The Confused Breakfast
by Cloud10
A nostalgic journey back to the movie rental store era and the amazing movies from our childhood that we all know and love. With the benefit of 20+ years of hindsight, we revisit and dissect these classic movies to see if they still move us the way they did as kids. Full movie review episode released every Thursday. Bonus Brunch episode every Monday.
Episodes
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The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
We're heading to Japan to revisit 2006's The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift! Is this secretly one of the best movies in the franchise? How good is this soundtrack? Why does the main character look like a 40-year-old high school student? Is Bow Wow's character actually an imaginary friend? Is…
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BRUNCH- Worst Movie Sequels Ever Made
Sometimes there is just no need for a followup movie to a classic. But they do it anyways. And they usually mess it up. Each of the boys drops 5 terrible movie sequels in today's discussion ———————————————————— SPONSORS- **Chubbies- $20 off your order with the code CONFUSED at...
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Dawn of the Dead (2004)
We're wrapping up spooky season with Zack Snyder's 2004 zombie remake, Dawn of the Dead! Is this one of the greatest opening sequences in horror movie history? Are fast zombies actually scarier, or do we miss the slow-moving undead? Was CJ secretly the smartest person in the entire mall? And how...
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BRUNCH: The Way Way Back x Donnie Darko x The Count of Monte Cristo
Happy Monday! We bring in our producer Logan of Upload Media Group for this episode. These 3 movies were recommended to him to watch by each of us. We discuss his rating and thoughts of each movie. —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Ethos- Get your free quote at http://ethos.com/breakfast…
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The Blair Witch Project (ReIssue From 2023)
**This is a re-airing of an episode that we recorded in October of 2023. Simply to help enhance your enjoyment of the season. When you saw The Blair Witch Project in 1999, you either A: thought it was the scariest movie you have ever seen or B: you didn’t finish it because you puked in the…
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28 Days Later (2002)
This week, we're revisiting 28 Days Later (2002), the movie that helped reinvent the zombie genre and made running zombies everyone's worst nightmare. Why does this movie look like it was filmed on a flip phone? Could the entire outbreak have been prevented if the scientist hadn't called the…
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BRUNCH: Hocus Pocus x Halloweentown
It's a special Halloween double feature as the guys revisit Hocus Pocus, the very first movie they ever reviewed on The Confused Breakfast, and pair it with Disney's Halloweentown (1998)! They break down the bizarre obsession with virgins in Hocus Pocus, the ridiculous rules surrounding the...
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The Faculty (1998)
This week on The Confused Breakfast, we're heading back to 1998 to revisit the star-studded sci-fi horror classic, The Faculty! Does this movie actually have one of the greatest casts of the '90s? What the hell is going on with Josh Hartnett's haircut? Is Elijah Wood the most uncoordinated runner...
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BRUNCH: What Iconic Movie Car Do You Want To Own (Tournament Bracket)
After a live podcast recording of The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift in Cedar Rapids, IA (dropping in November), we decided to involve the audience and drop a single elimination tournament bracket. We were trying to find out what iconic movie car would be the one that we would want to take…
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The Fly (1986)
We're stepping inside the telepod this week to revisit David Cronenberg's 1986 body-horror classic, THE FLY! Is this one of the most disturbing horror movies ever made, or is it secretly one of the greatest tragic love stories of the '80s? Could teleportation ever actually work, and would you be...
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Movies, Conspiracies and Creepy Stuff with Ninjas Are Butterflies
We traveled to Orlando to hang with our new friends Ninjas Are Butterflies for an incredible crossover episode that goes completely off the rails. Are we looking at Mrs. Doubtfire all wrong? Is Interstellar overrated? Could Bigfoot actually be an interdimensional creature? What's the deal with...
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Scream 2 (1997)
oin us as we break down 1997’s Scream 2. We discuss all the important things you want to talk about. Is Luke Wilson’s cameo one of the best of all-time? Is this actually one of the rare sequels that is better than the original? Is this movie a snapshot of “who’s who” back in the late 90s? Would…
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We Made It To 500 Episodes - How? Why? Should We Keep Going?
