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Jon Favreau
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- Episodes featuring their films
- 6
- Movies in this archive
- 6
Rewatchables episodes featuring Jon Favreau’s films
The Wolf of Wall Street
2013 film
Sean Fennessey · Chris Ryan · Ryen Russillo
Aired December 3, 2019
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Mentioned in discussions
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:14:44Read transcript
- Favreau’s I-got-you-the-ball outburst is an overacting candidate. — Bill Simmons
- Martel’s locker-room order is the strongest initial choice for a brief Pacino-like burst. — Bill Simmons
- Orlando Jones is another candidate for broad comic performance. — Bill Simmons
- Memorable quote: Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory lasts forever. — Bill Simmons
What’s Aged the Worst?
Old Ebert/Bill reviews; Gary Glitter; Michael Jace; coaches’ suits
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:24Read transcript
- Ebert’s criticism of Madden and Summerall is rejected as an aged-worst take. — Bill Simmons
- The earlier review calling Favreau’s performance career-ending is retracted; his later success and this performance are now appreciated. — Bill Simmons
- The Gary Glitter song is an aged-worst choice because of the performer’s history. — Bill Simmons
- The hosts discuss Michael Jace’s murder conviction as a disturbing contrast with his character’s fear of returning to prison. — Van Lathan
- A host recalls recognizing Jace while he was serving as an usher at an Oasis church on Wilshire. — Van Lathan
- Thick as Thieves is recommended in a tangent recalling Alec Baldwin, Michael Jai White, Janeane Garofalo, and Andre Braugher; some character details are tentative. — Van Lathan
- The host recalls having spoken with Jace and then learning of his arrest while working at TMZ. The segment’s proposed fun-fact title is rejected as inappropriate to its subject. — Van Lathan
- Coaches wearing suits is added as an aged-worst observation, with Mike Nolan's unsuccessful revival blamed for ending the look. — Van Lathan
The most GIFable moment
Wild Jon Favreau moments
In the discussion (1)
Approx. transcript time · 01:04:37Read transcript
- GIF choice: any wild Jon Favreau moment. — Bill Simmons
Most Rewatchable Scene
Final game and ending
In the discussion (15)
Approx. transcript time · 00:33:15Read transcript
- Jimmy recruiting Shane is a scene choice, with the Sugar Bowl humiliation and the dry answer that the score separates winners from losers. — Bill Simmons
- Troy Smith’s Ohio State loss is offered as a real-life Falco comparison; LSU examples are left unnamed. — Van Lathan
- Annabelle’s reckless drive and refusal to date quarterbacks are mocked as arbitrary romantic setup. — Bill Simmons
- Jimmy’s two-men speech before the first game is another scene choice, prompting a joke about the hosts beginning work together. — Bill Simmons
- The huddle vomiting and Favreau literally retrieving the ball are scene choices that have become enjoyable with time. — Bill Simmons
- Falco’s apparent winner leads to praise for Summerall innocently reading the former prisoner’s embroidery interest. — Bill Simmons
- The bar fight and Annabelle helping Shane recover his truck are further scene candidates. — Bill Simmons
- The quicksand speech is praised despite a comic imitation of Reeves's delivery. Its focus on failure applies to the players' lives beyond football, making the reaction montage effective; Favreau's character seems happier returning to police work. — Bill Simmons
- The stripper cheerleaders distracting opponents into a penalty and the opposing coach's reaction are enjoyed. — Bill Simmons
- The final twenty-five minutes are favored, including Martel's arrogant first half, Falco's halftime return, and the locker-room confrontation. Martel's get-out line is an immediate overacting candidate. — Bill Simmons
- The opening establishes the film's labor politics, while the training montage efficiently introduces each player's talent and limitation. — Van Lathan
- Annabelle applying wild yam is read as showing that Shane’s romance will last beyond his football opportunity. — Van Lathan
- The pain-heals/chicks-dig-scars speech is praised as genuinely motivating. — Bill Simmons
- The fake field goal is praised as a smart wrinkle, with Falco recognizing the kicker’s intent to miss; the penalty reversal and final winner make the ending the choice. — Bill Simmons
- The final scene is reaffirmed as most rewatchable, with the opening also high on the list. — Van Lathan
Apex Mountain
Sean Astin; Charles S. Dutton; modern-era Notre Dame football; Ron Dean; Vincent Vaughn billing; all-time centers
In the discussion (8)
Approx. transcript time · 01:19:21Read transcript
- Astin’s signature role is judged Rudy despite personal Toy Soldiers preferences and the scale of Lord of the Rings; the suggestion Encino Man followed it is a podcast chronology claim, not verified metadata. — Kyle Brandt
- Notre Dame initially receives a no, then its modern football era receives support for1988–94 and the1993 season; Dutton receives clear support alongside Roc. — Kyle Brandt
- Ross’s peak is placed at Major League, while Vaughn receives a joking yes specifically for his full Vincent screen billing rather than his later Vince career. — Bill Simmons
- Dean’s simultaneous Rudy and The Fugitive appearances make a persuasive career-peak case. — Bill Simmons
- All-time centers in informal football receive a yes, with the position’s limited appeal mocked. — Bill Simmons
- Vaughn/Favreau collaborations peak at Swingers; Rockne speeches are assigned an alternative in The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training and criticized as overrated here. — Bill Simmons
- Astin’s crying is preferred in Toy Soldiers despite anticipated Return of the King objections. — Kyle Brandt
- Unsupportive sports-family members peak with Paulie, including the later loss of Rocky’s money; Rocky’s unpaid Drago fight also deserves blame. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:23:40Read transcript
- The first winner response is Favreau. — Dave Chang
- The second participant agrees without question. — Dave Chang
- Roy Choi, Cubanos, Franklin Barbecue, and the movie’s happy ending receive broader winner recognition. — Dave Chang
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What Piece of Memorabilia Would You Want From This Movie?
