Men In Black came out in 1997 and was the highest grossing film of the year. It was nominated for 3 oscars, winning one of them and spawned 3 more films, an animated TV series, video games, toys and a theme park attraction. But is it as good as we all remember it? Strap yourselves in for this wild ride of an episode and if you don’t like what we have to say at the end, you can always neuralize yourselves and forget it ever happened! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing •...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 47 min
This is a fun one! Have you ever wondered who would win in a fight between John Rambo and Major Dutch? How about John Wick and James Bond? On today's brunch episode, we give you a 20-team, single elimination tournament of some of the greatest on-screen action hero characters in history. Join us for the fun! —————————————————————— **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. L...
Jun 03, 2024•58 min
In honor of the 30th anniversary of this movie, we decided to re-release our original movie review from May 26th, 2021. Money can’t buy happiness. Or love. Or friendship. But it’ll buy a lot of stuff that might fill the void. On this episode, we Breakdown the uncomfortable tale of Blank Check. When the laws of realty, finance, physics and parental consent are tossed to the wind, you better believe it’s a pubescent boys wacky wildest wet dream. —————————————————————— **Cedar Ridge Distillery- All...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 44 min
And just like that, May of Swayz(e): Uncaged is over. Join us as we bid a fond farewell to Nic Cage and his iconic appearance in National Treasure. Is this one of the only movies that Sean Bean’s character doesn’t die in? Did this movie possibly reinvigorate the adventure/treasure hunt movie genre and maybe even normalize conspiracy theories? Why didn’t someone step in to tell the Gates’ family that they weren’t very good at treasure hunting? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:15 - Memories of first...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Join us on a very special brunch episode as we breakdown our Top 5 songs, scores, cues, music moments in movie history! You all know how important music can be to a film and we are going to talk about some of the best! Joining us today is a very special guest, Sunglasses Kid (Producer, composer and all-around cool dude). Top 5 list conversation starts around min 22:00. Check out Sunglasses Kid here- http://linktr.ee/sunglasseskid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min
May of Swayz(e) is officially UNCAGED! We bring Nic Cage into the month with the 1997 classic movie, Face/Off! Who is better at playing the other actor, Nic Cage or John Travolta? Is this peak Nic Cage? Is this he true definition of a good-bad movie? This episode gets as wild as you would expect it to. Enjoy! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:08:15 - Pertinent movie details •0:15:30- Critical and fan reviews •0:26:30 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:53:00 - Modern day...
May 22, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Kurt Russell plays a man who is searching for his missing wife after his car breaks down in the middle of the desert. Sounds amazing, huh? Well then why haven't most people seen this movie? We dive in to talk all aspects of this thrilling movie. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2024•55 min
As we say goodbye to Patrick Swayze for his last film in May Of Swayz(e) UnCaged, we see the actor a part of an incredible ensemble of a “who’s who” of the 80s Brat Pack. A classic novel turned into a classic film with heavy hitter director Francis Ford Coppola at the helm, join us as we discuss the classic story of The Outsiders. Should you watch the original version or the director’s cut? Who is our favorite Greaser? What were those kids doing in that abandoned church in the first place? •0:00...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 54 min
Happy Mother's Day! On today's brunch episode, we give you our Top 5 Movie Moms in Movie History! So many great on-screen Mothers- who will make the cut? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2024•49 min
May of Swayz: Uncaged continues with a movie that absolutely shot Patrick Swayze into super stardom! This movie won an Oscar and was the first movie to sell over 1million copies on VHS but is it as good as we remember it? Is Johnny one of the worst characters ever? Why did they decide to randomly add 80s songs into a movie taking place in the 60s? Is this REALLY the plot that they came up with? Join us as we give ‘Dirty Dancing’ a modern-day review •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 41 min
We dedicate an entire Brunch episode to Green Day's iconic album from 1994. It has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, making it the band's best-selling album and one of the best-selling albums of all-time! How does it hold up 30 years later? Let's find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2024•47 min
If you don’t listen to this new episode, we are seriously going to doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion. Donnie Darko is one of the most-cherished and analyzed films of all-time. We give you a deeper understanding of what exactly is happening in this movie, as well as a spirited discussion on whether feces are baby mice, if keg beer is for pussies and whether or not, smurfs are asexual. The start of May of Swayz: Uncaged month. Enjoy! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:15 - Memories of first view...
