The Confused Breakfast

After having a little time off from the podcast over the Holidays, we had a chance to watch some shows and movies. Join us for some spoiler-free discussion on Carry-on, Yellowstone, Red One, The Wild Robot, Sicario, Jamie Foxx, Unhinged, DiDi, A Christmas Story Christmas, Sons of Anarchy and Homestead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well friends, we are finally doing it.  On today’s episode, we discuss the #9 highest rated movie on IMDB, winner of 4 Oscars, the first film in a trilogy that is widely regarded as one of the greatest and ost influential film series ever made and the highest-grossing film series of all time, having grossed over $2.9 billion worldwide. We are of course talking about 2001's The Lord of the Ring - Fellowship of the Ring. ——————————————————————**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 - Danny Laudati, Samantha Scott, Joe Allen, PO Muff, Charles W Forsythe, Allen Cline, Blake Zink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have been following this show for awhile, you know our history with The Boondock Saints. We reviewed the first one and mostly still loved it as much as we did nostalgically.  But our history with Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day is much darker.  What can largely be viewed as one of the worst sequels ever, Mike and Sean sentenced it to some jail-time in our “On-trial” episode.  It’s out and we figured it was time to talk about it again.  Did it get any better with age?  ——————————————————————**DRAFTKINGS- Download the app and use code CONFUSED**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 - Danny Laudati, Samantha Scott, Joe Allen, PO Muff, Charles W Forsythe, Allen Cline, Blake Zink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts dive into the charm of a holiday classic, pondering whether it surpasses its predecessor. Tim Curry's comedic flair steals the show, while family dynamics reveal some chaotic and critique-worthy moments. Nostalgia runs high as they reminisce about key scenes, the iconic Talkboy, and even a surprising cameo by Donald Trump. The absurdity of the plot and its memorable quips spark laughter, leading to a lively debate on its status among Christmas favorites. Tune in for a festive exploration of humor and holiday cheer!

Join comedian Paul Scheer, known for his roles in 'The League' and 'How Did This Get Made?', as he dives into the festive world of Christmas movies. They dissect the new Netflix film 'Hot Frosty', uncovering its absurd plot and quirky characters, including a melting snowman that sparks a deeper conversation about emotional connections. The crew also shares their all-time favorite holiday films, debates modern family content, and hilariously critiques the charm and chaos of holiday traditions. It's a fun-filled exploration of what makes Christmas cinema so captivating!

**This is a airing of an episode recorded in December of 2020Home Alone took on a whole new meaning in 2020. But in 1990 this instant holiday classic justified Castle Laws across the country. Join us as we dissect this movie with a modern-eye to see if we still like it as much as we did when we were kids.Episode timeline:0:00:00-  Introduction0:03:30-  Toys that you always wanted but never got for Christmas0:09:30-  Pertinent movie details from Sean0:15:45-  Reactions and thoughts about the first time we saw this movie0:20:20-  Critical and fan reviews from AJ0:27:45- Scene by scene breakdown 1:29:30-  The host's modern day ratings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the charm of a beloved romantic comedy that feels like the ultimate Hallmark dream! Explore the characters' quirky dynamics and the film's clever dialogues, alongside reflections on holiday spirit and love. Listen as they poke fun at the film's logistics, including absurd house exchanges. Nostalgic musings about video rental stores add a sweet touch, and debates around whether it's a Christmas or Hanukkah movie spark joy. Get ready for humor, fan theories, and a nostalgic look at romance!

The holidays are in full swing and I'm sure you have been watching all your favorite Christmas movies. Well, if you tuned into last week's brunch, you heard us attempt to cast our very own Christmas/Hallmark movie. The casting and premise was so unbelievably perfect that we decided to actually write the script out in real-time for you to enjoy. Beware that you just got in on the ground floor of the next big smash-hit Christmas movie. There is a good chance that Hallmark will be buying this off of us for a 2025 release! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the chaotic charm of 'Gremlins' as the hosts reminisce about childhood video rentals and discuss its pivotal role in the creation of the PG-13 rating. They debate whether this classic is more festive than Die Hard and explore the film's quirky characters, including the hilariously snobbish Mrs. Deagle. Listeners are treated to behind-the-scenes trivia, puppet mastery, and a light-hearted critique of character decisions, all while reflecting on the unique blend of horror and humor that makes this film a holiday favorite.

You can’t deny the power of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Stick to the formula, release it to the public and watch the cash roll in. What if they let us make one? Who would we cast in the movie? What would the premise be? It sounds easy but wait till you hear what we come up with.  ——————————————————————**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 - Danny Laudati, Samantha Scott, Joe Allen, PO Muff, Charles W Forsythe, Allen Cline, Blake Zink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices