The Movie Breakdown

In the ongoing goal to keep you entertained while stuck at home, we have another bonus episode with our second new episode of The Midweek Breakdown. This week we talk about life stuck at home, make it clear Donald Sutherland had quite the career before Animal House, talk about all the cool free stuff big companies are delivering and we discuss the movie theatres recent outrage over Universal daring to put a big new release on VOD instead of waiting out the pandemic. It is our more free-form and conversational show that tackles multiple topics. If you love hearing us debate and discuss but want to hear something different than our movie reviews than this is the show for you. As always, we really hope you love it, and if you do, please help us out by spreading the word on social media. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review).

Sorry about the delay on this week's show, but we had some technical issues. But it is here now, and we've got three big movie reviews for you. Lately, we've been revisiting some movies held up as classics, and we continue that again with one of the most successful, popular and influential comedies of all time Animal House. We follow the path of beloved comedies with a huge 1990s romantic comedy hit in the Nora Ephron directed and Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks starring You've Got Mail. Then we go a little darker with the Netflix original based on true events thriller, Lost Girls. We also celebrate the career of a horror filmmaking legend in the very influential Stuart Gordon who gave us an all-time cult hit, Re-Animators. We also discuss if the closure of almost every live-action film production will lead to a rise in animated features. As always, we had a great time recording the show and we really hope you love it as well. If you do, then please help us out by sharing the show on social media, so other movie fans can discover us. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review). The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars Animal House***½ (CS & SM) You've Got Mail *** (CS & SM) Lost Girls **½ (CS) & *** (SM)

As promised on the most recent The Movie Breakdown episode and on social media, while the coronavirus pandemic forces many of us to stay home, we are going to be doing some bonus Breakdown episodes during the week. Today marks the return of The Midweek Breakdown, a series of shows that we did back in 2013 and for a short time returned in 2014 as well. For those not familiar with those past episodes, they aren't as structured as our main show and is more of a free-form discussion where we bounce around on many topics that aren't always movie related. Since this is a return to an old show that we used to do, we decided most of the discussion will be about sequels. We look at ill-conceived sequels, sequels that disappointed us, the sequels that surprised us and sequels that were awesome. Please check out the glorious return of The Midweek Breakdown with all its banter and rabbit trails, and for a style that we haven't done in a few years, I think it turns out pretty good. We really hope you guys enjoy it as much as we did recording it. If you do love it, please help us out by sharing it on social media, so other movie buffs can find it. We really want to be able to be a source of entertainment while you're stuck at home, and for us to be able to keep on doing that, we need your support more than ever. Please feel free to give suggestion on what you'd like our shows to become, but also, we really need you to spread the word about us, so our audience can grow. Thank you so much for sticking with us since all the way back to 2013 (or whenever your jumped on our little podcast train). Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review).

It is Monday morning and you're stuck at home and maybe you have nothing to do, so The Movie Breakdown has you covered for the next 90 plus minutes. This week we review four movies and all four have the theme of going through major life change. We review what is held up as one of the all-time classic coming of age pictures and the big break-out movie for George Lucas that doesn't involve a galaxy far, far away in the nostalgia trip, American Graffiti. We also have the adaptation of a YA best seller about two teens with tough pasts coming together in All the Bright Places. Then we discuss Alison Brie in the story about a very disturbed young women in Horse Girl. The last review is a blend of two genres in the zombie musical, Anna and the Apocalypse. We wrap the show up by analyzing what will be the long-term effects that the coronavirus will have on the movie industry and movie theatres. We had a blast recording this week's episode and we really hope you love it. If you do love it, then the best way you can show your appreciation is sharing it on social media so other movie fans can discover us. This week we have at least one more bonus episode planned, and if that type of thing appeals to you, then we need your support more than ever. Thank you so much for listening to us. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review). The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars All the Bright Places**½ (CS & SM) American Graffiti **** (CS) & ***½ (SM) Anna and the Apocalypse **½ (CS) & *** (SM) Horse Girl *** (CS & SM)

The latest episode if The Movie Breakdown is here, and we've got you covered for all those finding themselves stuck at home for a long time. This week we have four movie reviews for you including a picture many hold up as an all-time classic in Spike Lee's break-out directorial effort, Do the Right Thing. We also discuss two movies that will be the last of the theatrical new releases for awhile in the horror comedy, The Hunt and the Ben Affleck starring drama, The Way Back. We also review a Netflix original that sees director Peter Berg reunite again with star Mark Wahlberg in Spenser Confidential. After all the movie reviews, it is time to pay tribute to a legend in Max Von Sydow. As always, we had a great time recording the show and we hope that not only you love it but that it finds you well. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review). The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars Spenser Confidential *½ (CS) & ** (SM) The Hunt ** (CS) Do the Right Thing **** (CS & SM) The Way Back ***½ (CS)