May 01, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Say what you will about Tom Cruise, the person, but he is one of the greatest actors of all-time and he has starred in some of the best movies in history! We decided to figure out what the best Tom Cruise movie is, via a 20-team, single elimination tournament bracket. What movie will triumph? Listen to today's brunch episode to find out. SPONSORS: **ExpressVPN - Go to http://expressvpn.com/confused to get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! —————————————————————— **Support us at http:/...
Apr 29, 2024•46 min
On today’s episode, we discuss a movie that taught us all that rubbin’ is racin’. A movie that was essentially Top Gun but with race cars. A movie with peak middle-tooth Tom Cruise. The best movie ever made about Nascar. We are of course talking about 1990’s Days of Thunder. •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:05:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:11:00- Critical and fan reviews •0:18:00 - Scene by scene breakdown •1:39:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPO...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Daniel Van Kirk is a very funny comedian and podcaster (Dumb People Town, Pen Pals). His new comedy special is out now, called 'Rose Gold' and the link is below. Mike and Daniel talk alot of fun things before getting into their Top 5 High School movies. Topics includes the differences between musicians and comedians, best/worst gas stations, best/worst movie-watching experiences, sports and Caitlin Clark and then we are into to our top 5 list around the 30:00min mark. Tour dates and links from D...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Bio-Dome holds a special place in many of our hearts because of the joy and laughter that it brought us when we were younger, but the critics and general public really seem to think that this is a BAD movie. Why was it so enticing to us as kids? What does ‘If you were Yogurt, would you be fruit at the bottom or stirred mean? Could they have hired a better sidekick than Stephan Baldwin? Was Pauly Shore just phoning it in on set? We dive into all of this and so much more, enjoy! •0:00:00 - Introdu...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Nickelodeon was an important part of all of our childhoods. A reliable ‘friend’ that was always there for us. The impact that this tv studio had on our lives with the incredible lineup of shows and cartoons can not be denied. Unfortunately, much of it’s legacy has been tarnished by the recent documentary called, “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.” In an effort to go back to the mini-byte days, we start this brunch off with the history of Nickelodeon, followed by some discussion of all of o...
Apr 15, 2024•52 min
Snatch is an all-time classic and one of the best movies of the last 25 years. We take a deep dive and review it through our Confused Breakfast Modern-day Lens. Who is our favorite character? Is it ok to wear fedoras? What actually happens after the end of this movie? What one small thing could have gone differently to let everyone survivor in this movie? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:15 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:45 - Critical and fan reviews •0:20:00 ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 48 min
On today's brunch episode, Mike sits down to talk with Dave Moody of one of the world's best tribute bands, Hairball. The boys talk about the difference between being in a band in the 80s vs today, what makes good tribute band and then they dive into a discussion about their favorite movies about music. Will your favorite be on their list? Tune in to find out! Find out where Hairball is touring - http://hairballonline.com Join our Patreon- http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast Tommy Sommers with ...
Apr 08, 2024•35 min
Stand up and shouuuuuuuuuuuuut if you love rock n noll. We put this movie on trial back in 2023 and it was sentenced to 1 year in movie prison. Now that is has been released, we needed to give it a full review. Coming from 3 actual musicians, we discuss how realistic and unrealistic this whole this is. Is mark Wahlberg convincing as a rocker? Is he the worst on-screen kisser of all-time? Who were all the famous musicians acting in this movie? Where did all of his money go at the end? We tackle a...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Road House is a big deal for us. Our 100th episode was a LIVE podcast review of the classic movie from the 80s. So when they announced the new remake, we were excited to watch it. Here is our take on the new movie! SPONSORS: ****Microdose- Get 30% off your first order plus free shipping today at http://Microdose.com and use promo code BREAKFAST. It’s available NATIONWIDE. —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming mov...
