Joseph J. Airdo's Articles

Joseph J. Airdo is a film critic, producer and on-air personality for Breakthrough Entertainment, a talk radio show airing 10-11 a.m. Saturdays on KPHX 1480 AM and BreakRadioShow.com that shines a spotlight on the practical perspectives of the topics and themes explored in movies. He has a pet duck named Frozen who is as opinionated about movies as he is. E-mail him at joseph.airdo@gmail.com.

Segment 1 – Host Chat / Reviews: “The Magnificent Seven” and “Storks” Segment 2 – Interview: Actress Jade Pettyjohn (“School of Rock”) Segment 3 – Interview: Comic Hypnotist Flip Orley  

Segment 1 – Host Chat / Review: “Sully” Segment 2 – Interview: Actress Morgan Saylor (“White Girl”) Segment 3 – Interview: Kurt Joseph (“Thunder from Down Under”) Full Show: COMING SOON

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Labor Day Weekend / Review: “Skiptrace” Segment 2 – In Memoriam: Actor Gene Wilder (Feat. Comedian Greg Proops) Segment 3 – Interview: Actress Melora Hardin (“Transparent”) Full Show: COMING SOON

Segment 1 – Host Chat / Review: “Suicide Squad” Segment 2 – Interview: Henderson ‘Coop’ Cooper (Former LAPD Officer and CIA Officer) Segment 3 – Interview: Contortionist Sofie Dossi (“America’s Got Talent”) Full Show: COMING SOON

Mila Kunis plays an over-worked, over-committed and exhausted mother who joins forces with two other over-stressed moms (Kathryn Hahn and Kristen Bell) on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mom-like binge of long … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat / Review: “Bad Moms” Segment 2 – Interview: Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (“America’s Got Talent”) Segment 3 – Interview: Sean Burke (“Pressing America’s Reset Button”) Full Show: COMING SOON

Jesse Eisenberg plays a young Bronx native who, in the 1930’s, moves to Hollywood where he falls in love with the secretary (Kristen Stewart) of his powerful uncle (Steve Carell), an agent to the stars. After returning to New York … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat / Reviews: “Cafe Society” Segment 2 – Interview: Lauren Arkin (LA Boudoir Miami) Segment 3 – Interview: Comedic Daredevil Ryan Stock (“America’s Got Talent”) Full Show: COMING SOON

Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy play paranormal enthusiasts who, following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, band together with a nuclear engineer (Kate McKinnon) and subway worker (Leslie Jones) to stop an otherworldly threat. (PG-13 – 105 minutes) “Ghostbusters” could have … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat / Review: “Ghostbusters” Segment 2 – Interview: Paranormal Investigator Debi Chestnut Segment 3 – Interview: Christopher the Dancing Puppet Man (“America’s Got Talent”)     Full Show:

Louis C.K. voices a terrier who regularly invites his friends to hang out at his place while his owner is gone. But his quiet life is upended when said owner also takes in a stray mutt (Eric Stonestreet) who he … Read More

A dachshund is taken in by a veterinary technician (Greta Gerwig), who soon sets off on a road trip. The lovable dog also encounters a young boy, a film professor, and a troubled grandmother and granddaughter. Other stars include Ellen … Read More

Julian Dennison plays a defiant city kid who gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside with a new foster family. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship him to another home, he and his uncle (Sam Neill) … Read More

Ruby Barnhill plays a young girl named who encounters a Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance) who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul that is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he … Read More

