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Best Boys
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The Best Boys of Hollywood are usually essential crew members, but for Monica and Jessica, they’re also the actors and filmmakers who make movie ticket prices worth it. Two best friends without film degrees, talking about the Best Boys in the biz. Produced by Third Comet Media LLC.
Episodes
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Oscars Babyyy: Triangle of Tàr (Tàr & Triangle of Sadness)
Do awards technically mean anything? NOHR! Do we still love Oscars season? YEH! We picked four Best Picture nominees that we loved and we are diggin' in, babyyy. First, sink into Tàr, Todd Field's latest masterpiece and one of our absolute favorite films of the year. Then, we step into the…
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Brendan Fraser Could Really Get an Oscar AKA “The Whale”
Do we agree with fat suits? Not exactly. Do we think this movie is perfect? Absolutely not. But regardless of our thoughts on “The Whale”’s existence, Brendan puts his whole Fraserussy into this performance AND IT SHOWS. Listen to our hot takes as we finish off our month of Brendan Fraser. If...
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Brendan Fraser is an Angel Baby AKA "Bedazzled"
Brendan Fraser has made a deal with the devil and trust us, it's a PARTY. "Bedazzled" follows Elliott (Brendan Fraser), who sells his soul to the devil (Elizabeth Hurley) in an effort to become a cooler, more desirable man who can get his dream girl. As expected, chaos ensues and it's PEAK CAMP.…
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Brendan is God, Never a Monster AKA "Gods and Monsters"
We are back with our second episode in our month of Brendan Fraser and this week we're jumping into the 1998 Oscar-winning Gods and Monsters. We have a lot of feelings about this film, but the takeaway is that Brendan is a BABE and he is a severely underrate actor. Raise your hand if you're…
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Brendan Takes Over Encino (and our hearts) aka "Encino Man"
Ooga booga! Or, in other terms, welcome back to Best Boys! We're kicking off the new year after a well-deserved break like we just woke up from being thawed out of an ice cube after millions of years. Hey! That's the plot of our first film starring the comeback king, Brendan Fraser. Join us as we...
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Levi Strauss von Krampus aka "Krampus"
Sharpen your horns and wax your hooves! Krampus is koming to town! We're starting our merry month of mischief and impish delight with a horror-holiday classic starring Germany's hottest holiday demon straight from the pits of hell. Join us as we try to survive Christmas night from an ancient…
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Don't Worry Flo, You're Wonderful! aka "Don't Worry Darling" & "The Wonder"
Our Month of Pugh concludes with one of the most talked about films of 2022, "Don't Worry Darling", alongside one of the least talked about, "The Wonder". If there's one thing that Miss Flo has, it's RANGE. From 1950's sexy housewife to 1860's English nurse, our girl has yet to fail to deliver...
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Flo Frowns in Sweden aka “Midsommar”
Florence Pugh’s iconic frown makes its debut in Ari Aster’s horrifying masterpiece “Midsommar” and we could not be more thankful. If you're not into spoilers, check out "Don’t Worry Darling" and “The Wonder” for next week's episode. Follow us on Instagram @bestboyspod Email us at...
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Florence Pugh Saves Hollywood aka Fighting with my Family
Welcome to the Month of Pugh! We've watched Miss Flo rise to the top of Hollywood and we're willing to bet a lot of marmalade she's not stopping anytime soon. The young starlet broke into the hearts of American viewers in this week's 2019 romp, Fighting with my Family. Based on the true story of...
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“Worms, Michael” aka The Lost Boys
To close out our Halloween vampire series, we have our resident Vampire Expert Sebastian Corley on the pod to dish on his fave movie ever—The Lost Boys. Listen in as we chat all things 80s, vampires, and Jim Morrison.
