecdotes add a relatable touch, making this discussion both entertaining and thought-provoking.

After reviewing American Movie, our first documentary, it had our brains spinning and wanting to discuss our favorite documentaries. Join us as we give you our individual Top 5 lists of favorite documentaries. If you love docs, grab a pen because we are giving you a long list of "MUST WATCH" documentaries today. ENJOY!**SHOPIFY- Go to shopify.com/confused for a $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a contest going and the prize package is incredible!  Anyone who orders LiquidIV, HelloFresh or Greenlight between Aug 1-Sept 1, 2024 and emails us a screenshot of their completed order using our code, get entered into a random drawing to win the following prize package:**Select a movie for us to review and you get to be the executive producer of the episode**Be our special on air guest on a patreon episode**Be our special on air guest on a live movie-watch party**A Confused Breakfast merch package right to your house.One random winner will be selected.Email to send your proof to is ConfusedBreakfast@gmail.comSPONSOR LINKS BELOWLiquid IV****Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order when you shop better hydration today using promo code CONFUSED at http://LIQUIDIV.COM ****Hello Fresh- Get FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active Http://HelloFresh.com/confusedbreakfastapps****Greenlight-  Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to http://GREENLIGHT.com/confused  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s brand new episode focuses on a truly underrated sports movie. It’s possible that you haven’t seen it but we can guarantee that if you were lucky enough to watch it as a child, you love this movie. Join us for a deep dive on 1991’s Necessary Roughness.  Streaming on Paramount Plus right now if you want to watch!•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:45 - Memories of first viewing•0:06:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:09:00- Critical and fan reviews•0:20:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:22:909 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————SPONSORS:****Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order when you shop better hydration today using promo code CONFUSED at http://LIQUIDIV.COM ——————————————————————**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.Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Bud Larsen and Michael Guiliano.Welcome to our newest members - David Strecker, Sam, Trubraj, Michael Bowcock, Kameron Mickels, Nathan Tolley, Kerrie Parker, Michael Mayeux, DonR22, Jnathan Hamrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many TV shows over the years that have developed into a warming blanket of comforting nostalgia. Think about the shows you turn on every night before bed. The shows you binge on the couch, nursing a hangover on a Sunday afternoon. The shows you have seen so many times you have lost count, but it gets better every time! We are going to hit you with our individual Top 5 lists. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's brand NEW episode, we discuss a movie that is the true definition of a cult classic. Many years after it's release, the majority of the actors have gone on to major acting careers, which helped spawned a prequel series and a sequel series on Netflix. We have referenced this movie maybe 20+ times over the last 4 years but is it as funny as we remember it?  We are of course talking about 2001’s Wet Hot American Summer•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:03:15 - Memories of first viewing•0:08:00- Pertinent movie details •0:11:30- Critical and fan reviews•0:21:30 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:37:30 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————SPONSORS:****Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order when you shop better hydration today using promo code CONFUSED at http://LIQUIDIV.COM ——————————————————————**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.Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Bud Larsen and Michael Guiliano.Welcome to our newest members - Andrew Corley, Harrison Coren, John Wark, Travis Gilday, Josue, HJordan (KillerTofu) Johnson, Mitch Houser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly 4 years of rating movies, each host gets to look back and adjust their rating on 3 different movies. This will shake up the overall group ratings. For good or bad? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the 35th anniversary of this movie, we decided to re-release our original movie review from August 16, 2021. Is there a big sexy guy in here?? The demigod, John Candy, partners with one of the 80's most iconic directors, John Hughes, to bring us a larger than life comedy. Can the stand out performances of Candy, Culkin, and company, be enough to salvage a classic fish out of water scenario? Can John Hughes create enough space for Candy's first major lead AND make it out from under his own Brat-pack shadow? either way, one things for sure... he's cooking our garbage.——————————————————————**Also, we have a Patreon. If you are enjoying the podcast, want to support us and enjoy some extra perks and bonus content, check it out at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast——————————————————————**Every link you could need from us. Http://confusedbreakfast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s new episode will put our fans into one of two categories.  1) You have seen this movie and absolutely adore it. 2) You have never even heard of it. If you fall into the second category, stop what you're doing and watch it immediately on Amazon Prime and then come back for our review. Today we are discussing our first documentary film, which just so happened to win Best Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. A truly inspiring story about chasing your dreams. We are of course talking about 1999’s American Movie•0:00:00 - Introductions•0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing•0:06:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:00- Critical and fan reviews•0:18:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:31:45 - Modern day ratings——————————————————————SPONSORS:****Hello Fresh- Get FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active Http://HelloFresh.com/confusedbreakfastapps****Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order when you shop better hydration today using promo code CONFUSED at http://LIQUIDIV.COM ——————————————————————**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.Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Bud Larsen and Michael Guiliano.Welcome to our newest members - David Strecker, Sam, Trubraj, Michael Bowcock, Kameron Mickels, Nathan Tolley, Kerrie Parker, Michael Mayeux, DonR22, Jnathan Hamrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices