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Film bros love him almost as much as he loves feet--it’s Quentin Tarantino! Daddy Quentin got an iconic start with Reservoir Dogs AKA one of the best heist films of all time, made his questionable yet incredible tribute to Blaxploitation films with Jackie Brown, and turned the tables on history with the fan fave Inglourious Basterds. Some people sa…

Monica and Jessica are here to tell you that Bill Murray can act, dammit! Our master of deadpan comedy flawlessly toed the line between humor and heart in Groundhog Day, flexed his dramatic chops in the dreamy masterpiece that is Lost in Translation, and showed a seldom seen paternal side in On the Rocks. There’s a reason he’s one of the most widel…

Is there anything quite as magical as the smile of Daddy Tom Cruise? We think not! Tom slid into our hearts in the iconic teen sex dramedy Risky Business, he had us at ‘hello’ (lol) in Jerry Maguire, and he did all of his own stunts in Mission: Impossible III, which is honestly his most impressive achievement. He is one of the last Hollywood supers…

Join Monica and Jessica as they discuss their love for Hollywood’s favorite “do nothing” Daddy, Keanu Reeves! Keanu got his big break in action films in Point Break, cemented his place in film history in The Matrix, and used his signature stoic acting style to its true advantage in the entirely rotoscoped A Scanner Darkly. He is an action hero, a b…

Jessica and Monica examine one of Hollywood’s greatest eccentrics this week--Nicolas Cage! Daddy Cage expertly toed the line between absurdity and genius in Vampire’s Kiss, showed audiences the relationship between compassion and despair in Leaving Las Vegas, and did some Oscar-worthy scream acting in the indescribable Mandy. His mega-acting has es…

Daddy Matthew McConaughey is a man who needs little introduction, but listen in as Monica and Jessica go through his many career phases. He wowed as the romantic lead in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, ripped our hearts out in Dallas Buyers Club, and truly broke everyone’s brain in the insane Interstellar. The man is dripping in Daddy energy and has …

It’s episode 52, which means it’s been one whole year of Favreau! Monica and Jessica celebrate a year of Daddies in this episode about the patron saint of the pod--the one and only Jon Favreau. Jon surprised as a romantic lead in Love & Sex, he showed us all his filmmaking potential and made his directorial debut with Made, and once again, he surpr…

If Nicole Kidman is the mother of Australia, then surely Baz Luhrmann is the father, right? Monica and Jessica think YES. This week they cover Daddy Baz’s campy beginnings with Strictly Ballroom, his liberal yet stunning take on Shakespeare with Romeo + Juliet, and his (far too long) love letter to his homeland with Australia. Say what you want abo…

Ohr nohr, it’s the episode everyone’s been waiting for! Monica and Jessica finally get into everyone’s favorite Aussie, Nicole Kidman! Daddy Nicole made us all question our relationships in Eyes Wide Shut, literally stunned us with her transformation into Virginia Woolf in The Hours, and let her maternal side shine in Lion. She’s one of the most ve…

Jessica and Monica dive into everyone’s favorite well endowed goblin Daddy, the villainous yet wholesome Willem Dafoe! Daddy Dafoe ripped out the hearts of audiences everywhere in the war classic Platoon, flexed his paternal chops with an understated yet riveting performance in The Florida Project, and scared and confused us all in The Lighthouse. …

This week Monica and Jessica chat about everyone’s favorite New Zealander, the incomparable Taika Waititi. Taika began introducing the world to his signature style with Eagle vs Shark, found the perfect balance between humor and heart in Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and divided audiences with Jojo Rabbit. He’s one of the most sought after filmmakers …

This week the pod is celebrating Jessica’s birthday! And because it’s her birthday, Monica allowed her to choose one of her ultimate Daddies, everyone’s favorite musical Scientologist, the sweetest baby boy, Mr. John Travolta. John literally boogied onto the scene as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, proved his tremendous dramatic talent as the …

This week Jessica and Monica chat about one of their favorite Daddies, Massachusetts’ pride and joy, the one and only Matt Damon. Daddy Matt skyrocketed to stardom after writing and crying in Good Will Hunting, established himself as the ultimate rat in The Departed, and somehow made Jessica like space in The Martian. He’s got a smile that could st…

Monica and Jessica take on one of Hollywood’s biggest bombshells this week--Daddy Salma Hayek. She broke onto the scene as a beautiful gun-slinging Carolina in Desperado, embodied the art and life of Frida Kahlo in Frida, and stunned with her empathy and baby bangs in Beatriz at Dinner. She is a Daddy who lures audiences in with her beauty and then…

Jessica and Monica tackle a polarizing Daddy this week--one of the biggest brains in Hollywood probably--the talented and Harvard-educated Natalie Portman. Natalie broke onto the scene at the age of twelve in Léon: the Professional, immersed herself in creative madness in Black Swan, and proved her strength as an action star in Annihilation. While …

