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Mars Attacks! with Paul F. Tompkins

Blank Check continues its mini-series covering the films of director Tim Burton with the alien invasion comedy, Mars Attacks! But what are the origins of development for this 1960's trading card IP...

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Ed Wood with John Hodgman

John Hodgman Judge John Hodgman podcast joins Griffin and David to discuss 1994's celebrat...

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Iron Man 2

Tony Stark is at it again! And so are Griffin, David and Producer Ben! Join them for another live MCU commentary on 2010’s Iron Man 2. But why is Tony Stark such a drunken jerk in this movie? Is ...

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Kiss from a Rose with Emily Yoshida

At the end of the Bartman Returns episode it was revealed that Producer Ben had texted Griffin during the recording. The message was to sign off the episode by singing Seal's "Kiss from a Rose". Be...

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Batman Returns with Emily Yoshida

Emily Yoshida Night Call podcast is back to discuss 1992's demented superhero sequel, Batman Returns. But was this t...

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The Incredible Hulk

Another installment of Blank Check's commentary series on the MCU! This time the boys discuss The Incredible Hulk. But who are the various snacks in this film? Does Hulk have a van? Could you equat...

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Glass

On the week of it’s release in January of 2019, Griffin and David discussed M. Night Shyamalan’s latest offering, Glass. But did the hosts find this film to be a “glassterpiece”? What is Pa...

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Edward Scissorhands with Julio Torres

This week on Blank Check Julio Torres (Saturday Night Live) discusses 1990’s proto-Tumblr Frankenstein remake fantasy, Edward Scissorhands. But is Cole Sprouse the young Johnny Depp of 2019? Shou...

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The Third Blank Check Mailbag/Hulk Live @ Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn with James Schamus

In this month's grab-bag bonus episode #thetwofriends answer patron submitted questions, as well as, present a special interview with screenwriter and producer James Schamus for the 15th anniversar...

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Mailbag Questions!

On Jan 11th, we'll be posting our first Patreon-only mailbag episode of the year (bundled with our James Schamus interview)! Subscribers, submit your questions below, and we'll try to answer as man...

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Batman with K. Austin Collins

Blank Check continues it’s mini series covering the films of director Tim Burton with the genre defining 1989 superhero movie, Batman. What was this film's impact on the industry for years to com...

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Iron Man

Welcome to 2019 and to Blank Check: Special Features! In our first premium episode, #thetwofriends and Producer Ben begin their commentary series on the Marvel Cinematic Universe w...

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Aquaman

On the week of its release in December of 2018, Griffin and David discussed the latest offering in the DCEU: Aquaman. But how many Oscars did David throw at the screening? is Orm a name? Did Ben’...

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Welcome to Blank Check: Special Features!

Griffin and David activate this exclusive Patreon RSS feed with a holiday greeting.

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Beetlejuice with Rebecca Bulnes

Friend and host of Classroom Crush podcast, Rebecca Bulnes, joins Griffin and David to discuss 1988's masterpiece, Beetl...

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Pee-wee's Big Adventure

This week Griffin and David begin a new mini-series on the films of Tim Burton! Together they discuss the origins of the character Pee-wee and Burton's background in animation and being a goth boy ...

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Ralph Breaks the Internet

This week on Blank Check is a discussion of Wreck-it-Ralph and Ralph Breaks the Internet. Together, Griffin, David and Producer Ben examine the history of Disney Animation sequels, Chekhov’s Ment...

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Home Again with Richard Lawson

In the final special bonus episode of our mini-series on the films of Nancy Meyers, Griffin and David invite Richard Lawson (Vanity Fair) to weigh in on her daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer’s directo...

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The Intern with Jamie Lee

Comedian, writer and actor Jamie Lee (HBO's Crashing) joins Griffin and David to discuss Meyers’ most recent offering, 2015’s The Intern. But what was Griffin and Jamie’s experience auditioni...

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It's Complicated with Sarah-Violet Bliss

Writer/director Sarah-Violet Bliss (Search Party) joins Griffin and David to discuss 2009’s masterpiece, It's Complicated. But what are the two things everyone knows about Alec Baldwin? Who has t...

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The Holiday with Fran Hoepfner

Writer, Fran Hoepfner joins Griffin and David to discuss 2006’s house swap rom-com, The Holiday. But Is foreplay really overrated? Was John Krasinski in The Holiday the Adam Driver of Lincoln of ...

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Something's Gotta Give with Bobby Finger

Bobby Finger (Who? Weekly podcast) returns to Blank Check for a discussion of 2003’s aging romance, Something's Gotta Give. Toget...

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What Women Want with Lola Kirke

Actress and singer-songwriter, Lola Kirke (Mozart in the Jungle) joins Griffin and David to discuss 2000’s high-concept rom-com, What Women Want. Together they examine the careers of Helen Hunt a...

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The Parent Trap with Elena Lazic and Mani Lazic

This week Blank Check begins our first ever “fans choice” mini series reviewing the filmography of director Nancy Meyers. Film critics, models and IDENTICAL TWINS Elena and Mani Lazic ...

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A Star Is Born

On the week of it’s release in October of 2018, Griffin and David discussed A Star Is Born.


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Space Jam with James Newman

This week, James Newman joins Blank Check for another family edition episode to discuss the 1996 Michael Jordan and Looney Tunes crossover, Space Jam.


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Chosen - The Hire

Griffin and David review the Ang Lee directed short film, Chosen, created as part of the BMW film series "The Hire," rank Lee’...

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Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk with J.D. Amato

Blank it, thank it! J.D. Amato (The President Show) returns, in the last episode of our mini series devoted to the filmography of director Ang Lee, to discuss 2016’s high frame rate Iraq War dram...

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Life of Pi with Ray Tintori

Filmmaker Ray Tintori joins Griffin and David to discuss 2012’s Oscar award winning drama, Life of Pi. But was Tobey Maguire in an early cut of the movie wearing a terrible wig? Did Ray’s mothe...

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Taking Woodstock with Alex Ross Perry

Writer and director Alex Ross Perry (Christopher Robin) returns to Blank Check to discuss 2009’s Taking Woodstock. But is this a comedy tho? Did this film win AARP’s Movies for Grownups Award f...

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