Blank Check with Griffin & David

Marie Bardi-Salinas, invited on a date to visit Bradley Cooper’s Philly cheesesteak truck instead of her. Topics include: Bradley Cooper's career evolution, choosing films for the show, using Express VPN to access different Netflix libraries, the changing landscape of Netflix and its Oscar strategy, a potential movie with Mat Boomer, exploring relationship dynamics and personal loss in the movie, complexity of relationships, analyzing a public figure and a pivotal scene, box office performance and upcoming movies, discussing 'Wankah' and 'Acama: The Lost Kingdom', and upcoming episodes and a failed gift card purchase.

JD Amato, an expert on Studio Ghibli movies and their thematic implications, joins the hosts to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's personal history, creative process, animation styles of Ghibli films, and the thematic implications of 'The Boy and the Heron.' They also touch on Robert Pattinson's vocal performance, other animated films released this year, pitching projects, licensing Miyazaki films, Oscars potential for 'Spider-Verse,' making animated films, the legacy of Hayao Miyazaki's female characters, Disney vs. Jiminy, influencing award voters, complex emotions in the protagonist, 'Spawn' analysis, Shinto themes, movie review of 'Elemental,' frustrations with a streaming company's pitch document, new character 'Lady hee-me,' and the quest for perfection.

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Marie Bardi, writer and director, joins the hosts to discuss Fincher's latest release, THE KILLER. They talk about the protagonist's motivations, the use of narration in Fincher's films, and their favorite aspects of the movie, including Tilda Swinton scenes. They also discuss the rankings of Fincher's films and tease upcoming episodes featuring Ben Mankiewicz.

Guest Sean Fennessey joins the hosts to discuss David Fincher's 'Mank' and its reception, the influence of 'Citizen Kane' on Fincher's career, unique casting choices in 'Mank', and the contrasting tones and styles of the film. They also touch on discussions about other movies, Liam Neeson's performance, and the box office performance of various films.

Esther Zuckerman, a delightful guest, discusses the darkly comic masterpiece Gone Girl. They talk about the portrayal of 'Amazing Amy', Tyler Perry's directing tips, alternate casting choices, and the neglected career of Ben Affleck. The hosts also delve into the adaptation process, Ben Affleck's role, and the impact of the movie. They analyze the movie's connection to children's books and true crime genre. The podcast also includes discussions on memorable scenes, Amy's diary, Tyler Perry's performance in Alex Cross, and the ending scene of Gone Girl. They touch upon the Oscars snub, box office performance, and upcoming Mindhunter episode.

Fran Hoepfner, a guest on the podcast, dives into Fincher's 2011 Nordic noir, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. Topics include comparing Fincher's version with the original Swedish film, similarities between Lisbeth Salander and ET, Christopher Plummer's remarkable acting career, and the desire for a 'Witch Hacker' movie by Ben Hosley.

A three hour podcast discussing the influential film 'The Social Network', exploring topics such as David Fincher's career and potential projects, the making of the movie, casting choices, portrayal of characters, the impact of the film on society, and the Oscars.

Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson joins the podcast to discuss 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. They explore topics such as the differences between the short story and the film adaptation, attending New York Fashion Week, the making of the movie 'Mech', creating the character of Benjamin Button, spooky movie recommendations, the relationship dynamics in the film, body doubles, the length of the movie, Benjamin Button's life as a tugboat captain, his first love affair, and the career struggles of the director.

Guest Leslye Headland, genius, joins the hosts to discuss the film 'Zodiac' and its impact. They explore themes of obsession, addiction, and resilience. The chapter also includes discussions about the allure of working with top movie stars, seamless storytelling, and the making of the movie. They analyze scenes depicting a non-glamorous serial killer and speculate about a new Star Wars show. The speakers also discuss the brilliance of an actor's performance and the depiction of murders and letters in 'Zodiac'.