It's another big week here on The Movie Breakdown as we have four huge movie reviews. One of the most anticipated family animated adventures of the year has arrived with the latest Pixar picture, Onward, and I saw this one with the family, so I'll share their experience too. Then in the less family category we have two horror pictures in the remake of a classic in The Invisible Man and the latest Stephen King adaptation with Doctor Sleep. The latest Netflix Original movie is a period piece thriller starring Anne Hathaway in The Last Thing He Wanted. After all that, we discuss what is the purpose of a film critic and what value do they have in 2020. We had a blast recording this week's show and we really hope you love it. If you do, then please spread the word on social media to other movie fans. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review). The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars Onward ***½ (CS) Doctor Sleep **** (CS) & ***½ (SM) The Invisible Man *** (CS) The Last Thing He Wanted * (CS & SM)

We are thrilled to kick off the month of March with a massive episode of The Movie Breakdown. We review a movie that may have been Everett's most anticipated movie of the year and a film I had the pleasure to watch with him in the video game adaptation family adventure, Sonic the Hedgehog. Do you want prestige, then how about the Best Picture winner as we talk about Parasite. We have a rare thing this week as we review a romantic comedy sequel in To All the Boys: PS. I Still Love You. We also review Aardman's latest animated family flick, Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon. After all the review talk, we also have a discussion about the statement 'They don't make movies like they used to' and question if it is justified or true. As always, thank you so much for listening to us and we hope you love the show. If you do, please spread the word to other movie fans on social media. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review). The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars To All the Boys: PS. I Still Love You *** (CS & SM) Parasite **** (CS & SM) Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon *** (CS)& SM) Sonic the Hedgehog *** (CS)

It's another special topic episode this week, as we look at some of the current hot trends in movies and also some that we think will become significant over the next few years. We've been doing this show since 2013, and we've already seen a lot of trends come and go over that time. We feel movie strategies and what is considered hot has changed a lot over the past six years. The one thing that may surprise some is that unlike the last time we did an episode like this, we are very optimistic for the future right now. Some of the stuff we discuss is the rise of adult-centric movies (there is now way Birds of Prey would have got an R two years ago), directors allowed to make big studio original movies and horror shifting from supernatural to sci-fi. As always, we are so thankful that you listen to the show, and if you love this episode. please share it on social media. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review).

Happy Family Day to all my Ontario readers and listeners. Because it is Family Day weekend, I stayed away from the cinemas and spent time with my favourite people in the universe. This means of course, that this week is one of those themed topic episodes. This one we discuss the things in movies that we love and are obsessed about. We will talk about things like expert cinematography, practical effects, the creative process and genre-blended movies. We had a great time talking all aspects of movies on this show and we really hope you love it as well. If you do, then please help us out by spreading the word on social media to other movie buffs. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review).

It is the day after the Oscars, and we are so floored by the results that we don't discuss them at all. Also, we recorded this episode before the show took place, but we still had lots to talk about. We have four big movie reviews and we have lots to say about each as this episode burst past 90 minutes. We look at the latest comic book movie in the Margot Robbie lead Harley Quinn adventure, Birds of Prey. We also have Adam Sandler's eye-opening starring performance in Uncut Gems. Then we discuss two movies that are considered '90s classics in the iconic Bill Murray time looping romantic comedy, Groundhog Day and the dark thriller that made David Fincher into a name director, Seven. We also spend some time celebrating the career of a Hollywood legend, Kirk Douglas. As always, we really appreciate you listening to us and we hope you love the show, and if you do, please helps us out by spreading the word on social media. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review)   The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars Birds of Prey *** (CS) Uncut Gems ***½ (CS & SM) Groundhog Day **** (CS)& SM) Seven ***½ (CS & SM)

It is a packed episode of The Movie Breakdown as we have five movie reviews and some pictures that are held up as classics. We've got what may be the most quoted comedy in movie history in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. We also have the candy-coated family adventure in the Gene Wilder starring Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It is 2020, so we have some releases from this year in the gritty spy action flick starring Blake Lively, The Rhythm Section, and as well as a Spanish dramedy about a man with Alzheimer's searching for his long-lost love, Live Twice, Love Once. Then we have a tragic based on a true story drama in Christine. It is almost 90 minutes of movie talk and exactly what you need to kick off your week proper. We really hope you love the show and if you do, please help us out by spreading the word to other movie lovers. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review) The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars Monty Python and the Holy Grail **** (CS & SM) The Rhythm Section *** (CS) Live Twice, Love Once ** (CS) & *** (SM) Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory**** (CS & SM) Christine **½ (CS) & ***½ (SM)

