Fanning Fanboy

Feb 12 2022
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Totally biased reviews of the films of Dakota and Elle Fanning by a lifelong fanboy, featuring various guests who are far less obsessed.

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Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood, The Bruce Dern Curse, and Dakota's Greasy Hair

Feb 12 2022 43 mins  
In this episode, Jax and their mother Beth Ann discuss Tarantino's ninth feature film, "Once Upon a. Time... In Hollywood". In it, they discuss the gory details and irreverent intricacies that make Tarantino films so thrilling.

War of the Worlds... And The War Between Two Siblings

Sep 09 2021 66 mins  
Join my older brother and I as we review the 2005 Sci-Fi Action Thriller, "War of the Worlds" starring Dakota Fanning, Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, and Justin Chatwin. We talk about how my lifelong love for the film was a PLAGUE to our childhood.

Leap! into our Dance Moms obsession

Jun 12 2021 57 mins  
This animated movie starring Elle Fanning as its main voice actor features Maddie Zeigler, so naturally, we focused this episode almost 100% on our Dance Moms obsession. Enjoy the drama!

Teen Spirit (Elle)

Mar 22 2021 43 mins  
While discussing 2018's pop music drama "Teen Spirit", Jax and their first time guest, Jennifer talk about farm school, acapella drama, and their obsession with Katy Perry's Teenage Dream.

Ocean's 8 (Dakota)

Jan 23 2021 62 mins  
In this episode, Brooks and Jax reach a new low, reviewing 2018's heist adventure, "Ocean's 8" in which Dakota graces the screen for a full 24 seconds. Join us as we discuss this woman-lead blockbuster!

20th Century Women (Elle)

Jan 16 2021 43 mins  
Special Guest, Brooklynn Rae, and Jax discuss A24's 2016 Oscar nominated "20th Century Women" starring Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, and Greta Gerwig.

Sweet Home Alabama (Dakota)

Jan 06 2021 33 mins  
On this episode, we discuss the 2002 rom-com, which features 1 minute and 45 seconds of screen time by 8 year old Dakota, and stars Reese Witherspoon and Patrick Dempsey.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Dakota)

Jan 02 2021 38 mins  
The long awaited second season opens with the cult classic that is New Moon, featuring a cameo by Ms. Dakota, and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. Join your host Jax as they welcome back their go-to co-host, Brooks; and enjoy the ride!

Phoebe In Wonderland (Elle)

Jul 31 2020 64 mins  
In this episode, Special Guest, Zo, and I explore the complexities of various mental health disorders in the life of nine year old Phoebe, as well as the solace she takes in the theater. Starring Elle, Felicity Huffman, Patricia Clarkson, and Bailee Madison.

The Beguiled (Elle)

May 18 2020 53 mins  
On this episode, we have the glamorous, the sensational, the ICONIC Beth Ann (also known as the mother of The Fanning Fanboy). Listen in as we discuss the sultry slowburn that is "The Beguiled" (2017), directed by Sofia Coppola, starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, and Colin Farrell.