Griffin Newman

Griffin Newman, an actor and host/executive producer, joins the discussion after a memorable night at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards. They dive into the nuances of awards campaigning, particularly focusing on Timothée Chalamet's strategic moves for his film "Marty Supreme." The conversation explores the shifting dynamics of the Academy, the film's resonant themes, and how Chalamet's internet savvy positions him as a potential A-list anchor. Spoiler alerts follow as they unpack Marty's ambiguous ending and its deeper implications.

Bob Odenkirk, renowned for his roles in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul', joins Lily Sullivan, who portrays Francesca Bolognese, and Griffin Newman, host of the Blank Check podcast, for a lively discussion. They cover Odenkirk's insights on the finale of 'Better Call Saul', humorous takes on exercise regimens for action films, and Sullivan's quirky social media antics. Newman adds a twist with his character's cryptocurrency shenanigans, creating a delightfully absurd atmosphere filled with laughter and thoughtful commentary on entertainment and finance.

Griffin Newman and David Sims of 'Blank Check' join the hosts to draft their favorite lawyer movies. They discuss personal connections to law, underrated films like 'The Firm', comparing filmmakers Sidney Pollock and Allen Pakula, and the portrayal of Atticus Finch. They also analyze movies like 'JFK' and 'A Time to Kill', discuss actors in lawyer movies, and share their favorite movie lawyers and characters including 'Donovan' as the ultimate idealistic movie lawyer.

Chris Ryan, a film podcaster and critic from Blank Check, joins Griffin Newman, an actor and fellow Blank Check co-host, and David Sims, a film critic and Blank Check co-host. They engage in an exciting draft of their favorite New York City movies. Topics include the significance of iconic films like "Goodfellas" and "When Harry Met Sally," with lively debates about subway scenes in "Frances Ha" and "The French Connection." David ultimately wins the draft, showcasing his extensive knowledge of New York’s cinematic landscape.

Rob Huebel, a comedic powerhouse known for his roles in various TV shows and films, joins Griffin Newman, an actor and passionate defender of unique cinema, to dive into the chaos of Monkeybone. They dissect its bizarre humor, from flabby arm fetishes to Chris Kattan’s wild performance as a reanimated corpse. There’s lively debate over ethical quandaries in the film and a memorable Q&A where audience members share their own coma experiences. Griffin also contextualizes the film within its troubled production, advocating for its misunderstood charm.

Griffin Newman, a Michael Keaton superfan and co-host of the Blank Check Podcast, joins to discuss the iconic actor's filmography as they curate Keaton's movie Mount Rushmore ahead of 'Beetlejuice's' release. Jason Schwartzman, known for his diverse roles, and Nathan Silver, the director of 'Between the Temples,' dive into the film's unique comedic style and production process. They explore Keaton's career evolution, his influence on Hollywood, and the challenges of capturing a specific tone in independent cinema.

It’s Critical Darlings’ biggest morning! After a marathon season, we react to this year’s Academy Awards: the winners, losers, presenters, performances, and awkward play-offs. One Battle After Another and Sinners nearly split the ballot with One Battle and Paul Thomas Anderson taking the biggest prizes in Best Director and Best Picture, while Sinners took home Best Actor, Score, Adapted Screenplay, and Cinematography. But for as many questions as the ceremony answered, it raised more: Do Sinners and Amy Madigan’s wins signal a shift in how the Academy sees horror? What exactly is the Best Casting Oscar tracking? Are we now doomed to see Timmy eat a raw elk in an Iñárritu film? As part of this special episode, we also check in with Critical Darlings fashion correspondent Ben “The Other Ben” Hosley on this year's Oscars fashion, review the best popcorn buckets of the year with Vulture’s Rebecca Alter, and reveal the future of Critical Darlings.  ✨Subscribe to our new feed in your podcast player of choice, and join us next week for Project Hail Mary!✨ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-darlings/id1885681327Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60n6Z9BUUMUR81CQoHbE8bPocket Casts: https://pca.st/1beh8dxuAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a3598b5c-6f4a-4819-9457-44082cfea1fc/critical-darlings Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won’t want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Newman, actor and film commentator known for Blank Check banter, and David Sims, film critic who analyzes directors' careers, join for a wide-ranging chat. They riff on RoboCop sequels, Batman portrayals, Simpsons action-figure lore, childhood toy tie-ins, superstar screening oddities, parenting stories, and listener call-in dilemmas. Fast, funny, and cinephile-forward.

Allison Willmore, Vulture critic who decodes awards culture, and Griffin Newman, comedian and actor with podcasting chops, dig into why comedies are sidelined by the Oscars. They discuss classification games between comedy and dramedy. They trace historical eras, authorship and campaign tactics, and why some comedies are recast as dramas to win acclaim.

Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkus are joined by Griffin Newman and David Sims to discuss Scorsese's 'Gangs of New York,' sharing insights on filming challenges, unique smells of 1860's New York, defining an iPhone Face, and childhood theatrical productions. They also talk about 'The Aviator' and tease future episodes.