Apr 01, 2024•44 min
Some people say we’re overachievers but we think they're just jealous. On today’s episode, we dive deep into reviewing ‘Election’ a cynical story that was nominated for an Oscar in 1999. Who is to blame in this movie? Is this Chris Klein’s greatest role? Where are the parents?! Is Mr McAllister actually a nice guy or just an unreliable narrator? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:15 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:00 - Pertinent movie details •0:10:00 - Critical and fan reviews •0:21:00 - Scene by...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 54 min
We dive deep in our Top 5 movies that came out in the year 1981. ENJOY! —————————————————————— CHICAGO FANS: (CLICK HERE) http://UploadCR.com/confusedtour —————————————————————— SPONSORS: ****Bespoke Post- Get a free Mystery Gift with your first monthly shipment when you sign up at http://BoxofAwesome.com and enter the code CONFUSED at checkout. —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day...
Mar 25, 2024•42 min
This is not a drill. It’s finally time to review Pulp Fiction, in all it’s glory. Is this movie over-hyped or does it deserve being one of the highest-rated movies of all-time? We dive DEEP and talk about everything from what’s in the briefcase, who gave the best performance, would you wear a butt-watch, will we ever go into pawn shops again and so much more! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:15 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:45 - Pertinent movie details •0:12:45 - Critical and fan reviews •0:19...
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 7 min
It's another Monday Morning Brunch and today we are talking about the shows and movies we have been watching. Enjoy some convos about Dune 2, Master of the Air, Shogun, The Greatest Night in Pop, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning and much more! Sponsor: LawnBright- Go to http://getlawnbright.com and use code CONFUSED for 20% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2024•44 min
QUAN-SU DUDES! One of the following things will be true about this one. You watched 'Surf Ninjas' 100 times as a kid and can't wait for us to review it or you have never even heard of this movie and have no clue why we are doing it. No matter which one defines you, this episode is fantastic and you will enjoy it. Do brothers actually surf? Can money buy knives? What if this movie is actually deeper than you thought it was? We discuss this and more.... Enjoy!! If you need a refresher or want to w...
Mar 13, 2024•2 hr 1 min
Hilarious comedian and podcaster, Gareth Reynolds talks to us about losing his luggage before his Bert Kreischer tour, how he got started in comedy, getting sick on tour, his new special and so much more. Watch Gareth's new special here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVgbljHtxM See Gareth on tour and listen to his podcasts here- http://garethreynolds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2024•41 min
You don’t want to get mixed up with a podcast like this. We’re loners. Rebels. But not today, we bring in Gareth Reynolds, one of the funniest comedians and podcasters in the world, to dissect Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure from 1985. Is it still as scary as we remember? Was Pee-Wee supposed to be a kid or an adult? Do you really go to jail for cutting off the tags of a mattress? We tackle all of this and so much more! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:45 - Memories of first viewing •0:08:00- Pertinent mo...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 59 min
After an incredible LIVE podcast review of Air Force One, we decided to pick our favorite Harrison Ford movie in tournament, single-elimination bracket style. Our audience gets in on the game and gets to help us decide. Tune in- this is a fun one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2024•57 min
On today’s episode, we are in front of LIVE studio audience in Cedar Rapids, IA and we breakdown the 5th highest-grossing film worldwide in 1997. Is Harrison Ford the best movie president of all-time? Why does this script have so many holes in it? Do Gary Oldman and Glenn Close give the best performances? Get your American flag up the flagpole and stick the ‘Ford/Close ’96’ sign in your yard because it’s campaign season! •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:00 - Memories of first viewing •0:07:30- Per...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 41 min