Frank Grillo reprises his role as a former police sergeant who, two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) – the front runner in … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Pick-Up Lines and Periscope Fan Interaction Segment 2 – Review: “The Purge: Election Year” Segment 3 – Interview: Dr. James Howard (Pros and Cons of Implementing an Annual Purge) Segment 4 -Discussion: Would You Purge? Segment 5 – Interview: Filmmaker … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: In Summer… Segment 2 – Reviews: “The Duel” and “The Phenom” Segment 3 – Interview: Journalist David Farrier (“Tickled”) Segment 4 -Interview: Dana Humphrey (The Pet Lady) – Part 1 Segment 5 – Interview: Dana Humphrey (The … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 24 are a western starring Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson, a sports drama starring Johnny Simmons, Paul Giamatti and Ethan Hawke and a single-setting thriller starring Blake Lively. ‘The Duel’ Liam … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 17 are a comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, a horror flick feeding off coulrophobia and a sequel to one of the most beloved animated adventures of this generation. ‘Central … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 10 are a scary sequel starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, a western starring Michael Paré and a fantasy actioner based on a video game franchise. ‘The Conjuring 2’ Vera Farmiga … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 3 are a romantic drama starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin, a comedic mockumentary starring Andy Samberg and an actioner sequel starring four computer-generated turtles. ‘Me Before You’ Emilia Clarke plays … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Call from Bobbie, Show Preview and Listener Artwork Segment 2 – Review: “Finding Dory” Segment 3 – Interview: Ken Peterson (Monterey Bay Aquarium) Segment 4 -Interview: Actor Ben Patterson (“Greenleaf”) Segment 5 – Interview: Relationship Coach Marni Kinrys … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Joseph’s Friend Danny, Call from Bobbie and Periscope Fan Interaction Segment 2 – Review: “Traded” Segment 3 – Interview: Comedian Johnno Wilson (“First Impressions”) Segment 4 -Interview: Author Bob Perlow (“The Warmup Guy”) Segment 5 – Interview: Actress Molly Hagan (“BFFs”) … Read More

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Segment 1 – Host Chat: More Cheesy Pick-Up Lines and Periscope Fan Interaction Segment 2 – Interview: Comedian Melissa Villaseñor (“First Impressions”) Segment 3 – Interview: Author Jeremy Arnold (“Turner Classic Movies: The Essentials – 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter”) Segment 4 … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Cheesy Pick-Up Lines / Review: “X-Men: Apocalypse” Segment 2 – Interview: Anthony Michaels (“Ink Master”) Segment 3 – Interview: Julian Fernandez (“First Impressions”) Segment 4 – Interview: Carlie Craig (“First Impressions”) Segment 5 – Interview: Camilla d’Errico (Pop … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 27 are a comedy starring Adam Sandler and David Spade and a superhero sequel starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence. ‘The Do Over’ Adam Sandler and David Spade play … Read More

Hour 1: Segment 1 – Host Chat: Inappropriate T-Shirt Bar Crawl Recap Segment 2 – Review: “The Lobster” Segment 3 – Interview: Dr. Bob Bayer (Lobster Institute) Hour 2: Segment 4 – Interview: Justin Rupples (“First Impressions”) Segment 5 – Interview: Co-Writer/Director Mike Norris (“AmeriGeddon”) Segment 6 – Review: “Manhattan … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 20 are an odd dramedy starring Colin Farrell and an old-fashioned noir starring Adrien Brody. ‘The Lobster’ Colin Farrell plays a single man who, in a dystopian near future, is taken … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat with Davelicious, Joseph “Gillette” Airdo and Trish the Dish Segment 2 – Review: “Money Monster” Segment 3 – Interview: Rusty Sarhan (“First Impressions”) Segment 4 – Interview: Actor Lane Garrison (“Roots”) Segment 5 – Review: “Sundown” / Interview: Actress Sara Paxton … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 13 are a hostage thriller starring George Clooney and a pair of action-packed comedies set on the other side of the border. ‘Being Charlie’ Nick Robinson plays a young man whose … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Mother’s Day Segment 2 – Review: “Mothers and Daughters” Segment 3 – Interview: Director Paul Duddridge (“Mothers and Daughters”) Segment 4 – Interview: Ryan Goldsher (“First Impressions”) Segment 5 – Review: “Captain America: Civil War” Segment 6 – Interview: Camila Nakagawa (“The Challenge”) Segment … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 6 is the latest sequel in the Marvel superhero universe and an ensemble drama arriving just in time for Mother’s Day. ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Chris Evans reprises his role as … Read More

Segment 1 – Show Preview/Review: “Sing Street” Segment 2 – Review: “The Meddler”/Interview: Matchmaker Carmelia Ray (“Mom vs. Matchmaker”) Segment 3 – Interview: Comic Book Illustrator Mitch Gerads (“Sheriff of Babylon”) – Part 1 Segment 4 – Interview: Comic Book Illustrator Mitch Gerads (“Sheriff of Babylon”) … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 29 is a dramedy in which Susan Sarandon plays a “s’mother” and a musical drama from “Once” and “Begin Again” filmmaker John Carney. ‘The Meddler’ Susan Sarandon plays an aging widow … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Show Preview, Live with Kelly and Michael Drama and Prince’s Passing Segment 2 – Review: “Holidays” Segment 3 – Interview: Producer John Hegeman (“Holidays”) Segment 4 – Reviews: “The Boss,” “Hush,” “Midnight Special” and “Precious Cargo” Segment 5 – Host … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 22 is a horror anthology comprised of eight freaky fairy tales, each centered around a different holiday. ‘Holidays’ An anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on … Read More

