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Kiki's Delivery Service with Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke (Variety) joins #thetwofriends to discuss 1989's coming-of-age witch tale, Kiki's Delivery Service. Together they examine fish in pies, being a delivery witch, the Jumanji: The Next Level trailer (spoilers!) and that time Griffin met Lorne Michaels. 

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Thor: Ragnarok with Emma Stefansky

Enjoy another BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City with guest Emma Stefansky! Together they discuss Thor: Ragnarok. Plus, a special surprise appearance!

My Neighbor Totoro with J.D. Amato

J.D. Amato returns to discuss the 1988's acclaimed childhood tale, My Neighbor Totoro. Together they examine subs vs dubs, collecting limited edition merchandise and J.D. calls David and Producer Ben to apologize! 

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Castle in the Sky with Emily Yoshida

Emily Yoshida returns to discuss 1986's Castle in the Sky! But what is the appeal of a Miyazaki film? Is 'chaotic good' a Miyazaki character type? A kind moss robot we stan? Together with the #thetwofriends they examine large adult sky pirate sons, going ham and eggs, Angus the movie, the Studio Ghibli theme park and more!

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Spider-Man: Homecoming with Alex Ross Perry

ARP joined #thetwofriends and Producer Ben at Big Nice studios in Brooklyn, NY to discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming! Together they examine high school, childhood Marvel collectible trading cards, Phase 4 and more!

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind with Lulu Wang

Writer/director Lulu Wang joins #thetwofriends to discuss Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, as well as, her recent film The Farewell. 

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Follow us @blankcheckpod on 2019-08-18 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Blank Check: Great Adventure

Welcome to our episode on the recent BC road trip to Six Flags Great Adventure and Atlantic City! This is Part 1. Among the many highlights there includes: throw up, King Kong on Broadway takes, Dark Knight Coaster malfunction, Joker face paint, and so much more! Featuring appearances from Emily Yoshida "mother of Blankies," Alex Ross Perry and wife Anna, as well as, associate producer Angela Ferraguto!

The Castle of Cagliostro

This week marks the beginning of a new series on the films of director Hayao Miyazaki! Together they present a brief background of Miyazaki, explore the history of Lupin the 3rd franchise, debate what DJ Khaled actually does and more! 

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Follow us @blankcheckpod on 2019-08-11 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Blackhat with Bilge Ebiri

Film critic, Bilge Ebiri, joins #thetwofriends to discuss 2015's hacker flop Blackhat. 

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with David Ehrlich

Blank Check regular David Ehrlich stopped by Big Nice studios in Brooklyn, NY to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2!

Miami Vice - Pilot Episode

Griffin and David review the 1984 Miami Vice television series pilot entitled "Brother's Keeper" in a special b-b-b-b-bonus episode, reference the term 'podfade' from a recent New York Times article and examine the careers of Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas. 

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Public Enemies with Fran Hoepfner

Writer, Fran Hoepfner joins #thetwofriends to discuss 2009's gritty bank robber romance, Public Enemies. Together they examine the merits of the phrase dumb egg, a vaping incident, pulling a classic “Chewbacca” and was Christian Bale nominated for David’s ‘Hard to Make the 5’ list? 

[Editor's Note: Due to equipment failure the last 30 minutes of the episode were cut. Sorry for the disruption.]

2019-07-28 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Doctor Strange

Enjoy another BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City! Griffin, David and Producer Ben discuss Doctor Strange. Plus, a special surprise guest appearance!

The Lion King

On the week of its release in July of 2019, Griffin and David discussed The Lion King. Together they examine the photorealism angle, Disney’s legacy, as well as, the recent Cats trailer and the dawn of digital fur technology.

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Follow us @blankcheckpod on 2019-07-21 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Miami Vice

Are you a fiend for mojitos? We are. Grab your shades and grease back your hair cause Blank Check is discussing 2006’s film remake of Miami Vice! Together they examine the storied history of this production, the performances of Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, grenade rules, casting Russell Crowe as Donkey Kong and more!

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The Keep RPG with Angela Ferraguto, Alex Ross Perry and Emily Yoshida

Live from Big Nice, Blank Check regulars Alex Ross Perry and Emily Yoshida along with Associate Producer Angela Ferraguto join Griffin, David and Producer Ben to play The Keep role playing game. So, grab your twelve sided die, hit play and prepare to listen along as they battle the evil Molasar! Highlights include talkin' Glaeken, a special dog arm, Griffin's Joseph Gordon-Levitt impression and more!