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Sad Brad and His Eternal Damnation aka “Interview with the Vampire”
Call 911, because this episode is on FIRE!! Jk it’s just one of the ten fires that Brad Pitt starts in this movie, the second film in our incredibly spooky Halloween vampire series. Interview with the Vampire is a homoerotic sensation in which Brad Pitt, a very sad man with a very sexy blowout…
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"Bram Stoker's Dracula" aka Horny Bat Time
First up on the Best Boys Halloween Vampyr Series is Bram Stoker's Dracula--aka a really horny movie about a really horny bat. Jk, it's technically a 1992 masterpiece from Francis Ford Coppola about Count Dracula (Gary Oldman), a 15th-century prince, condemned to live off the blood of the living...
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Nicole Kidman: Nicoooole, I’m hoooome aka “Being the Ricardos”
Aaron Sorkin directing? Gross. Nicole Kidman playing comedic genius and overall badass Lucille Ball? Yes please. While our feelings on this performance are mixed, Nicole breathes life into parts of Lucy that were rarely seen by the public and does it flawlessly. In this 2021 film written and...
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Nicole Kidman: If You Knohr, You Knohr aka "The Hours"
We've said it once and we will say it again...Nicole Kidman's performance in The Hours (2002) is the best of her career. Poignant and masterful and, my god, does she look good in that prosthetic nose--she stands out in a trio of some of the most powerful actresses of our time. Nicole takes on the...
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Nicole Kidman: Ohr Nohr It's Ghohrsts aka "The Others"
There's a MAJOR twist in this film and it's not just Nicole Kidman's Grade A horror movie acting. "The Others" is an exemplary ghost story about a deeply religious mother trying to protect her children while questioning her reality. The perfect amuse bouche to spooky season. If you're not into...
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Nicole Kidman: She's "To Die For"
The same pod you know in love is back and better than ever. To kick off our month of Nicole Kidman, we're starting with the cult favorite "To Die For", in which our Best Boy Nicole mastered the art of black comedy and left audiences wanting Constant Kidman from then on. If you're not into…
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We’re Back! (Or 16 Minutes of Pure Chaos)
Where we've been, where we are, where we're going. In other words, a new pod is coming...listen for our update.
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Amy Adams: Princess of Passion (Junebug, American Hustle, Arrival)
This week, Monica and Jessica do a deep dive into Hollywood's favorite ingenue--the Princess of Passion, Amy Adams. Before she gained worldwide recognition as a Disney princess, Amy won the hearts of critics with her Oscar nominated performance in Junebug. She proved her dramatic range in films...
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We Die Hard for Daddy Bruce: A Farewell to BW (Die Hard, Death Becomes Her, The Sixth Sense)
Daddy Bruce Willis, this one's for you. This week we tackle one of the greats--an action star god, dramatic king, and all around hilarious papa. From Die Hard, to Death Becomes Her, to The Sixth Sense, this man's influence knows no bounds. Want to submit a daddy? Visit our website and pop their...
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Benedict Cucumbatch: Vitamins, Minerals, Very High Number (Sherlock, The Imitation Game, The Power of the Dog)
The nutritious and delicious daddy of the day is none other than Benedict Cucumbatch....I mean, Cumberbatch. No matter which way you say his name, Daddy Benny is a legend and this week we unpack just why he's so damn good. He stole our hearts in Sherlock, ripped them out in The Imitation Game…
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Kirsten Dunst is Just Getting Started (Bring It on, Marie Antoinette, Melancholia)
A lot of people fail to realize the talent of Kirsten Dunst and we think that’s a crime. This week, we dive into Daddy Dunst, a Daddy who has been wowing us for thirty years and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. She flexed her truly underappreciated comedy chops in the iconic Bring It On,...
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Bradley Cooper: Brad Is Dad (The Hangover, Silver Linings Playbook, Nightmare Alley)
Did you think Bradley Cooper was just a pretty, bilingual face? Us, too. Listen in as we, Monica and Jessica, dig into a Daddy that many people (including us) continue to underestimate–Bradley Cooper. Dad Brad really started to gain recognition after he flexed his comedic chops in the…
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Unexpected Love: The Valentine’s Day Episode (Harold and Maude, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Forgetting Sarah Marshall)
What’s up people, it’s Monica writing this today so it’s not going to be as good as they usually are. Jessica writes the good ones. Here we go… Jessica and Monica tackle the big V in this week’s episode: Valentine’s Day! Get your mind out of the gutter. They talk buttcrack breakups in Forgetting...