In a way, Vince Vaughn is like the patron saint 2.0 of this podcast--he and Daddy Jon are a pair. Listen as Monica and Jessica discuss his signature comedy style in Wedding Crashers, his knack for playing the bad boyfriend with the heart of gold in The Break-Up, and his eerily good talent for playing a teenage girl in Freaky. Daddy Vince carved a n…

Daddy Leonardo DiCaprio may be the last of the Hollywood greats...or that’s what Monica and Jessica think, anyway. He stunned audiences at an early age with his heartbreaking portrayal of addiction in The Basketball Diaries, proved he could be the glue of a story as intricate and grand as Gangs of New York, and sealed the deal as one of the most en…

The mark of a true Daddy is someone who makes you thankful that film exists and this Daddy is a prime example. Monica and Jessica dive into the rich career of Daddy Frances McDormand, whose respect for her craft is just as well known as her best roles. She warmed our hearts with her unassuming strength as Marge Gunderson in Fargo, gave an astoundin…

Monica and Jessica pay tribute to one of the ultimate Daddies gone too soon--the once in a lifetime Robin Williams. Robin inspired us as the iconic Mr. Keating in Dead Poets Society, showed us the deep struggles of a misguided father in Mrs. Doubtfire, and combined camp with a whole lot of heart in The Birdcage. He is a Daddy whose talent will fore…

Jessica and Monica take on Hollywood’s favorite reformed bad boy, Daddy Robert Downey Jr. RDJ proved his dramatic abilities early on playing the titular role in Chaplin, made his big comeback after achieving sobriety in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and gave the world arguably the best version of the renowned detective in Sherlock Holmes. While his Daddy-ne…

Is there any other Daddy who even comes close to exemplifying the joys of 4/20 like Daddy Seth Rogen? Monica and Jessica think not! He gave us his love letter to the devil’s lettuce in Pineapple Express, created the meta masterpiece that is This Is the End, and proved that he could hold his own as a romantic lead in Long Shot. Seth Rogen is good be…

Some may say this Daddy is too Baby of a Daddy, but Monica and Jessica beg to differ! Daddy Daniel Kaluuya is having a moment in Hollywood right now and has already established his star power at a mere 32 years of age. He stunned audiences with his debut performance in Get Out, provided a moving yet haunting performance in Queen & Slim, and transfo…

Jessica and Monica finally tackle Monica’s favorite smol Daddy--Rian Johnson. Daddy Rian perfected the quirky con movie with The Brothers Bloom, confused and captured audiences with the mindf*ck that is Looper, and revived the whodunnit genre with Knives Out. He is a superstar writer and director (despite apparently ruining Star Wars) who definitel…

Join Monica and Jessica as they dig into one of America’s most powerful sweethearts--the bubbly yet forceful Reese Witherspoon. Reese terrified audiences with her black comedy skills as Tracy Flick in Election, proved that brains have nothing to do with beauty in Legally Blonde, and stripped down literally and figuratively for her heart wrenching p…

Is there anything more infuriating than a Daddy who is as talented as he is attractive? Jessica and Monica discuss one of the Ultimate Daddies--the unbelievably gifted and disgustingly hot Brad Pitt. Brad cemented his place in Hollywood in David Fincher’s Se7en, took on an epic yet touching role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and proved th…

Join Monica and Jessica as they take on one of the funniest young Daddies of his time, the multi-talented Jonah Hill. Daddy Jonah defined a generation in Superbad, proved his dramatic range in Moneyball, and flexed his filmmaking skills with his debut film mid90s. He’s truly an incomparable talent that the heavens blessed us with and we thank Seth …

Cozy up with Monica and Jessica as they dive into one of the least hate-able people in Hollywood, the woman whose voice sounds like a hug, whose onscreen presence is a comfort no matter how angst-ridden her characters--that woman is Kate Winslet. She landed a permanent place in our hearts with Titanic, brought depth to an unexpectedly relatable cha…

Everyone knows what a Jim Carrey movie is like, but not everyone has been exposed to the depth of a James Eugene Carrey film. Today Monica and Jessica examine the range of America's favorite funnyman--Jim Carrey. His transcendent physical and verbal comedy skills were at their prime in Liar Liar, his dramatic chops began to show themselves in the t…

If you're under the age of 30, chances are you primarily saw Jamie Lee Curtis as a mom-type. But how wrong you were! Listen in and Jessica and Monica dig in to Jamie's earlier work, the work that established her as a dazzling, girl next door, sex icon in Hollywood prior to her transition to more maternal roles. She proved her comedic chops in A Fis…

