THELMA Movie Review | June Squibb | Richard Roundtree | Parker Posey

[@martymascarin486]

I share in your enthusiasm! A wonderful little film, small scale, humanist, along the lines of "The Holdovers." Nicely sketched characters and performances by June Squibb and Richard Roundtree and Co. The film touches on life's aging realities--the desire to retain independence, isolation, etc as you both have pointed out. Charming, funny, sweet and endearing. We need more of these films back in the theatres!!

[@BreakfastAllDay]

So glad you loved it too, Marty!

[@slc2466]

Saw "Thelma" yesterday. It wasn't quite what I expected, but there are a lot of scenes that linger, and I loved that grandmother/grandson dynamic, which I don't think I've ever seen in a movie. June Squibb and Richard Roundtree are wonderful, and ultimately very touching, together. Would love to see their names come up when awards season rolls around.

[@bennettgeesaman5177]

I finally was able to check this out. I loved when they made the joke “Cruise always lands on his feet”, but the scene shown in the background of the conversation is when Tom Cruise breaks his ankle performing the stunt in MI6. Brilliantly subtle. Great review as always you two!

[@BonzoKilbourn]

I was feeling young an spry too until Christy said $3.00 matinee. Those days are long long gone. 🤣🤣🤣 RIP Richard Roundtree going out with a bang.

[@martymascarin486]

You’ve sold me on selecting ‘Thelma’ to review for our weekly paper, over ‘The Bikeriders-for now. Thank you! 😋👏🏻

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

I grew up in the “other” valley … The SGV in the Pasadena area. It’s always fun to see familiar locations on the big screen such as Mildred Pierce and Grapes of Wrath.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Isn't that fun? We always enjoy figuring that stuff out.

[@hbdude155]

What a way to go out. Bravo mr roundtree

[@BreakfastAllDay]

He's so lovely here!

[@Garland67]

My boyfriend and I are seeing this tonight near Toronto. We're both middle-aged and have old parents with dementia. I am amazed that June Squibb is performing at 94!!! Really looking forward to it.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Oh gosh, sorry to hear that, hope you enjoy this!

[@DigontoZahid-lc7kt]

The scene where they visit their friend mona was incredibly sad ...

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Wasn't it? They both realize that could be them any day now, and they're trying to stay vital.

[@realmikewebb]

Watched it twice virtually from the Sundance Film Festival back in January. Once by myself and then played it again with my parents. We all loved it. And I’m happy for June Squibb finally getting to be #1 on the call sheet. I remember back in the ‘What the Flick’ days when Alonso would say he would replace a certain actor in a bad role with Betty White. Now I hope (for as long as she’s still alive), he’ll say replace them with June Squibb.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

A good idea!

[@sweeney60]

I was hoping you guys would come to review this!

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Of course! We wouldn't miss it.

[@sweeney60]

@@BreakfastAllDay love June Squib, been dying for someone to give her a lead ever since Nebraska!

[@thewebstylist]

I never would have considered seeing this, in theaters or prob at all, until this great review u2, thanks! The world needs more movies like this indeed like never before

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Hope you enjoy!

[@squatch545]

Glad to know this is geographically accurate and has Christy's stamp of approval.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

We don't give these things out haphazardly, as you know.

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

She rolled over that bed with the gun with as much panache and style as any bad-ass!

[@Dale_Robbins]

Fabulously entertaining movie. Saw it this past weekend at the Loft Cinema in Tucson. Good crowd. Well made movie. June Squibb and Richard Roundtree had great buddy chemistry.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

We love The Loft!

[@thespenserdavis]

Six months late to the party, but I gotta say... This film is pretty much perfect. Like the woman at its center, it is smarter than some may give it credit for and powerful in the most unexpected ways. The "Mission: Impossible" parody I didn't know I needed.

[@jamesonstalanthasyu]

the geography was perfect and realistic, I was looking at that too. I was thinking in my head that the cart was going for a long distance, and then, ding, they got the reminder to charge it. I thought in my mind, "f'n perfect!"

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Lots of clever details like that!

[@Slade347]

I'm happy that the inspiration for the title character lived to see the film get released. It sounds like a really fun movie. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Yes, please do!

[@BobSullivanAKABuffy]

I wish my mom was still with us because I think she would have seen herself in this a lot. She would be 94 just like June (who resembles my mom's sister who more recently passed). Saw this in sneak last week and loved it. Fred as Danny was an especially wonderful 'discovery' for me. My friends and followers are probably tired of my promoting Thelma.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

That's very sweet, Bob. We miss our moms, too.

[@tonyg76]

Some funny parts, but also some parts that reminded me of my Mom who has passed away. While we like to think Seniors are active, they are not always and the fragility in the movie is definitely true. The grandson saying he would miss Thelma when she dies made me tear up and hit close to home. Not a bad movie, but not great either.

[@jasoncarrick5461]

Christy loves to go full Californian....lol. Speaking of Parker Posey, "Best in Show" has popped up a few times for me recently which tells me I am overdue for yet another rewatch, it is a top 10 all time comedy and I even put it ahead of "Spinal Tap" on the Christopher Guest movie list.

[@kellybrincks]

Good timing. I was thinking about seeing this today just based on the cast 😊

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Yes please do! Hope you enjoy.

[@miocio315]

Oh I missed end end credit! Does it mean I have to see it again? Maybe I will!

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Ha, something happens pretty quickly during the credits that's worthwhile.

[@nativewizard]

june squibb was just in that don't tell mom the babysitters dead remake on BET

[@BreakfastAllDay]

And she's in Inside Out 2, it's a very cute supporting role. Summer of Squibb!

[@jmcb23]

I love this movie! Got to see it at Sundance and then I took my grandma to go see this opening night and she absolutely loved it. Remember to reach out and do stuff for your grandma (just not too much or she might run away)

[@BreakfastAllDay]

That's lovely, glad you both enjoyed it!

[@commandZee]

Wow! This sounds great!

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Check it out!

[@JamesTalksMovies]

Hey guys! For my KZbin channel, I’ve been wanting to start doing Colab reviews like these. But need a way to do it virtually like you guys are. I’ve tired multiple different apps. But none make it so the screen goes side by side like your guys screen. To where we can just have a natural conversation. Can you guys inform me on what app you use? Thanks! (:

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Hey James! Thanks for asking. We use Riverside. You can record in 1080p, it's easy to edit, and it quickly allows you to convert long-form content into YT shorts and reels. Very versatile. We're actually a Riverside affiliate: Get 15% off your membership with code BREAKFAST15 and our link: bit.ly/Riverside_Breakfast

[@JamesTalksMovies]

@@BreakfastAllDay thank you! I’ll see if I can give it a try! (:

[@brianng8350]

Is she the new Betty White? She will be cursing or doing other outrageous things but with senior citizens? 😮😅😊😂

[@kevinmaynard249]

Loved it totally agree, I think this and Challengers have been the best movies so far of 2024.

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Those are two very different movies! :)

[@kevinmaynard249]

@@BreakfastAllDay Ha ha yes they are!!! Thelma is almost all pure SEX! ;) Kidding!

[@petergrossi6605]

I’m seeing it Monday

[@hcm9999]

A sequel from Thelma and Louise??

[@tomharris5169]

i loved this film

[@BreakfastAllDay]

Isn’t it wonderful? So glad you saw it!

[@Alien_Cowboy_Cinema]

Great film, 4 out of 5 UFOs