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Whether It’s DenzL or DenZELLE, Denzel Washington is a Badass (Malcolm X, Training Day, The Tragedy of Macbeth)
Monica and Jessica make a triumphant return with one of the greatest actors ever known, the titan of cinema that is Denzel Washington. Denzel cemented his place in Hollywood history early on in Malcolm X, blew audiences away in Training Day, and finally got to show off his Shakespeare chops in…
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Paul Thomas Anderson: The King of the Valley (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood, Licorice Pizza)
The Valley is proud of two things: adult entertainment and Paul Thomas Anderson. Daddy PTA literally burst onto the scene with his triumph of a second film, Boogie Nights, then flipped the script on audiences everywhere with the dark and awe-inspiring There Will Be Blood. He again paid homage to...
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The Animal Actors Episode AKA Happy Birthday, Monica! (Turner & Hooch, 101 Dalmatians, Mousehunt)
In celebration of our fearless co-host, the ever impish Monica Montoya, we are discussing animal actors–the silent, but beloved stars of Hollywood. We’ll be discussing three classics–Turner & Hooch, 101 Dalmatians, and Mousehunt–so tune in to this party of an episode! Want to submit a daddy?…
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A Very Impish Christmas (Scrooged, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Krampus)
Merry Christmas from our pod to yours! This holiday season we’re examining three of the most impish Christmas films–Scrooged, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and (obviously) Krampus. Want to submit a daddy? Visit our website and pop their name in the form! jonfavreauismydaddy.com Want to receive...
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Renée Zellweger: NOT British? Not British. (Bridget Jones's Diary, Cold Mountain, Judy)
This week, Jessica and Monica tackle their favorite comeback queen, the truly underestimated Renée Zellweger. Renée gained worldwide recognition in Bridget Jones’s Diary, shocked audiences in Cold Mountain, and blew us away with her touching and transformative performance in Judy. Her talent is...
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Joaquin Phoenix: Rising from Florida (Walk the Line, Her, C'mon C'mon)
Monica and Jessica dig into everyone’s favorite vegan Daddy, the handsome yet often unsettling (because of how good he is) Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin has been in the industry since childhood, but he has cemented his place in Hollywood as a Top Daddy by fully transforming in Walk the Line, pushing…
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Tom Hanks and His Many Maritime Disasters (Splash, Cast Away, Captain Phillips)
This week, Jessica and Monica take on a Daddy that truly needs no introduction. Tom Hanks has been regarded as arguably the best actor of all time for decades, so it’s no surprise that he’s become an icon of cinema. He made a name for himself as a leading man of rom-coms in Splash, broke our…
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Christian Bale: The Master of Control (American Psycho, The Prestige, Vice)
Monica and Jessica are pretty certain Christian Bale’s Daddy energy speaks for itself. He stunned audiences with the psychological thriller/black comedy that is American Psycho, overcame the larger than life story in The Prestige, and completely transformed himself to play the terrifying Dick...
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Angelina Jolie: The Hot Embalmer (Girl, Interrupted; Changeling; Maleficent)
Jessica and Monica can’t get enough of the utterly stunning and wildly talented Daddy Angelina Jolie. Angie carved her place in Hollywood after her Oscar-winning performance in Girl, Interrupted, she gave one of the most dimensional depictions of grief in Changeling, and she embraced a truly…
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Oscar Isaac: Not Just That Hottie from Star Wars (Inside Llewyn Davis, A Most Violent Year, Ex Machina)
This week Monica and Jessica dig into Hollywood’s favorite intense hunk, Oscar Isaac. Daddy Oscar became a household name after his starring role in the Coen Brothers’ Inside Llewyn Davis, he flipped crime film archetypes on their heads in A Most Violent Year, and he redefined the mad scientist…
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Wouldst Thou Like to Live Deliciously? An A24 Halloween Spooktacular (The Witch, Hereditary, Midsommar)
Everyone knows how much we love A24 and their selection of spooky films is a perfect way to usher in this Hallow’s Eve. They made an international name for themselves with the quietly chilling The Witch, reignited our love for Toni Collette in Hereditary, and shocked audiences with Midsommar, one...
