Podcast · 77 episodes
Blank Check with Griffin & David, page 2
by Blank Check Productions · English
Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors' complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail. Produced by Ben Hosley.
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The Mosquito Coast with Sean FennesseyThe episode discusses Peter Weir’s The Mosquito Coast (1986), focusing on why it’s “anti-smile,” how Harrison Ford’s star persona shapes audience expectations, and how the film’s reception and…19 Apr 2026 · 3 h 6 min · 95 chapters
Witness with Amanda DobbinsThe episode is a discussion of the film Witness (1985) and its director Peter Weir, framed through the Blank Check podcast’s focus on directors with early success and “blank checks” for later…12 Apr 2026 · 2 h 57 min · 79 chapters
The Year of Living Dangerously with Tracy LettsA Blank Check miniseries episode focused on Peter Weir’s filmography, with special attention to Year of Living Dangerously.5 Apr 2026 · 3 h 22 min · 91 chapters
Gallipoli with Jennifer KentPeter Weir’s Gallipoli (1981) as a “coming-of-age” adventure story that delays the horror of World War I until the final act; the episode also expands into Australian film history and Peter Weir’s…29 Mar 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 57 chapters
The Last Wave with BenDavid GrabinskiBlank Check with Griffin & David22 Mar 2026 · 2 h 36 min · 70 chapters
Critical Darlings: The 2026 Oscars Ceremony with Griffin NewmanIn this episode, the hosts reflect on the 2026 Academy Awards, discussing the winners and losers, performances, presenters, and the overall atmosphere of the ceremony.17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 53 min · 51 chapters
Picnic at Hanging Rock with Jane SchoenbrunOn this episode of Blank Check, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims are joined by filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun to discuss Peter Weir's 1975 classic Picnic at Hanging Rock.15 Mar 2026 · 2 h 33 min · 72 chapters
Critical Darlings: One Battle After Another And Oscar Predictions with David SimsIn this episode of "Blank Check," hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims, along with special guests Richard Lawson and Alison Wilmore, discuss the critical narratives surrounding the Oscars and delve…12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 36 chapters
The Cars That Ate Paris"The Cars That Ate Paris" (1974)8 Mar 2026 · 1 h 55 min · 49 chapters
Critical Darlings: Sinners And The Academy’s Growing Genre Acceptance with Sam SandersIn this episode, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims are joined by Sam Sanders from *The Sam Sanders Show* to discuss the film *Sinners*, which has set a record with 16 Academy Award nominations.5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 36 chapters
The Eleventh Annual Blank Check Awards with Joe ReidThe eleventh annual Blank Check Awards, hosted by Griffin Newman and David Sims, welcomes guest Joe Reid to celebrate the best films, performances, and craftspeople of the year.1 Mar 2026 · 3 h 4 min · 90 chapters
Critical Darlings: Sentimental Value and Belated Oscar Breakthroughs with Joe ReidBlank Check with Griffin & David26 Feb 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 41 chapters
Die My Love with Alison WillmoreBlank Check with Griffin & David22 Feb 2026 · 3 h · 72 chapters
Critical Darlings: The Secret Agent And The Increasingly International AcademyIn this episode, hosts Richard Lawson and Alison Wilmore, along with producer Ben, discuss the critically acclaimed film *The Secret Agent*, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.19 Feb 2026 · 1 h 33 min · 33 chapters
You Were Never Really Here with Sean ClementsIn this episode of *Blank Check with Griffin & David*, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims are joined by Sean Clements to discuss the 2018 film *You Were Never Really Here*, directed by Lynne Ramsay.15 Feb 2026 · 2 h 44 min · 67 chapters
Frankenstein And The Craft Category JuggernautsBlank Check with Griffin & David12 Feb 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 35 chapters
We Need To Talk About Kevin with Jia TolentinoBlank Check with Griffin & David8 Feb 2026 · 2 h 49 min · 78 chapters
Critical Darlings: Bugonia And The (Oscar) Favourites with Marie Bardi-SalinasIn this episode, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims, along with guest Marie Bardi-Salinas, discuss the film *Bugonia*, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and its surprising reception among Oscar voters.5 Feb 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 41 chapters
Send HelpBlank Check with Griffin & David1 Feb 2026 · 2 h 27 min · 63 chapters
Critical Darlings: Train Dreams, And Netflix’s Quest For Best PictureIn this episode of Blank Check, hosts Richard Lawson and Alison Wilmore explore the Best Picture nominee Train Dreams, directed by Clint Bentley.29 Jan 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
Morvern Callar with Emily YoshidaBlank Check with Griffin & David25 Jan 2026 · 2 h 38 min · 64 chapters
Critical Darlings: The Oscar Nominations Recap (And Also Some Talk About F1)In this episode of *Blank Check with Griffin & David*, hosts Richard Lawson and Alison Wilmore, along with producer Ben Frisch, dissect the recent Oscar nominations, highlighting the major surprises…22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 30 chapters
RatcatcherBlank Check with Griffin & David18 Jan 2026 · 2 h 5 min · 61 chapters
Critical Darlings: Hamnet And The History Of Oscar Villains with David SimsThe episode is a wide-ranging awards-season discussion that uses the Golden Globes as a lens for how “precursor” awards shape Oscar narratives, then pivots to the idea of an “Oscar villain” movie.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 28 chapters