Wes Anderson’s film aesthetic is one of the most widely recognizable in Hollywood, but it’s his attention to detail, character driven plots, and layered plots that make him stand out as a Daddy to Jessica and Monica. He became commercially regarded with...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

When you think of Classic Hollywood actresses, chances are at least one of the first stunning starlets to pop into your mind is Audrey Hepburn. She’s “classic” in every sense of the word, but has immense talent behind her beautiful exterior, making her...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Jessica and Monica take on one of Hollywood's brightest stars--the absolutely magnetic and astonishing Viola Davis. Daddy Viola gave dimension to the White savior film The Help, proved her badass-ness in Widows, and literally brought the house down in...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Jack Black may be beloved, but that doesn’t always mean he’s acclaimed--Monica and Jessica are here to convince you that he should be! He burst onto the scene as music snob Barry in High Fidelity, stole our hearts and taught us to rock in School of...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

It’s time for part two, kids! Join Monica and Jessica as they wrap up their discussion of the ultimate Daddy, the Queen of the Academy, Meryl Streep. They cover her quiet strength in The Bridges of Madison County, her confident comedy in It’s...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

The time has finally come for Monica and Jessica to dive into one of the ultimate Daddies, the truly untouchable queen of cinema, the disgustingly talented Meryl Streep. In this first episode on Daddy Meryl, your hosts go over her touching beginnings in...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

It’s nearly 2021, Children of Favreau! Join Monica and Jessica for their final hot take of the year--that movie musicals deserve justice! They’ll take you through three shining examples of the evolution of the movie musical with Singin’ in the Rain,...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Children of Favreau, and welcome to the first annual Holiday Special! The amount of festive films out there is plentiful, so Monica and Jessica have chosen three full of HoliDaddies to get you into the spirit of...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Listen in as Jessica and Monica dig into one of America's sweethearts, the gal you can't help but adore, the one and only Julia Roberts. Julia proved her talent at a young age in Pretty Woman, fought for environmental rights and won an Oscar for Erin...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Jessica and Monica discuss a polarizing Daddy this week, one of the snappiest and wittiest writers in Hollywood, the incredibly talented yet sometimes incredibly frustrating Aaron Sorkin. They take you through his awe-inspiring beginnings with A Few...

On this week’s episode, Monica and Jessica take on Daddy Nora Ephron, a woman who defined a genre and inspired millions to believe in love stories--including all the heartbreak that goes with them. Listen to hear how Nora made herself an icon early on...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

On this week’s episode, Jessica and Monica discuss a Big Comedy Daddy, a Daddy whose films punctuated their formative years, the one and only Judd Apatow. They’ll take you through his directorial debut with The 40-Year-Old Virgin, his ascent to...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Jessica and Monica haven’t found another Daddy that embodies quiet strength quite like Colin Firth. While he’s undoubtedly been Hollywood’s precious British baby for some time, Colin’s critical success came later in his career. He brought us sensual...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Monica and Jessica dish on the world's favorite Scottish motorcycling Daddy--the freakishly talented yet seldom recognized (we're looking at you, Academy) Ewan McGregor! He skyrocketed to fame as a heroin addict in Trainspotting, proved he could be a...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

There really isn't anyone like Jack Nicholson. Listen as Jessica and Monica do their best to describe the incredible scope of this Big Daddy's talent, range, and career in their discussion of just three of his films. He shot to superstardom in The...

Join Monica and Jessica for their first themed episode--the first annual spooky Halloween special! When it comes to Halloween films, there are a lot of iconic ones to choose from, so your hosts have picked three Daddy-ful yet spooky flicks to set the...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Join Jessica and Monica as they chat about the Daddy that has somehow managed to straddle music, musical theatre, film, and television all at once--the freakishly talented Bette Midler. While Hollywood tends to throw the same kind of role at Bette every...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Jessica and Monica crack open Hollywood's big bad brooding baby, the master of acting with the eyes, the boyish but deeply complicated Ryan Gosling. Ryan became widely known for his starring romantic role in "The Notebook", stunned audiences with his...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Jessica and Monica surrender themselves to Hollywood's modern monster master, the sweetest baby in the biz, the precious and eerily creative Guillermo del Toro. Guillermo won over American audiences with Pan's Labyrinth, revived the Gothic romance with...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Monica and Jessica give some love to one of Hollywood’s forgotten, but beloved Daddies--the absolutely precious and insanely talented Brendan Fraser. He suddenly shot to stardom in School Ties, established himself as an action star in The Mummy, and...โดย Jon Favreau Is My Daddy Podcast

Jessica and Monica dig into the age-defying, odds-defying, gravity-defying queen that is Jennifer Lopez. She stole our hearts in Selena, wasted M&Ms in The Wedding Planner, and showed us who’s boss in Hustlers. J. Lo’s long and diverse career...