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Cate Blanchett: The OTHER Australian (Ohr Nohr) (Elizabeth, Notes on a Scandal, Carol)
This week, Monica and Jessica dig into everyone’s favorite Aussie--no, no, everyone’s OTHER favorite Aussie--the angelic icon, Cate Blanchett. Daddy Cate rose to fame with the titular role in 1998’s Elizabeth, she captivated audiences despite her morally deplorable character in Notes on a…
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Rachel Weisz is Our Favourite (The Constant Gardener, The Lobster, The Favourite)
She’s not like other girls, she’s Rachel Weisz. This week, Monica and Jessica dig into British Daddy Rachel Weisz aka Mrs. James Bond aka Our Favourite. She won her Oscar for playing outspoken activist Tessa Quale in The Constant Gardener, made us all rethink the importance we place upon romance…
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M. Night Shyamalan is a Horror Hottie (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs)
Description This week, Monica and Jessica take on the king of the twist ending, M. Night Shyamalan. Daddy M. literally stunned audiences early on with The Sixth Sense, made a unique take on a superhero origin story with Unbreakable, and somehow made those CGI aliens look decent in Signs. While…
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Goopy Gwyneth Paltrow (Emma, Shakespeare in Love, Two Lovers)
Do Jessica and Monica have an obsession with Goop? Yes! Is Gwyneth Paltrow an elegant yet unhinged queen? Also yes! This week we chat about Lord Gwyneth’s scheming beginnings in Emma, her radiant Oscar-winning performance in Shakespeare in Love, and her dark turn to emotional manipulation in Two...
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Steve Carell: General Manager (Little Miss Sunshine, Foxcatcher, The Big Short)
Monica and Jessica are here to tell you that Steve Carell is so much more than his comedic roles. He made his true dramatic debut and stole our hearts in Little Miss Sunshine, totally transformed into the deeply disturbed John du Pont in Foxcatcher, and served as our moral compass in a tale about...
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Quentin Quarantino (Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown, Inglourious Basterds)
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...
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Just For The Bill of It: Bill Murray! (Groundhog Day, Lost in Translation, On the Rocks)
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…
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Tom Cruisin' for a Bruisin' (Risky Business, Jerry Maguire, Mission: Impossible III)
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…
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The Keanaissance! (Monica Swears There is One): Keanu Reeves (Point Break, The Matrix, A Scanner Darkly)
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...
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The Fabled & Mysterious Coppola (…it’s Nicolas Cage) (Vampire's Kiss, Leaving Las Vegas, Mandy)
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…
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Alright, Alright, Alright, It’s Matthew McConaughey (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar)
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...
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A Year of Jon Favreau! (Love & Sex, Made, Chef)
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...
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Baz: Australian National Treasure (Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet, Australia)
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…
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Ohr Nohr, It’s Nicole Kidman! (Eyes Wide Shut, The Hours, Lion)
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...
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Willem Dafoe and the Floridian Storks (Platoon, The Florida Project, The Lighthouse)
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…
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Taika Waititi: Our Kooky Kiwi King (Eagle vs Shark, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Jojo Rabbit)
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...
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The Best Boys of Hollywood are usually essential crew members, but for Monica and Jessica, they’re also the actors and filmmakers who make movie ticket prices worth it. Two best friends without film degrees, talking about the Best Boys in the biz. Produced by Third Comet Media LLC.
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