Dave Chang’s production-only Chef coin; the food truck
In the discussion (3)
Approx. transcript time · 01:21:54Read transcript
- Favreau gave Dave Chang a Chef coin after showing him the movie for notes before release. — Dave Chang
- The coin was reportedly issued only to people in the production, giving the participant an actual memorabilia item. — Dave Chang
- The Cubanos food truck is the other choice. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:19:25Read transcript
- Swingers is proposed as a Favreau career pairing. — Bill Simmons
- Burnt is proposed for a two-film mid-2010s food-movie program. — Bill Simmons
- Eat Drink Man Woman is the main food-film choice, with Big Night explicitly rejected by that participant. — Dave Chang
- Ratatouille is added as one of the best fine-dining movies. — Dave Chang
Apex Mountain
Chefs, food critics, 2014 Twitter, Cubanos, and Hell’s Kitchen
In the discussion (10)
Approx. transcript time · 01:09:54Read transcript
- The celebrity-chef culture represented by 2014 is declared peak chef time. — Bill Simmons
- Favreau is rejected because Iron Man gave him greater direct control and cultural power. — Bill Simmons
- Twitter in 2014 is treated as a final fun and optimistic period before later political toxicity. — Bill Simmons
- Food critics receive a definite apex verdict, perhaps two years before the film. — Bill Simmons
- Cubanos receive both an apex and criminally underrated judgment. — Dave Chang
- Sofía Vergara is placed near but slightly after her Modern Family awards peak. — Bill Simmons
- Hell’s Kitchen receives a current apex case because children still watch it heavily online. — Bill Simmons
- South Beach is rejected for food in 2014 but receives a sports-and-nightlife case; post-pandemic Miami is preferred for food. — Bill Simmons
- Beignets are called underrated rather than apex. — Bill Simmons
- Roy Choi’s movie-era power is compared with the broader audience reached later by The Chef Show. — Dave Chang
In the discussion (7)
Approx. transcript time · 01:08:41Read transcript
- John Leguizamo spent time as a line cook at the Lion and may also have staged at Noodle Bar. — Dave Chang
- Miami locations included Versailles, the observed “Flante Blue Hotel,” and the unresolved observed venue name “Hoycoma air.” — Bill Simmons
- The transcript names the New Orleans stop as “Café Man” and the Austin stops as “Franco Barbecue” and “Gueros” on South Congress. — Bill Simmons
- The three truck performers improvised many food-truck scenes to capture kitchen rhythm. — Bill Simmons
- The Chef Show with Favreau and Roy Choi began on Netflix in 2019 and returned in 2020. — Bill Simmons
- The final food-truck event is based on Venice’s First Fridays, where Choi’s Kogi truck briefly appears. — Bill Simmons
- Director commentary says some road scenes combined stock footage with the truck digitally. — Bill Simmons
The Ruffalo / Hanna / Rubinek / Partridge Overacting Award
No clear selection
In the discussion (2)
Approx. transcript time · 01:05:00Read transcript
- The panel initially says there is no obvious overacting choice. — Bill Simmons
- Favreau’s visible emotion during the one-second video and the son drop-off becomes the only proposed candidate. — Bill Simmons
In the discussion (20)
Approx. transcript time · 01:20:03Read transcript
- Downey receives a yes; Endgame is proposed but rejected because the original created his greatest new career leverage. — Bill Simmons
- Favreau initially receives a yes. — Van Lathan
- Favreau’s jump from smaller films to A-list directing reinforces the yes; affection for Chef and Made remains separate. — Bill Simmons
- Howard’s peak is placed earlier around Hustle & Flow and Crash. — Bill Simmons
- Paltrow receives no. — Bill Simmons
- Bridges receives no. — Bill Simmons
- The Apogee awards receive a joking yes. — Bill Simmons
- Ten Rings is assigned to Shang-Chi. — Bill Simmons
- Ray’s Pizza is mentioned with Elf as another appearance. — Bill Simmons
- Downey’s Hollywood comeback is considered among the greatest but initially not the largest. — Bill Simmons
- Fraser is raised as a competing comeback. — Bill Simmons
- Affleck’s Argo recovery is proposed, then challenged because Downey’s fall involved more than poor films. — Bill Simmons
- Elizabeth Taylor is raised as an earlier comeback comparison. — Bill Simmons
- Rourke’s Wrestler recovery is raised, with its life-altering significance questioned. — Van Lathan
- Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth and Taylor are tentative earlier-era comparisons. — Bill Simmons
- Brando’s pre-Godfather recovery is considered a strong comparison. — Bill Simmons
- Keaton is also raised. — Bill Simmons
- Travolta is judged the strongest Hollywood comeback. — Bill Simmons
- Comic-Con is a tentative Apex possibility, but Avengers is also offered; the convention’s later commercialization complicates nostalgia. — Bill Simmons
- The Malibu house is the clear movie-house peak, possibly extending beyond Malibu to all film houses. — Bill Simmons
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