There are so many movies to watch during these strange days when we’re all stuck at home, so hopefully we can bring you a little guidance this week on Breakfast All Day. Matt, Alonso and I review the comedy “Banana Split” (from director Ben Kasulke, an A La Carte alum),...
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Breakfast All Day Podcast
Breakfast All Day Podcast 10/18/19
Our plates are fuller than they have been lately for this week’s episode of Breakfast All Day. Alonso and I visit Matt at his house for a change to discuss five new movies: the sequels “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and “Zombieland: Double Tap,” the surefire awards contenders “Jojo Rabbit” and “The Lighthouse” and the Netflix “Breaking Bad” follow-up “El Camino.” Over...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — The Art of Self-Defense
“The Art of Self-Defense” begins life as a twisted take on “The Karate Kid,” but eventually morphs into a cautionary tale in the vein of “Fight Club.” Writer-director Riley Stearns uses a precise and dryly deadpan tone to explore the notion of toxic masculinity in this pitch-black comedy, while Jesse...
Read moreRogerEbert.com — American Ultra
The tricky combination of sweet, slacker romance and slick, super-violent action flick proves especially jarring in “American Ultra.” Blending such disparate genres requires a more deft touch than the one that’s on display here. My RogerEbert.com review. Read the review here...
Read moreWhat the Flick?! — Rio 2
“Rio 2” comes to life during its colorful, lively musical numbers. But then they end, and you realize there isn’t much to the story — despite the many competing subplots. Matt and I aren’t exactly packing our bags and heading down there....
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