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Talkin' Palpy! [SPOILERS]

A clip of our The Rise of Skywalker review.

The Rise of Skywalker

On the week of its release in December of 2019, Griffin, David, and special guest Ang Ferraguto discussed Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.

2019-12-22 05:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

The Fourth Blank Check Mailbag

In our final Patreon episode of 2019, Griffin, David and Ben once again open up the ol’ mailbag to answer Checkmate submitted questions!

Call for Mailbag Questions!

Hi guys! Unfortunately due to last-minute holiday season scheduling issues, Chris Gethard won't be able to record our Marvel Performance Review until January. So instead we're hosting a blowout mai...

Something Wild with Scott Aukerman

From Comedy Bang Bang and the new film Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Scott Auckerman joins the two friends to talk about people who talk funny and that's their job now. What films did Ray ...

Swimming to Cambodia with Peter Newman

This is a very special episode with film producer, NYU professor and father, Peter Newman. Peter was the executive producer of 1987’s Swimming to Cambodia. He offers a fascinating look into the b...

Stop Making Sense with Demi Adejuyigbe

Everyone wants to get to the pod with guest Demi Adejuyigbe, where The Blank Check Boys talk about Demme's Concert Film with the Talking Heads. What shows should get gritty reboots? Why did concert...

Spider-Man: Far From Home

After 22 films, Griffin, David and Ben discussed Spider-Man: Far From Home for our final installment of the BC:SF MCU commentary series!

Swing Shift

What in the world is going on with this film that has two versions - of which the good one is not available anywhere? What is the titular "Shift" actually referring to? What happens when two stars&...

Melvin and Howard (and Jordan Hoffman)

Finally, we get to the good Demme movies with film critic Jordan Hoffman. The partially true story of a guy who thinks Howard Hugh...

Avengers: Endgame

Enjoy another BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City! Griffin, David and Producer Ben discuss Avengers: Endgame.

Citizens Band/ Last Embrace with Justin McElroy

Guest Justin McElroy is gonna be mad he volunteered to do any film when Griff and David talk about Demme's first two tries at ...

Walking The Talk 2019: A Funeral For Frames

Welcome to our episode where #thetwofriends and J.D. Amato honor the Blank Check tradition of talking high frame rate with this year’s installment: 120 blocks in memorandum of 120 frames. That's ...

Caged Heat/ Crazy Mama/ Fighting Mad

It’s the first episode of a new mini-series. You voted for him, you’ve only yourself to blame for JONATHAN DEMME. Probably one of the directors with the most range of films - from rom coms to s...

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

On a special b-b-b-b-bonus episode, Griffin and David review the 2013 documentary that offers a rare look into the behind-the-scenes of Studio Ghibli. They also discuss Dilbert, HBO Max acquiring t...

The Wind Rises

On the final episode of our mini series devoted to the filmography of Hayao Miyazaki, #thetwofriends discuss 2014's The Wind Rises. Together they examine Miyazaki's relationship to aviation, existe...

Captain Marvel with Esther Zuckerman

Writer and friend, Esther Zuckerman, stops by Big Nice studios in New York City to discuss 2019's Captain Marvel!

Ponyo on the Cliff with Shirley Li

Writer, Shirley Li (The Atlantic) joins Griffin & David to discuss 2008's better Little Mermaid, Ponyo on ...

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Enjoy another BC:SF MCU commentary recorded at Big Nice studios in New York City! Griffin, David and Producer Ben discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp. 

Gemini Man

On the week of its release in October of 2019, Griffin and David discussed Gemini Man. Together they examine the performances of old and young Will Smith, Ang Lee's second attempt shooting at the h...

Joker

HA HA HA! On the week of its release in October of 2019, Griffin and David discussed Joker. Together they examine all the unearned controversy surrounding the film, Todd Phillips' career, the perfo...

Whisper of the Heart with Ramona Head

#thetwofriends and Ben welcome Ramona Head for this month's bonus on Whisper of the Heart!

Howl's Moving Castle with David Ehrlich

David Ehrlich (IndieWire) returns for our mini-series' namesake episode on 2014's walking castle fantasy, How...

Avengers: Infinity War with John Hodgman

Writer, comedian, actor and judge, John Hodgman, stops by Big Nice studios in New York City to discuss 2018's franchise game changer, Avengers: Infinity War!

Check out his new book 2019-10-01 04:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Spirited Away with David Rees

Humorist, David Rees, returns to Blank Check discuss one of the greatest animated films of all time, Spirited Away. Together they examine dream logic, Shrek, David Rees presents an important review...

Princess Mononoke with Griffin McElroy

Griffin McElroy (My Brother, My Brother and Me, The Adventure Zone) joins #thetwofriends to discuss 1997's eco-friendly advent...

Black Panther with Jamelle Bouie

Writer, Jamelle Bouie (New York Times) visits Big Nice studios in New York City to discuss 2018's Black Panther on another BC:SF MCU commentary episode!

Porco Rosso with Justin Charity

Justin Charity (The Ringer) joins Griffin and David to discuss 1992's flying pig, Porco Rosso. Together they examine fascism, Space Camp, turning into a pig and more. 

2019-09-15 04:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Bonus Jersey footage bay-bee

Re-uploaded correct file! Sorry if you saw earlier post, Patreon on phone was glitchy, mixed up links.

BC takes AC

Part 2 of BC’s recent road trip to Six Flags Great Adventure and Atlantic City! The crew is in rare form on this gambling edition, including: Cars 2 joke dissection, sit down shower energy, rhino...