Blank Check with Griffin & David

Guest Eva Anderson joins the hosts to discuss David Fincher's 'Panic Room'. They talk about Jodie Foster's unexpected role, David Fincher's involvement in Jared Leto's cornrows, and Studio 60's unrelated prominence in the conversation. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as auditioning for SNL and Studio 60, the challenges of filmmaking amidst actor injuries, and the opening sequence of the movie. They also touch on topics like panic rooms, a commercial with political messaging, and admiring an actor's acting skills and career transition to music.

Director Alex Ross Perry joins the podcast to discuss iconic DVDs of the DVD era, Edward Norton's career, the possibility of Janeane Garofalo as Marla Singer in Fight Club, and the silly reason why Fred Durst is a playable character in the Fight Club video game.

Actor, musician, and handsome man Brendan Hines joins the hosts to discuss David Fincher's The Game. They talk about the cost of the movie, Michael Douglas's roles, Deborah Kara Unger, and Charles Martinet's jump off a roof. They also touch on humorous topics, exonerating Kevin Spacey, scumbag roles, Mario's voice actor, failed film projects, comparing The Crowded Room and The Game, James Redporn, composers, Douglas' desire for control, psychological aspects of The Game, Gene Hackman's filmography, bleak movies, and upcoming projects.

Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger join the hosts to discuss David Fincher's breakthrough hit Se7en. Topics include playground rumors related to the movie, Kevin Spacey's on-screen persona, the Zodiac killer, and a VERY Doughboys description of the film's 'gluttony' murder.

In this episode, the hosts are joined by Matt Singer, a film critic and journalist, to discuss the troubled production of David Fincher's 'Alien³'. They delve into the standout performances in the movie, the slime and moisture on the alien, HR Geiger's influence, and the chaotic development and production process of the film. They also touch on the design and animation of a robot, explore the character of Bishop, and discuss the challenges and legacy of 'Alien³'.

EMMY AWARD WINNER Tatiana Maslany joins to discuss Park's recent romantic noir film, Tang Wei's performance, 'sand beaching,' and S. Craig Zahler's tight ponytail. Plus, they give their final Park rankings and announce their next series.

We couldn’t be more excited to talk about the film we consider to be Park’s masterpiece - the gorgeous, twisty, and ultimately moving THE HANDMAIDEN. “Mother of the Blankies” Emily Yoshida joins us to unpack this puzzlebox of an erotic thriller, a brilliant adaptation of Sarah Waters’ Fingersmith. Come for the coining of a new Blank Check phrase (thanks, researcher JJ!), stay for a very crucial “touch of the Tucc” tangent. By the way - what does that octopus actually do??Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes.Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X! Buy some real nerdy merch.Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or DiscordFor anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily St. James, a sharp television and film critic, returns to dissect Park Chan-wook’s Stoker. They savor Park’s striking visuals and sensory camerawork. Conversation hops from Stoker’s Black List screenplay origins to casting choices and the film’s gothic, ambiguous setting. Expect talk of key scenes, unsettling family dynamics, and why the film still divides viewers.

Move over, Dracula. Eat your heart out Edward Cullen. A new sexy vampire is in town, and he just happens to be a PRIEST! Park Chan-Wook reunites with the wonderful Song Kang-ho to put his own stamp on the popular genre with 2009’s THIRST. Inverse’s Hoi-Tran Boi joins us to chat about this darkly funny (and devilishly sound-designed) film, an adaptation of Emile Zola’s classic novel Thérèse Raquin. How do the rules of vampirism translate to a culture where everything is cooked with garlic?  Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes.Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X! Buy some real nerdy merch.Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or DiscordFor anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the twisted mind of Park Chan-Wook, it’s…a surprisingly sensitive romance set in a mental hospital? Writer and Comedian Karen Chee joins us to chat about 2006’s I’M A CYBORG, BUT THAT’S OKAY - a real outlier in Park’s career, and a commercial disappointment after the global success of his Vengeance Trilogy. Would it surprise you to learn that this film was inspired by, of all things, TOY STORY? Is this the best Park film to remake with a cast of Muppets? Are any of the film’s mental illnesses based in reality? All that, and more, in a very silly episode.Follow Karen on InstagramJoin our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes.Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X! Buy some real nerdy merch.Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or DiscordFor anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices