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We didn't start the fire, but we're happy to sit around it and talk about the week's new movies on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy review the surprisingly dull "Firestarter," yet another adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Also: the Rebel Wilson comedy "Senior Year" on Netflix and "Pleasure," a provocative, Spirit Award-nominated look at the adult film industry. In news, we discuss the tragic closing of the Landmark Theatre in Los Angeles, sequels to "A Simple Favor" and "This Is Spinal Tap," Norm MacDonald, Patti LuPone, Fred Ward and more. And on our Patreon, we recap the latest episode of "The Offer" on Paramount+, which was surprisingly good. Thanks as always for joining us.
Hey, look, the trailer for the "Avatar" sequel is finally online, and we have some thoughts on your midweek Breakfast All Day drop-in. Alonso and Christy also discuss the giant opening for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," Fred Savage, Frank Langella, the "Dirty Dancing" sequel and more in news. And we have an in-depth spoiler discussion of the "Doctor Strange" sequel. You've been warned! But also, join us! We're happy to see you.
We're back with another episode of Marvel Mondays! Christy's surly tween, Nicolas, agreed to sit down with her to discuss "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." The original "Doctor Strange" (2016) was a favorite of ours among all of the MCU movies, so we had high hopes, but ended up with mixed reviews. Nic and Christy talk about Sam Raimi's style, Wanda's motivation, America Chavez, the many characters and storylines that get woven in here and where they'd rank the "Doctor Strange" sequel within the franchise. Thanks as always for joining us, and we'll be back in July with a Marvel Monday discussion of "Thor: Love and Thunder"!
Bring on the bombast! That's what we say here at Breakfast All Day. The video for Lady Gaga's theme song from "Top Gun: Maverick" is out, and it's exactly as over the top as you want it to be (it's also insanely catchy and still stuck in Christy's head). Also in news, Alonso and Christy talk about Dave Chappelle, Amber Heard, Kim Kardashian, trailers for David Cronenberg's "Crimes of the Future" and Disney+'s "Obi-Wan Kenobi," and the illustrated children book of "Petite Maman," if you feel like sobbing alone in the comfort of your own home. We also have a couple of reviews, of course: the adorable queer rom-com "Crush" on Hulu, and the French abortion drama "Happening," which is excellent and unfortunately all-too relevant. And over at our Patreon, we recap the "Moon Knight" finale and the latest episode of "The Offer." Hold our hand and join us!
We're hopping through universes to reach you on this midweek edition of Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy have an early review for you of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," which both found to be a bit disappointing, despite the Sam Raimi-ishness of it all. In news, we discuss Justin Lin, the Met Gala, Bill Murray, Naomi Judd and more. We'll have a full-on spoiler review of the "Doctor Strange" sequel next Tuesday, so be sure to check back. 'Til then, thanks for joining us!
* This week's Movie House Shout-Out goes to The Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, Tennessee, a place near and dear to Alonso's heart from his days at Vanderbilt. To learn more about their history and programming or to become a donor, visit them here.
We're here to serve you up the latest movie news and reviews on Breakfast All Day. Alonso and Christy discuss yet another forgettable Liam Neeson action flick, "Memory," as well as the Finnish horror fairy tale "Hatching," which we both loved. In news, we talk about all the goings-on at CinemaCon — from "Avatar" and "Doctor Strange" sequels to the latest "Mission: Impossible" and, of course, that weird Olivia Wilde envelope thing. Plus we wish our dear friend and colleague, longtime Wall Street Journal film critic Joe Morgenstern, all the best in his retirement. Over at our Patreon, we recap this week's episode of "Moon Knight," which provided some clarity but left some mystery for the finale. And this week's Movie House Shout-Out goes to the Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall in Beverly Hills, CA. They've got a fascinating story, they play new and repertory arthouse films, and they could use your support. Thanks for hanging out with us as always!
You've got questions, we've got answers, in our first Breakfast All Day Ask Us Anything! We asked you guys to send us questions on our YouTube community page and got such an overwhelming response, we were only able to get to a fraction of them (including one about "Showgirls"), but we'll do more, we promise. Alonso and Christy also review the charming indie rom-com "7 Days," which won the Spirit Award for best first feature earlier this year. In news, we discuss "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," Jerry West, box office, Elon Musk buying Twitter, Viola Davis and more. And over at our Patreon, we recap the first three episodes of the "Godfather" behind-the-scenes saga "The Offer" on Paramount+, which we're not sure about yet. Thanks for sharing some of your time with us this week.
We will avenge you this week on Breakfast All Day with a review of one of the most anticipated films in a while. Christy and Alonso rave about "The Northman," the latest trippy saga from director and co-writer Robert Eggers. We also review "Petite Maman," Celine Sciamma'a deeply moving French gem, which was one of our favorite movies of 2021 and is finally in theaters. In news, we discuss CNN+, Jerry West, Johnny Depp (again), Ezra Miller (again), George Michael and "Grease 2." And over at our Patreon, we recap episode 4 of "Moon Knight," which was finally good! Let us know your thoughts on all of this, and thanks for sharing some of your time with us.
To learn more about the fine folks at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA — our latest Movie House Shout-Out, where "The Northman" is playing starting this weekend — you can check out their programming or become a donor on their website.
Nicolas Cage IS Nick Cage in "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," and Alonso and Christy have an early review on Breakfast All Day. This movie is a total blast, and it comes out Friday. We also catch up with the mesmerizing "Memoria," the latest from Thai master Apichatpong Weerasethakul, which is playing somewhere sometime, possibly near you, in a traveling roadshow format. In news: the "Thor: Love and Thunder" trailer, "Fantastic Beasts" box office, Danny Elfman and Finneas at Coachella, the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial and more. And over at our Patreon, we revisit "Rabbit Hole," April's Off the Menu selection. Thanks as always for joining us!
The third "Fantastic Beasts" movie is out, but will there be a fourth and fifth as planned? Our mixed review reflects how not everyone is fully under the spell of this "Harry Potter" spinoff. The engaging and insightful Perri Nemiroff joins Christy to discuss "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore." (You can find her YouTube channel here.) Also, Alonso and Christy review the darkly comic thriller "Dual," starring Karen Gillan and … Karen Gillan. In news, we remember Gilbert Gottfried and talk Cannes, Coachella, the JLo documentary, Cuba Gooding Jr., Bam Margera and more. And over at our Patreon, we wrap up "Bridgerton" season 2 on Netflix with a recap of the final two episodes, and we puzzle our way through episode 3 of "Moon Knight" on Disney+, which we're just not feeling. We'd love to hear your thoughts on all of this, and enjoy the weekend!
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