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âActorâs actorâ and local boy from Queens David Krumholtz becomes the second cast member of Oppenheimer and first person immortalized in Griffinâs beloved Disney Emoji Blitz to guest on our Martin Brest series as we talk about 1992âs dire SCENT OF A WOMAN. Would this movie be less terrible if it were at least 40 minutes shorter? What if the original first choice for Lt. Col. Frank Slade - Jack Nicholson - had done this film instead of Pacino? What if we swapped Philip Seymour Hoffman for the charisma vacuum that is Chris OâDonnell? Sadly, we can only imagine these scenarios. Join us for lots of candid Krumholtz anecdotes, a scorching hot take regarding the diner scene in Heat, and more!
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In a first for Blank Check, Ben Hosley produces an entire episode while handcuffed and under threat of legal action. What else would you expect from a MIDNIGHT RUN episode? The great Alan Sepinwall returns to the pod to talk about Martin Brestâs fantastic cross-country buddy caper, a film that proved that DeNiro could do comedy and that Charles Grodin might be the funniest man alive. Weâre talking about the unofficial Larry the Cable Guy sequel (?), the famous casting what-ifs (Cher!), and the magic that went into making this movie so breezy, effortless, and fun. We didnât how good we had it back in 1988, did we?l
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An indelible synth theme by Harold Faltermeyer. A scene-stealing turn from Bronson Pinchot. A banana in a tailpipe. EDDIE FREAKING MURPHY. Itâs no wonder that Martin Brestâs Beverly Hills Cop is one of the most beloved action comedies (and still the highest-grossing R-rated film adjusted for inflation). We couldnât be more thrilled to have two of the hottest action directors in Hollywood - Bad Boys: Ride or Dieâs Adil & Bilall - join us to talk about Brestâs blockbuster second feature, bringing all the expertise from their years spent developing Beverly Hills Cop 4. Weâre getting into the Stallone of it all, the Simpson/Bruckheimer of it all, the Judge Reinhold of it all - while also taking some time to unpack the specific nuances that Brest brings as a director (as opposed to Tony Scottâs take on the sequel). AndâŠ.yes. We talk about BATGIRL.
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After years of citing him as a potential series, weâre finally Brest men. In this inaugural episode of our âPodverly Hills Castâ series, weâre taking a look at Martin Brestâs debut feature, 1979âs understated and deeply enjoyable old man heist film âGoing in Style.â James Urbaniak joins us to chat through the beginning of Brestâs career, and the storied personas of George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg. Cream cheese and jelly sandwiches on toasted rye for everyone!
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We return to the Wasteland this week with Furiosa, and weâve got quite the tour guide. Kyle Buchanan - author of Blood, Sweat & Chrome, THE book on the making of Mad Max: Fury Road - joins us as we do a definitive post-mortem on George Millerâs latest. Going up against the reputation of Fury Road was always going to be an uphill battle for the Anya Taylor-Joy starrer, and we go into all the ways in which this film matches, exceeds, or misses the highs of 2015âs action classic. Kyle brings with him plenty of behind-the-scenes details and shrewd observations, and Ben and Griffin bring a visceral report from their 4DX screening. And yes - of course we talk about how Dementus looks just like Guru Pitka.
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Come join the dream parade, folks - weâre talking about Paprika! Mother of the Blankies Emily Yoshida is with us to chat about Satoshi Konâs final film - a film that FEELS like a swan song especially in hindsight. In this episode, we address the elephant in the room (those Inception comparisons), dive into the serialized story Paprika was based on, and Griffin makes the important connection between Paprikaâs âDC miniâ device and this being a âBC miniâ (series). Plus, we establish 2024 as âThe Year of Dreamsâ (Kon and Lynch on Blank Check!!), and Emily, Ben, and Griffin discuss their experience attending a special screening of Clifford with Martin Short himself.
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They call them the Godfathers of TokyoâŠand we call him the KING of TIKTOK (in an old man newscaster voice) - Reece Feldman joins us to chat about Satoshi Konâs beautiful Christmas fable about a trio of unforgettable characters on the fringes of society. We talk about how animation is truly a medium and NOT a genre, as evidenced by this film. We talk about Ice Age (another animated movie where outsiders care for a baby). We talk about whether or not David might get roped into watching Ice Age a million times if his daughter finds out about it. And we talk about Davidâs pitch for a Cheaper by the Dozen spoof called âCheaper by the CousinââŠ?
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Our Satoshi Kon series continues with his 2003 film Millennium Actress, a moving exploration of memory, history, and the magic of da moviesh. Writer Hoai-Tran Bui returns to the pod as we discuss the strange history of Dreamworksâ arthouse animation arm (Go Fish pictures), the luminous screen presence of Setsuko Hara, and the added poignancy this film takes on in light of Konâs untimely passing. Plus, Griffin publicly addresses the Penny Marshall debacle, and the gang contemplates a version of âMillennium Actorâ with Clint Eastwood.
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Welcome to the filmography of Satoshi Kon - a thrilling series of funhouse mirrors and puzzlebox narratives that proved what is possible in the animation form. The icon, the legend, the culturista himself Bowen Yang joins us to talk about Konâs feature debut, the shocking and influential pop-idol thriller PERFECT BLUE. Weâre talking about famous âbad girlâ transitions in pop history. Weâre talking about Digimon villains. Weâre talking about obsessive fandoms. And, most crucially, we learn a new piece of Ben lore that involves a famous reality tv star.
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Our McTiernan series concludes with 2003âs BASIC - a film that Griffin thinks should instead be titled âCOMPLICATEDâ - get it? Because there are so many plot twists?? The great BenDavid Grabinski joins us to chat about John Travoltaâs run of big, skeezy characters post-FACE/OFF, McTiernanâs ultimate Achilles heel (getting too confident in his ability to fix impossible movies), the screenwriting career of studio wunderkind James Vanderbilt, and the truly terrible acting of Giovanni Ribisi. Plus, the return of Journalist Eddie Brock, our pitches for different versions of CHANGING LANES (which they should remake every five years), and our final McT filmography rankings.
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Finally, we arrive at the film that helped put John McTiernan in both âdirector jailâ and âjail jailâ - the incoherent nu-metal fart that is 2002âs ROLLERBALL. Zach Cherry continues his trend of appearing on episodes covering movies that led to actual court cases, and we do our best to try to explain what happened (both on-screen and off). Why is this film set in Boratâs Kazakhstan? What was up with the extended nightvision scene? Is Griffin insane for being a Chris Kline apologist? Plus - Ben learns about the World Nomad Games of Central Asia!
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What if there was a 13th Warrior? What if there was a version of Beowulf so grounded in reality that the climactic battle with Grendel just kind of felt like a shrug? What if Antonio Banderas was the lead in Gladiator instead of Russell Crowe? Weâre just asking questions! Filmmaker David Lowery makes his long-awaited return to the podcast to talk about John McTiernanâs Michael Crichton adaptation, a movie that should have kept the title of the original book - Eaters of the Dead. Such a sick title! Anyway, prepare yourself for plenty of Banderas talk, a loving deep-dive into the famous âBanderas learns the Viking languageâ scene, and a reveal of some Blank Check-related easter eggs in Loweryâs filmography (!).
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A Fiji water bottle. âSinnermanâ by Nina Simone. That Magritte painting with the bowler hat. A SCINTILLATING, AGE-APPROPRIATE ROMANCE WITH TWO OF THE GREATEST HEIST SEQUENCES IN MOVIE HISTORY. Weâre talking Tommy C (1999), baby! The delightful Amanda Dobbins joins us for her long-awaited Blank Check debut, and this episode is about as fun as youâd expect. Do we think this movie is better than the Norman Jewison original? Yes. Do we go long on the filmography of Rene Russo? Yes. Do we explain how Pierce Brosnan fit the Monet canvas into his briefcase? Sort of. Does Amanda know the plot of âWickedâ? Surprisingly, no!
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John McTiernan back with the Die Hard franchise after the spectacular flop of Last Action Hero. Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson back together after Pulp Fiction. Die Hard with a Vengeance is definitely part of the âwe are so backâ canon. Shea Serrano (who owns every McTiernan movie on VHS) joins us to chat about this explosive action threequel that features a surprising amount of New York theater actors and a bunch of childhood games and riddles. Also, you donât need us to tell you this but - Jeremy Irons hot. Also cool.
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You either love this movie or you hate it, and guess what - weâre landing all over the LOST ACTION HERO spectrum this episode! Paul Scheer & Jason Mantzoukas join us once again for a clock-busting, rip-roaring time, and weâre unpacking all of this movieâs meta madness. Is John McTiernan able to parody his own work? Should the kid have actually killed people in this movie (as in the original, edgier script)? Will David have an aneurysm if this episode recording doesnât end at a reasonable time?
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Oh baby, this oneâs a STINKER! Sean Connery finds the cure for cancer but then he loses it (??). Lorraine Bracco delivers all of her dialogue like someone making a comment and not asking a question at a Q&A. Theyâre both playing scientists - but whereâs the CHEMISTRY?? Comedian and writer Jamie Lee returns to Blank Check to talk about John McTiernanâs attempt at a serious adult drama, 1992âs MEDICINE MAN. We spend most of the episode trying to recast this movie to make it somewhat palatable. But the musical score is great!
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We love da submarinesh! Host of âUnclear and Present Dangerâ Jamelle Bouie joins us this week to talk about middle aged white guys, airport novels, and naval recruitment propaganda. Thatâs right - weâre talking about John McTiernanâs adaptation of Tom Clancyâs THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER! Come for our thesis on why Alec Baldwin played the best version of Jack Ryan, stay for Ben and Jamelleâs impassioned pleas for a Highlander patreon series. And of course, there will be Connery impressions.
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The pomp. The pageantry. The awkwardness of trying to shoehorn any of this yearâs Oscar nominees into âMoon Riverâ - thatâs right, folks. The Blankies (and host Griffy Crystal) are back! Joe Reid of âThis Had Oscar Buzzâ joins us once again to celebrate the momentous year in cinema that was 2023. Weâre handing out fake awards, making outrageous claims, and weâve got a special musical performance that brings the house down. Enjoy!
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Thirty-six floors. Thirteen (fake) terrorists. One perfect action movie. Kevin Smith - who was in a Die Hard movie AND directed Alan Rickman in DOGMA - joins us again for a supersized episode on McTiernanâs signature film. Weâre getting into Bruce's wine cooler commercials. We reveal the surprising Shakespeare play that influenced McTiernanâs direction of this story. Weâre nerding out about the spatial and organizational PERFECTION that makes it such a classic. And weâre paying loving homage to two screen presences whose careers ended tragically too soon.
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GET TO THE CHOPPA! Griffin attempts his best (actually, worst) Arnold voice this week as we head to the jungle with Jon Gabrus and some bic razors. For almost three hours, weâre dissecting every little bit of PREDATOR - the glow-stick goo alien blood, the Alan Silvestri score, Arnoldâs calves, Arnoldâs biceps, Arnoldâs long red polo shirt, Arnoldâs chiseled cheekbones, the way Arnold says KILL ME!!! - you can expect lots of Arnold talk.
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