Collateral with Katey Rich

#thetwofriends welcome back Katey Rich (Vanity Fair) to discuss 2004's Cruise/Foxx thriller Collateral. Together they examine the initial casting of Adam Sandler as the cab driver, as well as, the entire cast's excellent performances, contemplate a coyote and more.

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Follow us @blankcheckpod on 2019-07-07 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Captain America: Civil War with Alejandro Kolleeny

Comedian Alejandro Kolleeny stops by Big Nice to discuss 2016's Captain America: Civil War. Highlights include: further comedy point origins, villain voicemails, Vision's J. Crew looks, writing a sitcom for Ben and more!

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Ali with Jamelle Bouie

This week, Jamelle Bouie (The New York Times) joins to discuss 2001’s unorthodox biopic, Ali. Together they examine the relationship between Ali and sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, the Peter Newman interview, Will Smith and the rest of the excellent cast's performances and so much more. Plus, Jamelle tries the Spies in Disguise challenge!

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The Insider with Andy Levy

This week, Andy Levy joins Griffin and David to discuss 1999's 60 Minutes biopic, The Insider. Together they examine the performances of Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, and Christopher Plummer, go off on a The Good Shepherd tangent, present some Joe Camel casting options and more! 

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Follow us @blankcheckpod on 2019-06-23 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Ant-Man

Checkmates! This is such a loopy and fun episode! Also, I LOVE ANT-MAN!

- Producer Ben

Griffin, David and Ben's conversation on 2015's Ant-Man include such highlights as Deadpool knowing he's melting a computer, Ben's fashion picks for Griffin and David drinks in some hot Rudd. And as always recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City!

Heat with Jon Gabrus

Comedian Jon Gabrus joins Griffin and David for an epic conversation on 1995's Cops and Robbers aren't so different movie, Heat. But what did director William Friedkin call Al Pacino in his biography? Is someone reading a metal making book at the bar mysterious? Who is the legendary Craig Castaldo AKA Radio Man? Together they examine the performances of Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro, Dad cinema, the diner scene and more! 

2019-06-16 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

The Jericho Mailbag

In this month's grab-bag bonus episode #thetwofriends answer patron submitted questions, as well as, review the Michael Mann directed 1979 TV movie, The Jericho Mile!

The Last of the Mohicans with Dana Stevens

Dana Stevens (Slate) joins Griffin and David to discuss 1992's new world frontier adaptation, The Last of the Mohicans. Together they examine Mann and Daniel Day-Lewis spending a month in the forest of North Carolina learning the skills and tools needed to survive in the eighteenth-century wilderness, the legacy of character "Natty" Bumppo, the films of Buster Keaton and more! 

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Call for Mailbag Questions!

Tomorrow, we'll be answering some questions for our June 11th episode (which will also focus on Michael Mann's The Jericho Mile). Ask away in the comments and we'll try to get to as many as we can!

Manhunter with Chris Cabin and Eric Szyszka

This week, Chris Cabin and Eric Szyszka of the We Hate Movies podcast joins Griffin and David to discuss the original Hannibal Lecter film: 1986's Manhunter. But what motivated producer Dino De Laurentiis to scrap the adapted title Red Dragon in favor of Manhunter? Did Michael Mann's research involve becoming pen pals with an incarcerated murderer? Is poet and painter William Blake's Great Red Dragon on fleek? Together they ex...

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Enjoy another BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City! Griffin, David and Producer Ben discuss the second Avengers installment Age of Ultron!

The Keep with Alex Ross Perry

Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) returns to Blank Check to discuss 1983's The Keep. But is this technically a movie? Why is there an extended tangent about the TV show Bones? Is there a movie where anyone eats pizza before E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? Together they discuss the Mount Rushmore of 1980s: Verhoeven, Schrader, De Palma and Friedkin, the creator of the Moviefone and also talk about The Keep.

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Guardians of the Galaxy

More BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City! But this time, Griffin, David and Producer Ben are joined by past and future guest, Sam Rogal (Magnet Theater), to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy!