On today’s episode we discuss a movie loosely based on The Odessey and nominated for 2 Oscars. This movie was the first adapted screenplay by the Coen Brothers and was called a hillbilly musical comedy adventure by John Turturo. It made Dapper Dan a household name, and turned "Man of Constant Sorrow" into a bluegrass banger for the new millennium. Join us for a scene by scene review of 2000’s O Brother, Where Art Thou?! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:04:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:08:30 - Per...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 54 min
It's a gameshow today, brought to you by Sean. He has some questions for Mike, AJ and our podcast audience to find out if YOU are a cinephile? This is a don't miss brunch and we invite you to play along! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025•55 min
**This is a reissue of an older episode in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Jaws, and also to get it back on Spotify because the original was taken down. Baa Dum. Baa Dum. The movie that made you question even the smallest bodies of water. Jaws launched some major careers in cinema but can it hold up against the test of time nearly a half-century later?? Are sharks as dangerous as they make it seem? Can you put a price on the lives of tourists? Let’s catch up with Bruce and dive in! It's the sum...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Today’s new episode is a full-blown review of the first movie ever to cost more than $100 million to make. This movie taught us some important lessons like kids are 10 seconds of joy and 30 years of misery, that women can’t be lived with nor killed and that a vet will get em wet. We are of course talking about 1994’s True Lies •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:00- Critical and fan reviews •0:25:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 51 min
Back by popular demand, we have another quiz-style game show. Today focuses on the Mandella Effect when it comes to popular movie quotes. Who will pull out the victory between AJ and Sean? Can you do better than they can? Tune in!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025•36 min
On today’s episode, we discuss a movie that is deemed one of the worst Batman movies ever made by some. Others call it a misunderstood classic. This movie was the second film ever to cost more than $100 million to make and It was the movie that helped the Batman franchise break the $1 billion mark at the global box office. The first batman movie to refer to batman as the dark knight. We are of course talking about 1995’s Batman Forever. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:04:00 - Memories of first viewi...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 59 min
On this week's brunch, we talk about some unbelievable movie curses. From a movie that never got made because everyone who read the script died to classic legends surrounding Polterguest, The Joker, The Crow and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2025•43 min
On today’s episode, we’re diving into a cult classic that redefined what it means to be weird, hilarious, and just downright absurd. A movie showing the world that Weird Al Yankovic should be protected at all costs. This movie showed us the greatest hotdog/twinkie combination of all time and taught us that broads don’t belong in braodcasting, that gun control is for wimps and commies, and that life is like a mop. We are of course talking about 1989’s UHF •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memor...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 41 min
Almost 2 months ago, we released a brunch episode recapping the first 2 episodes of Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us. It was a trial of sorts, as we may dip our toes in TV series reviews in the future. Well, the problem with doing that episode was that we all obviously kept watching and badly wanted to recap the entire season with each other. HEAVY SPOILERS if you haven’t see all of Season 2. We return to regularly scheduled programming this Thursday with UHF and next Monday with a Brunch about ...
Jun 02, 2025•43 min
On the exciting conclusion of May of Damon, we are discussing a cult classic that helped launch the poker boom of the early 2000s, inspired millions of dudes to think they could turn $100 into a Vegas bankroll, and gave us the most unhinged Oreo-eating villain of all time. It’s Matt Damon playing a genius again, Ed Norton being a menace, and John Malkovich going full cartoon Russian mobster. We are of course talking about 1998’s Rounders. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memories of first vie...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Every once in a while, we allow ourselves to go back and make some changes to the ratings we gave movies. Today is one of those days and hopefully you will forgive us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2025•40 min
Mi Scusi- Buckle up for a wild ride through Europe with the Confused Breakfast podcast! Join us as we break down "EuroTrip" - the cult classic that gave us Matt Damon's unforgettable "Scotty Doesn't Know" performance. This episode explores why this movie still makes us laugh 20 years later. Discover insider trivia, epic cameos, and whether this teen comedy stands the test of time. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:04:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:08:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:13:30- Critical ...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 38 min
After spending a few episodes talking about movie endings, we figured it was time to jump into opening scenes. The intro to a movie is so important and we are about to give you our individual top 5 lists of the greatest opening scenes in movie history. ENJOY! Mild spoilers obviously- Here are some of the movies being discussed. Watchmen, Casino Royale, Trainspotting, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises, There will Be Blood, The Lighthouse, True Lies, No Country For Old Men, R...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Imagine a movie so perfectly crafted that Jack Nicholson improvs half his scenes, Leonardo DiCaprio plays a character in constant panic, and Mark Wahlberg steals the entire film in under 10 minutes of screen time. We're talking Scorsese at his absolute PEAK. We dissect The Departed scene by scene with a modern eye. Which character might be secretly gay? Did you catch the hidden on-screen tell about which characters wouldn’t make it to the end of the movie? Would you rather be Colin or Billy? So ...
May 15, 2025•2 hr
In this hilarious brunch-time movie quote trivia game, AJ and Sean battle it out to identify classic film quotes, characters, and actors from their past movie reviews. With 22 challenging sound bites and a point system that keeps the competition fierce, listeners can play along and see if they can beat the hosts' impressive (and sometimes hilariously stumped) movie knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2025•40 min
Matt Damon stars in "The Bourne Identity," a spy thriller that asks: What if your midlife crisis involved accidentally being a government-trained assassin instead of buying a sports car? Join us as we unpack how Jason Bourne turns amnesia into an extreme sport, complete with epic fight scenes, a Mini Cooper chase that defies physics, and more identity crises than a therapist's convention. We dive deep into the film that transformed Matt Damon from Good Will Hunting to global badass, proving that...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 52 min
We had some time off in between movie reviews, so we decided to chat about the other things we are watching currently. Enjoy conversations about Adolescence, Sinners, American Primeval, The Last of Us, Lords of Dogtown, The Masters, Full Swing, Night Moves, High Fidelity and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2025•52 min
Buckle up for a wild ride through 1950's Italy with Matt Damon in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'! One jacket, one lie, and suddenly our boy Tom Ripley is living a life that ain't his - and trust me, things get DARK. Jazz, cocktails, and creepy vibes. We break down every delicious, dangerous moment in true Confused Breakfast style. You do NOT want to miss this episode! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:15 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:30- Critical and fan reviews •0...
May 01, 2025•2 hr 12 min
We can't be the only people who has wondered what a modern-day recasting of "Forrest Gump" would look like, right? Instead of having Forrest Gump be born in the 40's, our new Forrest could be born in 80s. This would give him a whole new set up historical and cultural events to be a part of. Join us as we all bring some ideas to the table and we ultimately pick the actors who will step into those iconic roles. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2025•58 min
On today’s episode, we discuss the #11 highest rated movie of all-time on IMDB.. It was the highest-grossing film of 1994 domestically in a year absolutely stacked with movies. It was the winner of 6 Oscars and spent an insane 42 weeks in movie theaters. We dive deep. Is Jenny actually as terrible as we think she is? Is it just a fun story or can we actually learn anything from Forrest? Did all of this actually happen or is Forrest an unreliable narrator? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memo...
Apr 24, 2025•2 hr 14 min
Changing it up a little bit on today’s brunch episode! We have been watching The Last of Us and felt like maybe it was time we dipped our toes in the TV review game. Heavy spoilers ahead! Join us as we chat about our reactions to Season 2’s first 2 episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025•58 min
Ladies and gentlemen, you’ve made a bold choice today. Instead of going to work, doing chores, attending school, or paying bills — you chose us. You chose to fake sick, throw on a bathrobe and spend your day with three grown men dissecting a 1986 teen comedy in order to get clout on the internet. Today, we live like Ferris. No responsibilities. No guilt. No Cameron whispering “I’m dying.” We’re eating pancreas at fancy restaurants, crashing parades, and joyriding in a priceless Ferrari we have n...
Apr 17, 2025•2 hr 9 min
This is a fun one! We each decided to give our 5 greatest death scenes in movie history. Perhaps it was because it was gory and gruesome. Maybe because it was funny. Or it made our list because of how sad it made us. There are a bunch and we are gonna dive in! Lite spoilers ahead. The movies being discussed are: Boondock Saints, In a Violent Nature, Starship troopers, Zombieland, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Shaun of the Dead, American History X, Bone Tomahawk, The Untouchables, The Jac...
Apr 14, 2025•52 min
There’s no crying in baseball but there is most certainly some laughing in this new episode! This week we're stepping up to the plate to break down one of the most beloved sports movies of all time — A League of Their Own (1992)! Is this one of the most quotable movies ever? Did Dottie drop the ball on purpose? Is this the greatest pee scene in film history? Hit play and find out — and don’t forget to share your favorite moment from the film in the comments! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - M...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 59 min
The world recently lost an incredible acting talent. His roles are some of the most memorable of all-time, from his portrayal of Jim Morrison in The Doors to his iconic version of Doc Holliday in Tombstone. Join us as we talk about the life and movies of Val Kilmer- RIP. ****ASPCA- To learn more about Pet Health Insurance, visit http://aspcapetinsurance.com/breakfast ————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, givin...
Apr 07, 2025•43 min
On today’s episode, we discuss a true cult-classic movie! Did you know that this was the only film directed by Joe Dante to win an Academy Award and that it quite possibly invented the selfie? Join us as we discuss the adult version of 'Honey I shrunk the kids' and perhaps a spiritual prequel to 'Faceoff.' We are of course talking about 1987’s 'Innerspace' •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:45 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:30 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:30- Critical and fan reviews •0:21:00 ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 34 min
The incredibly funny Charlie Berens joins us to chat about 2011's 'Cedar Rapids' staring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Sigourney Weaver and more. We do some analysis of the film as well as some talk about Midwest cliches, second cousins, Kurt Russell’s shoes and Charlie's time working on this film. It's a good one- Enjoy! Check out everything Charlie Berens at- https://manitowocminute.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 26 min
"This is your life and it's ending one minute at a time." Welcome to Thursday, our new release day and we have a doosie for you. Fight Club is one of those movies that defined the late 90s/early 00s. It was edgy, poetic, intense and the twist was one of the greatest in film history. But 25 years later, we've all grown up and we're wondering if this movie is as good as we remember. We dive REALLY deep into this one and you will love it. Enjoy. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - Memories of first...
Mar 27, 2025•2 hr 23 min
It's no secret that we usually disagree with IMDB and think that a movie should be rated much higher than the rating on their website. But every once in awhile, we see a movie that is rated TOO HIGH. On today's brunch, we each give 5 movies that are a 7.0 or higher on IMDB and then tell you how much lower that rating should actually be in our opinion. These might sting- listener beware. SPONSORS- **Hungryroot- For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for li...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min
On today’s episode, we once again dive into a movie that was maybe not as well known as it should’ve been, but to those who have seen it, it is a revered classic. This movie includes three Oscar winners and gives us one of our favorite reoccurring versions of Brendan Frazer- a fish out of water. What would it really be like to emerge into the world after 35 years in a bunker? Did Adam ever, ya know, do the thing we do when we are alone sometimes? Why was Eve such a bitch? Is Troy the best third ...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 55 min