We are now into the full swing of reviewing movies again on The Movie Breakdown. This week we discuss a picture that I've been really looking forward to with Guy Ritchie's return to the comedic crime caper, The Gentlemen. I was less excited about Tyler Perry's return to melodrama but we still review A Fall from Grace. We also discuss a movie that made Scott's best of the 2019 in One Cut of the Dead. Our next review is a touching movie about a father and daughter's shared love for music in Hearts Beat Loud. Then we discuss what we think is the magic formula for mid-budget movies gaining box office success. As always, we really appreciate you listening to the show. If you love this episode then please share it with other movie fans. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review) The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars The Gentlemen ** (CS) A Fall from Grace * (CS) & *½ (SM) Hearts Beat Loud *** (CS & SM) One Cut of the Dead *** (CS) & **** (SM)

After three weeks of doing top ten lists, we have lots of movie reviews to catch up on, and that is exactly what we do this week as we're loaded up on the motion pictures to talk about. We have two 2020 new theatrical releases in the rebooted horror picture, The Grudge and the buddy action sequel, Bad Boys for Life. We also have a Netflix original movie in the coming-of-age romance out of Mexico in All the Freckles in the World. Then we head back to 2019 for several reviews in the ambitious war action picture 1917, the Greta Gerwig directed adaptation of a literary classic Little Women, the based on true events dramedy Bombshell and the musical nightmare Cats. After all that, we have even more as we discuss the latest Oscar nominations. We really hope you love the episode, and if you do, please help us out by spreading the word to other movie fans. You can also check out my written reviews for Bad Boys for Life and The Grudge. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review) The Movies' Rating Out of Four Stars All the Freckles in the World ** (CS & SM) Bad Boys for Life **½ (CS) The Grudge * 1917 **** (CS) Little Women **** (CS) Bombshell *** (CS) Cats ½* (CS)

It is mid-January in 2020, so it is the perfect time to do our Best of 2019 episode! While I've said a few times that 2019 was a good but not amazing year for movies, I started questioning that stance while trying to put together my list. I had a hard time narrowing it down to ten movies, as there was so much great stuff that I wanted to talk about. But I found my ten movies, as this week Scott and I both rank our top ten favourite movies of the past year. It is a celebration of all the greatness that was movies in 2019 and also a pretty handy list of recommendations for movies you can track down. We had a blast doing this show. We really hope you love it as well, and if you do, please help us out by spreading the word to other movie lovers. This is the end of our retrospective shows, and next week we start digging into the movies of 2020. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review) Top Ten Movies of 2019 Christopher 10. Rocketman 9. Avengers: Endgame 8. Toy Story 4 7. Ford v. Ferrari 6. Us 5. The Irishman 4. Knives Out 3. 1917 2. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 1. Jojo Rabbit Scott 10. One Cut of the Dead 9. Souvenir 8. Midsommar 7. The Last Black Man in San Francisco 6. The Lighthouse 5. The Farewell 4. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 3. Booksmart 2. Marriage Story 1. The Irishman

It is a brand-new decade, but we aren't quite ready to say good-bye to the 2010s yet. It was a great decade for movies where there was a diverse slate at the cinema despite that some have whined there are no great movies anymore. Not only has there been great movies but this week we talk about some classics. Both Scott and I will reveal our top ten favourite movies of the past decades. It will be a great show to not only remind you how wonderful the past ten years has been for movies, but it will also create an awesome recommendation list for you to track down some movies. Hopefully, we point towards something you missed or have been ignoring for the past few years. We had a blast discussing these great movies and it has turned into another super-sized episode that goes over two and a half hours. We really hope you love the show and can't wait to kick off another great year of The Movie Breakdown. We are so thankful for you choosing to listen to us, and if you love the show then please help us out by spreading the word to other movie fans. Reminder that you can subscribe either to The Movie Breakdown feed (a subscription link is at the top right hand of this site) or on iTunes (if you enjoy the show, please help us by giving us a five star review) Top Ten Best Movies of 2010s Scott: 10. Skyfall 9. Game Night 8. Drive 7. Inside Llewyn Davis 6. The Snowtown Murders 5. The Nice Guys 4. Ex Machina 3. The Witch 2. The Babadook 1. Mad Max: Fury Road Christopher: 10. The Favourite 9. The Wolf of Wall Street 8. Blade Runner 2049 7. Inside Out 6. Arrival 5. La La Land 4. Toy Story 3 3. Star is Born 2. The Social Network 1. Star Wars: Force Awakens