It's wild to think that we have made it this far. Nearly 6 years later and this is our 500th episode. Logan helps us take a deep dive into the highs and lows of this adventure. We talk stats and favorites guests/memories/episodes and so much more. This one is for the true fans. LIVE PODCAST-...
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Short Circuit (1986)
The boys are coming to you from Astoria, Oregon with a review of 1986’s Short Circuit from INSIDE of Stephanie’s house! This is a fun one where we tackle the important questions. Is Johnny Five still one of the most lovable movie robots ever created? How do the practical effects somehow still…
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BRUNCH: Goosebumps
We are prepping for our 500th EPISODE - so today you get another re-air. This was originally released on December 1, 2021. The Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine is the most iconic book series of the 90s. From the extremely crushable 120-pages and the relatable teenage characters to the...
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The Truman Show (1998)
This week we tackle one of the most ahead-of-it’s-time movies ever made, The Truman Show. What seemed like a fantasy back in 1998 is most certainly conceivable today. We dive deep into all the important questions - What happened when Truman was looking for some private time as a teenager? Did…
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BRUNCH: Listener Voicemails, Comments and Emails
On today's brunch, we read and listen to some of your comments. Good ones. Bad ones. It doesn't matter. Thanks for the love and support! ———————————————————— LIVE PODCAST- October 10th in Cedar Rapids, IA-...
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Hot Rod (2007)
2007’s Hot Rod. Is this one of the most perfectly stupid comedies of the 2000s, or is it really just a bunch of hilarious Lonely Island sketches loosely stitched together into a movie? Why does Andy Samberg falling down a mountain somehow get funnier the longer it goes? Is “Cool Beans” comedy...
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BRUNCH: Chatting w/ the new owner of The Goonies House (ON THE FRONT PORCH)
We had the honor of going back to Astoria, OR to tour the inside of Mikey's house from The Goonies. This time, it has been COMPLETELY restored to it's original state from the movie. We get to chat with the new owner, Behman Zakeri, all about what it was like to buy the house and how the…
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Rat Race (2001)
We’re racing back to 2001 for Rat Race. Is this an underrated comedy classic, or do you need some serious nostalgia for this kind of dumb, over-the-top slapstick to still work? Does the movie’s decision to keep its foot on the gas for nearly two hours make it more entertaining, or eventually just...
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BRUNCH: Nickelodeon GUTS
You know the games, you know the hosts, you know the teams, you know the drill. But do you have what it takes to claim your own piece of that radical rock? We answer so many questions surrounding Nickelodeon’s most competitive game show. No if’s, ands, or buts, these kids got guts. Do do do do…
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A Clockwork Orange (1971)
We’re ending our Summer of ’70s with one of the most controversial movies we’ve ever covered: A Clockwork Orange. Is this an artsy masterpiece or just shock for the sake of it? Are we supposed to feel sorry for Alex DeLarge? Is Malcolm McDowell giving one of the greatest performances of all time?...
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BRUNCH: The Confused Breakfast Joins The Foot Clan in TMNT (PART 2)
You all loved part 1.... just wait until you hear part 2 - THE FINALE. Camden Griffith is BACK to host an episode where we get to play a game called 'Never Stop Blowing Up' which allows Mike, Sean and AJ to enter the world of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and play out the story they way we would...
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Animal House (1978)
We’re heading back to Faber College for 1978’s Animal House. Is this still one of the greatest comedies ever made, or has nearly 50 years of changing tastes finally put Delta House on double secret probation? Are the Deltas lovable underdogs fighting the establishment, or are we actually rooting...