Full Show   Segment 1 – Host Chat: Disney Magic Segment 2 – Review: “The Jungle Book” Segment 3 – Interview: Jacquie Whitt (Adios Adventure Travel) Segment 4 – Interview: Actor Neville Archambault (“13 Cameras”) Segment 5 – Interview: Co-Writer/Director Florian Gallenberger … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 15 are a voyeurism chiller, an historical thriller and a live-action adaptation of an animated classic. ‘13 Cameras’ PJ McCabe and Brianne Moncrief play newlyweds who move into a new home … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 8 are a dance flick that marries hip-hop and classical ballet, a romantic comedy in which the lead character is a professional assassin and a dramedy in which Christopher Walken croons … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: April Fools’ Day Segment 2 – Interview: Bill Broadbent (EntoMarket) Segment 3 – Interview: Writer/Director Keith Arem (“The Phoenix Incident“) Segment 4 – Interview: Prankster TPS (Funny Public Interactions) Segment 5 – Interview: Civil Rights Attorney Dorris Markovic (April Fools’ Litigation) Segment … Read More

Segment 1 – Interview: Actress Chelsey Crisp (“Bleed”) Segment 2 – Interview: Aaron Koch (Treehouse Chocolate) Segment 3 – Interview: Amy Trout-Hughes (MarshmallowMBA) Segment 4 – Interview: Angela LeBrun (Original Gourmet Lollipops) Segment 5 – Interview: Kate Coffey (Chocolate Twist) Segment 6 – Listener Call: … Read More

Segment 1 – Review: “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” / Breakthrough Flashback: Artist Wayne White (“Pee-wee’s Playhouse”) Segment 2 -Reviews: “Hello, My Name is Doris” and “The Program” Segment 3 – Interview: Author Clifton Collins, Jr. (“Prison Ramen: Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars”) Segment … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 18 are a dramedy in which Clive Owen plays a down-on-his-luck father, a faith-based drama in which Jennifer Garner plays a resilient mother and a comedy in which Paul Reubens plays … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: St. Patrick’s Day Segment 2 – Interview: Seanchai Juilene Osborne-McKnight (DeSales University) Segment 3 – Interview: Singer Keith Harkin (Celtic Thunder) Segment 4 – Interview: Pub Historian Tim Herlihy (Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey) Segment 5 – Breakthrough Flashback: Writer/Director Mark Jones (“Leprechaun”) … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 11 are a dark comedy starring Robert Carlyle and an ensemble drama directed by Terrence Malick. ‘Barney Thomson’ Robert Carlyle plays a hapless barber whose mediocre, mundane life suddenly transforms when … Read More

Segment 1 – Show Intro / Sedona International Film Festival Recap / Taste Test: iWon Nutrition Protein Chips Segment 2 – Review: “Zootopia” Segment 3 – Interview: Jennifer Verdolin, Ph.D. (Animal Behaviorist) Segment 4 – Interview: Kristy Morcom (Wildlife World Zoo) Segment 5 – Interview: Cris Rankin … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 4 are a biographical war dramedy starring Tina Fey and a new animal-themed animated adventure from Disney. ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Tina Fey portrays journalist Kim Barker who takes an assignment in … Read More

Segment 1 – Show Intro Segment 2 – Live from the Sedona International Film Festival: Part 1 Segment 3 – Review: “Eddie the Eagle” / Interview: Alan Alborn and Tom Kelly (Ski Jumping) Segment 4 – Interview: J.R. Murray (Arizona Snowbowl) Segment 5 – … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 26 are a psychological thriller starring Adrien Brody, a biographical sports dramedy starring Hugh Jackman and a drama starring AnnaSophia Robb. ‘Backtrack’ Adrien Brody plays a psychologist whose life is thrown … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Love Means Frequently Having to Say You’re Sorry Segment 2 – Interview: Arianna Torman and Erik Kausin (ASU Pitchforks and Priority Male) – Part 1 Segment 3 – Interview: Arianna Torman and Erik Kausin (ASU Pitchforks and Priority Male) … Read More