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Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check Productions
Satoshi Kon
David Fincher
Perfect Blue
John Mctiernan
Fandom
Hollywood
Citizen Kane
Rollerball
Black Swan
Millennium Actress
Animation
Herman Mankiewicz
Japanese Cinema
Samuel L. Jackson
Die Hard With a Vengeance
Hollywood Star System
Netflix
William Randolph Hearst
The Killer
Comedy

Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced b... more

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Latest Episodes

Live from our windowless studio in Downtown Brooklyn, it's the 11th Annual Blankies! Joe Reid joins us once again to give out golden Wattos to our favorite films, performances, and craftspeople of the year. Some of our picks are certainly part of the... more

This week we’re in hygge mode, uncovering traumas in our generational home with the host of This Had Oscar Buzz, Joe Reid! One of the breakout Oscar films of the year is Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, a warm, realist Norwegian film about a diffic... more

Our Lynne Ramsay series comes to a close with last year's Die My Love, which brings us to the realization - damn, have we really never talked about Jennifer Lawrence before? Join us and Vulture's Alison Willmore as we do a full career deep-dive on J.... more

Viva Brazil! Today we discuss Best Picture nominee The Secret Agent, the simmering, colorful Brazilian thriller about a man on the run, starring the dreamy Wagner Moura and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho. The story, about retaining personal and po... more

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Recent Guests

Alison Willmore
Film critic and writer at Vulture
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Episode: Die My Love with Alison Willmore
Bilge Ebiri
Film critic and journalist
Vulture
Episode: Critical Darlings: Frankenstein And The Craft Category Juggernauts with Bilge Ebiri
Jia Tolentino
Writer and cultural critic, known for her work at The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: We Need To Talk About Kevin with Jia Tolentino
Marie Bardi-Salinas
Film critic and guest on the podcast
Episode: Critical Darlings: Bugonia And The (Oscar) Favourites with Marie Bardi-Salinas
Griffin Newman
Host of Blank Check Podcast
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Episode: Critical Darlings: Marty Supreme And The Precursor Circuit with Griffin Newman
Mattie Lubchansky
Writer and author of Simplicity and Boys Weekend.
Episode: Honey Don't with Mattie Lubchansky
Dana Schwartz
Author and podcast host
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Paul Scheer
Actor, known for How Did This Get Made.
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Jason Mantzoukas
Actor, known for How Did This Get Made.
Episode: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs with Paul Scheer & Jason Mantzoukas

Hosts

Griffin Newman
Co-host and primary speaker, known for engaging commentary about films and humor surrounding cinematic storytelling.
David Sims
Co-host and primary speaker, contributing insightful discussions on the nuances of film and filmmaking.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12.1k ratings
  • Enjoyable for the most part

    Overall I really enjoy the podcast even with the bloated length for each episode. I like the banter, random discussions, and the guests. However, David’s annoyances can become annoying to me to listen to.

    Sometimes Griffin will go on a rant, and David constantly, while becoming more annoyed, will go “I know, I know, I know” until he’s frustrated. Guess what David, this is a podcast and sometimes the audience listening doesn’t know! David also interrupts conversation more than Griffin, and love... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Snakeeeeee
    United States23 days ago
  • Yet another amatuer comic spitball disguised as a film podcast, only this time the episodes are hours long.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    ghal055
    24 days ago
  • Ease up on those quirks

    Griffin: “Right? Right? Right? Right? Right? Right? *proud of his comment* Right? Right? Right? Totemic. Right? Right? Right? Right? Right? Right?”

    David: *sigh * “Ugh, I guess.”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    A Disheartened Loyal Listener
    United Statesa month ago
  • Critical spoilers

    David and griffin are always great, this new thing is alright

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nato9990
    United Statesa month ago
  • Dipping

    The show is becoming a lot of complaining about the state of everything. I used to come to show because it wasn’t that and I kind of don’t share that view. Things are different and worse in a lot of ways but also sometimes the change was needed and sometimes we’re just old. But I get it. I’m cynical too., even though I try not to be. David tries to complain less, I can tell, but it’s still not my favorite podcast anymore because of it. Still love you guys and I’ve been a fan for the better part ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jr1372
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Positive reviews highlight the engaging and humorous discussions surrounding various films, noting the quality of guests and the depth of film analysis.
Several critics mention that the content can sometimes stray too far from the films discussed, leading to mixed feelings about the focus.
There is a significant amount of chatter concerning the hosts' on-air chemistry, which adds to the show's charm.
Listeners appreciate the blend of comedy with critical commentary, making film discussions entertaining and relatable.
Some negative feedback relates to episodes feeling overlong or overly focused on personal anecdotes, rather than the film itself.

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Meet Joe Black with Richard Lawson
Q: Did I like the movie?
I think he's good in a good movie, yes.

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A unique film commentary series that reviews the complete filmographies of accomplished directors, focusing on those who have received the rare 'blank check' to produce passion projects. The engaging discussions by the hosts cover both the artistic and commercial aspects of filmmaking, incorporating humor and personal anecdotes while analyzing various films. Episodes often feature a mix of critical insights and comedic banter, making complex film concepts accessible to fans while exploring themes ranging from cinematic techniques to cultural impacts. Each miniseries allows deeper engagement with the featured directors' works, offering listeners both entertainment and education about the evolution of film artistry.

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2. Bilge Ebiri
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4. Marie Bardi-Salinas
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7. Dana Schwartz
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