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BRUNCH: The Confused Breakfast Joins The Foot Clan in TMNT (PART 1)
This is a very special brunch episode. Camden Griffith is BACK to host an episode where we get to play a game called 'Never Stop Blowing Up' which allows Mike, Sean and AJ to enter the world of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and play out the story they way we would like to do it. It's a TTRPG or…
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Rocky II (1979)
On today’s new episode, we dive into Rocky II and ask the big question: is this actually better than the original? We also break down Stallone taking over the director’s chair, Apollo’s wounded pride and hate mail, Adrian’s polarizing storyline, and that absolutely legendary training montage...
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BRUNCH: Talking Super Troopers 3 with Broken Lizard!!
Go see SUPER TROOPERS 3 this weekend! Not only did we love the movie, but we also had an incredible interview with the Broken Lizard crew. We dig into the “What if Farva married your sister?” idea, wild Brian Cox stories, improv insanity, and why they’re hellbent on cramming a laugh into every...
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Our month of 70’s movies kicks off with an absolute classic. Close Encounters of the Third Kind was a revolutionary film and we do a deep, modern-day dive. Is Roy Neary one of the worst dad/husbands in movie history? Did you know Carl Weathers was in this movie? How about Old Man Marley? Ever had…
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BRUNCH: Hey Dude! The 90's Called with Christine Taylor and David Lascher
’90s Nickelodeon kids, this one’s for you. Christine Taylor and David Lascher from Hey Dude, The 90s Called are here to talk about shooting Nickelodeon’s first live-action show on a real dude ranch and why Hey Dude is better for kids than what’s on TV now. We swap desert-island VHS picks, dig…
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Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
When you think of this movie, you don’t remember the plot – you remember the first time you realized a real human being was actually doing all that insane stunt work on your VHS copy. Is this the most believable “one guy vs. twenty dudes” fighting ever put on film? Does the awful dubbing ruin the...
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BRUNCH: The Odyssey, The Backrooms, Obsession, Widow's Bay, Evil Dead Burn and much more
On today’s special brunch, we take some time to talk about some things we have been watching lately. After a long chat about The Odyssey (yes, Sean actually saw it), we dive into Obsession, The Backrooms, the new Moana, Carolina, Caroline, Widow’s Bay, Evil Dead Burn, MoonFall and Super Troopers…
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Detroit Rock City (1999)
Today's new episode is taking us back to 1978. It was a beautiful time to world history- Kiss was the biggest band in the world and there wasn’t a cellphone in sight. 1999’s Detroit Rock City was a major flop when it was released but it certainly found a cult following. It’s a buddy movie. A...
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BRUNCH: Nostalgic 90's DRINKS
This is a re-issue from June 6, 2021. It's an all-time classic and we felt the need to play it again. We go back and break out the sugar and syrups laced libations that our childhood palettes can still taste to this day. For better or for worse. crack open a surge or jolt cola. twist off a secret...
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Vanilla Sky (2001)
Today's new episode is taking us back to 2001's Vanilla Sky. We’re all mainlining Radiohead, questioning reality, and wondering if cryogenic lucid dreaming might be better than actual life. Is this an A+ sci‑fi romance that hits harder the older you get, or an overcooked vanity project with a...
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BRUNCH: The Greatest FOOD In Movie History
This week we're talking about the food items in movies that made us want to reach through the screen and take a bite. Sometimes a piece of pizza just looks so ridiculously good that it becomes as memorable as the movie itself. We're counting down some of our favorites, arguing over which ones…
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Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls - is this a better than the original or a lazy, cash-grab sequel that Jim Carrey tried to tank on purpose? Isr the raccoon “cliffhanger” opener is actually better than Stallone’s Cliffhanger? Does Ace crosses the line from “weird guy” to straight-up unlikable and…
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BRUNCH: The Greatest Drinks in Movie History
This week we're talking about the drinks in movies that made us want to reach through the screen and take a sip. Sometimes a drink just looks so ridiculously good that it becomes as memorable as the movie itself. We're counting down some of our favorites, arguing over which ones we'd actually…
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The Patriot (2000)
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 On this brand new episode, we dive into 2000’s The Patriot and ask if this is peak “Mel Gibson dad-on-a-warpath” or just Revolutionary War Braveheart-lite. We break down whether Jason Isaacs’ Tavington is an all-time hateable villain and if Heath Ledger’s Gabriel is actually the...
