There’s 104 days of summer vacation — give or take — and I got to spend one of them with “Phineas and Ferb” star Vincent Martella. I’ve been a fan of his voice work as Phineas Flynn on the animated Disney series for years, thanks to Nic introducing me to...
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RogerEbert.com — Spider-Man: Far From Home
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” changes the scenery but can’t quite match the inspired heights of its predecessor, 2017’s “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” It’s a lot of fun, and Tom Holland remains completely charming in his boyish incarnation of Peter Parker. But this sequel functions more effectively as a teen romantic comedy than...
Read moreBreakfast All Day Podcast: A La Carte With LaToya Morgan
LaToya Morgan is a longtime TV writer and producer whose work includes “Shameless,” “Parenthood” and “Into the Badlands.” She’s also a cool, smart, funny woman in general, so I’m thrilled that she took the time to chat with me for this A La Carte episode. LaToya talks about growing up...
Read moreBreakfast All Day Podcast 6/28/19
Summer is heating up and so is Breakfast All Day, with early reviews of two hotly anticipated movies: the sequel “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and “Midsommar,” Ari Aster’s follow-up to “Hereditary.” Alonso, Matt and I also review the Beatles musical comedy “Yesterday” and “Annabelle Comes Home,” the latest creepy doll...
Read moreRogerEbert.com: The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith
“The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith” is the sequel to 2001’s “The Other Side of Heaven.” It also wasn’t screened for critics before it opened. Both films are based on the memoirs of Mormon Elder John H. Groberg and his missionary work in Tonga. The latest film...
Read moreBreakfast All Day Podcast: A La Carte With Jeffrey McHale
Jeffrey McHale’s “Showgirls” documentary, the brilliantly titled “You Don’t Nomi,” will make you reassess how you feel about the so-bad-it’s-good classic. You may decide that it’s legitimately good, if not great. McHale spoke with me and Alonso about his upbringing in Troy, Michigan, studying film at Chicago’s Columbia College, meeting...
Read moreBreakfast All Day Podcast 6/21/19
A couple different talking-toy movies are opening this weekend, so make sure you choose wisely when you’re with your family at the multiplex. We did an early review of “Toy Story 4” on last week’s Breakfast All Day. This week, Alonso, Matt and I review the latest incarnation of Chucky...
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Breakfast All Day Podcast: A La Carte With Ashly Stohl
Ashly Stohl and I have known each other since the sixth grade, but we’ve had the pleasure of becoming even better friends as adults — and watching our kids become friends, too. And her kids happen to be her muses, providing the inspiration for the brilliant photographer she’s become. (You...
Read moreBreakfast All Day Podcast 6/14/19
“Toy Story 4” doesn’t come out until next week, but we all liked it so much that we wanted to share an early review with you on the latest Breakfast All Day. Alonso, Matt and I also review a couple of other sequels: the empty and dull “Men in Black...
Read moreBreakfast All Day Podcast: A La Carte With Brian Aubert
Brian Aubert, lead singer and guitarist for the Silversun Pickups, is a hugely talented guy. He’s also a sweetheart and a smart-ass and blast to hang out with. And I feel lucky that we had a chance to do just that on the latest A La Carte episode, since he...
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