Ep. 76 - Zooey Deschanel (feat. Sam Phillips)

Welcome to the Munsons at the Movies podcast. Each episode we delve into the filmography and impact of a randomly selected actor.

In this episode, we explore the career of Zooey Deschanel. Best known for her roles as Jess in New Girl (2011-18), Summer in 500 Days of Summer (2009), and Jovie in Elf (2003), Deschanel has carved out a niche for herself as the quirky girl on screen over the years. Joined once again by Sam Phillips, we discuss her musical career on and off screen, the Janis Joplin biopic we never saw, the pixie dream girl archetype that she’s played so many times, and we’re finally forced to watch The Happening (2009), contemplating how it affected her career. How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.