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BRUNCH: Play Along To A Movie Trivia Game With Us
On today's brand new brunch episode, Mike has prepared a movie trivia game for Sean and AJ. Who will win? Will you as a listener get more correct answers? Tune in! —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **K12- See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child’s full potential. Enroll online today…
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Slap Shot (1977)
Get on the bus with the boys because we finally reviewed Slap Shot. In this episode we ask the big questions: is Reggie Dunlop actually the hero of this story, or a complete piece of shit who never grows up? Is Slap Shot the greatest hockey movie ever made, or does the lack of actual hockey knock...
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BRUNCH: Talking Movies With Our DADS!
We brought each of our dads on for a conversation about movies in honor of Father's Day! Don't worry- we asked Sean's dad when he knew his son was going to be a 'trenchcoat kid'. Tune in and Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there.
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Do The Right Thing (1989)
On this episode, we dive into Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, a movie that somehow feels like it’s baked into America’s bloodstream. We’re talking oppressive heat, blaring boom boxes, and one summer day that turns a Brooklyn block into a pressure cooker for race, rage, and “doing the right…
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BRUNCH: TV Shows That Should Have Ended SOONER
Every TV fan knows the feeling. You find a show that's absolutely incredible because of great characters, amazing writing and a story you can't stop thinking about. Then the network refuses to let it die. This week, we're discussing the TV shows that overstayed their welcome. From The Walking…
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National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
When you think of this movie, you can’t help but get nostalgic for a time in America where all motels had raging parties in their lobby bar, every 50 miles there was a roadside attraction, and cheating on your wife was totally acceptable because you are a stressed out family man trying to provide...
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BRUNCH: The Ultimate List of "THAT GUY" Actors
In this brunch episode, we finally put some respect on the ultimate “that guy” character actors — the faces you recognize instantly but can never name. Is Philip Seymour Hoffman the greatest “that guy” of all time who actually broke out, or does someone like John Carroll Lynch or Bob Stephenson...
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The Birdcage (1996)
All you have to do is look at the cast of this movie and you know that it will be an all-time classic. On today’s episode, we dive deep into all the aspects of this movie including the important questions. Is Val an all-time worst villain in movie history? Is Hank Azaria’s character one of the...
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BRUNCH: Heavyweights x Camp Nowhere (Double Feature)
Summer camp movies were all the rage back in the 80s/90s and for good reason. On today's brunch episode, we bring you another double feature of camp movie nostalgia. It start offs with Heavyweights and ends with Camp Nowhere. •1:37:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **ASPCA-...
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The Butterfly Effect (2004)
Ahh, the mid 2000s. We are all feeling a bit existential, wondering what it would be like to change the past. The Butterfly Effect is certainly a byproduct of the time. Was this an A+ idea that wasn’t fully executed or do you love it as much as you did back then? Have you seen all the different...
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BRUNCH: What Movies NEED a Remake ASAP
We had an interesting discussion about what movies we thought needed a remake. The know the movies- the idea was there but the execution wasn't and we would love to see them try again. Join us!
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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Today’s brand new episode is a deep dive and scene by scene review of The Shawshank Redemption. Is this truly the greatest movie ever made or does IMDB have it wrong? Is there a possibility that Andy Dufresne was actually guilty? Could anyone else have been cast in the main roles? Is the Warden…
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About this show
A nostalgic journey back to the movie rental store era and the amazing movies from our childhood that we all know and love. With the benefit of 20+ years of hindsight, we revisit and dissect these classic movies to see if they still move us the way they did as kids. Full movie review episode released every Thursday. Bonus Brunch episode every Monday.
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Cloud10